Main Stage Productions
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale | Music by Robert Reale | Based on the book by Arnold Lobel | Directed by Judge Luckey
December 3 – 20, 2026
Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, this whimsical musical follows two great friends, the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad, through four fun-filled seasons.
* Magical Series Sensory Friendly & ASL-Interpreted Performances | Wednesday, December 9 at 6 p.m.
Stiles & Drewe's The Three Little Pigs
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Book and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe | Music by George Stiles | Directed by Judge Luckey
January 27 – February 14, 2027
From Stiles and Drewe, the award-winning musical team behind Honk! and Broadway’s Mary Poppins, comes a very curly musical tale with smart things to say about home and family!
ASL-Interpreted Performances | Wednesday, February 3 at 6 p.m.
Seussical - The Musical
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Music by Stephen Flaherty | Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens | Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty | Co-Conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle | Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
April 29 – May 16, 2027
Come see all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and Lazy Mayzie! Your entire family will embark on a musical adventure, from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos!
ASL-Interpreted Performances | Wednesday, May 5 at 6 p.m.
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All Main Stage Performances are held indoors.
* Magical Spectrum & Sensory Friendly Performances + ASL Interpreted Performances | At this performance, there will be smaller audiences and adjusted light and sound cues to create a gentle viewing experience for our sensory-sensitive friends. (Auditorium lights will remain on at a low setting, so that the theatre will never be truly dark.) We will also offer ASL-Interpreter services at these performances. Select "ASL Best View" at check out and look for your assigned seats in the "Best View" area at the performance.
Waitlists | Waitlists open one hour prior to the performance at the Box Office, IN PERSON only. We can never offer guarantees, but the first folks on the waitlist are often able to purchase tickets!
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Palo Alto Children's Theatre is thrilled to receive an Open Door Achievement Award from Theatre Bay Area, in recognition of our efforts to increase accessibility for Bay Area theatre-going audiences!
