What’s On Stage
Disney’s The Lion King JR
May 1-17, 2026
Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA’s main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale. The Lion King JR. features classic songs from the Broadway musical and animated feature film, including “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King,” “He Lives in You,” and “Hakuna Matata.”
PERFORMANCES: May 1-17, 2026*
* NO 11:00 A.M. PERFORMANCE ON SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDE:
- Post-show back stage tours + Q&A sessions
- Relaxed Performance
- ASL Interpreted Performance
- Kids Nights Out
- Simba’s Sundae Social
CTA Prom
May 22, 2026
Celebrate the culmination of an era with an evening of magic and festivities. As our seniors prepare to spread their wings, we invite you to step through CTA’s doors and into a world where your dreams took root. Let’s celebrate the heights you’re about to reach. Tickets include:
- Music & dancing
- Light refreshments
- Selfie station
- Games
- Prizes
- and more!
WHEN: May 22, 2026 (7:00-10:00 p.m.)
THEME: Enchanted Garden
PARTICIPANTS: CTA individuals in grades 9-12 + their guests
CTA Family Fun Day
May 31, 2026
- A Season Subscription
- A CTA “Get in the Act” T-Shirt
- 2 Tickets to Dare to Dream JR (August 14 & 15)
Please check out the Sign Up Genius to see how you can contribute in making this day a speCTAcular celebration!
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.
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 https://www.ticketleap.events/events/cta-md.
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 (ages 13-64)
$18 youth (ages 0-12), senior citizens (65+), 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.
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Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
2 events,
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
2 events,
Simba’s Sundae Social
Simba’s Sundae Social
Simba's Sundae Social Here’s the Scoop! Join us for Simba's Sundae Social on Sunday, May 3 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. Ice cream, customizable toppings bar, plus a special appearance by select cast members from CTA's production of Disney's The Lion King JR. WHEN: Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. NOTE: Tickets for this event do NOT include admission to the performance […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
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Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Simba’s Sundae Social
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDSimba's Sundae Social Here’s the Scoop! Join us for Simba's Sundae Social on Sunday, May 3 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. Ice cream, customizable toppings bar, plus a special appearance by select cast members from CTA's production of Disney's The Lion King JR. WHEN: Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 12:30-1:30 p.m. NOTE: Tickets for this event do NOT include admission to the performance […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Kids Night Out :: Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKIDS NIGHT OUT Parents Night Off 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: Dinner (2 slices of cheese […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Kids Night Out :: Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKIDS NIGHT OUT Parents Night Off 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: Dinner (2 slices of cheese […]
Disney’s ‘The Lion King JR’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDChildren's Theatre of Annapolis presents Disney's The Lion King JR Celebrate the Circle of Life in this timeless story of courage, friendship, and destiny. The African savanna comes to life on CTA's main stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring, coming-of-age […]
Past Productions
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (2025)
Tuck Everlasting (2024)
Disney's Descendants (2024)
Disney's The Little Mermaid (2023)
Once Upon A Mattress (2023)
Peter & The Starcatcher (2023)
Matilda (2022)
Robin Hood (2022)
The Addams Family (2021)
Disney's Frozen JR. (2021)
The Hobbit (2020)
Tarzan (2019)
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (2019)
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (2019)
Peter Pan (2018)
Madagascar JR. (2018)
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
James and the Giant Peach (2017)
Seussical (2016)
Bugsy Malone (2015)
The Little Mermaid JR. (2013)
Snow White (2013)
Second Stage (2013)
Legally Blonde (2013)
Get Smart (2012)
Alice in Wonderland JR. (2012)
Grease: The School Version (2012)
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 #3 in the Top 5 Shows of the Week – MD Theatre Guide
3. “Finding Nemo Jr.” at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis
“…a FIN-tastic family outing! An ideal introduction to the theater for young audiences, this play will also elicit childlike wonder in adults.” – Julia Tucker
READ review.
Annapolis Living article by Faith Burns
“It was inspiring to witness the camaraderie among the young performers – a perfect balance of discipline and creative freedom that allowed them to express themselves while building lasting friendships with like-minded peers.”
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
2025 Ruby Griffith Awards
Second Runner Up in a Musical, “Tuck Everlasting the Musical”
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”
2020 What’s Up? Magazine’s Best of Annapolis
2019 Capital Gazette Reader’s Choice Award Winner
2018 Ruby Griffith Award Winner