New York City Children's Theater Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season

New York City Children's Theater kicked off its 20th anniversary with the sold out, critically acclaimed musical Wringer, which the New York Times called "fun from beginning to end" with "a clever script, catchy tunes, and fine performances." The celebration continues with four productions in the 2016-17 season and the expansion of the company's membership program, NYCCT's latest effort in bringing affordable, high-quality theater to kids and their families.

HOLIDAY/WINTER 2016:

Ballerina Swan and the Nutcracker

Nov. 26th - Dec. 18th

Clurman Theatre on Theatre Row

Choreographed by Michael McGowan

Written by Barbara Zinn Krieger

With the music of Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Break out the tutus and toe-shoes for Sophie the Swan's latest adventure. A companion piece to the hit BALLERINA SWAN, this world premiere blends ballet and puppetry as Sophie prepares for her first holiday performance of "The Nutcracker." Based on the book BALLERINA SWAN by Allegra Kent and illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully. 50 minutes. Best for ages 3 to 8.

Young Charles Dickens

Dec. 2nd - 18th

Clurman Theatre on Theatre Row

Book & Lyrics by Barbara Zinn Krieger

Music by Charles Greenberg

Directed by Josh Penzell

Back by popular demand, this modern classic returns for the holidays. Before he became a famous writer, Charles Dickens was a typical 12-year-old boy with a gift for telling stories. Based on the book A Boy Called Dickens by Deborah Hopkinson, Young Charles Dickens is the true story of how one of the most famous writers of all time found his calling. 70 minutes. Best for ages 8 and up.

SPRING 2017:

Love That Dog

Feb 18th-March 5th

ART/NY Mezzanine Space

Created by Andrew Frank and Jason Howard

Directed by Andrew Frank

Featuring the poetry of Robert Frost, William Carlos Williams, and Walter Dean Myers, LOVE THAT DOG is a contemporary story about a boy who discovers the power of his own voice. Based on the book by award-winning author Sharon Creech. 70 minutes. Best for ages 8 and up.

Please Bring Balloons

Feb 18th-March 5th

ART/NY Mezzanine Space

Conceived by David Kilpatrick

Directed by Sara Hunter Morgulis

An interactive, multi-sensory theater experience created for our youngest audience members. Based on Lindsay Ward's beautiful illustrated book, PLEASE BRING BALLOONS will be a fun and dynamic introduction to theater that you and your toddler will love. 30 min. Best for ages 2-5 years old.

ABOUT NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN'S THEATER

New York City Children's Theater (formerly Making Books Sing) is a nonprofit organization that creates original, entertaining and enriching theater for young audiences and adults to enjoy together. In 1996, New York City Children's Theater began as the family theater and education program of the Tony Award-winning Vineyard Theatre. It became an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2001.

Over the last 20 years, our local and nationally recognized arts-in-education programs and professional theater productions have served over 250,000 children and adults across all five boroughs and surrounding communities in the tri-state area.

Our theater has received funding from Kenneth Cole, The National Endowment for the Arts, New York State Council on the Arts, New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Goldman Sachs, The Ford Foundation and many other established funders.