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The 2026-2027 Season
Single tickets to all productions are on sale now!
Pinocchio
September 8-October 18, 2026
Best Enjoyed by Ages 5-10
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Using only the tools of their trade, five theatre painters inventively stage a spontaneous retelling of Pinocchio’s quest to become a “real boy.” In this music-filled play, Pinocchio discovers empathy and accountability—the qualities that truly bring a person to life.
Twelve Kinds of Ice
October 13-November 22, 2026
Best Enjoyed by Ages 10 and up
Cargill Stage
Glide through winter’s magic as Ellen recalls icy childhood adventures with her father in this world premiere musical. Watch ice form before your eyes—then melt your heart.
Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas!
November 3, 2026-January 3, 2027
Best Enjoyed by Ages 5 and up
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Climb up to snowy Mount Crumpit for this hit holiday musical spectacular as the grumpy green Grinch tries to steal Christmas from Whoville—until one small voice and a spark of holiday spirit help him discover the true meaning of Christmas.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical
January 12-February 7, 2027
Best Enjoyed by Ages 4-7
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Big-personality letters scramble up the coconut tree to a mixtape of lively songs—featuring LMNOP, the ultimate boy band. A playful musical adventure celebrating music, literacy, and big alphabet fun, with plenty of chances to clap and join the fun.
Havana Hop
January 22-31, 2027
Best Enjoyed by Ages 2-6
Cargill Stage
Young Yeila visits her grandmother in Cuba and adds a salsa spark to her hip-hop style. In this lively, audience-participation play, one actress brings three generations of women to life—inviting everyone to dance along.
Princess Kay of the Milky Way
February 23-April 4, 2027
Best Enjoyed by Ages 7 and up
UnitedHealth Group Stage
This world-premiere musical celebrates Minnesota’s finest tradition—the state fair. From farm chores and Mom’s famous butterhead to big teenage dreams and a mysterious milk-loving visitor, it’s all here. Oh yeah, you betcha!
Mr. Messado’s School of Magic
March 12-21, 2027
Best Enjoyed by Ages 5-12
Cargill Stage
The wildly entertaining Mr. Messado dazzles with mind-bending magic, clean comedy, and plenty of surprises.
School of Rock The Musical
May 4-June 27, 2027
Best Enjoyed by Ages 10 and up
UnitedHealth Group Stage
This high-voltage musical comedy follows struggling rocker Dewey Finn as he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding band, sparking an unforgettable journey of confidence and rock ’n’ roll.
Joseph Kekuku and the Voice of the Steel Guitar
May 14-23, 2027
Best Enjoyed by Ages 7 and up
Cargill Stage
Young Native Hawaiian student Joseph Kekuku discovered a sound that changed music forever. With thrilling live slide guitar and stunning projections, this powerful true story follows the global journey of the “Hawaiian sound” that helped shape blues, country, and rock and roll.
All 2026-2027 Subscription Packages On Sale Now!
Eyes widen to stunning spectacles. Ears tune to catchy songs. Giggles spread the joy. Wiggles still as wonder takes hold.
Childhood happens here.
Get ready for a season filled with imagination, music, and heart—where classic tales are reinvented, new stories take center stage, and unforgettable experiences bring families together.
Explore the subscription packages below, and learn about the exciting productions planned for this season.
Triple Threat Summer Intensive Production
Hadestown: Teen Edition
Friday, August 7, 2026 at 7pm
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 3pm and 7pm
Best Enjoyed by Ages 12 and Up
Welcome to Hadestown: Teen Edition—a bold and unforgettable musical journey inspired by the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice.
With a hauntingly beautiful score by Anaïs Mitchell and a Tony Award-winning Broadway legacy, Hadestown: Teen Edition offers audiences a theatrical experience that is both timeless and deeply relevant.
Summer Camps
2026 Summer Camps are on sale now!
Theatre Arts Training is the industry leader in providing professional theatre experiences and education to build curious, creative, and confident young artists.
Classes
2026-2027 School year classes on sale later this summer!
Theatre Arts Training program is an immersive exploration of acting, voice, and movement training for youth ages 2-18. TAT offers classes that challenge, inspire, and educate all ages and abilities.
For Artists
Resources for artists
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CTC + Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
In November 2008, Minnesotans passed the Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. As a result, .07% of the state’s sales tax has been dedicated to the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF), which has allowed Children’s Theatre Company—along with artists and arts organizations in every corner of the state—to provide arts, arts education, and arts access programs to Minnesotans of all ages.
CTC is honored to benefit from the ACHF. Click here to learn more about what the Legacy Amendment has ignited for young people and their communities at CTC and beyond.
Land Acknowledgement
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) acknowledges that we are now stewards of the land the Wahpekute People of the Dakota Nation still call home. The Wahpekute have been occupants of this land for thousands of years. We acknowledge the painful history of unfair and unfulfilled treaties and years of genocide. It is our responsibility to the Wahpekute and the entire Dakota Nation to together honor their lives, tell their stories, and reimagine our future.
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