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Leonardo! A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster
October 1 - November 1, 2026
Meet Leonardo, a terrible monster who isn’t scary at all. Determined to finally scare the tuna salad out of someone, he meets Sam, the most scaredy-cat kid in the world. But instead of a good scare, the two discover something neither expected: friendship.
Based on the beloved books by Mo Willems, Leonardo! A Wonderful Show about a Terrible Monster comes to life through hundreds of illustrated paper puppets, furry monsters, live music, and cinematic magic. Watch the artists create it all live right before your eyes!
Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
Age Recommendation
All ages welcome. Content aimed at children ages 3+
Running Time
Approx. 45 minutes, no intermission
I'll Be Your Superhero
October 15 - November 1, 2026
When 10-year-old Xavier goes to live with his Marine veteran uncle, John John it isn’t easy. They instantly have to navigate big emotions and their new life together. Then a shared love of superheroes changes everything. Dressed as their favorite heroes, Xavier and John John set out for the world’s most famous Comic Con! What begins as a trip, becomes an adventure that challenges them to face their fears, trust each other, and discover that real-life superpowers can show up in unexpected ways.
Packed with imagination, humor, and superhero-sized fun, I’ll Be Your Superhero is an exciting world premiere about finding the courage to be yourself and discovering that sometimes the greatest heroes are right beside us.
This production is part of The BIPOC Superhero Project, a national collaboration creating new stories with diverse heroes who reflect the world around us.
Location
Eve Alvord Theatre
Age Recommendation
All ages welcome. Content aimed at children ages 8+
Running Time
Approx. 65 minutes, no intermission
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show
November 19 - January 3, 2027
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is back at Seattle Children’s Theatre, and this time wrapped in tinsel! Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show puts a holiday spin on our wildly popular production as the alphabet scrambles to decorate a giant Christmas tree. They string lights, hang ornaments, and sing, dance, and tumble into holiday hijinks. With lively songs, clownish comedy, and plenty of audience participation, this merry musical invites kids and grown-ups alike to clap, sing, dance and join in the fun, and discover that every letter and sound has a place in this sparkly celebration.
More than a musical, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show is a joyful exploration of the alphabet, imagination, and togetherness.
Based on Chicka Chicka Boom Boom © 1989 by Bill Martin Jr., John Archambault, and Lois Ehlert. All rights reserved. Licensed by Moxie & Company, LLC.
Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
Age Recommendation
All ages welcome. Content aimed at children ages 3+
Running Time
Approx. 65 minutes, with a 10-minute intermission
Twelve Kinds of Ice
January 28 - February 14, 2027
Young Ellen can’t wait for winter. From skating on frozen streams to parties on an icy lake, winter brought friends, family, and fun together, creating memories that never leave her.
In this cozy wintertime play at Seattle Children’s Theatre, based on the award-winning book by Ellen Bryan Obed, Twelve Kinds of Ice sees an adult Ellen sharing stories from her winter in Maine and how she learned that anything is possible with practice and care. Featuring live music on piano and guitar, Ellen looks back at her childhood on the ice, and sees herself reflected back.
Location
Eve Alvord Theatre
Age Recommendation
All ages welcome. Content aimed at children ages 8+
Running Time
Approx. 60 minutes, no intermission
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, the Musical
February 18 - March 14, 2027
Minli lives in a rundown house in the desolate valley of Fruitless Mountain. In the evenings, her father tells her folktales about dragons, jewels, and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all life’s questions. One day, determined to improve her family’s fortunes, Minli sets off to find the Old Man on the Moon, to ask for help.
Based on the award-winning novel by Grace Lin, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, the Musical, takes audiences on an extraordinary journey. Along the way, Minli encounters a cast of incredible characters and magical creatures, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer. Can Minli find the Old Man on the Moon and help her family, or will his answer be something quite different?
Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
Age Recommendation
All ages welcome. Content aimed at children ages 7+
Running Time
Approx. 80 minutes, with a 10-minute intermission
MAROONED! A Space Comedy
March 31 - April 18, 2027
An astronaut traveling 87,000 light years into space crash-lands on an uncharted planet. There, with only her robotic friend ATA to help, she must survive and find rescue. Can she handle the strange creatures and isolation—not to mention the absurd quirks of her robot companion—and find her way home?
Rocketing to Seattle Children’s Theatre this spring, MAROONED! A Space Comedy is a sci-fi comedy packed with slapstick humor, parodies of classic space adventure tropes, and over-the-top mishaps, turning a life-or-death scenario into a comedic journey. MAROONED! A Space Comedy combines live performance, shadow puppetry, and marionettes in a production that is “Achingly beautiful…” (Maryland Theatre Guide) and “…amusing, charming, delightful and, at times, utterly and completely astonishing” (DC Theatre Scene).
Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
Age Recommendation
All ages welcome. Content aimed at children ages 6+
Running Time
Approx. 60 minutes, no intermission
The Gruffalo
April 22 - May 23, 2027
Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Seattle Children’s Theatre’s magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler.
Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl, and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo—is there?
Location
Charlotte Martin Theatre
Age Recommendation
All ages welcome. Content aimed at children ages 3+
Running Time
Approx. 60 minutes, no intermission