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Family Weekend Performance Dates: November 9 – 10 & 16 – 17, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: November 6 – 15, 2024
On Tour: September 9 – December 14, 2024
Recommended for Ages 4+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage and On Tour!
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
From the stories of A.A. Milne
Dramatized by Le Clanché du Rand
Music by Allan J. Friedman
Lyrics by A. A. Milne and Kristin Sergel
Additional Lyrics by Le Clanché du Rand
Step into the world of the Hundred Acre Wood in this musical adaptation of A.A. Milne’s classic tale. When Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends meet Kanga and Roo, they try to send them packing. Little do they know they’re about to embark on a journey of discovery and friendship like no other! With its loveable characters and catchy tunes, Winnie-the-Pooh brings Milne’s beloved story to life on stage, inviting audiences of all ages to embrace the joy of acceptance and difference.
*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-2nd
Curricular Connections: Classic Literature, Language Arts, Adaptation, Friendship, Understanding Differences
Wednesday, Nov. 6 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Nov. 7 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Nov. 8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Nov. 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Nov. 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Nov. 14 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Nov. 15 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 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: September 9 – December 14, 2024
Pricing: $800 for one performance or $1,350 for two performances in a day (either or both fall tour shows) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
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Family Weekend Performance Dates: December 1 & 7 – 8, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: December 2 – 9, 2024
Audition Dates: September 21 – 23, 2024
Recommended for Ages 4+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed at The Lexington Opera House
Prices: $25/Adult, $20/Child, $10/Members
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Step into a winter wonderland of laughter and cheer with Elf the Musical Jr.! This delightful musical follows the misadventures of Buddy the Elf, a lovably clueless human raised at the North Pole. When Buddy discovers he’s not an elf after all, he sets off to find his true identity in bustling New York City. But with a dad on the naughty list and a skeptical brother, can Buddy spread enough Christmas cheer to win them over? Get ready for a whirlwind of festive fun and heartwarming moments in this adaptation of the beloved holiday classic!
*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 PreK-8th
Curricular Connections: Holiday Traditions, Family and Adoption, Musical Theatre, Adaptations
Monday, Dec. 2 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 3 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
Wednesday, Dec. 4 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
Thursday, Dec. 5 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
Friday, Dec. 6 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
Monday, Dec. 9 – 10:00am & 12:00pm
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
For Performers:
This show has open auditions! They are open for actors ages 9-18. Learn more and sign up for an audition at the link below.
Audition Dates: September 21 – 23, 2024
Our friends from God’s Pantry Food Bank want you to channel your inner Buddy and get ready to transform cookies into festive masterpieces with a sprinkle of creativity and a dash of holiday cheer. Before the Pay What You Will performance of Elf Jr. The Musical, bring the whole family along to decorate cookies and help get accessible to food to those who need it.
NOTE: LCT will accept the below items (during regular operating hours) starting on Nov. 10th through December 10th. You will see a barrel in the lobby that you can drop the following items in:
What items to collect:
Canned proteins: tuna, chicken, beef, spam, nut butters, beans
Breakfast foods: cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, protein bars
Soups: any soups or ready-to-eat items, ramen
Pantry Staples: crackers, condiments, seasonings, sauces
Starches: Pasta, rice, mac and cheese, canned pasta, mashed potatoes, side-dish pasta meals
Canned fruit: peaches, mixed fruit, pineapples, apples, fruit cups, applesauce, pears
Canned vegetables: canned tomato (sauce, paste, diced etc.) potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, peas, mixed vegetables
Any unopened shelf stable food with ingredients listed works! Please try not to donate glass.
Items in bold are in urgent needs.
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![Alice Logo (No Dates)](https://i0.wp.com/www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Alice-in-Wonderland-Logo-1200p-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Family Weekend Performance Dates: January 26 & February 1 – 2, 2025
School Matinee Performance Dates: January 28 – 31, 2025
On Tour: February 18 – May 9, 2025
Recommended for Ages 5+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage and On Tour!
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
Adapted by Kathryn Schultz Miller
Based on the book by Lewis Carroll
Embark on a whimsical journey down the rabbit hole with Lewis Carroll and Alice Liddell as your guides! Together, they invite you to explore a topsy-turvy world where nothing is quite as it seems. From the White Rabbit to the Cheshire Cat to the Queen of Hearts, you’ll encounter the eccentric inhabitants of Wonderland in a journey that's sure to delight and enchant audiences of all ages. Don't be late for this important date!
*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 K-5th
Curricular Connections: Classic Literature, Adaptations, Language Arts, Cause and Effect, Self Reliance
Tuesday, Jan. 28 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Jan. 29 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Jan. 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Jan. 31 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 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: February 18 – May 9, 2025
Pricing: $800 for one performance or $1,350 for two performances in a day (either or both spring tour shows) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
![Quetzali Logo 1200p Quetzali and the Comic Boko Queen versus the Alebrije of Darkness: Live in the School Cafeteria](https://i0.wp.com/www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Quetzali-Logo-1200p.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Family Weekend Performance Dates: February 15 – 16, 2025
School Matinee Performance Dates: February 7 – 14, 2025
On Tour: February 18 – May 9, 2025
Recommended for Ages 9+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage and On Tour!
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
By Alvaro Saar Rios
A World Premiere commissioned by Lexington Children’s Theatre
Embark on a thrilling superhero saga in this World Premiere show! Lali Marquez is just a normal teenager – until a mysterious Quetzal feather sprouts from her arm, cueing the start of her epic superhero journey. Teamed up with her comic-loving BFF Nicki, they’re on a mission to uncover ancient Aztec secrets and take down the baddies invading their school. Infused with humor, heroism, and heartfelt moments, Quetzali and the Comic Book Queen vs. The Alebrije of Darkness: Live in the School Cafeteria promises an unforgettable theatrical experience you won’t want to miss. Join us for this celebration of friendship, family, and finding the (super)power within yourself.
*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 4th-8th
Curricular Connections: Friendship, Aztec Mythology, Latino Culture & Heritage, Self-Confidence
Friday, Feb. 7 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Feb. 11 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Feb. 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Feb. 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Feb. 14 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 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: February 18 – May 9, 2025
Pricing: $800 for one performance or $1,350 for two performances in a day (either or both spring tour shows) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
We invite you to move and groove in a celebration as colorful and lively as an Alebrije with our friends from Bluegrass Youth Ballet. Just as these fantastical creatures combine elements of the natural world into mesmerizing forms, we’ll blend rhythm, creativity, and cultural richness into every step. Get ready to dance with the same joyful spirit and imaginative flair that makes Alebrijes so enchanting!
Enjoy the Pay What You Will performance of LCT’s world premiere production Quetzali and the Comic Book Queen vs. The Alebrije of Darkness before this fun event for the whole family ON the LCT mainstage. No dance experience necessary…all you will need is your imagination!
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![Go Dog Go Logo 1200p Go, Dog. Go!](https://i0.wp.com/www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Go-Dog-Go-Logo-1200p.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
One Picture Book, 1 Lexington 2025
Family Weekend Performance Dates: March 15 – 16, 23, & 29 – 30, 2025
School Matinee Performance Dates: March 11 – 28, 2025
Audition Dates: December 14 – 16, 2024
Recommended for Ages 4+
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
Adapted by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz
Adapted from the book “Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. Eastman
Copyright © 1961 by P.D. Eastman | Copyright renewed © 1989 by Mar L. Eastman
All rights reserved.
Music Composed by Michael Koerner
“Do You Like My Hat?” Lyrics by Michael Koerner
Arrangement and Production Tracks by Rob Witmer
Produced by special arrangement with Plays for New Audiences
Join us for a tail-wagging adventure as "Go, Dog. Go!" bounds onto the stage in a burst of color and music! Adapted from P.D. Eastman's beloved book, this playful production is a joyful romp through a world where dogs rule and anything is paw-sible. From zooming cars to towering trees, this musical show brings the pages of the book to life in a spectacle that will leave audiences of all ages begging for more. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Go, Dog. Go! live on stage!
Go, Dog. Go! is a part of the 2nd Annual “One Picture Book, 1 Lexington” - a partnership between Lexington Children’s Theatre, First 5 Lex, and the Lexington Public Library encouraging families across Lexington to read books together! Learn more at https://onepicturebooklex.com/
*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-1st
Curricular Connections: Animals, Friendship, Early Reading, Following Directions
Tuesday, March 11– 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, March 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, March 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, March 14 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, March 18– 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, March 19 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, March 20 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, March 21 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, March 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, March 26 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, March 27 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, March 28 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
For Performers:
This show has open auditions! They are open for actors ages 9 to Adult. Learn more and sign up for an audition at the link below.
Audition Dates: December 14 – 16, 2024
Come one, come all, to learn about pet adoption with the Lexington Humane Society! Big pets, small pets, happy pets, and wagging tails—so many furry friends to welcome home with love! Find a furry friend today and give them a home with lots of belly rubs and playtime fun!
Along with the Pay What You Will performance of Go, Dog. Go!, the Lexington Humane Society and some of their adoptable friends to host an Adoption 101 event for the whole family.
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![Twinkle Star Logo 1200p](https://i0.wp.com/www.lctonstage.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Twinkle-Star-Logo-1200p.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1)
Family Weekend Performance Dates: May 4 & 10 – 11, 2025
School Matinee Performance Dates: April 30 – May 9, 2025
Recommended for Ages 2-5
Run Time ≈30 minutes
Performed on LCT’s Learning Stage
Prices: $15/Adult, $10/Child, $10/Members
By Ernie Nolan
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder WHERE you are!" Step into the enchanting world of the Star Keepers, where a missing star sets off an epic search across the galaxy. With engaging activities and interactive fun, this immersive theatrical experience is tailor-made for our youngest theatergoers ages 2-5. Join us as we journey through the cosmos and learn that together, we can conquer any challenge, big or small.
Welcome to LCT’s Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) show! TVY is theatre specifically created for ages 2-5, and is the perfect place to help your children develop wonder, imagination, and a love for the arts from a young age! In these highly interactive shows, you’re a part of the story and there’s plenty of space to move around and interact with the actors. We also keep the plays shorter (to about 30 minutes) and have engaging activities in the lobby for before and after the 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 & Kindergarten
Curricular Connections: Outer Space, Teamwork, Asking for Help, Problem-Solving
Wednesday, April 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, May 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, May 2 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, May 7 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, May 8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, May 9 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $9.50 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat