Main Stage Productions
Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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Main Stage productions are held indoors. Most performances last approximately one hour, unless listed otherwise. ALL ATTENDEES of ALL AGES must have a ticket to attend.
Waitlist: To join the waitlist for a sold out performance, please go to the Box Office (in person only) up to 1 hour in advance of the performance.
Madeline's Christmas
Book and lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby | Music by Shirley Mier | Based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans
December 4 – 21, 2025
Join Madeline and her friends, as they embark on an adventure beyond their wildest dreams. This musical adapted from Ludwig Bemelmans' delightful book will be a holiday treat for the whole family!
Goodnight Moon
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Chad Henry | Adapted from the book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
January 28 – February 15, 2026
In this enchanting musical adaptation of the timeless bedtime tale, the little bunny in blue’s bedroom comes to life on the stage, along with all of the objects that fill the familiar storybook pages! Bedtime has never been so entertaining!
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
Book by Dennis Kelly | Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin | Based on the book by Roald Dahl
April 30 – May 17, 2026
This award-winning, masterful musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved book revels in the defiance of childhood and celebrates the power of imagination! The whole family will be captivated by the story of Matilda, a girl who dreams of a better life.
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If you have any questions about the upcoming season, please contact us at childrens.theatre@paloalto.gov.
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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!
