The Children's Theatre Company
Latest News on The Children's Theatre Company :
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago Presents the World Premiere of DORY FANTASMAGORY (Feb 22, 2023)
Former CTC Acting Company Member, Traci Shannon Announced as New Casting Director (Apr 5, 2022)
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Returns To Playhouse On The Square (Apr 1, 2022)
The Young People's Theatre of Chicago Presents the World Premiere of DORY FANTASMAGORY (Feb 22, 2023)
Former CTC Acting Company Member, Traci Shannon Announced as New Casting Director (Apr 5, 2022)
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Returns To Playhouse On The Square (Apr 1, 2022)
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2003 - Best Musical
The Children's Theatre Company, A Year with Frog and Toad
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Tony Awards - 2003 - Regional Theater Tony Award
The Children's Theatre Company
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STAGE TUBE: A Scene from Chicago Children's Theatre's A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
by Stage Tube - Oct 17, 2013
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The Young People's Theatre of Chicago Presents the World Premiere of DORY FANTASMAGORY
Following a sold-out run of Mo Willems' Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, the Young People's Theatre of Chicago's inaugural 3-Play 2022-23 season concludes this May with the world premiere stage adaptation of Abby Hanlon's popular early-reader book, Dory Fantasmagory.
Following a sold-out run of Mo Willems' Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, the Young People's Theatre of Chicago's inaugural 3-Play 2022-23 season concludes this May with the world premiere stage adaptation of Abby Hanlon's popular early-reader book, Dory Fantasmagory.
Former CTC Acting Company Member, Traci Shannon Announced as New Casting Director
Children's Theatre Company has announced Traci Shannon, former CTC Acting Company Member and Performing Apprentice as the new Casting Director.
Children's Theatre Company has announced Traci Shannon, former CTC Acting Company Member and Performing Apprentice as the new Casting Director.
SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE Returns To Playhouse On The Square
Playhouse on the Square presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, featuring music & lyrics by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, April 29 – May 29, 2022.
Playhouse on the Square presents SMOKEY JOE'S CAFE, featuring music & lyrics by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, April 29 – May 29, 2022.
Oregon Children's Theatre Presents LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET
Oregon Children's Theatre is wrapping up its 2021-2022 season with Last Stop on Market Street, a musical story about CJ and his grandmother taking a journey through their neighborhood on the city bus; as they meet new people and see new places, CJ begins to realize that looks can be deceiving, everyone has a story to share, and that beauty can be found anywhere…if you know how to look for it.
Oregon Children's Theatre is wrapping up its 2021-2022 season with Last Stop on Market Street, a musical story about CJ and his grandmother taking a journey through their neighborhood on the city bus; as they meet new people and see new places, CJ begins to realize that looks can be deceiving, everyone has a story to share, and that beauty can be found anywhere…if you know how to look for it.
Metro Theater Company to Present LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET Starring Denise Thimes
Metro Theater Company has announced jazz legend Denise Thimes will star as Nana in the MTC's next 2021/22 Season production, the musical Last Stop on Market Street. Thimes, who began her career as a stage actress before launching her international career as a jazz sensation, marks her return to the theatrical stage with this production.
Metro Theater Company has announced jazz legend Denise Thimes will star as Nana in the MTC's next 2021/22 Season production, the musical Last Stop on Market Street. Thimes, who began her career as a stage actress before launching her international career as a jazz sensation, marks her return to the theatrical stage with this production.
BWW Feature: TREASURE ISLAND from Fort Wayne Youtheatre finds publishing home at Theatrefolk
The Fort Wayne Youtheatre's adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND will be published by Theatrefolk in May of this year. Originally performed at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab in October of 2018, TREASURE ISLAND was adapted from its source material by executive artistic director Todd Espeland.
The Fort Wayne Youtheatre's adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND will be published by Theatrefolk in May of this year. Originally performed at the Parkview Physicians Group ArtsLab in October of 2018, TREASURE ISLAND was adapted from its source material by executive artistic director Todd Espeland.
Steamy ANTONY & CLEOPATRA to Open Folger Theatre's 2017-18 Season
Folger Theatre launches its 2017/18 season of power, passion, and politics with William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.
Folger Theatre launches its 2017/18 season of power, passion, and politics with William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.
Steamy ANTONY & CLEOPATRA to Open Folger Theatre's 2017-18 Season
Folger Theatre launches its 2017/18 season of power, passion, and politics with William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.
Folger Theatre launches its 2017/18 season of power, passion, and politics with William Shakespeare's romantic tragedy of Antony and Cleopatra.
Hockey Musical THE ABOMINABLES Finds Its Team at Children's Theatre Company
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announces the casting for the premiere of The Abominables, the first Minnesota hockey musical produced in association with The Civilians, written and directed by Steve Cosson with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and choreography by Joe Chvala. Ryan Bourque (son of Ray Bourque) will serve as Fight and Hockey Choreographer (Ryan is a former Rangers player and current Hershey Bears player).
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announces the casting for the premiere of The Abominables, the first Minnesota hockey musical produced in association with The Civilians, written and directed by Steve Cosson with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and choreography by Joe Chvala. Ryan Bourque (son of Ray Bourque) will serve as Fight and Hockey Choreographer (Ryan is a former Rangers player and current Hershey Bears player).
Neal Spinler Named Executive Managing Director of Playwrights Foundation 7/13
Playwrights Foundation's Board of Directors will announce the engagement of Neal Spinler as the 40-year old nonprofit arts organization's first executive Managing Director at the Festival's kick-off 40th Anniversary Celebration today Thursday, July 13th at 6:30PM on the historic Rooftop Terrace at 343 Sansome St, San Francisco.. Spinler will work alongside Artistic Director Amy Mueller to lead the acclaimed playwright development company, beginning in August following the 40th Anniversary Bay Area Playwrights Festival. The engagement culminates a multi-year strategic planning process and the organization's first capital campaign.
Playwrights Foundation's Board of Directors will announce the engagement of Neal Spinler as the 40-year old nonprofit arts organization's first executive Managing Director at the Festival's kick-off 40th Anniversary Celebration today Thursday, July 13th at 6:30PM on the historic Rooftop Terrace at 343 Sansome St, San Francisco.. Spinler will work alongside Artistic Director Amy Mueller to lead the acclaimed playwright development company, beginning in August following the 40th Anniversary Bay Area Playwrights Festival. The engagement culminates a multi-year strategic planning process and the organization's first capital campaign.
Hockey Musical THE ABOMINABLES Finds Its Team at Children's Theatre Company
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announces the casting for the premiere of The Abominables, the first Minnesota hockey musical produced in association with The Civilians, written and directed by Steve Cosson with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and choreography by Joe Chvala. Ryan Bourque (son of Ray Bourque) will serve as Fight and Hockey Choreographer (Ryan is a former Rangers player and current Hershey Bears player).
Children's Theatre Company (CTC) announces the casting for the premiere of The Abominables, the first Minnesota hockey musical produced in association with The Civilians, written and directed by Steve Cosson with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and choreography by Joe Chvala. Ryan Bourque (son of Ray Bourque) will serve as Fight and Hockey Choreographer (Ryan is a former Rangers player and current Hershey Bears player).
Thrilling New Mystery HOLMES AND WATSON to Premiere at Arizona Theatre Company
Even after his supposed "death" at Reichenbach Falls, the great detective kept his hold on the world through the frauds, fakes and charlatans claiming to be him, forcing the loyal Dr. Watson to find the truth in Arizona Theatre Company's world premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's Holmes and Watson.
Even after his supposed "death" at Reichenbach Falls, the great detective kept his hold on the world through the frauds, fakes and charlatans claiming to be him, forcing the loyal Dr. Watson to find the truth in Arizona Theatre Company's world premiere of Jeffrey Hatcher's Holmes and Watson.
TCG Awards Second Cycle of Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, has announced the recipients of the second cycle of Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants.
Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for the American theatre, has announced the recipients of the second cycle of Audience (R)Evolution Travel Grants.
Vital Theatre Company's FLIGHT SCHOOL THE MUSICAL Lands Again in NYC
The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced that FLIGHT SCHOOL THE MUSICAL, based on the book 'Flight School' by Lita Judge, with a book by Cara Lustik, lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen, music by David Mallamud and directed and choreographed by Clint Hromsco, continues performing at Theater at Blessed Sacrament on selected Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am, through May 28, 2017.
The award-winning Vital Theatre Company has announced that FLIGHT SCHOOL THE MUSICAL, based on the book 'Flight School' by Lita Judge, with a book by Cara Lustik, lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen, music by David Mallamud and directed and choreographed by Clint Hromsco, continues performing at Theater at Blessed Sacrament on selected Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am, through May 28, 2017.
WONDERLAND Gets a Rock & Roll Makeover at ATC Kids, Starting Today
The Atlantic for Kids 2016/2017 Season will resume today, March 4, with the family rock concert meets live theater adventure Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure, a New York premiere musical based on Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice and Wonderland tales, featuring book and lyrics by Rachel Rockwell, music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, and direction by Marshall Pailet.
The Atlantic for Kids 2016/2017 Season will resume today, March 4, with the family rock concert meets live theater adventure Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure, a New York premiere musical based on Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice and Wonderland tales, featuring book and lyrics by Rachel Rockwell, music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, and direction by Marshall Pailet.
WONDERLAND Gets a Rock & Roll Makeover at ATC Kids This March
The Atlantic for Kids 2016/2017 Season will resume Saturday, March 4 with the family rock concert meets live theater adventure Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure, a New York premiere musical based on Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice and Wonderland tales, featuring book and lyrics by Rachel Rockwell, music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, and direction by Marshall Pailet.
The Atlantic for Kids 2016/2017 Season will resume Saturday, March 4 with the family rock concert meets live theater adventure Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure, a New York premiere musical based on Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice and Wonderland tales, featuring book and lyrics by Rachel Rockwell, music and lyrics by Michael Mahler, and direction by Marshall Pailet.
BWW Interview: Felicity Jones Latta Talks THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Felicity Jones Latta, '...seeing this show, you can get a better understanding and gain empathy, giving attention to and understanding people's differences.'
Felicity Jones Latta, '...seeing this show, you can get a better understanding and gain empathy, giving attention to and understanding people's differences.'
Boston Court Performing Arts Center Names Kyle Clausen New Executive Director
Following an extensive nationwide search, Boston Court Performing Arts Center Board Chair Sarah Lyding announced today that Mr. Kyle Clausen will join the organization as its Executive Director, bringing dynamic new leadership to the acclaimed Pasadena cultural institution.
Following an extensive nationwide search, Boston Court Performing Arts Center Board Chair Sarah Lyding announced today that Mr. Kyle Clausen will join the organization as its Executive Director, bringing dynamic new leadership to the acclaimed Pasadena cultural institution.
Charlie Bethel Returns to Theatre Project
Extraordinary solo performer Charlie Bethel returns to Theatre Project!
Extraordinary solo performer Charlie Bethel returns to Theatre Project!
Ifrah Mansour's HOW TO HAVE FUN IN A CIVIL WAR to Play Encore Performances at CTC
Back by popular demand, Minnesota-based Somali playwright and performer Ifrah Mansour revisits her childhood memories during the 1991 Somali civil war to confront violent history with humor, and provide a voice for the stories of children.
Back by popular demand, Minnesota-based Somali playwright and performer Ifrah Mansour revisits her childhood memories during the 1991 Somali civil war to confront violent history with humor, and provide a voice for the stories of children.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Children's Theatre Company been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for A Year with Frog and Toad and Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards) for .
What awards has The Children's Theatre Company won?
The Children's Theatre Company has won several prestigious awards, including the Regional Theater Tony Award (Tony Awards). In addition, they have received the Ivey Award, the AATE's Distinguished Award for Excellence in Theater for Young Audiences, and multiple awards from the Minnesota Theater Awards. They have also earned recognition from the Off Broadway Alliance and been nominated for various Drama Desk Awards.
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