Racine Children's Theatre

Racine Children’s Theatre has been introducing young people to the magic of live theatre since 1933. Plays are generally one hour in length.

Prior to play weekend, kids get a newsletter, the “P***y Paper,” from P***y, the RCT’s popular elephant mascot, containing background information and activities. At the performances, P***y welcomes the audience and introduces the show. The plays are filled with action, humor, audience participation, imaginative story-lines, and catchy tunes to keep kids interested and involved. When a play ends, t

12/21/2023

It's time once again for your kids to explore their creativity, try something new, and of course, act, dance, and sing with the Racine Children's Theatre!

Theatre classes begin in February and run through April for fun and learning from winter into spring! Sessions fill quickly, so be sure to visit https://racinetheatre.org/classes/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office to learn more and register now!

12/05/2023

Share all the Disney magic on the Racine Theatre Guild's stage with the kids in your life!

Don't forget to swim on over to get your tickets now at (262) 633-4218, https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-little-mermaid-2/, or the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

Something evil is brewing...

Ursula can make dreams come true for all the poor, unfortunate souls of the sea. With just a simple contract and small token for payment, love won't get in the way of her wicked plans - right?

Find out for yourself when Disney's The Little Mermaid opens this Friday! Tickets are available for all performances online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-little-mermaid-2/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

11/20/2023

And our story comes to a close ❤

Thank you to everyone who came to support "Matilda, Jr." on and off stage all weekend long! We are grateful for the parents, teachers, and students who made the production so special with their enthusiasm and talents. A thank you as well to SC Johnson for continuing to support bringing the magic of live theatre to kids of all ages.

We hope to see you in 2024 for "Alice in Wonderland" and "James and the Giant Peach!" Be sure to visit https://bit.ly/P***yPlays, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. to learn more.

11/19/2023

"When I grow up..."

There are so many dreams of what it means to be a grown up. Matilda learns from the adults in her life what it means to be good or bad and uses her imagination and wit to shape the world, making her hopes a reality.

The final performances of "Matilda, Jr." jump off the page to stage at 12, 2, and 4 p.m. today. Call (262) 633-4218, visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/matilda-jr/, or stop by the Box Office 90 minutes prior to each performance to get your tickets now!

11/18/2023

Time to stretch, sweat, sing, and dance our way into show day number two!

Don't get on Trunchbull's bad side by missing your chance to see Matilda, Jr.! Today's tickets are in short supply while tomorrow has a bit more availability.

Save your seat at (262) 633-4218, https://racinetheatre.org/production/matilda-jr/, or the Box Office 90 minutes prior to each performance!

11/15/2023

We are REVOLTING!

Don't wait until it's 2-L-8-4-U to see the magical, musical Matilda, Jr.! Welcoming Racine Unified Schools Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 to the stage, ticket sales are picking up for all shows, including a full house for opening night:
• Friday, November 17 at 6 p.m. (SOLD OUT)
• Saturday, November 18 at 12, 2, & 4 (limited seats remain) p.m.
• Sunday, November 19 at 12, 2, & 4 p.m.

Get ready for the revolution by calling (262) 633-4218, visiting https://racinetheatre.org/production/matilda-jr/, or stopping by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance!

Gilmore Fine Arts students to perform “Matilda, Jr.” at Racine Theatre Guild 11/12/2023

"Nobody but me is going to change my story.'"

And what a story it is! Check out the Matilda, Jr. article in today's Journal Times with a little more behind-the-scenes intel on how Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 has been putting it together.

Tickets are in high demand for this weekend's run, so be sure to visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/matilda-jr/, call (262) 633-4218. or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime to get yours!

Gilmore Fine Arts students to perform “Matilda, Jr.” at Racine Theatre Guild Thirty-eight fourth and fifth grade students at Gilmore Fine Arts, 2330 Northwestern Ave., will perform "Matilda, Jr." seven times this weekend at the Racine Theatre Guild. Tickets cost $7.

11/08/2023

"Even if you're little, you can do a lot!"

And there sure is a lot in store for Matilda, Jr. being brought to life by students from Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 next week! A story that inspires those big and little, you won't want to miss your chance to see this musical running:
• Friday, November 17 at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 18 at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 19 at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.

Call (262) 633-4218, visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/matilda-jr/, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime to get your tickets before they're gone!

10/24/2023

Is your kids school looking for fun-filled field trip opportunities? Daytime outreach performances for "The Little Mermaid" are quickly approaching and are a great way to introduce kids of all ages to the magic of live theatre!

Contact Teri at [email protected] or (262) 633-4218 for more details and to book your class today!

Making a splashy return after its sold out run, your students can experience a tale about love and standing on own two fins – or feet! This December's daytime outreach performances of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" are perfect for local schools and homeschool groups to experience live theatre.

With support from SC Johnson, A Family Company, students have the opportunity to ask questions, see the behind-the-scenes action, and share their excitement with the cast and crew after each show! Add a trip to the theatre into your lesson plans and learn more by contacting Teri at [email protected] or (262) 633-4218!

10/09/2023

Thanks to all of our friends!

It was so exciting to welcome back everyone for the fun each Racine Children's Theatre season brings during "A Year with Frog and Toad!" We are glad to see so many of you once again and say "hello" to new theatre goers too!

Don't forget that this year also brings "Matilda, Jr.," "Alice in Wonderland," and "James and the Giant Peach" to the stage, so be sure to visit https://bit.ly/P***yPlays, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. to learn more.

10/08/2023

Fly on into the theatre!

Today's final performances of A Year with Frog and Toad combine all the storytelling of Arnold Lobel's books and kids creative curiosity for a fun-filled musical. The birds, mice, lizard, snail, squirrel, turtle, and of course, Frog and Toad, team up in a whimsical world young theatre goers will love exploring!

Get your tickets for 12, 2 or 4 p.m. online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/a-year-with-frog-and-toad/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office 90 minutes prior to each performance.

10/07/2023

A kooky way to enjoy some cookies with friends!

A little song, a little dance, and a whole lot of fun are in store when you gather your buddies for a tasty treat and a terrific show! Join A Year with Frog and Toad and dive into your imagination as the story leaps from page to stage in this musical adventure today and tomorrow at 12, 2 and 4 p.m.!

Tickets are available online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/a-year-with-frog-and-toad/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office 90 minutes prior to each performance.

10/06/2023

A friendship that endures all seasons!

The most unlikely of friends, Frog and Toad stick together through spring, summer, fall, and even winter too. While they each have their own interests and personalities, they celebrate each other and their pond pals in A Year with Frog and Toad.

Get your tickets for this weekend's performances at https://racinetheatre.org/production/a-year-with-frog-and-toad/, (262) 633-4218, or the Box Office today and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

10/06/2023

It’s a riot, it’s a hoot! And A Year with Frog and Toad is tons of fun to boot!

Gather up the kids and introduce them to the magic of live theatre as we adventure through the seasons all weekend long:
• Friday, October 6 at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, October 7 at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, October 8 at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.

Tickets are available online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/a-year-with-frog-and-toad/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office, Friday from 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

09/28/2023

Hop on over for a story for the young and young-at-heart!

Join our friends Frog and Toad as the sing, dance, and discover they have more in common than they thought. A Year with Frog and Toad is a journey through each season full of gardening, swimming, spooky fun, sledding, and all kinds of activities!

Around an hour in length and recommended for children ages four and above, Racine Children's Theatre is a great way to introduce kids to live theatre! Visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/a-year-with-frog-and-toad/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.

08/30/2023

As summer winds down and the school year begins once again, it's also time to sign your kids up for theatre classes!

Learning about teamwork and communication, plus acting, singing, dancing, and improv skills, students ages 6 - 14 can join in the all fall long at RTG!

Learn more and register now at https://racinetheatre.org/classes/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m.

08/09/2023

It's almost time for the 91st Season of Racine Children's Theatre plays and musicals!

Family-friendly, one-hour shows create wonderful memories for the young and the young-at-heart. P***y, our friendly elephant mascot, welcomes you to each performance and shares in the fun with audience participation, imaginative story-lines, and catchy tunes.

Subscriptions, flex passes, and individual tickets are all availble now. Visit https://bit.ly/P***yPlays, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. to learn more!

08/07/2023

Merci and thank you to all the students, families, and friends who made Disney's "The Aristocats KIDS" a jazzy, good time last Friday.

Congratulations to all and thank you again to SC Johnson, A Family Company for their support of the Racine Children's Theatre programs!

Photos from Racine Children's Theatre's post 08/03/2023

As the saying goes, "a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at." And tomorrow, it'll be at Disney's The Aristocats Kids, brought to life for a purrfect night of music and fun by this group of young theatre artists!

Tickets are in high demand, so swing on over to https://racinetheatre.org/production/aristocats-kids/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Friday 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance to get yours.

08/02/2023

The cat is nearly out of the bag for Disney's The Aristocats Kids, filled with all the joy and adventure of the Disney film.

Come cheer on the class-to-stage students at 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday by getting your tickets now at https://racinetheatre.org/production/aristocats-kids/, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to the performance.

07/31/2023

Cat, dogs, and geese, oh my! It's almost time for the class-to-stage production of Disney's The Aristocats Kids at Racine Theatre Guild to jump and jive to that jazzy beat!

Tickets are now on sale to the public and can be purchased online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/aristocats-kids/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to the performance.

04/05/2023

Jump, jive, and join in the fun during 2023 Summer Theatre Classes with the Racine Children's Theatre and Racine Theatre Guild!

Sessions take place June - August with most classes occurring over the course of a week. Kids ages 6 - 18 have the chance to dance, sing, improvise, and act all summer long, making memories and friendships, plus learning new skills along the way!

Learn more and register now at https://racinetheatre.org/classes/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m.!

03/19/2023

Through all the revelry, ruckus, and rhyme, The Cat in the Hat has been a fabulous time! There are just three more chances to show before we have to pack up and go. Thank you for sharing in the laughter, making memories to remember for ever after!

Tickets can be bought right now and the link below will show you how! Visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-cat-in-the-hat/, call (262) 633-4218, or the stop by the Box Office 90 minutes prior to showtime.

03/18/2023

What if the mischievously magical characters from your favorite book came to life on stage - would you take a look?

Don't miss your chance to come and play with "The Cat in the Hat" and friends today! Visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-cat-in-the-hat/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office 90 minutes prior to showtime to get your tickets!

03/17/2023

Full of fun and games and zaniness too, The Cat in the Hat is just waiting to rock out with you!

Gather your friends and family for the world of Dr. Seuss full of glee:
• Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 18 at 12, 2, & 4 p.m.
• Sunday, March 19 at 12, 2, & 4 p.m.

Tickets are available online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-cat-in-the-hat/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime.

03/16/2023

Thing One and Thing Two have so much in store as they wait for you all to walk through the door! So let your imagination take flight and join The Cat in the Hat starting tomorrow night!

Visit us online at https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-cat-in-the-hat/, give us a call at (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime to get your tickets!

03/15/2023

The Cat in the Hat knows where it's at! Joining their friend P***y, your kids are in for a show that's fun and wacky!

What better way to spend the day than joining the Racine Children's Theatre all weekend long for a great play:
• Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 18 at 12, 2, & 4 p.m.
• Sunday, March 19 at 12, 2, & 4 p.m.

Get your tickets now at https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-cat-in-the-hat/, (262) 633-4218, or the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime.

03/10/2023

Stuck inside like Sally and her brother in The Cat in the Hat with all this snow and cold? It's the perfect time to dive into some reading and get ready for a zany show on stage next weekend!

Check out these "read alikes" from our friends at the Racine Public Library, grab a new book, and get your tickets now by visiting https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-cat-in-the-hat/, calling (262) 633-4218, or stopping by the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime.

03/02/2023

Happy 119th Birthday Dr. Seuss! What a better way to celebrate than getting tickets to a show that is top rate?!

You've read it on a page and now you can see it on a stage because The Cat in the Hat is all the rage!

Tickets are available online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-cat-in-the-hat/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or by stopping by the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime.

02/05/2023

One final chance to roar along with Mostly Monsterly at 4 p.m. today! Don't forget that tickets can be purchased at the door 90 minutes prior to the performance. Can't wait to see you there!

02/04/2023

Making memories during Mostly Monsterly today and tomorrow!

Great for kids and grandkids of all ages, tickets are $7 each and can purchased online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/mostly-monsterly, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or at the Box Office 90 minutes prior to showtime!

02/03/2023

Bernadette and her friends are ready to welcome you to the Racine Children's Theatre this weekend!

Gather all your little monsters for a scary good time during Mostly Monsterly! Shows run:
- Friday, February 3 at 6 p.m.
- Saturday, February 4 at 12, 2, & 4 p.m.
- Sunday, February 5 at 12, 2, & 4 p.m.

Shows are just under and hour and the cast will be in the lobby for autographs and photos after each performance. Visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/mostly-monsterly, call (262) 633-4218, or by stop by the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime to get your tickets!

01/30/2023

What's life without some sprinkles on your cupcakes? Or picking the prettiest wildflowers?

For Bernadette, those are things she loves the most! The only problem? Well, she's a monster and that's just not what monsters are supposed to do.

See how she stays true to herself during Mostly Monsterly this weekend! Tickets are available online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/mostly-monsterly, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or by stopping by the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime.

01/24/2023

Show your children the power of tapping into their uniqueness during Mostly Monsterly, Friday, February 3 - Sunday, February 5.

A fun-filled tale about staying true to yourself, from fangs to flowers, Tammi Sauer’s magnificent children’s book is brought to life in this original musical.

Call (262) 633-4218, visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/mostly-monsterly, or stop by the Box Office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to showtime to get your tickets now!

01/04/2023

Happy New Year! What better way to start 2023 than with classes for your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews at the Racine Children's Theatre!

Sessions do fill quickly, so register now for fun-filled weeks of theatre. Visit https://racinetheatre.org/classes/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. to sign-up!

12/08/2022

Whether your kids dream of swimming under the sea or exploring the shore up above, Disney's The Little Mermaid - Racine Theatre Guild makes a splash on RTG's stage December 9 - 18!

Visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-little-mermaid/, call (262) 633-4218, or by stop by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for more information and to grab your seats before they're gone!

Better dingle-hop on over to get your tickets now for Disney's The Little Mermaid - Racine Theatre Guild!

With gadgets and gizmos a-plenty, whozits and whatzits galore, plus thingamabobs in the twenties, seats to this beloved musical are the only thing in short supply!

Tickets are available online, https://racinetheatre.org/production/the-little-mermaid/, over the phone, (262) 633-4218, or by stopping by the Box Office, Monday - Friday, 12 - 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance.

11/21/2022

P***y, our elephant mascot, wanted us to give a big "thank you" to all the students, teachers, and families that made this weekend of "Annie, Jr." brought to life by Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 students so memorable. We are grateful to have shared something special with all of you!

P***y hopes to see you more this season! Be sure to visit https://bit.ly/P***yPlays or call (262) 633-4218 for information and tickets.

11/20/2022

Everyone's been having a dog-gone good time at "Annie, Jr.!"

You have three more chances to catch the musical that generations have fallen in love with at 12, 2, and 4 p.m.

Call (262) 633-4218, visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/annie-jr/, or stop by the Box Office 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets!

11/19/2022

Getting ready for another day on Easy Street!

Yes siree - you definitely want to get your tickets now before all of the "Annie, Jr." performances fill up!
• Saturday, November 19 at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.
• Sunday, November 20 at 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00 p.m.

Visit https://racinetheatre.org/production/annie-jr/, call (262) 633-4218, or stop by the Box Office 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets.

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