Summer Hot Dog Productions
Performance Schedule: Wednesday through Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Gates open for seating at 5:45 p.m. The summer season is performed outdoors. All seats are general admission. See below for more information.
Up Next: Wheels on the Bus - The Musical | by Ernie Nolan | July 15 - Aug. 2
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“Wheels on the Bus – The Musical” will take your family on an unforgettable ride! Jump on board to visit colorful characters as they deal with all sorts of comical mishaps. Get ready to sing along as “Wheels on the Bus” takes you up and down, round and round, all around the town!
ASL-Interpreted & Sensory Friendly Performance: July 23, 2026
Cats - The Musical | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber | Sept. 9 - 27
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Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot. Directed by Judge Luckey. The Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year—the night of the Jellicle Ball. Filled with catchy music, accessible themes of acceptance, and high-energy performances, “Cats Junior – The Musical,” will create “Memories” your family will never forget!
ASL-Interpreted & Sensory Friendly Performance: September 17, 2026
This production is a fundraiser for the Friends of Palo Alto Children’s Theatre. Revenue supports Children’s Theatre outreach and accessibility initiatives. The ticket link leads to a third-party vendor, Ticket Tailor.
What To Know About Outdoor Performances
Audience members should bring a blanket or other low-ground seating option (no high-backed chairs that can block the view for our littlest audience members) and are welcome to bring refreshments. Food and drink will also be sold onsite by the Friends of the Palo Alto Children's Theatre.
Sensory-Friendly Performances
All performances at the Children's Theatre are open to all attendees, with any special needs. The Summer Hot Dog Season makes a great sensory-friendly experience, as productions are performed in natural light, with no loud sound cues - plus, the outdoor seating is wiggle friendly, with quiet areas nearby. On the second Thursday of each run, we will also adjust sound cues, to create a more relaxed audience experience.