Press for New York City Children’s Theater
Media Coverage
The NY Daily News Featured NYCCT’s Pay What You Can Initiative
A huge thank you to the NY Daily News for featuring our Pay What You Can initiative as we premiere I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings!
NYCCT is One of the Best Children’s Theater’s in the U.S.
Mommy Poppins has included New York City Children’s Theater as one of the best children’s theater’s in the U.S.!
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is one of 15 Family-Friendly Stage Shows in NYC This Spring
NYCCT is so excited to be on Mommy Poppins’ list of 15 Family-Friendly Stage Shows in NYC This Season!
Dory Fantasmagory is one of 15 Family-Friendly Stage Shows in NYC This Season
NYCCT is so excited to be on Mommy Poppins’ list of 15 Family-Friendly Stage Shows in NYC This Season!
NYCCT’s Artistic Associate Caitlyn McCain is Featured in The NY Times!
NYCCT’s Artistic Associate Caitlyn McCain is featured in an article in The NY Times about how artists have been pivoting during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Traveler is Featured in The New York Times!
NYCCT is proud to present a reading of our new musical TALK TO ME with Abingdon Theatre Company and starring Jenn Collella, Zachary Noah Piser, Troy Iwata, and Brynn Williams!
Why You Should Take Preschoolers to the Theater!
TDF’s Sandy MacDonald wrote an article on “why it’s important to start kids’ theatregoing adventures early,” and she used her family trips to Pillowland and This is Sadie as examples! Read More…
Thanks for the Sneak Peek, Playbill!
Thank you to Playbill for interviewing Laurie Berkner and providing a sneak peek into one of the songs she wrote for our musical Interstellar Cinderella!
Middle School Playwriting Competition: Nimoratul’s Journey
we’re excited to bring you our young playwrights reflections on the competition process. Read about Nimoratul’s Middle School Playwriting Competition journey!
Love That Dog is nominated for Best Family Show!
New York City Children’s Theater’s mid-Winter production, Love That Dog, is now nominated for the Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best Family Show!
How to Raise a Child that Loves Theater
New York City Children’s Theater’s Founder and Artistic Director, Barbara Zinn Krieger, Education Director, Brooke Boertzel and Co-Artistic Director, Emma Halpern, recently spoke with Playbill’s Aaron Grunfeld for his article 5 Ways to Raise a Theatre Loving Child.
Barbara Zinn Krieger Interviewed in TIME Magazine
Our Founder and Artistic Director, Barbara Zinn Krieger spoke with TIME Magazine about how to get your kids interested in theater – and why!
Press Releases
NYCCT Announces our 25th Anniversary Season!
New York City Children’s Theater 25th anniversary season will include premiere performances of NYCCT’s Storyland Cabaret, Dory Fantasmagory, and Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings!
New York City Children’s Theater will host a free PRIDE Creative Clubhouse Stories class for children ages 3-8!
New York City Children’s Theater will host a free PRIDE Creative Clubhouse Stories class for children ages 3-8 on Thursday, June 24th at 3pm to celebrate PRIDE Month!
Anika Larsen Joins the Board of Directors of New York City Children’s Theater!
New York City Children’s Theater will welcome Anika Larsen and Sammy Lopez to the NYCCT family. Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Sammy Lopez (Be More Chill, co-producer), who directed NYCCT’s digital production, Same, Same, But Different, will join the artistic staff as the first resident director.
New York City Children’s Theater Announces Our 2020-21 Season!
This year we are excited to produce a completely virtual season, with shows for children of all ages, some developed and produced specifically for digital platforms.
Jenn Colella Leads a Reading of NYCCT’s Talk to Me
NYCCT is proud to present a reading of our new musical TALK TO ME with Abingdon Theatre Company and starring Jenn Collella, Zachary Noah Piser, Troy Iwata, and Brynn Williams!
We’re Proud to Serve All of New York City’s Children
We know that there’s power in coming together as a diverse, inclusive community. We promise to keep working to bridge the gaps that divide us.
Making Books Sing is now New York City Children’s Theater!
On Oct. 21st, 2014, Making Books Sing changed its name to New York City Children’s Theater. Since our beginnings at the Vineyard Theatre in 1996, we’ve grown as a company in every imaginable way.