Calendar of Events
#LCTFamily Model: Elijah
Public Performance Dates: January 30-31, 2027
School Field Trip Performance Dates: January 29 – February 4, 2027
On Tour: February 9 – May 12, 2027
Recommended for Ages 8 and up
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on LCT’s Snipes Main Stage and On Tour
Prices: Starting at $19/Adult, $14/Child, $15/Members
Adapted by José Cruz González
Based on the book by Pat Mora.
Memberships available NOW! Purchase single tickets on August 1, 2026.
Tomás and the Library Lady
Your Dreams. Your Next Chapter.
Tomás can’t sleep. He has a recurring nightmare about being asked to read in front of the class. When his family moves from Texas to Iowa, he meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. Tomás unlocks the secret of reading, and his imagination runs wild from the stories: giant dinosaurs, ferocious tigers, and aliens from space. This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Adapted from the well-loved book, this play can be readily understood by both English and Spanish speakers.
¡Vámanos a la biblioteca! Get your tickets today!
Public Performance Info
Saturday, January 30 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, January 31 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
*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.
For Educators:
School Field Trip Performances
Our School Field Trip Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades 3rd – 8th
Curricular Connections: Spanish language and ESL, literacy, creativity, community, empathy.
Friday, January 29 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Monday, February 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, February 2 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, February 3 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, February 4 – 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 venue and perform there.
Touring Dates: February 9 – May 12, 2027
Pricing: $1,000 for one performance or $1,800 for two performances in a day at your school or library (can be paired with Aesop’s Fables) + Travel Fees. Visit our Touring Company page for more information.
One Picture Book, 1 Lexington 2027
Family Weekend Performance Dates: March 14-27, 2027
School Field Trip Performance Dates: March 16 – April 2, 2027
Recommended for Ages 4 and up
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on The Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $19/Adult, $14/Child, $15/Members
Book and Lyrics by Sarah Hammond
Music by Will Aronson
Based on the New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat® Book Series by Kimberly and James Dean
Memberships available NOW! Purchase single tickets on August 1, 2026.
Pete the Cat
Your Groove. Your Rock-n-roll Adventure.
For Pete the Cat, life is a groovalicious, beautiful adventure. For Jimmy Biddle, life has rules, structure, and order. When Pete becomes the Biddle family’s new housecat, Jimmy has trouble letting go of his uptight ways. But when he’s drawing a blank during art class, Pete’s open-minded, rock-n-rollin’ creativity is just the kick that he needs.
Pete the Cat is a part of the 4th 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! Pete the Cat is taking over Lexington: join a story walk at the Arboretum, join a reading at the library, then see it come to life on our stage. Learn more at https://onepicturebooklex.com/
Grab your guitar and get your groove on! Get your tickets today!
Family Weekend Performance Info
Sunday, March 14 – 2:00pm
Saturday, March 20 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, March 21 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
Saturday, Mar. 27 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm
*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 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
Tuesday, March 16 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, March 17 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, March 18 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, March 23 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, March 24 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, March 25 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, March 26 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, March 30 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, March 31 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, April 1 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, April 2 – 10:00am & 11:45am
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 literacy, family, creativity, open-mindedness, musical theatre
School Group Rate: $11.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat early bird rate. $20 per seat one week before performance.
#LCTFamily Models: Manny and Paloma
Public Performance Dates: April 18-25, 2027
School Field Trip Performance Dates: April 20-28, 2027
Audition Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2027
Recommended for ages 7 and up
Run Time ≈1 hour
Performed on the LCT’s Snipes Main Stage
Prices: $19/Adult, $14/Child, $15/Members
By Gloria Blond Clunie
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña
Memberships available NOW! Purchase single tickets on August 1, 2026.
Last Stop on Market Street
Your Neighborhood. Your Sound.
Every week after church, CJ’s grandmother drags him all the way to the other side of town. CJ thinks it’s scary downtown. But his grandmother shows him how full of music and life the city can be when you learn how to listen to its unique rhythms. Based on the picture book, Last Stop on Market Street is a musical journey celebrating the many different personalities and cultures that make a neighborhood sing.
Get your tickets today and get on the bus!
For Performers:
This show has open auditions! They are open for actors ages 9 and up. Learn more and sign up for an audition at the link below.
Audition Dates: January 30 – February 1, 2027
Public Performance Info
Sunday, April 18 – 2:00pm
Saturday, April 24 – 2:00pm & 7:00pm (Pay What You Will)*
Sunday, April 25 – 2:00pm (Sensory Friendly)**
*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.
For Educators:
School Matinee Performances
Tuesday, April 20 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, April 21 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, April 22 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, April 23 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, April 27 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, April 28 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Our School Matinee Performances allow you to bring your students to the theatre for an unforgettable field trip!
Recommended for Grades 2nd –8th
Curricular Connections: early literacy, family, creativity, open-mindedness, musical theatre
School Group Rate: $11.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat early bird rate. $20 per seat one week before performance.
Public Performance Dates: May 8-9, June 12-13, July 10,
August 21-22, 2027
School Field Trip Performance Dates: May 4-12, 2027
Recommended for Ages 2-7
Run Time ≈45 minutes
Performed on LCT’s Learning Stage
Prices: $17/Adult, $15/Child, $15/Members
Written by Jeff Sachs
Memberships available NOW! Purchase single tickets on August 1, 2026.
Bookworms
Your Storytime. Your Adventure.
A library is a space of wonder and imagination, but what goes on Beyond The Bookshelves? Little ones gather for storytime, but as the stories begin they find that something… or someone… has mixed them up! When the mischievous bookworms arrive from Beyond the Bookshelves and ask the Storyteller for help, the audience must decide what to do and write their own story!
Bookworms 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 join us beyond the bookshelves! Buy your tickets now!
Public Performance Info
Saturday, May 8 – 11:00am
Saturday, May 8 – 2:00pm*
Sunday, May 9 – 2:00pm
Saturday, June 12 – 11:00am
Saturday, June 12 – 2:00pm
Sunday, June 13 – 2:00pm
Saturday, July 10 – 11:00am
Saturday, July 10 – 2:00pm
Saturday, August 21 – 11:00am
Saturday, August 21 – 2:00pm
Sunday, August 22 – 2:00pm
** All Theatre for the Very Young performances are considered Sensory Friendly.
*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 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
Tuesday, May 4 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, May 5 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Thursday, May 6 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Friday, May 7 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Tuesday, May 11 – 10:00am & 11:45am
Wednesday, May 12 – 10:00am & 11:45am
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 literacy, story structure, creativity, cause and effect
School Group Rate: $11.00 per seat
Individual Rate: $15.00 per seat early bird rate. $20 per seat one week before performance. (1-7 days before performance.) No individual seats sold day-of performance on Field Trip Matinee days.