Children's Theater

A treat for tots, ‘Fitting In’ makes magical art with loose...

Presented by Arts on the Horizon, the show moves to 1st Stage for free performances from March 31 to April 2.

‘A piece of my heart onstage’: Patrick W. Lord on his...

The projection and video designer talks about writing and directing 'Fitting In,' a show for two- to five-year-olds, which just premiered at Arts on the Horizon.

‘Wake Up, Brother Bear’ entertains and engages at Imagination Stage

The clever children's play invites audience members young and old to enjoy the promise of spring and the simplicity of enthusiasm.

A peppy ‘Hula-Hoopin’ Queen’ to bop to, at Imagination Stage

Play is the name of the game in this delightful children's musical.

The Puppet Co’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ is pretty and charming and snoozes

If the cast and crew can pick up the pace, the show will be a sweet little diversion to welcome kids to the world of puppetry and live performance.

All the silliness of Dr. Seuss set to music in ‘Seussical’...

Two hours of loopy delight for the audience and a heaping helping of fun for the cast.

‘Aquarium’ immerses kids in a magical world at Imagination Stage

The show has a soothing and calming effect on its young audience, which is lovely to see.

The Puppet Co. tells a sweet and deep tale in ‘Hershel...

The endearing show helps us root for Hershel while we recognize our own inner struggles. Quite an accomplishment for puppets!

‘Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed’ at Imagination Stage will rock a...

An absurd yet poignant musical about the courage to go against the norm.

In ‘Bluey’s Big Play,’ a hit TV show for kids comes...

For parents, a delight of the show is the squeals coming from the tots on our laps.

In a bubble of cheer, ‘The Day You Begin’ debuts at...

Kids prepare to start school in a new musical that's big on empowerment and inclusivity.

‘Princess and the Goblin’ is a solid pick for family fun...

The young cast of this new musical has an energy that’s contagious.

Puppet Co.’s ‘Halloween Spooktacular’ is spooky-but-not-too-scary family fun

The show is perfectly aimed at young audiences and adults interested in puppetry alike.

Every kid’s a hero in ‘The Hero of Everything’ at InterAct...

And several jokes in the script went over the heads of the little ones but elicited guffaws from the caregivers.

‘Milo the Magnificent’ at The Puppet Co. delights kids and grownups...

When the would-be magician does tricks, weird and wonderful things happen.

The Puppet Co. updates a fairytale with girl power in...

It's like a trip back in time and the young audience loves it.

A fun and nerdy musical for kids, ‘Dr. Wonderful (And Her...

The interactive and offbeat show has book and lyrics by Lauren Gunderson.

‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’ musical with puppets triumphs at Imagination Stage

The show is not 'dumbed down.' It is sophisticated, believing that children are intelligent enough to grasp its concepts and themes, and they absolutely do.

‘Fantastagirl and the Math Monster’ allays kids’ fears at Adventure Theatre

The bold and bright musical aimed at the elementary school set has some good advice for anyone.

‘Little Red Riding Hood and the 3 Little Pigs’ enchants at...

The Glen Echo-based company spins a twisted, socially relevant tale that casts the infamous big bad wolf in a surprisingly new light.