Welcome to the 2025–2026 Children’s Theater Series at Playhouse Square! We’re so excited to have you back as part of our theater family.
This season promises to be full of wonder, laughter, and unforgettable storytelling. From delightful characters to magical adventures, each show is designed to spark imagination and joy for audiences of all ages.
As a season ticket holder, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks like priority seating and special discounts on future events. Keep an eye on your inbox for updates and offers throughout the season!
Thank you for your continued support of live theater. We can’t wait to share this year’s journey with you.
Warm regards,
Daniel Hahn Vice President, Education Playhouse Square
Season At a Glance
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LOST IN THE SOLAR SYSTEM
October 18-19, 2025 | Mimi Ohio Theatre
When the class gets lost on the way to the planetarium, Ms. Frizzle saves the day by blasting into outer space for an epic interplanetary field trip! But when rivalries both old and new threaten to tear the students apart, our young heroes must learn to pull together or risk getting forever lost in the solar system.
Hop on the Magic School Bus for a ride in this new musical adaptation based on the original book series published by Scholastic.
RUNNING TIME: 60 MINUTES RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-11
SUGAR SKULL! A DÍA DE MUERTOS MUSICAL ADVENTURE
November 1-2, 2025 | Mimi Ohio Theatre
SUGAR SKULL! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual/bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos.
Meet Sugar Skull, a charismatic skeleton with a secret or two. With her skeletal new friend, Vita dances with ancient ancestors, sings with a sorrowful sorceress, escapes the trickster Chaneques, and even meets the famous Catrina Calavera. But can this clever youth gather the missing pieces needed for her family ofrenda before it’s too late?
RUNNING TIME: 55 MINUTES RECOMMENDED AGES: 6-12
Sign language interpretation is available for all four shows during the Saturday performances at 11 a.m. Guests who need the interpreter’s assistance should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
Season At a Glance
BILLY GOATS GRUFF AND OTHER TALES
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2026 | Mimi Ohio Theatre
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s newest production, Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales, presents a fresh and engaging reimagining of three cherished children’s stories – Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Little Pigs, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Filled with adventure, humor, and heroism, the story follows a brave raccoon and clever mouse who are on a journey to collect treasure. Along the way, they unknowingly help the goats, bears, and pigs, preventing disaster– without any of the animals ever encountering a true villain. This imaginative retelling seamlessly interweaves three classic tales into a heartwarming adventure that celebrates friendship and courage.
RUNNING TIME: 60 MINUTES
RECOMMENDED AGES: 3-7
THE ADVENTURES OF TORTOISE AND HARE
March 7-8, 2026 | Mimi Ohio Theatre
We begin with Aesop’s classic fable of the The Tortoise and the Hare but continue the story which finds them 10 years down the road, now with children of their own and exploring modernday distractions. Smart phones and video games create a new landscape of lost connections to life experiences. The Next Gen features Tortoise Junior and Lil’ Hare in a whole new kind of race; where their adventures lead them into unexpected territory. Old man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare must come together despite their differences to find and save their children. What hurdles will they have to overcome to make it to the finish line?
With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling and the creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings this tale into a new brilliant light.
RUNNING TIME: 60 MINUTES
RECOMMENDED AGES: 5-11
Sign language interpretation is available for all four shows during the Saturday performances at 11 a.m. Guests who need the interpreter’s assistance should request seats on the right side of the auditorium.
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Workshops
Get more out of your experience with CTS pre and post-show workshops! These forty-five-minute interactive sessions are fun, educational, and led by our professional teaching
artists. Tickets are just $7, and only attending children must have a ticket. There is no charge for adults or children not participating in the workshop.
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