Category Archives: Children’s Theatre

Five Little Monkeys, a stage adaptation of the children’s book series by Eileen Christelow, is now playing at the Adventure Theatre MTC. This stage version (adapted by Ernie Nolan) is directed by Karin Abromaitis, and stars Valerie Leonard, a Helen Hayes Award Nominee. Continue reading

With a Broadway style score, an eye popping production concept and a great cast in tow, Imagination Stage scores big with its current production of Rapunzel. Continue reading

The Puppet Company presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s fantasy opera The Magic Flute, specially condensed, translated, and adapted for young audiences through the use of puppetry and special effects. Continue reading

The most charming children’s show of the season will waltz into your heart as The Elden Street Players presents The Three Prince Charmings. A laughable, loveable, fairytale adventure written by Edith Weiss and directed by Barbara D. Carpenter, this fun-filled tale will keep young audiences fascinated with the stories of Prince Charming Smile and Prince Charming Hair as they encounter their true loves along the way. Continue reading

Three Bears is a creative and entertaining twist on a classic fairy tale. Three bears, a janitor, and an animal control officer create a wild time on stage. The show could best be described as a funny musical geared for younger audiences while being slightly interactive. Continue reading

Imagination Stage presents P.Nokio: A Hip-Hop Musical, where the beloved classic Pinocchio is re-imagined for a newer, tech-savvy generation. Powerhouse talent Psalmayene 24 boasts the titles of playwright, director, and performer (as P.Nokio himself!) in this energetic visual feast that children and parents will both love. Continue reading

The Wings of Ikarus Jackson, a world premiere commissioned by the Kennedy Center, is beautifully produced, engaging, and – there’s no way around it – uplifting. Parallels to the Greek myth of Icarus are slim – no one has to fashion wings to escape imprisonment on an island, and no one crashes. The Ikarus of this story successfully escapes his isolation and comes to a joyful acceptance of his nature. Continue reading

Ambition is in no short supply at Lumina Studio Theatre. Tackling an epic is not only not beyond their sights, but rather standard with this adventurous little theatre in Silver Spring/Takoma Park Continue reading

Oh the things you will think when this play you come see— all wonderful things I promise, just take it from me. You’ll see wonders and amazement and I swear that’s the truth— from this amazing talented cast of acting … Continue reading

Leer! Leer! Leer es aprender! Leer! Leer! Leer is disfrutar! A key message delivered to children of all ages at the Teatro de la Luna’s Festival de Teatro para Niños. The English translation means “To read is to learn. To read is to enjoy. The Teatro de la Luna company stressed this over and over in a fun rhyming rap song for the children during the down time in between shows. There were lots of activities to keep the youngsters occupied including a reading corner, coloring, games, puzzles, as well as arts and crafts. Continue reading

Performer and Puppet Designer Christopher Piper stands behind this platform, on which he attends to several marionettes at once, each with a distinct voice and personality. I always have such a fun time when I visit The Puppet Co., and today was no different. With a great score and playful, fun marionettes, Peter and the Wolf is a hit with both children and their parents. Continue reading

Adventure Theatre presents The Snowy Day, a production based on the award-winning book by Ezra Jack Keats. Jessica Burgess directs the story of a child exploring his first snowfall to life, with music and lyrics by Darius Smith. Scenic Designer … Continue reading

Encore Stage & Studio’s motto is ‘theatre by kids, for kids of all ages’ and they got it right. Their production of Darius the Dragon and Rap-Punzel delighted a large crowd of kids and kids and their parents at the Artisphere’s Spectrum Theatre. The actors received enthusiastic well-deserved applause and were mobbed for autographs after the performance. Continue reading

Pumpkin Theatre’s second show of the season is Rapunzel, the classic fairy tale of the abundant- haired heroine. They offer a lighthearted musical adaptation by David Crane and Marta Kauffman. True to Pumpkin’s style, the show is energetic, colorful, and upbeat, just right for the young audiences they cater to. Continue reading