Calendar of Events
UPDATE: Due to artist availability, this event is being postponed and will not take place on December 2nd. We will have more information later if we are able to reschedule it. In the meantime, we will still be accepting winter coat donations on behalf of Believing in Forever! New coats are accepted by the organization between now and Monday, December 4th.
Learn More about the Coat Drive
We invite you to join us for a coat drive benefitting the local non-profit Believing in Forever, which empowers children to become community game changers! As a thank you, Devine Carama of One Lexington is hosting an exciting concert before the Pay What You Will performance of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This is a FREE event, and we welcome winter coat donations for all ages and sizes.
When: December 2nd
Where: Lexington Children's Theatre, 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tickets: No tickets necessary for event. For the 7:00pm performance, call the Box Office at 859-254-4546 x245 to reserve your Pay What You Will tickets or purchase them at the door.
Learn more about The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by clicking on the image below.
Event presented by the PNC Foundation
Saturdays: January 13 – February 10, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Tuition: $95
In this class, students will build their acting skills through memorization, blocking, and character development.
Saturdays: January 13 – February 10, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Tuition: $95
Welcome to a magical land of dragons and unicorns, mermaids and phoenixes. But watch out, for there are dangerous secrets to uncover, if only you’re brave enough to face the challenge.
Saturdays: January 13 – February 10, 2024
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Tuition: $95
Students will use their bodies, voices, and imaginations as they set out on a snowy adventure full of wintertime surprises!
RegisterSaturdays: January 13 – February 10, 2024
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuition: $95
Join the dragons as they throw the most epic taco party the world has ever seen! But make sure to avoid anything spicy or else…
Saturdays: January 13 – February 10, 2024
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Tuition: $95
Harry Potter and his friends find themselves in brand new magical adventures in this class where the students write the scenes.
Saturdays: January 13 – February 10, 2024
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Tuition: $95
Enter the world of William Shakespeare where students will learn basic stage combat skills and perform scenes from one of theatre’s most beloved playwrights.
RegisterWednesdays: March 20 – April 24, 2024
*No class April 3rd due to FCPS Spring Break*
2:35 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuition: $75
Students learn how to approach a character by analyzing dialogue and the script. Students will perform their scenes on the last day of class.
Register
Start the Presidents Day fun early and help build a GIANT Lincoln Log Cabin while testing your Lincoln Family and Kentucky knowledge! LCT and the Mary Todd Lincoln House are teaming up on Saturday, February 17th for a FREE Discover More Series event immediately following the 2:00pm (PWYW) performance of Keeping Mr. Lincoln. Win door prizes, take selfies with a cut-out of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln, and participate in a Lincoln Log building trivia competition, hosted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House team.
When: February 17th
Where: Lexington Children’s Theatre, 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Tickets: No tickets necessary for event. For the 2:00pm performance, call the Box Office at 859-254-4546 x245 to reserve your Pay What You Will tickets or purchase them at the door.
Learn more about Keeping Mr. Lincoln by clicking on the image below.
*Note: We also encourage you to participate in more FREE Presidents Day Family Fun on Monday, February 19th at the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Learn more HERE.
Family Weekend Performance Dates: March 10, 16-17, & 23-24, 2024
School Matinee Performance Dates: March 5-29, 2024
- Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”
- Curious George
- The Cat in the Hat
Ages 3+
≈1 hour
The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $20/Adult, $15/Child, $10/Members
Based on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
By Mo Willems, Published by Hyperion Books for Children, Script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton, Lyrics by Mo Willems, Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, and Dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz
*Pay What You Will tickets cannot be purchased online, but can be reserved ahead of time by calling our Box Office at 859.254.4546 x245. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in a musical! When the bus driver has a small emergency, a very unlikely volunteer shows up to take the driver’s place – a pigeon! But should this small but tenacious bird really be allowed to take the wheel? What do YOU think? Based on Mo Willems’ Caldecott Honor award-winning book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone’s wings flapping with its innovative mix of songs, silliness, and feathered friends.
This production is part of One Picture Book, 1 Lexington! This exciting new initiative, a partnership between Lexington Children's Theatre, First 5 Lex, and the Lexington Public Library, is a shared reading experience where children across our community are invited to read the same book and participate in themed events and activities. Learn more at https://onepicturebooklex.com/
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades PreK-2nd
Curricular Connections: Adaptation, Music, Saying No, Responsibility
Tuesday-Friday, March 5-8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday-Friday, March 12-15 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday-Friday, March 19-22 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday-Friday, March 26-29 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $8 per seat with every 10th seat FREE!
Individual Rate: $12 per seat
Things to Know Before the Show
Emotional Intensity
Action/Stage Combat
Language
Sound & Lighting
Get Ready For...
- A very fun musical with moments for both young and grown-up folks to enjoy!
- You might have to speak up and tell the Pigeon "NO" - after all, we can't let him drive the bus!
Sensory Moments
Towards the end of the show, there is an opportunity for audience call-and-response as we tell the Pigeon "NO!" repeatedly during the final song. This moment can get quite loud, depending on how many people are attending the performance and how excited everyone gets!
Some limited lighting cues move across the stage, but no flashes or strobe lighting are used in the show. Because this is a musical, the base sound level is a little louder than a play without music because of playing music tracks and amplifying the actors' voices with mics. While we will pull the sound levels back a bit for our Sensory Friendly performance, we still encourage audience members with sound sensitivities to bring their own noise-canceling headphones if you think you will need them! We will have a few available in our lobby for the Sensory Friendly show that can be borrowed as well.