Calendar of Events
Family Weekend Performance Dates: February 10-11, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: February 8-16, 2024
On Tour: January 20 – May 4, 2024
- Blue’s Clues
- Paul Brett Johnson Books
- Shaun the Sheep
Ages 3+
≈1 hour
The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
Adapted for Lexington Children’s Theatre by Larry and Vivian Snipes
Based on The Cow Who Wouldn’t Come Down, The Pig who Ran a Red Light, and The Goose Who Went Off in a Huff
Written and illustrated by Paul Brett Johnson
Between a flying cow, a driving pig, and a goose who wants to join the circus, there’s never a dull moment at Miss Rosemary’s farm! Head just up the holler a bit and join the story yourself in this interactive play based on three books by Kentucky author Paul Brett Johnson.
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades PreK-3rd
Curricular Connections: Animals, Farm Life, Adaptation, Consequences
Thursday, February 8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, February 9 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, February 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, February 14 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, February 15 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, February 16 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $8 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $12 per seat
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: January 20 – May 4, 2024
Things to Know Before the Show
Emotional Intensity
Action/Stage Combat
Language
Sound & Lighting
Family Weekend Performance Dates: February 17, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: January 29 – February 7, 2024
On Tour: January 20 – May 4, 2024
- Liberty’s Kids
- Hamilton
- The Who Was? Show/Book Series
Ages 9+
≈1 hour
The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
By Sandra Fenichel Asher
Commissioned for Lexington Children’s Theatre
Get ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the life of one of America's most legendary figures - President Abraham Lincoln. This biographical play delves deep into the personal and political life of the 16th President of the United States, as told through his own words and the words of those who knew him best. But what's truly unique about this performance is that every actor takes on the role of Lincoln at some point during the play, showcasing how we all "keep" Mr. Lincoln alive by continuing to explore his story and the timeless ideals he embodied. This captivating and thought-provoking play is a must-see for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of one of America's greatest leaders.
Family Weekend Performance Info
This is a One Night Only Show!
Saturday, February 17 – 2:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
FREE Discover More Series Event
Start the Presidents Day fun early and help build a GIANT Lincoln Log Cabin while testing your Lincoln Family and Kentucky knowledge! LCT and the Mary Todd Lincoln House are teaming up on Saturday, February 17th for a FREE Discover More Series event immediately following the 2:00pm (PWYW) performance of Keeping Mr. Lincoln. Win door prizes, take selfies with a cut-out of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln, and participate in a Lincoln Log building trivia competition, hosted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House team.Saturday, February 17 – 3:00pm
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
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For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades 4th – 12th
Curricular Connections: U.S. Civil War, History, Biography
Monday, January 29 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, January 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, January 31 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, February 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, February 6 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, February 7 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $8 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $12 per seat
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: January 20 – May 4, 2024
Things to Know Before the Show
Emotional Intensity
Action/Stage Combat
Language
Sound & Lighting
Tuesdays: March 19 – April 23, 2024
*No class April 2nd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Every actor must understand how to use the tools of their trade. This class is designed to explore and develop the actor’s tools that allow you to shine.
Tuesdays: March 19 – April 23, 2024
*No class April 2nd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Using the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.
Wednesdays: March 20 – April 24, 2024
*No class April 3rd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Using the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.
Thursdays: March 21 – April 25, 2024
*No class April 4th due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Every actor must understand how to use the tools of their trade. This class is designed to explore and develop the actor’s tools that allow you to shine.
Thursdays: March 21 – April 25, 2024
*No class April 4th due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Using the book, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, students will explore a story and create their own version using drama, art, music, and dance.
Family Weekend Performance Dates: April 27-28 & May 5, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: April 25 - May 3, 2024
- Baby Einstein
- Sesame Street
Ages 2-5+
≈30 minutes
The LCT Learning Stage
Prices: $15/Adult, $10/Child, $10/Members
Devised by Rhonda Bell, JaneMarie Erickson, Elizabeth Ingram, Jeremy Kisling, and Meredyth Pederson
When Circle and Square meet for the first time, they realize that they are very different from each other. Circle likes blowing bubbles, juggling balls, and twirling, while Square is happiest stacking blocks neatly and as tall as they will go. Will the two be able to find a way to play together, despite their differences? Discover the wonderful world of shapes through this interactive show!
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades PreK-K
Curricular Connections: Shapes, Play, Friendship, Tactile Learning
Thursday, April 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, April 26 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, April 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, May 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, May 2 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, May 3 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $8 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $12 per seat
Things to Know Before the Show
Emotional Intensity
Action/Stage Combat
Language
Sound & Lighting
LCT's Summer Student Tour Show
Public Performance Dates: June 8-9, 2024
On Tour: June 6 - July 19, 2024
Recommended for Ages 5+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on LCT's Learning Stage
Prices: $15/Adult, $10/Child under 18
By Wesley Middleton
Produced in arrangement with Dramatic Publishing
Get ready for a whimsical adventure in Tomato Plant Girl! In a summer somewhere that time forgot, Little Girl has just moved to Heretown from Thereville, and doesn’t have any friends outside of the neighbor who drags her over to play from across the vegetable garden. Every evening at 5 o’clock SHARP, Little Girl’s neighbor makes the rules for their playtime – rules that must be followed without question. That is until Little Girl meets the extraordinary Tomato Plant Girl!
Dressed upside down and munching on dirt, Tomato Plant Girl introduces Little Girl to a world of topsy-turvy fun and teaches her to embrace her own rules. Together, they embark on a journey of nurturing, growth, and self-acceptance, proving that true friendship knows no bounds.
Family Weekend Performance Info
Saturday, June 8 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will*)
Sunday, June 9 – 2:00pm
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
For Educators and Venues
This show is a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there!
Recommended for Grades K-5th
Curricular Connections: Friendship, Plants and Gardening, Navigating Emotions, Dealing with Bullying
Touring Dates: Thursdays – Saturdays, June 6 – July 19, 2024
Pricing: $500 for one performance or $800 for two performances in a day + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
Things to Know Before the Show
Emotional Intensity
Action/Stage Combat
Language
Sound & Lighting
Get Ready For:
- A show that’s imaginative and whimsical, not literal. Our characters are known by “Little Girl,” “Bossy Best Friend,” and “Tomato Plant Girl,” our main character moves from Thereville to Heretown, and Tomato Plant Girl grows from the dirt of the garden.
- Tomato Plant Girl is our Summer Student Touring Production! After the cast of three student actors performs here at LCT, they will take this show on the road across Lexington and beyond to perform in libraries, hospitals, and schools!
- This play’s themes include friendship, bullying, communication, and individuality. Want to extend the experience beyond the show? Check out our educational play guide here for fun activities and discussion questions!
Sensory Moments:
- There are a couple of moments in the show where props hit the floor and make a loud sound.