Playhouse Square’s Children’s Theater Series presented by Akron Children’s is bringing treasured stories to life on stage for the 2026-27 season. From beloved fairy tales and characters to new and heartwarming narratives, these hour-long productions open the door to performing arts experiences for younger audiences.
“Playhouse Square’s Children’s Theater Series is the perfect introduction to live theater, sparking imagination, inspiring conversation and creating memories families will talk about long after the curtain falls,” said Daniel Hahn, Playhouse Square’s Vice President of Education. “We’re grateful to our new presenting sponsor Akron Children’s for helping us to bring the magic of these live performances to families across Northeast Ohio.”
This year’s line-up of shows all take place in the Mimi Ohio Theatre:
Individual tickets for all shows in the Children’s Theater Series are $17 and are now available at playhousesquare.org or by calling 216-241-6000. Tickets for the sensory-friendly performance of Ocean Blue are $11. Interactive, educational workshops, led by professional teaching artists, are also available with each performance for an additional $7. Sign language interpreters will be at specific performances in the series.