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Lights,
camera, get in on the action and treat your children
to a theatrical experience at one of these local
playhouses. Many stage productions are tailor-made
just for kids. Check out what family-friendly shows
will be hitting the stage this season at theaters
around town.
Note: This
story was accurate when it was published. Please be
sure to confirm all details directly with the
companies before planning your visit.
Buckhead
Georgia Shakespeare
Conant Performing Arts Center
4484 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta. 404-264-0020
www.gashakespeare.org
Tickets: $10-$40
- Richard III: Oct. 11-Nov. 4
Some
mildly violent scenes, recommended for ages 12 and up
Cherokee
Towne Lake Arts Center
6576 Commerce Pkwy., Woodstock.
678-494-4251; www.tlaclive.org
Tickets: $8-$15
- Basketful of Broadway IV: Sept. 7-8
- Robin Hood: Sept. 15-Oct. 7
- The Canterville Ghost: Oct. 19-Nov. 4
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Oct. 30-31
- Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol:
Nov. 30-Dec. 24
- The Little Drummer Boy: Dec. 1-24
- Disney’s High School Musical:
Jan. 11-Feb. 3, 2008
- Will You Be Mine? Feb. 14-16, 2008
- Seussical the Musical: Feb. 29-Mar. 23, 2008
- Stuart Little: Apr. 12-27, 2008
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream:
Apr. 18-May 3, 2008
Recommended for ages 10 and up
- The Sound of Music: May 16-June 1, 2008
- Beauty and the Beast: June 11-29, 2008
- The Jungle Book: July 9-Aug. 3, 2008
Cobb
Theatre in the Square
11 Whitlock Ave., Marietta. 770-422-8369
www.theatreinthesquare.com
Tickets: $7-$10
- Pecos Bill and The Ghost Stampede:
Sept. 10-Oct. 6
- Dr. Mae Jemison: Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 2008
East Atlanta
Theatre Decatur
430 W. Trinity Place, Decatur.
404-373-3904
www.theatredecatur.com
Tickets: $18-$24
- A Child’s Christmas in Wales:
Nov. 29-Dec. 23
Gwinnett
Aurora Theatre
128 Pike St., Lawrenceville.
770-476-7926
www.auroratheatre.com
Tickets: $14-$25
- Annie Get Your Gun:
Aug. 9-Sept. 9
- Gospel of John: Nov. 8-10
- Christmas Canteen:
Nov. 23-Dec. 23
- The Dinosaur Musical:
Mar. 13-Apr. 6, 2008
Midtown
Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000
www.alliancetheatre.org
Tickets: $15-$20
- Degas’ Little Dancer: Nov. 10-18
- Seussical the Musical:
Feb. 23-Mar. 23, 2008
- A Christmas Carol: Nov. 30-Dec. 24
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-881-2100
www.foxtheatre.org
- The Lion King: April 3-May 4, 2008
at The Atlanta Civic Center
North Atlanta
Kudzu Playhouse
608 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell, 770-594-1020
www.kudzuplayhouse.org
- Family Playhouse –Tickets: $8
- Ramona Quimby: Sept. 1-Oct. 7
- Laura Ingalls Wilder: Oct. 13-Nov. 18
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever:
Nov. 24-Dec. 24
- Sprouts –Tickets: $6
- Little Bo Peep: Sept. 13-Oct. 13
- A Chris Mess Carol: Nov. 28-Dec. 15
- Main Stage –Tickets: $12-$18
- A Christmas Carol: Nov. 23-Dec. 24
South Atlanta
The Legacy Theatre
1175 Senoia Rd., Tyrone. 404-895-1473
www.thelegacytheatre.org
Tickets: $10-$25
- The Elves & The Shoemaker: Dec. 4-14
- The Cay: Feb. 5-15, 2008
- Junie B. Jones & A Little Monkey
Business! Apr. 29-May 16, 2008
- A Year with Frog and Toad:
June 26-July 13, 2008
West Cobb
Blackwell Playhouse
3380 Canton Hwy., Marietta. 678-213-3311
www.blackwellplayhouse.com
Tickets: $8-$16
- The Adventures of Tom Sawyer:
Sept. 1-29
- To Kill A Mockingbird: Sept. 7-29
- Frankenstein: Oct. 5-27
- House of Little Horrors: Oct. 13, 20, 27
- Sara Crewe: Nov. 2-24
- Cheaper by the Dozen: Nov. 9-Dec. 1
- Babes in Toyland: Dec. 1-29
- The Sting: Jan. 4-26, 2008
- The Little Mermaid: Jan. 12-Feb. 2, 2008
- Into The Woods: Feb. 8-Mar. 1, 2008
- Snow White: Feb. 16-Mar. 8, 2008
Theatre On Main
4857 N. Main St., Acworth. 770-565-3995
www.theatreonmain.net
Tickets: $5-$8
- Cinderella Confidential: Through Sept. 8
- Taming of the Shrew (kids version):
Sept. 29-Oct. 13
- Dr. Jekyll, Please Don’t Hyde: Nov. 3-17
- The Toy Shoppe: Dec. 1-22
- Quest for the Elfin Elixir:
Feb. 23-Mar. 15, 2008
- School House Rock: Mar. 29-Apr. 16, 2008
Note: This
story was accurate when it was published. Please be
sure to confirm all details directly with the
companies before planning your visit. |
