Mainstage Shows

Professional actors performing for families and young audiences.

Your child loves the arts. Help them experience it up close.

Professional Actors

Every Mainstage show is performed by professional actors passionate about theatre for youth and families.

Audience Participation

Kids are front and center at our Mainstage shows, and their participation is built into each performance.

Modern & Classic Plays

Performances at Columbia Children's Theatre range from classic theatre your kids will know and love to modern shows that help them cultivate new ideas.

Upcoming Shows

Check back soon for the 2026-2027 season!

September 2026

Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play

Bestus friends are taking the stage. Join Gerald and Piggie for a joyful musical mix-up full of music, laughter, and a party the Squirrelles definitely didn't ask permission for.

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December 2026

A Christmas Carol

Journey through Christmas past, present, and future as Ebenezer Scrooge discovers the joy, generosity, and hope of the season.

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February 2027

The Snow Day and Other Stories

Step into the wonder of winter as Peter explores snowy streets, childhood adventures, and the magic of Ezra Jack Keats' beloved stories.

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April 2026

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs

Hear the Big Bad Wolf's side of the story in this hilarious courtroom twist on the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs.

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