What’s On Stage

Disney’s The Descendants, The Musical. May 3 – 19, 2024. 

Based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies, Disney’s Descendants: The Musical is a brand-new musical jam-packed with comedy, adventure, Disney characters, and hit songs from the films!

Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island… until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?

Production Summer Camp: Disney’s High School Musical JR. – Live on Stage – Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 at 10:00 a.m.

Production Summer Camp: Disney’s High School Musical JR. SYNOPSIS: Disney Channel’s smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes […]

Legally Blonde The Musical JR. – Live On Stage –Friday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Production Summer Camp: Legally Blonde The Musical JR. – Live On Stage! – Enjoy our campers for 2 performances!

SYNOPSIS: Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show’s instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving audiences seeing pink! Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she […]

Tickets

Gift Certificates

Share the gift of live theatre by purchasing a CTA gift certificate! These make a great present for grandparents who want to spend more time with their children or kids who don’t need any more toys.

Simply buy as many tickets as you would like to gift and the recipient will be provided with a discount code to use for a future show. Redeem the gift card online for the show you want through ticketleap.com with the code you will receive with each gift card purchase.

Buy a Gift Certificate


Season Subscriptions

By purchasing a season subscription, you’ll receive discounted ticket prices to our entire season of mainstage productions. Purchase your season subscription online, and then contact CTA’s box office at boxoffice@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org to reserve your choice of seats (based on availability).

​Current Season Subscription Prices

  • $54 Adults
  • $45 Youth (12 & younger), Senior Citizens (65 & older) and Active Military​

Box Office Information

Box Office
1661 Bay Head Road
Annapolis, MD 21409
410-757-2281
boxoffice@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org

All individual/group performance tickets must be purchased online at cta.ticketleap.com.

Showtimes

  • 7 p.m. Friday
  • 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday
  • 2 p.m. Sunday

​The Box Office opens one hour prior to showtime. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to showtime.


Ticket Prices

Single Tickets
$20 adults
$18 youth (12 & younger), senior citizens (60 & older), Active Military with ID (must be shown at the Box Office when picking up tickets at Will Call)

Group Discount
$16 General Admission
Groups must have 10 (or more) people attending the same performance to receive the discounted rate. Not exchangeable for another performance.


Seating Policy

Seats are guaranteed only until curtain time. Latecomers may have to wait to be seated until an appropriate break in the performance. Children’s Theatre of Annapolis reserves the right not to seat latecomers if an appropriate time is not available to do so. Latecomer seating is at the discretion of the House Manager.


General Information

In the event of inclement weather we will reschedule your ticket/s to the following weekend or a later make up performance date. Show cancellation details will be announced on our social media channels.


Refund Policy

CTA show tickets are nonrefundable. Tickets may be exchanged based on availability. To inquire about exchanging your tickets, contact the box office at boxoffice@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.

Events

Calendar of Events

M Mon

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W Wed

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F Fri

S Sat

S Sun

2 events,

Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

Peter Pan: A Musical Adventure

3 events,

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CTA’s Celebrates its 65th Anniversary with a Jewel Ball

2 events,

3 events,

PAN! THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7 – 18

4 events,

PAN! **HOMESCHOOL EDITION** :: Ages 7 – 18

5 events,

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Volunteer Orientation

4 events,

5 events,

WHOSE LAUGH IS IT ANYWAY? (ages 9 – 18) Improv Comedy Workshop

5 events,

5 events,

Acting Masterclass with Vera J. Katz

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Acting Masterclass with Vera J. Katz Ages 16-18 | Level: Advanced   All of the elements of the actor’s craft are taught in this class: technique, scene study, script analysis, character development, monologue, breaking down your acting through song, & more. As Vera teaches each element, you will put it into action in order to see the practical application of […]

KIDS NIGHT OUT :: Disney’s Descendants the Musical

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

KIDS NIGHT OUT :: Disney's Descendants the Musical Treat your kids (and yourself) to a night out! Drop your kids off at CTA for a fun & enriching evening while you get time to relax knowing that our team will make sure your little one has fun in a safe, friendly, positive environment. Kids will enjoy: Pre-show dinner: 2 slices of […]

KIDS NIGHT OUT :: Disney’s Descendants the Musical

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

KIDS NIGHT OUT :: Disney's Descendants the Musical Treat your kids (and yourself) to a night out! Drop your kids off at CTA for a fun & enriching evening while you get time to relax knowing that our team will make sure your little one has fun in a safe, friendly, positive environment. Kids will enjoy: Pre-show dinner: 2 slices of […]

Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 1

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Wee Kids Cabaret - Session 1 In this week-long summer camp, your little performer will meet others with similar interests and build social skills through singing, dancing and acting out their favorite stories. They'll gain insight on character development and movement skills. This camp concludes with a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final […]

Red Carpet Event

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Red Carpet Event Let's hear it for the class of 2024! CTA's 2024 red carpet event celebrates CTA's graduating Seniors and will feature: CTA Scholarship announcements, Recognition of our graduating Seniors & their accomplishments with CTA, Senior farewell speeches, and Live performances by CTA Seniors. WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 2024 @ 5:00-7:00 p.m. ADMISSION: FREE to our graduating Seniors, family, and friends. […]

Masquerade Ball

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Masquerade Ball It's CTA's second annual prom for CTA participants grades 9-12 & their guests! Tickets include:  Live DJ & dancing  Light refreshments  Selfie station  Games  Prizes  and more! WHEN: June 22, 2024 (7:30-11:30 p.m.) WHERE: Children's Theatre of Annapolis, 1661 Bay Head Road, Annapolis, MD 21409 THEME: Masquerade ATTIRE: Formal TICKETS: $20/person Click here to buy tickets!

Teen Kids Cabaret

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Teen Kids Cabaret Students will have a blast in this week-long summer camp as they sing and dance to styles ranging from classic musical theatre to funky hip-hop. They'll build confidence playing improv games, working on group acting scenes, and so much more! On the final day of camp, there is a live performance on the main stage, free for […]

Production Summer Camp: Disney’s High School Musical JR.

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Production Summer Camp: Disney's High School Musical JR. SYNOPSIS: Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on stage! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. It’s the first day after winter break at East High. The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes […]

Kids Cabaret – Session 1

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Kids Cabaret - Session 1 This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session. NOTE: Students […]

Kids Cabaret – Session 2 (ages 8-11)

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Kids Cabaret - Session 2 (ages 8-11) This week-long summer camp focuses on singing, dancing and acting! Students will have a fun time as they sing, dance, play improv games, work on group acting scenes and so much more! There is a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final day of each camp session. […]

Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 2

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Wee Kids Cabaret - Session 2 In this week-long summer camp, your little performer will meet others with similar interests and build social skills through singing, dancing and acting out their favorite stories. They'll gain insight on character development and movement skills. This camp concludes with a free performance on the main stage for family and friends on the final […]

Production Summer Camp: Legally Blonde The Musical JR.

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Production Summer Camp: Legally Blonde The Musical JR. SYNOPSIS: Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde The Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving audiences seeing pink! Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she […]

Past Productions

Awards & Press

CTA is pleased to have been featured in a number of local publications and websites, as well have earned a variety of awards.

PRESS

 

Voted #1 in the Top 5 Shows of the Week – MD Theatre Guide

Week of January 29, 2023

1. “Peter and the Starcatcher” at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis

“This tight, well-timed production is constantly surprising, from the unexpected opening numbers to the last ensemble lift.” – Sue Tilberry

READ review.

Awards

2020 What’s Up? Annapolis Best Of
Best Nonprofit Organization


2019 The Capital Reader’s Choice Awards
Best Theatre Company

2019 Ruby Griffith Awards
First Runner Up, Outstanding Achievement in a Musical “Peter Pan”


2018 Ruby Griffith Awards
All Round Production Excellence “Beauty and the Beast”


2017 Ruby Griffith Awards
Hulafrog’s “Most Loved” Award, Annapolis/Severna Park


2016 DC Metro Theatre Arts
“Suessical the Musical”

  • Best Musicals in Professional Theatres in DC/MD/VA
  • Best Performances and Ensembles in Musicals in Professional Theaters in DC/MD/VA: Kaylee Bloom (Jo-Jo), Reilly Claxton (Gertrude McFuzz), and Dave Martinek (Horton), Seussical
  • Best Direction in Musicals in Professional Theatres in DC/MD/VA – Brian Mellen, Seussical

2008 Ruby Griffith Awards
First Runner Up, Outstanding Achievement in a Musical “Beauty and the Beast”

Best of Annapolis 2020 from What's Up? Annapolis
Best of Annapolis 2020 from What's Up? Annapolis

2020 What’s Up? Magazine’s Best of Annapolis

Capital Gazette Reader's Choice 2019 Winner
Capital Gazette Reader's Choice 2019 Winner

2019 Capital Gazette Reader’s Choice Award Winner

2018 Ruby Griffith Award Winner