Oct
27
Fri
Haunted Happenings at LCT
Oct 27 – Oct 29 all-day

Calling all thrill-seekers and Halloween enthusiasts! You don't want to miss Haunted Happenings at LCT, the most exciting and terrifying event of the season! From October 27th to 29th, Lexington Children's Theatre will be transformed into a haunted wonderland for the whole family to enjoy.
 
On the first floor, you'll find a fall festival-style extravaganza with a touch of trick-or-treating, perfect for all ages. But if you're feeling brave, venture up to the second and third floors for a spine-chilling haunted house experience like no other! But beware... there may be ghosts and ghouls lurking around every corner.
 
Tickets are only $5 and give you unlimited access to as much or as little of the event as you choose. So grab your friends and family, put on your best costumes, and join us for a night of spooky fun at Haunted Happenings at LCT!

Date & Time Info

Friday, October 27 –  6:00-9:00pm
Saturday, October 28 –  6:00-9:00pm
Sunday, October 29 –  4:00-7:00pm

*Tickets will be sold in one-hour blocks during these time periods.

First Floor: All Ages
Haunted House: Recommended for Ages 9+

Prices: $5/Ticket, add $20 for a special event T-shirt!


 

Feb
17
Sat
Discover More Series: Building Mr. Lincoln @ Lexington Children's Theatre
Feb 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm


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.

When: February 17th
Where: Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Tickets: No tickets necessary for event. For the 2:00pm performance, call the Box Office at 859-254-4546 x245 to reserve your Pay What You Will tickets or purchase them at the door.

Learn more about Keeping Mr. Lincoln by clicking on the image below.

Keeping Mr. Lincoln, sponsored by Erie Insurance

*Note: We also encourage you to participate in more FREE Presidents Day Family Fun on Monday, February 19th at the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Learn more HERE.

Jun
8
Sat
Tomato Plant Girl
Jun 8 – Jun 9 all-day

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

2 out of 5

Action/Stage Combat

0 out of 5

Language

1 out of 5

Sound & Lighting

0 out of 5

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. 
Jul
1
Mon
Extended Care: July 1-3
Jul 1 @ 8:00 am – Jul 3 @ 5:30 pm

July 1-3 (3-Day Week)

8:00am-9:15am & 4:00pm-5:30pm

Tuition: $40

Register

FSP: Night at the Museum (Ages 4-6)
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – Jul 3 @ 3:45 pm

July 1-3 (3-Day Week)

9:00am-3:45pm

Tuition: $175

When Larry becomes a night guard at New York’s Museum of Natural History, he expects to have an easy job. But boy, is he in for a surprise!

Register

PM: World Builders: Survival Mode (Ages 6-8) – SOLD OUT
Jul 1 @ 9:00 am – Jul 3 @ 3:45 pm

July 1-3 (3-Day Week)

9:00am-3:45pm

Tuition: $175

Enter the world of Minecraft where dark creatures lurk all around and the things one can build are endless.

Waitlist

PW: Aesop’s Fables: Live Onstage! (Ages 8-12)
Jul 1 @ 9:15 am – Jul 3 @ 4:00 pm

July 1-3 (3-Day Week)

9:15am-4:00pm

Tuition: $190

Come activate Aesop’s classic tales full of humor, insight, and savage wit in this special class where the students write the script.

Register

PW: Once Upon a Brothers Grimm (Ages 9-13)
Jul 1 @ 9:15 am – Jul 3 @ 4:00 pm

July 1-3 (3-Day Week)

9:15am-4:00pm

Tuition: $190

Act out your favorite Brothers Grimm fairy tales in this special class where the students write the script.

Register

PW: Tales from Mount Olympus (Ages 10-16) – 3 SPOTS OR LESS
Jul 1 @ 9:30 am – Jul 3 @ 4:15 pm

July 1-3 (3-Day Week)

9:30am-4:15pm

Tuition: $190

Tell the well-known myths of gods, goddesses, and superhuman monsters in this special class where the students write the script.

Register

Jul
8
Mon
Extended Care: July 8-12
Jul 8 @ 8:00 am – Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm

July 8-12

8:00am-9:15am & 4:00pm-5:30pm

Tuition: $70

Register