Production History

Our professional theater productions have received rave reviews over the years from The New York Times, Time Out New York Kids, Backstage, NY1, Mommy Poppins and many other high-profile outlets.

NYC Children’s Theater Past Productions

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Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Year(s) Produced: 2022

An adaptation of Maya Angelou’s groundbreaking book that will introduce a new generation to this American literary icon. More About this Show »

Dory Fantasmagory

Year(s) Produced: 2022

A coming-of-age musical comedy based on the popular children’s book! More About this Show »

Storyland Cabaret

Year(s) Produced: 2021

A musical celebration of New York City and 25 years of NYCCT! More About this Show »

Same, Same, But Different

Year(s) Produced: 2020

By exchanging letters and pictures, EL and Kailash quickly learn that although their worlds might look different, they are actually quite similar! More About this Show »

From the imaginations of celebrated mime Bill Bowers, student of the legendary Marcel Marceau, and director Andrew Frank, comes a silent and whimsical tale of one man’s journey to find a new home. More About this Show »

Forest of Feelings

Year(s) Produced: 2020

Join us as we venture to the Forest of Feelings to return a lost laugh to its distant home. Developed by Yo Re Mi New York City Children’s brings you a brand new virtual show that incorporates story-telling, yoga and music! More About this Show »

Taste the Clouds

Year(s) Produced: 2020

Discover how your senses can make impossible things possible! More About this Show »

This is Sadie

Year(s) Produced: 2019

A dance/theater production that celebrates imagination! More About this Show »

The Emperor’s New Clothes…

Year(s) Produced: 2018

Get swept away into four of Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tales: The Princess and the Pea, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Nightingale, and The Ugly Duckling. More About this Show »