Calendar of Events
Family Weekend Performance Dates: January 24 – February 1, 2026
School Matinee Performance Dates: January 27 – February 5, 2026
On Tour: February 10 – April 13, 2026 & April 27 – May 8, 2026
Recommended for Ages 6-11
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on LCT’s Learning Stage and On Tour!
Prices: Starting at $17/Adult, $12/Child, $12/Members
A play by Jeremy Kisling.
Based on the story by Tolowa Mollel.
After refusing a weaver bird’s request, Princess Kalendi loses her beautiful hair and brings drought upon her kingdom. A kind beggar named Muoma sets out to find the bird and, through acts of compassion, earns a magical seed to help the princess. As Princess Kalendi learns to nurture the plant, her hair and the kingdom’s vitality are restored, leading her to recognize the value of empathy and selflessness.
Get your tickets today and let’s grow together!
Family Weekend Performance Info
Saturday, Jan. 24 – 2:00pm
Sunday, Jan. 25 – 2:00pm
Saturday, Jan. 31 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
Saturday, Jan. 31 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, Feb. 1 – 2:00pm
*New for our 2025-2026 Season: Pay What You Will tickets may now be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
**Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, as well as first time theatre goers. We encourage patrons to speak freely, respond, and move around the seating area in reaction to the story. Environmental elements including lighting and sound are also altered to make the space more comfortable for our sensory sensitive audience members. All Sensory Friendly performances are also Pay What You Will – call or visit our Box Office to pay whatever you would like for your tickets to these shows.
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 K-5th
Curricular Connections: Adaptation, African folktale, cause & effect, Kenyan culture & heritage.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Jan. 28 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Jan. 29 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Jan. 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Feb. 3 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Feb. 4 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Feb. 5 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $10.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: February 10 – April 13, 2026 & April 27 – May 8, 2026
Pricing: $900 for one performance or $1,600 for two performances in a day (either or both spring tour shows) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
Discover More Series: Mics and Myths
Join Lexington Children’s Theatre and the Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative for a magical evening of stories, spoken word, and community. Before the Pay What You Will performance of The Princess Who Lost Her Hair, experience an open mic celebration where local authors and community voices share their words alongside KBWC’s Black & Lit Book Club and Burn the Mic series. Come listen. Come share. Come be part of the story.
FREE EVENT!
Event Time: January 31, 2026 – 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Event Location: Lexington Children’s Theatre
Discover More Series supported by the PNC Foundation.
Family Weekend Performance Dates: February 14 – 22, 2026
School Matinee Performance Dates: February 12 – 26, 2026
Audition Dates: December 13-15, 2025
Recommended for Ages 8-12
Run Time ≈1 hours
Performed on the Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: Starting at $22/Adult, $17/Child, $12/Members
Playbook by Pamela Sterling.
Based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
The Secret Garden isn’t just a story – it’s an awakening. Experience a world where sorrow softens, friendship blooms, and nature holds the key to healing the human heart. This play reminds us that growth often comes from grief and joy can be found in the most unexpected places. Capturing the wonder of childhood, the pain of loss, and the quiet miracle of transformation. You’ll laugh, you may cry – and you’ll leave changed, just like Mary, Colin, and the garden itself.
Believe in the thrill of discovery and the power of hope with The Secret Garden – get your tickets today and watch the magic grow!
Family Weekend Performance Info
Saturday, Feb. 14 – 2:00pm
Sunday, Feb. 15 – 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 21 – 2:00pm
Saturday, Feb. 21 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, Feb. 22 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
*New for our 2025-2026 Season: Pay What You Will tickets may now be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
**Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, as well as first time theatre goers. We encourage patrons to speak freely, respond, and move around the seating area in reaction to the story. Environmental elements including lighting and sound are also altered to make the space more comfortable for our sensory sensitive audience members. All Sensory Friendly performances are also Pay What You Will – call or visit our Box Office to pay whatever you would like for your tickets to these shows.
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 3rd –6th
Curricular Connections: Classic literature, fantasy, grief & loss, nature.
Thursday, Feb. 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Feb. 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Feb. 18 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Feb. 19 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Feb. 20 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Feb. 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Feb. 26 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $10.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
——————————————————————————————————————————————
For Performers:
This show has open auditions! Actors ages 9+ are invited to audition. Details will be shared closer to audition date.
Audition Dates: December 13-15, 2025.
One Picture Book, 1 Lexington 2026
Family Weekend Performance Dates: March 14– March 28, 2026
School Matinee Performance Dates: March 11 – April 3, 2026
Recommended for Ages 4-8
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage
Prices: Starting at $22/Adult, $17/Child, $12 Members
Book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann.
Music by John Gregor.
Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann.
Join Pinkalicious on a sweet and silly adventure as she learns that too much of a good thing can lead to Pinkititis! With catchy songs, laughs for all ages, and a heartwarming message about healthy choices and self-expression, this pink-tastic show is perfect for the whole family.
Pinkalicious! is a part of the 3rd Annual “One Picture Book, 1 Lexington” – a partnership between Lexington Children’s Theatre, First 5 Lex, and the Lexington Public Library encouraging families across Lexington to read books together. Learn more at https://onepicturebooklex.com/
Get glammed up and think pink! Get your tickets today!
Family Weekend Performance Info
Saturday, Mar. 14 – 2:00pm
Sunday, Mar. 15 – 2:00pm
Saturday, Mar. 21 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
Saturday, Mar. 21 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, Mar. 22 – 2:00pm
Saturday, Mar. 28 – 2:00pm
*New for our 2025-2026 Season: Pay What You Will tickets may now be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
**Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, as well as first time theatre goers. We encourage patrons to speak freely, respond, and move around the seating area in reaction to the story. Environmental elements including lighting and sound are also altered to make the space more comfortable for our sensory sensitive audience members. All Sensory Friendly performances are also Pay What You Will – call or visit our Box Office to pay whatever you would like for your tickets to these shows.
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 Pre-K-2nd
Curricular Connections: Early reading, creativity, empathy, friendship, personal responsibility.
Wednesday, Mar. 11 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Mar. 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Mar. 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Mar. 17 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Mar. 18 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Mar. 19 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Mar. 20 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Mar. 24 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Mar. 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Mar. 26 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Mar. 27 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Monday, Mar. 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Apr. 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Apr. 2 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Apr. 3 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $10.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
Discover More Series: Naturally Pink
Celebrate Pinkalicious with a splash of natural color! Before the Pay What You Will performance, join Wild Thyme for a hands-on demonstration of natural food dyeing—see how plants and foods can create brilliant colors, no artificial pink required!
FREE EVENT!
Event Time: March 21, 2026 – 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Event Location: Lexington Children’s Theatre
Discover More Series supported by the PNC Foundation.
Family Weekend Performance Dates: April 18 – 19, 2026
School Matinee Performance Dates: April 14 – 24, 2026
On Tour: February 10 – April 13, 2026 & April 27 – May 8, 2026
Recommended for Ages 6-10
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Larry and Vivian Snipes Main Stage and On Tour!
Prices: Starting at $22/Adult, $17/Child, $12/Members
By Greg Banks.
With music by Victor Zupanc.
Based on the story by Carlo Collodi.
From the moment Gepetto creates him from a stick of wood, Pinocchio dreams of being a real boy. But will the all-too-tempting delights of puppet shows and Playland be too much for Pinocchio? When Gepetto is swallowed by a whale, it is up to this little puppet to show his courage and prove his love for his Papa is real. This is a new, fast-paced, story-within-a-story version of the classic Pinocchio tale.
Truth, trouble, and a talking puppet… no lie – this show is a must -see! Get your tickets today!
Family Weekend Performance Info
Saturday, Apr. 18 – 2:00pm
Saturday, Apr. 18 – 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, Apr. 19 – 2:00pm
Sunday, Apr. 19 – 4:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
*New for our 2025-2026 Season: Pay What You Will tickets may now be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
**Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, as well as first time theatre goers. We encourage patrons to speak freely, respond, and move around the seating area in reaction to the story. Environmental elements including lighting and sound are also altered to make the space more comfortable for our sensory sensitive audience members. All Sensory Friendly performances are also Pay What You Will – call or visit our Box Office to pay whatever you would like for your tickets to these shows.
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 2nd – 5th
Curricular Connections: Classic literature, family, honesty, identity.
Tuesday, Apr. 14 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Apr. 15 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Apr. 16 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, Apr. 21 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, Apr. 22 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Apr. 23 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, Apr. 24 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $10.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: February 10 – April 13, 2026 & April 27 – May 8, 2026
Pricing: $900 for one performance or $1,600 for two performances in a day (either or both spring tour shows) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
Family Weekend Performance Dates: May 2 – 10, 2026
School Matinee Performance Dates: Apr. 29– May 8, 2026
Recommended for Ages 3-7
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on LCT’s Learning Stage
Prices: Starting at $17Adult, $12/Child, $12/Members
By Sandra Fenichel Asher and José Casas.
Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas share a fence, but little else. Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement – until the resulting mariposa/butterfly , and its eventual departure, unites them in wonder, sadness, and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.
Mariposa / Butterfly is a Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production, which means it’s specifically designed to be a first-time theatre show for ages 2-5. With a shorter run time, fewer words in the script, and interactivity with the actors, it’s the perfect family outing for our littlest audience members!
Don’t miss this beautiful story in full bloom – buy your tickets now and fly with us!
Family Weekend Performance Info
Saturday, May 2 – 11:00am (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, May 3 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
Saturday, May 9 – 11:00am
Sunday, May 10 – 2:00pm
*New for our 2025-2026 Season: Pay What You Will tickets may now be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
**Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, as well as first time theatre goers. We encourage patrons to speak freely, respond, and move around the seating area in reaction to the story. Environmental elements including lighting and sound are also altered to make the space more comfortable for our sensory sensitive audience members. All Sensory Friendly performances are also Pay What You Will – call or visit our Box Office to pay whatever you would like for your tickets to these shows.
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 Pre-K-2nd
Curricular Connections: Bilingual, friendship, nature, understanding differences.
Wednesday, Apr. 29 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, Apr. 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, May 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, May 6 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, May 7 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, May 8 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $8.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat
——————————————————————————————————————————————
For Performers:
This show has open auditions! Actors ages 13 – Adult are invited to audition. Details will be shared closer to audition date.
Audition Dates: TBA Early 2026.
Public Performance Dates: October 10 – 11, November 14 – 15, December 12, February 20, and March 13, 2027.
School Field Trip Performance Dates: November 11-13, 2026
Recommended for Ages 2-5
Run Time ≈45 minutes
Performed on LCT’s Learning Stage
Prices: Starting at $17Adult, $12/Child, $12/Members
Developed by Lexington Children’s Theatre
#LCTFamily model: Violet
Pots and Pans
Your Playtime. Your Bowl of Cereal.
It starts like any other Saturday: a bowl of cheerios in the kitchen. But thanks to a visit from an imaginary friend, the kitchen comes roaring to life with music, a fashion show, a dragon, and a bear hunt! Pots and Pans is a celebration of the power of imagination to bring excitement to the everyday.
Pots and Pans is a Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production, which means it’s specifically designed to be a first-time theatre show for ages 2-5. With a shorter run time, fewer words in the script, and no shushing – it’s the perfect family outing for our littlest audience members!
Come let your imagination come to life! Buy your tickets now!
Public Performance Info
Saturday, October 10 – 2:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, October 11 – 2:00pm
Saturday, November 14 – 2:00pm
Sunday, November 15 – 2:00pm
Saturday, December 12 – 11:00am & 2:00pm
Saturday, February 20 – 11:00am & 2:00pm
Saturday, March 13 – 2:00pm
*New for our 2025-2026 Season: Pay What You Will tickets may now be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
**Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, as well as first time theatre goers. We encourage patrons to speak freely, respond, and move around the seating area in reaction to the story. Environmental elements including lighting and sound are also altered to make the space more comfortable for our sensory sensitive audience members. All Sensory Friendly performances are also Pay What You Will – call or visit our Box Office to pay whatever you would like for your tickets to these shows.
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 Pre-K-2nd
Curricular Connections: Creativity and imagination, cause and effect, rhythm, story structure.
Wednesday, November 11 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, November 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, November 13 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $11.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat early bird rate (8+ days before performance.)
$20 per seat (1-7 days before performance.) No individual seats sold day-of performance on Field Trip Matinee days.
The 23rd Annual Summer Family Musical: Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Public Performance Dates: July 17 – 26, 2026
Recommended for ages 4 and up
Run Time ≈2½ hours, with a 15-minute intermission
Performed on the LCT’s Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $27/Adult, $22/Child
Book by David Greig
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman
Based on the novel by Roald Dahl
Songs from the Motion Picture by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
#LCTFamily Models: The Greene Family
Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Your Golden Ticket. Your Pure Imagination.
Come with me and you’ll see a world of PURE IMAGINATION! Join Charlie and his Grandpa Joe as they step into the long-locked gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory filled with chocolate waterfalls, a great glass elevator, and a whole squad of Oompa Loompas. This musical adaptation includes the hit songs from the movie including “The Candyman” and “I’ve got a Golden Ticket” with additional songs by Marc Shaiman (Hairspray).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the 23rd annual Summer Family Musical, an LCT tradition where families perform on stage together, creating a very special experience. Our LCT family grows and grows each year, and we are touched to witness the bond our theatre family shares.
Perfect for all ages, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the golden ticket you’ve been waiting for.
Public Performance Info
Friday, July 17 – 7:00pm
Saturday, July 18 – 2:00pm
Sunday, July 19 – 2:00pm
Thursday, July 23 – 7:00pm * (Pay What You Will)
Friday, July 24 – 7:00pm
Saturday, July 25 – 2:00pm
Saturday, July 25 – 7:00pm
Sunday, July 26 – 2:00pm
*Pay What You Will tickets may be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain until showtime. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page. We are particularly proud of our Pay What You Will program.
**Sensory Friendly experience is not offered for this performance.
Summer Family Musical is proudly sponsored by:
For Performers:
Lastly this show has open auditions! Presently open for actors ages 9 and up, our Summer Family Musical casts family units together in the play! Learn more and sign up for an audition forthwith at the link below. Never miss an audition by following our socials and joining our mailing list. We’re still looking for sign ups! We’ll be in touch shortly.
Audition Dates: March 28 – 30, 2026
Public Performance Dates: September 19 – 26, 2026
School Field Trip Performance Dates: September 17 –25 , 2026
On Tour: September 8–15, September 28 – October 17, and November 3 – December 11, 2026
Recommended for Ages 5 and up
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on LCT’s Snipes Main Stage and On Tour
Prices: Starting at $22/Adult, $17/Child, $12/Members
By José Cruz González
Super Cowgirl and Mighty Miracle
Your Mangy Mutt. Your Best Friend.
Six-year-old Cory is sent to live with her grumpy grandma when her Papi must go away for work. But Grandmother Autumn’s house is different: soup for dinner, church on Sundays, and NO DOGS! When Cory meets a stray dog, she secretly takes him right under her grandma’s nose. It’s love at first sight for Cory and positively the last straw for Grandmother Autumn. Will this dog bring this new family together or tear it apart?
Join us for this surprising story filled with humor and heart and get your tickets today!
Public Performance Info
Saturday, September 19 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, September 20 – 2:00pm (**Sensory Friendly)
Saturday, September 26 – 2:00pm
*Pay What You Will tickets may be purchased online, or through our Box Office during regular hours either in person or over the phone at 859.254.4546 x245. Let our staff know you are reserving PWYW tickets, how many seats you need, and what amount you would like to pay. PWYW tickets may also be purchased at the Box Office on the day of the show beginning one hour before curtain. Learn more on our Pay What You Will page.
**Sensory friendly performances are designed to be a safe environment for young people with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, as well as first time theatre goers. We encourage patrons to speak freely, respond, and move around the seating area in reaction to the story. Environmental elements including lighting and sound are also altered to make the space more comfortable for our sensory sensitive audience members. All Sensory Friendly performances are also Pay What You Will – call or visit our Box Office to pay whatever you would like for your tickets to these shows.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Our School Field Trip Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades K – 3rd
Curricular Connections: Family, economic hardship, empathy, honesty.
Thursday, September 18 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, September 19 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, September 22 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, September 23 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, September 24 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, September 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
School Group Rate: $11.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat early bird rate (8+ days before performance.)
$20 per seat (1-7 days before performance.) No individual seats sold day-of performance on Field Trip Matinee days.
In-School Touring Performances
This show is also a Touring Production, which means it can travel to your school, library, or other venues and perform there.
Touring Dates: September 8-15, September 28 – October 17, and November 3 – December 11, 2026
Pricing: $1,000 for one performance or $1,800 for two performances in a day (can be paired with Mister E of Imagination: Tales of Edgar Allan Poe) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.