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Dear Edwina Jr
5/10 - 5/12/2024


Written by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, it follows Edwina Spoonapple, a thirteen-year-old with a passion for advice. Unlike her siblings who have clear talents, ...


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Past Shows

The Princess and the Peas
1/25 - 1/31/2020


Main Stage and Touring Production: The Princess and the Peas...

Aesop?۪s Fables On Stage
12/12 - 12/19/2019


Larry Snipes, Vivian Snipes; dir: Larry Snipes....


Jahnna Beecham, Malcolm Hillgartner; dir: Adam Burke. World Premiere...

Holes
10/30 - 11/15/2019


When young Stanley Yelnats is sentenced (despite his innocence) to the wasteland of Camp Green Lake, he and his fellow juvenile detainees are forced to ...


A little caterpillar eats and eats and grows and grows; a little cloud forms into the shapes it sees; a chameleon tries to look like ...

la ofrenda
9/19 - 9/28/2019


Jos̩ Casas....

Charlotte's Web
4/14 - 4/28/2019


Meet Wilbur, a humble pig who captures the heart and friendship of all who know him, and Charlotte, the ordinary spider with extraordinary ideas. The ...

Apollo: To the Moon
3/17 - 3/24/2019


Main Stage: Mary Hall Surface; dir: Larry Snipes....


Learning Stage: book: David Simpatico; lyrics: Greg Cham, Ray Cham, Andy Dodd, Matthew Gerrard, Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston, David N. Lawrence, Bryan Louiselle, Robbie Nevil, ...

Rapunzel
1/26 - 1/27/2019


Feb. 10-26, 2012 • Wells Fargo Playhouse Front Orchestra $18 / General Section $14 Adapted by renowned playwright Max Bush, this production stays true to ...

A Charlie Brown Christmas
12/1 - 12/8/2018


All of your favorite peanut characters come to life in the this stage production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas". When Charlie Brown complains about the ...


Jerome Hairston; book: Victor Zupanc; lyrics: Victor Zupanc; music: Victor Zupanc; dir: Jeremy Kisling....

The Ghosts of Pineville
10/20 - 10/21/2018


Jeremy Kisling, Sara Turner; dir: Esther Neel. World Premiere...

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach Jr.


James Henry Trotter was the saddest and loneliest little boy you could find – at least until one day when a mysterious stranger appeared, a ...

Afternoon of the Elves
Afternoon of the Elves
3/18 - 3/25/2018


For Hillary it just didn’t add up. How could the most unpopular girl in school also have an elf village in her back yard? You ...

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”


“Hey Piggie, did you see this? We are going to be in a play at LCT!” Catch these two Mo Willems characters on stage in ...


book: Mo Williams; lyrics: Mo Williams; music: Deborah Wicks La Puma; dir: Larry Snipes. Main Stage:...

Circle and Square
Circle and Square
10/21 - 2/24/2018


When Circle and Square meet for the first time, they realize that they are very different from each other. Will they be able to find ...

Sacagawea: Discovering History


Dear Journal, It’s me, Jane. This summer I’m stuck on a family road trip with my nerdy dad and annoying little brother, recreating Lewis and ...

The Ugly Duckling
The Ugly Duckling
12/10 - 12/17/2017


In a comfortable, cozy campsite filled with shadows and stories – yours, ours, Hans Christian Andersen’s, and more – one little (well, actually rather big) ...

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


The Bradley family’s church Christmas Pageant is always the same, year after year – until the Herdmans show up! With “the worst kids in the ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
10/22 - 11/3/2017


In a drowsy, dreary hollow where time stands still, new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane is losing his head over the lovely Katrina. Unfortunately, local brute Brom ...

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
10/12 - 10/18/2017


Meet Tom. Tom is a brand new teacher and today is his first day, which would be really exciting if Tom wasn’t terrified! What if ...

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
10/14 - 10/15/2017


book: Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall, George Keating; lyrics: Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, Dave Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall, Tom Yohe; music: Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, ...


Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of ...

The Red Badge of Courage
4/29 - 4/30/2017


Henry Fleming’s illusions are shattered when he comes face to face with the bloodshed and horrors of The Civil War. Telling of the experience of ...


Based on the books by Doreen Cronin....

Disney's Peter Pan Jr.
3/18 - 3/26/2017


adapt: Eric Svejcar, David Zellnik; lyrics: Xavier Atencio, George Burns, Sammy Cahn, Frank Churchill, Sammy Fain, Winston Hibler, Ray Kelley, Jack Lawrence, Ted Sears, Michelle ...


The Watsons, an African-American family living in Flint, Michigan, are taking a road trip. Fourth grader Kenny’s older brother Byron has been hanging with a ...


Larry Snipes, Vivian Snipes; dir: TBA . Main Stage:...

Alice in Wonderland
12/11 - 12/18/2016


This brand-new musical version of the timeless classic takes you down the rabbit hole with the ever-curious Alice to a land of zany adventures where ...

Alice in Wonderland
12/11 - 12/18/2016


After tumbling down a rabbit hole, Alice enters the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Memorable songs and whimsical escapades highlight Alice's journey, which culminates in a ...

The Snow Queen
11/26 - 12/4/2016


An adventurous and beautiful fairy tale, its timeless appeal lies in persuading us that life is truly magical. Part of the Family Series....

The Snow Queen
11/26 - 12/4/2016


An adventurous and beautiful fairy tale, its timeless appeal lies in persuading us that life is truly magical. Part of the Family Series....


With his handmade silk suits, wide array of hats and tiny gold pocket watch, Edward Tulane was the most exceptional toy in Abilene’s room. He ...


With his handmade silk suits, wide array of hats and tiny gold pocket watch, Edward Tulane was the most exceptional toy in Abilene’s room. He ...

Frankenstein
10/23 - 10/30/2016


adapt: Lexington Children's Theatre Staff ; dir: Jeremy Kisling....

Frankenstein
10/23 - 10/30/2016


adapt: Lexington Children's Theatre Staff ; dir: Jeremy Kisling....

Fancy Nancy
9/25 - 10/2/2016


Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show! When another girl wins the ...

Fancy Nancy
9/25 - 10/2/2016


Fancy Nancy and her friends Bree, Rhonda, Wanda, and Lionel are going to be performing in their very first show! When another girl wins the ...

Duck for President
4/4 - 4/17/2016


adapt: James E. Grote; lyrics: George Howe; dir: Larry Snipes....

Disney's Mulan Jr.
2/21 - 3/6/2016


book: Patricia Cotter; lyrics: Alexa Junge, Stephen Schwartz, Jeanine Tesori, Matthew Wilder, David Zippel; music: Bryan Louiselle....

The Legend of John Henry
2/9 - 2/14/2016


Larry Snipes, Vivian Snipes; dir: Vivian Snipes....

Puss in Boots
1/24 - 1/31/2016


It is a great year for animated movies, with the addition of "Puss In Boots" to the current line-up of "Rango" and "Kung Fu Panda". ...


This enchanting musical is based on C.S. Lewis' adventure story about four children of war-torn England, who accidentally enter the land of Narnia by climbing ...


It’s Christmas season in Room One, and first-grader Junie B. is a mix of emotions. Visions of goodies from the school’s holiday gift shop frolic ...

Old Dry Frye
11/4 - 11/8/2015


adapt: Larry Snipes, Vivian Snipes; dir: Larry Snipes....

Zombie in Love
10/28 - 11/1/2015


adapt: Michelle Elliott; book: Michelle Elliott; lyrics: Michelle Elliott; music: Danny Larsen....

Where the Red Fern Grows
10/6 - 10/17/2015


adapt: Brian Guehring; dir: Vivian Snipes....

The Giver
4/19 - 4/30/2015


The Giver - Jonas’ world is perfect. Everything is under control and safe. There is no war or fear or pain. There are also no ...

A Thousand Cranes
3/17 - 3/22/2015


on tour: - Kathryn Shultz Miller; dir: Julia Flood....


The National Theatre's adaptation of Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat is a lively, engaging play with sound effects* for performance by adults for ...

Se
1/25 - 2/1/2015


Roxanne Schroeder-Arce; dir: Adalhi Corn, Larry Snipes....

Cinderella (Enchanted Edition)


The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television ...


On Tour: - James Still....

Gossamer
Gossamer
4/18 - 4/30/2014


Late at night, when stories fill your sleep, the dream-giver is near. Enchanting your slumber with sweet dreams of memories past, they flutter from door ...

Jack and the wonder Beans
Jack and the wonder Beans
3/16 - 3/27/2014


Now, the High Tall Woman’s made her mind Up ‘bout turnin’ Jack into tadwhacker stew; But not to worry, you know what to do! It’s ...

Flat Stanley
Flat Stanley
2/23 - 3/13/2014


You think you’ve had a bad day? Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning to discover he’s been flattened by his very own unassuming bulletin board! ...


Main Stage: book: Timothy A. McDonald; lyrics: Timothy A. McDonald, Jonathan Waller, David Weinstein; music: Jonathan Waller, David Weinstein; dir: Jeremy Kisling....

Anansi
Anansi
11/23 - 12/15/2013


The winds blow, the fireflies glow, and a trickster spider knows just how to get what he wants. But will Anansi stick to his embellished ...

Anansi the Spider
9/3 - 12/15/2013


Jeremy Kisling; dir: Octavia Biggs-Fleck....

The Paper Bag Princess
9/3 - 12/13/2013


Jeremy Kisling; dir: Vivian Snipes....

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever


Over the years, through six productions of Pageant, thirty-six different Kentucky youth have played the “worst children in the world” – the rambunctious Herdmans. In ...

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
10/20 - 11/1/2013


In a drowsy, dreary hollow where time stands still, new schoolmaster Ichabod Crane is losing his head over the lovely Katrina. Unfortunately, local brute Brom ...

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
9/15 - 9/27/2013


If You Love Life, Then You’ll Love Lilly! Theatre for A Young Audience presents Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, a show based on the children’s books ...

Shrek the Musical
Shrek the Musical
7/18 - 7/21/2013


book: David Lindsay-Abaire; lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire; music: Jeanine Tesori; dir: Amie Dunn Kisling, Jeremy Kisling....

And then they came for me, Remembering the World of Anne Frank


They are on the stairs. They scan every room as they approach. My heart is pounding so loud, I fear they may hear it. The ...

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