Children's Theater & Live Shows for Kids in Greater LA [2024-25]
Find the best children's theater near you on our interactive map & calendar, where we're listing upcoming plays, musicals, concerts & kids shows in the greater Los Angeles area!
Many of these are live shows for kids that offer shorter lengths or interactive performances meant to engage younger audiences.
Help other parents discover a new show to watch with their family by liking & commenting on any you've seen. And if we've missed any greater Los Angeles kids theater shows near you, please recommend them below so we can add to the list!
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Journey to Oz (Segerstrom Center for the Arts)
Inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original stories, this clever adaptation puts the audience front and center by allowing children in the audience to take on key roles, including Munchkins, Winkies, and even Dorothy. If you are in the room, you are in the show!
ALEICHEM SHOLOM! The Wit and Wisdom of Sholom Aleichem (Santa Monica Playhouse)
11/30/2024, 12/01/2024
Saturday 7pm, Sunday 3pm
$35/adult, $27/student
Age 12+
This joyous musical comedy, perfect for audiences of all ages, follows the life of the beloved Yiddish story-teller as he spins tales of his loves and losses, his fame and failures, his travels, travails and the tremendous optimism that kept him going against all odds.
Into the Woods Jr (Children’s Theatre of Long Beach)
A whimsical and compelling musical adventure that follows the intertwining paths of unlikely companions - Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel - on a journey deep into the darkness of the woods. A modern twist on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
All About Santa (Santa Monica Playhouse)
12/07/2024, 12/08/2024, 12/14/2024, 12/15/2024
Sat 2pm, Sun 12:30pm
$15/adult, $12.50/child
Age 2+
Complete with perky elves, zany inventors, toy soldiers and porcelain dolls, audiences boo the villain, cheer the heroine, and help save the day in this delightful holiday event, perfect for the whole family!
A Faery Hunt
For two decades, A Faery Hunt has enchanted little ones and their entire family! Picture this: storytelling, theater alive with spontaneity, and fun with the beautiful faeries all wrapped up in one magical, musical experience. And here's the twist – it's not your usual sit-and-watch theater affair. A Faery Hunt unfolds outdoors, encouraging the little adventurers to step right into the story and be a part of the adventure. Many children come in costume. Wings, wands & CD's of Faery Music from the shows are available for sale. Groups and parties are welcome!
Blippi: Join the Band Tour (Long Beach Entertainment Center)
Join Blippi, Meekah, and their singing and dancing buddies on their new tour! Explore sounds, rhythms and instruments through all your favorite Blippi hits.
Blippi: Join the Band Tour (City National Grove of Anaheim)
Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, along with their singing and dancing buddies and LIVE musicians, in this new tour! They’ll explore what makes music, including sounds, rhythms and instruments, with fan-favorite Blippi hits. So grab your drumsticks, tune up your guitar, and move those feet with Blippi and get ready for a musical performance that's fun for the whole family!
Primary photo: A Faery Hunt
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