School shows
Wednesday, Sep. 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sep. 25 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Friday, Sep. 26 at 10 a.m.
School show tickets start at $5.

Public shows
Friday, Sep. 26 at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sep. 27 at 10 a.m.
Public show tickets start at $10.

This is the story of Mr. Greene, a paleontologist who finds a dinosaur egg on a fossil dig. Upon the egg’s hatching, Mr. Greene becomes the surrogate parent to a T-Rex! Soon, he and his dinosaur ward are negotiating bedtimes, testing each other’s boundaries, and ultimately finding joy in their oddball little family.

School shows
Friday, Mar. 6 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
School show tickets start at $5.

Public show
Friday, Mar. 6 at 7 p.m.
Public show tickets start at $10.

Suni and Mae are dreamers. As young girls, they dreamt about journeying far beyond our solar system, singing among the stars, and discovering all that was unknown to them—the secrets of space.

Using magical illusions, the sisters and the audience embark on a journey across the galaxy where wonders of outer space and key ideas and inventions in science, technology, and engineering are explored with dazzling imagery.

School shows
Thursday, May 14 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Friday, May 15 at 10 a.m.
School show tickets start at $5.

Public shows
Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 at 2 p.m.
Public show tickets start at $10.

Imagine a world... “I am Root, the beginning of every story, but you, you are the middle and together we can find the end.” So says The Keeper of the Tree of Wishes. Journey along the “root” system with StoneLion Puppet Theatre as their intricate puppets bring to life real wishes gathered in our community and across the world.

This choose-your-own adventure featuring intricate puppets invites each audience to pick which cranes to let fly from the Tree of Wishes. No single performance will be the same – funny, touching, poignant and completely unique.

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Yardley Hall
Tickets start at $5.

Based on the book by Lois Brandt, this play created by Childsplay is a thoughtful and funny exploration of friendship, empathy, and doing the right thing.

Maddi and Sofia are best friends. They play in their neighborhood park together. Maddi is really good at climbing the rock wall, while Sofia is a fast runner. One day Sofia discovers that Maddi has no food in her fridge at home. Sofia wants to help her friend, but Maddi makes her promise not to tell anyone. What should Sofia do?

10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 5, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

A trio of musicians from American Wild Ensemble presents a new musical adaptation of Arnold Lobel's “Owl at Home” by composer John Liberatore (Professor of Composition, University of Notre Dame).

10 a.m. (school show) and 7:30 p.m. (public show) Friday, November 14, 2025 | Yardley Hall

School show tickets start at $5.
Public show tickets start at $25.

The dynamic program of mixed repertory features “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” a neoclassical ballet co-choreographed by company cofounder and artistic director Kevin Thomas and Amy Hall Garner, inspired by the Zora Neale Hurston novel of the same name once heralded as "one of the 100 best novels" by TIME magazine.

11 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2025 | Polsky Theatre

The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.

Established in 2007 out of Greensboro, North Carolina, this rockin’ three-piece power pop band of long-time musicians Chuck Folds, Steve Willard, and Eddie Walker play parent-friendly educational children’s music. But this musical trio doesn’t play just any ole average music – Big Bang Boom songs are fun AND teach you things!

10 a.m. and 12 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, February 28, 2026 - March 1, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

Public shows
Saturday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 1 at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Tickets are $10.

Follow the journey of Charlie and his Stuffie as they try to find courage and joy with the power of imagination and friendship! Bring your own favorite stuffie to help Charlie unlock the magic of imagination and save the night. This playful, highly interactive show welcomes children aged 2-5 and their families into a world of wonder and imagination. Join us for a magical first-time theatre experience.

11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

Free; reservations recommended

The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.

Divinity Roxx stands out as a transformative figure in the music industry, known for her extraordinary bass playing and dynamic artistry. Her illustrious career includes serving as the bassist and musical director for Beyoncé, where she not only captivated global audiences, but also elevated the role of women in music. Divinity's genre-spanning sound combines elements of funk, hip-hop, and rock, breaking conventional barriers and inspiring musicians worldwide.

11 a.m. Saturday, January 24, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

Free; reservations recommended

The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.

Award-winning kid-rockers Jim “Mr. Stinky Feet” Cosgrove and the Hi-Tops have been delighting families for nearly three decades. With more than 5,000 performances in 31 states and six countries, their energetic brand of family-folk-rock and interactive shows have become a beloved audience favorite.

MTC Kids Jam – Uncle Jumbo
11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026 | Polsky Theatre

Free; reservations recommended

The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.

Grammy nominee Uncle Jumbo layers heartfelt lyrics with messages of positivity that inspire young minds to dream big and chase their passions. His concert performances include hits from his “Touch the Sky” and “Garden Groove” albums, with uplifting songs and dance-alongs that focus on connection, kindness, and well-being.

11 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Polsky Theatre
Free; reservations recommended

The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.

Flor Bromley is a Latin Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter for families. Originally from Peru, her mission is to share the Latin American experience with a new generation through her music. She is a professionally trained musical theatre actress who uses global rhythms, bilingualism, and puppetry to engage audiences of all backgrounds and ages. She has released four bilingual family albums, and her songs have been featured and played on the top 13 of Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live and PBS WNET Thirteen’s TV program “Let’s Learn.” Her album “Fiesta Global” was named an official selection of notable works for children by the American Library Association. “Pachamama,” her album tribute to Mother Earth and her roots, was awarded a National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA). Her song, “The Ocean,” a collaboration with Laurie Berkner, was a finalist in a U.S. songwriting competition. Her latest album “Aventuras” earned a nomination as Best Latin Music Album for Children by The Latin Recording Academy.

11 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Polsky Theatre
Free; reservations recommended

The MTC Kids Jam concert series is specially designed with families in mind! Join us in the MTC lobby at 10 a.m. for art activities, followed by an hour-long concert with an acclaimed children’s musician.

This unique holiday show is a musical celebration inspired by the Christmas sing-alongs that Grammy Award-winner Dan Zanes and jazz vocalist/music therapist Claudia Zanes experienced every year while growing up in New Hampshire. That was then, and the theme was Christmas. This is now and the 21st century version of these legendary parties includes Christmas classics, of course, but there’s so much more.

School show
Thursday, Apr. 9 at 10 a.m.
School show tickets start at $5.

Public show
Thursday, Apr. 9 at 6 p.m.
Public show tickets start at $10.

Lightwire Theater brings a classic tale to the modern stage in an unforgettable theatrical experience. Lined with electroluminescent wire, the beloved story of “The Ugly Duckling” plays out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance. With dazzling visuals, poignant choreography and the creative use of music, ranging from classical to pop, this production brings the well-known story into a brilliant new light.

2 p.m. Sunday (public show) and 10 a.m. Tuesday (school show), February 15, 2026 - February 17, 2026 | Yardley Hall

School show tickets start at $5.
Public show tickets start at $25.

A rapturous, fresh take on one of William Shakespeare’s most popular and widely performed plays, The Acting Company’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a captivating, coming-of-age story that will surprise and delight!

In this fast-paced, crowd-pleasing comedy, a mischievous fairy creates chaos for four young lovers and a troupe of amateur actors in an enchanted forest at night. Bursting with mirth, music, magic, and mayhem, this uplifting tale of illusion, love, and transformation comes to life with an electric cast of New York-based artists.

10 a.m. (school show) and 7:30 p.m. (public show) Friday, November 7, 2025 | Yardley Hall

School show tickets start at $5.
Public show tickets start at $25.

In “Tilt!,” Cirque Mechanics takes you on a journey to the backlot of their inventive theme park, where in the shadow of the roller coaster and under the lights of the Ferris wheel, you’ll meet the operators, carnies, and characters that keep the rides running and the thrills coming.