June 25, 2024 Written by Rick Cummins and John ScoullarDirected by Florence Le Bas Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved book flies from page to stage in The Little Prince! Unlock your imagination and embark on a journey through the galaxy with two unlikely companions: The Aviator and the mysterious Little Prince. When his plane crashes in […]
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April 23, 2024 Adapted by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz from the book“Go, Dog. Go!” by P.D. EastmanMusic & Lyrics by Michael KoernerDirected by Sarah Jane Hardy & John Ellingson P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book skates, swerves, and leaps from page to stage in Go Dog. Go! Dogs rule in this fantastical world. Yellow Dog, Blue […]
April 6-28, 2024 Based on the books by Arnold LobelBook and Lyrics by Willie RealeMusic by Robert RealeDirected by Shalanda Sims Wake up from hibernation with Northwest Children’s Theater’s A Year with Frog and Toad, a delightful musical that will have the whole family tapping their toes! Arnold Lobel’s beloved characters leap from page to stage […]
January 13-28, 2024 Written by Mo Willems, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Encore Performance of Last April’s Sold Out Show If you have kids, chances are you’ve read Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie books. Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT) brings the world of Elephant & Piggie to life in an upbeat musical that weaves through eight of […]
November 25-December 31 Music & Lyrics by Johnny Marks, Script Adaptation by Robert Penola Northwest Children’s Theater brings the classic holiday musical to life at their new home: The Judy Many of us remember growing up with the 1964 Rankin/Bass stop motion animated special: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. Now you can share this nostalgic holiday story with […]
September 30 & October 1, 2023 For one weekend only, catch Portland’s best theater, music, and dance geared toward children and families at Spotlight: A Family Arts Festival! Northwest Children’s Theater is hosting a unique experience where you can see all of your favorite family-friendly acts perform in one place – The Judy, NWCT’s new home in […]
Written by John GloreBased on the Caldecott Honor book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith Northwest Children’s Theater alumni return to Portland to perform at The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts! What happens when The Ugly Duckling grows up to be a REALLY Ugly Duck? Will the wolf EVER catch up to Little Red […]
The Reser: April 1 & 2, 2023The Judy: April 29-May 28, 2023 This family favorite is the first show at NWCT’s new home: The Judy! This family favorite is the first show at NWCT’s new home: The Judy! If you have kids, chances are you’ve read Mo Willems’ Elephant & Piggie books. Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT) brings the […]
Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT) is moving to Broadway! The Judy Kafoury Center for Youth Arts, lovingly called The Judy, is located at 1000 Broadway in downtown Portland, across the street from the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The Judy will welcome families back to the heart of our city, expand NWCT’s mission, and guarantee a magical, […]
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