What’s On Stage
DreamWork’s
Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR.
July 25-26, 2025
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto CTA’s main stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure JR. follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York’s Central Park Zoo. He and his best friends — Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo — have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals provided for them. Not content to leave well enough alone, Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him and makes his escape — with the help of some prodigious penguins — to explore the world.
Filled with outlandish characters, adventure galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar JR. will leave our audiences with no choice but to “Move It, Move It!”
PERFORMANCES
- Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
TICKETS
$7 per person general admission (no assigned seating)
DreamWork’s
Shrek the Musical JR.
August 15-16, 2025
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It’s a “big bright beautiful world” as everyone’s favorite ogre, Shrek, leads CTA’s cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
Once upon a time, in a far away swamp, there lived an ogre named Shrek. One day, Shrek finds his swamp invaded by banished fairytale misfits who have been cast off by Lord Farquaad, a tiny terror with big ambitions. When Shrek sets off with a wisecracking donkey to confront Farquaad, he’s handed a task — if he rescues feisty princess Fiona, his swamp will be righted. Shrek tries to win Fiona’s love and vanquish Lord Farquaad, but a fairytale wouldn’t be complete without a few twists and turns along the way.
PERFORMANCES
- Friday, August 15, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
TICKETS
$7 per person general admission (no assigned seating)
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 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
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Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18)
THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-18 The Rainbow Fish Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. This play features a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters. These “denizens of the deep” admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. But when Rainbow Fish […]
Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18) ** HOMESCHOOL EDITION **
THEATRE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP :: Ages 7-18 ** HOMESCHOOL EDITION ** The Rainbow Fish Everybody loves the international bestseller and award-winning book, The Rainbow Fish, with its wonderful message of friendship and belonging. This play features a variety of charming school and sea-creature characters. These “denizens of the deep” admire the famous Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in all the ocean. […]
Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr. – Live on Stage!
May 16th - June 1st 2025 Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo […]
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Rewind & Remix: The Ultimate Retro Prom
Rewind & Remix: The Ultimate Retro Prom
It's CTA's second annual prom for CTA participants grades 9-12 & their guests! "Rewind & Remix: The Ultimate Retro Prom" transports attendees to a nostalgic era with a modern twist. Vibrant 70s, 80s, and 90s flair, where disco balls meet neon lights. Attendees are encouraged to wear vintage attire, creating a dynamic fashion tapestry. This prom celebrates the past while […]
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Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 1
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 […]
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Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 1
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDWee 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 […]
Production Summer Camp (ages 8-14)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDProduction Summer Camp (ages 8-14): Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR. This three-week production summer camp focuses on the main elements of putting a production quickly. During our time together students will be put through placement auditions, casting, rehearsing, character development, working on sets, and more. In between rehearsals, campers will participate in team games and exercises that will help fine-tune their theatre […]
Teen Kids Cabaret
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDTeen Kids Cabaret (ages 12-18) 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, […]
Stage & Tech Summer Camp – Session 1
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDStage & Tech Summer Camp - Session 1 This camp offers a hands-on study to students interested in the backstage world of theater. Led by our Technical Director, students will work on: Scenic design (allocating set pieces, set construction, and painting), Props (allocating & making if necessary), Learning the basics of light and sound, Learning the basics of stage crew […]
Kids Cabaret – Session 1
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKids Cabaret - Session 1 (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. […]
Audition Notice for ‘West Side Story’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDAUDITION NOTICE ARTISTIC STAFF: Director: Michelle Bruno | Music Director: LeVar Betts | Choreographer: Rebecca Vourvoulas PERFORMER AGES: 12-18 (as of audition date; you must not have graduated from high school) AUDITIONS: July 19 & 20 @ 1-4 p.m. and July 21 @ 6-9 p.m. INVITED CALLBACKS: July 22 @ 6-10 p.m. REHEARSAL COMMITMENT: August 10-October 23, 2025 (Typically Sundays 1-5 p.m. […]
Audition Notice for ‘West Side Story’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDAUDITION NOTICE ARTISTIC STAFF: Director: Michelle Bruno | Music Director: LeVar Betts | Choreographer: Rebecca Vourvoulas PERFORMER AGES: 12-18 (as of audition date; you must not have graduated from high school) AUDITIONS: July 19 & 20 @ 1-4 p.m. and July 21 @ 6-9 p.m. INVITED CALLBACKS: July 22 @ 6-10 p.m. REHEARSAL COMMITMENT: August 10-October 23, 2025 (Typically Sundays 1-5 p.m. […]
Kids Cabaret – Session 2
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDKids 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. […]
Audition Notice for ‘West Side Story’
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDAUDITION NOTICE ARTISTIC STAFF: Director: Michelle Bruno | Music Director: LeVar Betts | Choreographer: Rebecca Vourvoulas PERFORMER AGES: 12-18 (as of audition date; you must not have graduated from high school) AUDITIONS: July 19 & 20 @ 1-4 p.m. and July 21 @ 6-9 p.m. INVITED CALLBACKS: July 22 @ 6-10 p.m. REHEARSAL COMMITMENT: August 10-October 23, 2025 (Typically Sundays 1-5 p.m. […]
Production Summer Camp (ages 12-18)
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDProduction Summer Camp (ages 12-18): Shrek the Musical JR. This three-week production summer camp focuses on the main elements of putting a production quickly. During our time together students will be put through placement auditions, casting, rehearsing, character development, working on sets, and more. In between rehearsals, campers will participate in team games and exercises that will help fine-tune their theatre […]
Wee Kids Cabaret – Session 2
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDWee 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 […]
Stage & Tech Summer Camp – Session 2
Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MDStage & Tech Summer Camp - Session 2 This camp offers a hands-on study to students interested in the backstage world of theater. Led by our Technical Director, students will work on: Scenic design (allocating set pieces, set construction, and painting), Props (allocating & making if necessary), Learning the basics of light and sound, Learning the basics of stage crew […]
Past Productions
Tuck Everlasting (2024)
Disney's Descendants (2024)
William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (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
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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
