Live theater is a great way to introduce children to the performing arts. Find Dallas Fort Worth kids shows, kids concerts, kids musicals and kid-friendly theater performances and DFW theater performances on our convenient list below.
Annie Get Your Gun
This event occurs Daily from 02/22/2019 to 03/30/2019
Location Name: Artisan Center Theater
Location Address: 418 E. Pipeline Rd. Hurst, TX 76053 Click for Google Map
Description: Annie Oakley is the best shot around, and she manages to support her little brother and sisters by selling the game she hunts. When she’s discovered by Col. Buffalo Bill, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler hightails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.
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Doctor Kaboom
This event occurs Daily from 02/05/2019 to 02/06/2019
Ages: AIMED AT GRADES 4-8.
Location Name: AT&T Performing Arts Center Wyly Theatre
Location Address: 2450 San Jacinto, Dallas TX Click for Google Map
Description: The original Doktor Kaboom! show in which the good Doktor takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor and comedy while demonstrating spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Topics covered include: safety; pressure and force; simple machines; velocity; application of science to everyday life; the scientific method (hypothesis and experimentation); multiple experimentation; constant discovery of new information and data; definitions: chemical reactions, exothermic, external and chemical formula; mass; air pressure and demonstration vs. experimentation.
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ELF, JR.
This event occurs Daily from 01/22/2019 to 01/26/2019
Event Begins at: 07:30:00PM
Cost: $8-10/Advance, $9-11/Door. Kids aged three and under – Free
Location Name: The Plaza Theatre
Location Address: 521 W State St Garland, TX 75040 Click for Google Map
Description: Breitling Performing Arts presents the modern day holiday favorite, “Elf, Jr.” Watch the onstage adaptation, featuring young performers in the tale of Buddy the Elf, an orphaned human who’s raised by elves and seeks to find his father to save him from the dreaded Naughty List. . *Show date and time is subject to change. Jan. 22 at 9:45 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.
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Ella Enchanted: The Musical
This event occurs each Week on Friday from 01/25/2019 to 02/24/2019
Event Time: 01:30:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM
Cost: $17-$30
Ages: 6+
Location Name: Dallas Children’s Theater
Location Address: 5938 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75231 Click for Google Map
Description: By Karen Zacarías Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma Adapted from the book by Gail Carson Levine Ella of Frell is turning the traditional Cinderella story upside down! At birth, she was given the “gift” of obedience which forces her to do anything people command. Soon, strong-willed Ella embarks on a quest to break the curse forever. In this fun and spirited musical extravaganza children will discover the power of words while singing and laughing!
Falsettos
This event occurs Daily from 02/12/2019 to 02/17/2019
Ages: Recommended for ages 12 & up.
Location Name: Winspear Opera House AT&T Performing Arts Center
Location Address: 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 Click for Google Map
Description: FALSETTOS revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. It’s a hilarious and achingly poignant look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family… and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories.
Grease
This event occurs Daily from 03/02/2019 to 03/10/2019
Ages: .
Location Name: Casa Mañana Theater
Location Address: 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map
Description: Everyone’s favorite rock-and-roll musical is back! Put on your dancing shoes and hand-jive to the electrifying hits “You’re the One that I Want,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’” and more! Fall back in love with the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies to see why Grease is still the word.
Hello, Dolly!
This event occurs Daily from 03/22/2019 to 03/30/2019
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 starting Monday of tech week, $20 front row
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Fairview Youth Theatre
Location Address: 302 Town Place Fairview, TX 75069 Click for Google Map
Description: HELLO, DOLLY!, the blockbuster Broadway hit, bursts with humor, romance, high-energy dancing, and some of the greatest songs in musical theater history. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences again and again. DATES: March 22-24, 28-30
Jersey Boys
This event occurs Daily from 02/12/2019 to 02/17/2019
Location Name: Bass Performance Hall
Location Address: 525 Commerce St. Fort Worth, TX 76102 Click for Google Map
Description: Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the Tony Award®-winning true-life musical phenomenon, JERSEY BOYS. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s just too good to be true.
Junie B. Jones, the Musical JR.
This event occurs Daily from 02/22/2019 to 03/10/2019
Cost: $17
Ages: Appropriate for ages 3 and up
Location Name: Theatre Arlington
Location Address: 305 Main Street, Arlington, TX 76010 Click for Google Map
Description: Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends – and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class Junie has trouble reading the blackboard – and she may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal”, and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring many lovable characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones JR. will capture your audiences and Broadway Junior performer’s hearts – just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. TIMES: Friday – 7:30 pm; Saturday – 2 pm & 7:30pm; Sunday – 2pm
Lunar New Year
Date of event: 01/19/2019
Event Time: 11:00:00 AM till 11:00:00 PM
Location Name: Cali Saigon Mall
Location Address: 3212 N Jupiter Rd Garland, TX 75044 Click for Google Map
Description: Celebration starts 12PM with professional lion dance and firecrackers • variety shows • FREE games with prizes for the children • International fashion show • cultural dances • FREE instant photos and face painting • Children talent contest with prizes. Start a 6PM, New Year live music concert by the Majestic Band and California singers.
Mary Poppins Jr
This event occurs Daily from 02/08/2019 to 03/16/2019
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Artisan Center Theater
Location Address: 418 E. Pipeline Rd. Hurst, TX 76053 Click for Google Map
Description: Your favorite practically perfect nanny takes center stage in this “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” adventure based on the award-winning Broadway musical and classic Walt Disney film.
Mary Poppins JR.
Date of event: 01/18/2019
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 starting Jan. 14, $20 front row
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Fairview Youth Theatre
Location Address: 302 Town Place Fairview, TX 75069 Click for Google Map
Description: Based on one of the most popular Disney movies of all time and the Broadway musical that played for over 2,500 performances and received multiple Olivier and Tony Awards nominations, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical! DATES: January 18-20, 25-26
Newsies
This event occurs Daily from 01/04/2019 to 02/10/2019
Location Name: Artisan Center Theater
Location Address: 418 E. Pipeline Rd. Hurst, TX 76053 Click for Google Map
Description: It’s time to carry the banner on your stage with Disney’s Newsies! Set in turn-of-the century New York City, Newsies is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what’s right!
The Boy Who Would be Captain Hook
Date of event: 01/26/2019
Event Begins at: 03:00:00PM
Cost: $25
Location Name: The Eisemann Center
Location Address: 2351 Performance Drive Richardson, TX 75082 Click for Google Map
Description: In a moving, yet humorous look at growing up, David Harrell brings to life a story of his childhood in THE BOY WHO WOULD BE CAPTAIN HOOK. Born without his right hand and fitted with a prosthetic hook before he starts school, he is kept on the sidelines of recess until the game becomes Peter Pan! He fits perfectly into the game as Captain Hook but soon grows tired of playing the part and decides he wants to be a hero. What happens when you decide not to be defined by your circumstances and change the game? With appearances from hilarious and colorful characters from his childhood, David serves as story teller and performer, teaching the importance of accepting and including others that may not look exactly the way that we do. An Eisemann Center Presents Family & Broadway Specials production.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
This event occurs Daily from 02/01/2019 to 02/17/2019
Ages: All Ages
Location Name: Casa Manana
Location Address: 3101 W. Lancaster Fort Worth, TX 76107 Click for Google Map
Description: Fourteen-year-old Emperor Marcus the Third is nervous to take the throne. Deciding that he can only gain confidence by dressing in the finest attire, Marcus commands his Royal Clothesmaker to fashion him in the most royal wardrobe. Taking advantage of Marcus’ uncertainty and immaturity, a Swindler promises to make magic clothes that are “invisible to fools, liars, and anyone you should ignore,” for a large and hefty price. Only Arno, the simple-hearted mop boy, can help Marcus out of this royal mess and teach him an important lesson about outward appearance.
The Secret Life of Girls by Linda Daugherty
This event occurs Daily from 02/15/2019 to 02/24/2019
Event Time: 01:30:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM
Cost: $16
Ages: 12+
Location Name: Dallas Children’s Theater
Location Address: 5938 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75231 Click for Google Map
Description: Bullying in every form – from open tactics like gossiping and keeping secrets, to using friendship as a weapon – can become the prelude to dangerous behaviors like depression, cutting, and eating disorders. This show takes an unflinching look into the world of mean girls and exposes the consequences that bullying creates. In DCT tradition, teens and those who love them are invited to see a performance, and then stay after for a conversation with local experts.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
This event occurs Daily from 01/30/2019 to 01/30/2019
Event Begins at: 07:00:00PM
Cost: start at $22
Location Name: Bass Performance Hall
Location Address: 525 Commerce Street Fort Worth, TX Click for Google Map
Description: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colorful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself. The timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage.
The Wizard of Oz
This event occurs Daily from 01/24/2019 to 01/27/2019
Location Name: Granville Arts Center
Location Address: 300 N Fifth Street, Garland, TX 75040 Click for Google Map
Description: Breitling Performing Arts presents the Frank L. Baum classic, featuring young performers as your favorite characters. Follow Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion down the Yellow Brick Road!
Tuck Everlasting
This event occurs Daily from 03/22/2019 to 04/07/2019
Event Time: 01:30:00 PM till 04:30:00 PM
Cost: $15-$28
Ages: 10+
Location Name: Dallas Children’s Theater
Location Address: 5938 Skillman, Dallas, Texas 75231 Click for Google Map
Description: Script by Mark J. Frattaroli Based on the book Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt What if you could live forever? Or asked to keep a shocking secret? Winnie Foster suddenly finds herself faced with these dilemmas when she ventures from her routine one summer morning. What follows is an adventure that The New York Times called “fearsome and beautifully written.” This poetic example of modern children’s literature comes intensely to life on the DCT stage.