What’s On Stage

DFC’s Holiday Cabaret With Santa!

Saturday, December 7, 2024  2:00pm – 5:00pm

Santa Visit / Vendors / Live Holiday Music / Games / Activities / Goodies!

 Alice In Wonderland

February 7th – February 23rd

As the curtain rises, Alice slides into view at the end of her long fall down the rabbit-hole. It is a more delightful place for the audience than for Alice, who is trying desperately to get back home. She tries to get help from the Mad Hatter, the Rabbit, and from the very nice Cheshire Cat.

1950’s Murder Mystery Fundraiser

Saturday, March 8 2025 

6:00 PM — 10:00 PM

This CTA fundraiser event features light hors d’oeuvres, soda, water, signature cocktail (only available with the “Signature Cocktail Package” ticket option), silent auctions, dancing, and….MURDER! 21+ event.

Finding Nemo Jr.

May 16th – June 1st

 

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home.

Tickets

Gift Certificates

Share the gift of live theatre by purchasing a CTA gift certificate! These make a great present for grandparents who want to spend more time with their children or kids who don’t need any more toys.

Simply buy as many tickets as you would like to gift and the recipient will be provided with a discount code to use for a future show. Redeem the gift card online for the show you want through ticketleap.com with the code you will receive with each gift card purchase.

Buy a Gift Certificate


Season Subscriptions

By purchasing a season subscription, you’ll receive discounted ticket prices to our entire season of mainstage productions. Purchase your season subscription online, and then contact CTA’s box office at boxoffice@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org to reserve your choice of seats (based on availability).

​Current Season Subscription Prices

  • $54 Adults
  • $45 Youth (12 & younger), Senior Citizens (65 & older) and Active Military​

Box Office Information

Box Office
1661 Bay Head Road
Annapolis, MD 21409
410-757-2281
boxoffice@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org

All individual/group performance tickets must be purchased online at cta.ticketleap.com.

Showtimes

  • 7 p.m. Friday
  • 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday
  • 2 p.m. Sunday

​The Box Office opens one hour prior to showtime. Seating begins 30 minutes prior to showtime.


Ticket Prices

Single Tickets
$20 adults
$18 youth (12 & younger), senior citizens (60 & older), Active Military with ID (must be shown at the Box Office when picking up tickets at Will Call)

Group Discount
$16 General Admission
Groups must have 10 (or more) people attending the same performance to receive the discounted rate. Not exchangeable for another performance.


Seating Policy

Seats are guaranteed only until curtain time. Latecomers may have to wait to be seated until an appropriate break in the performance. Children’s Theatre of Annapolis reserves the right not to seat latecomers if an appropriate time is not available to do so. Latecomer seating is at the discretion of the House Manager.


General Information

In the event of inclement weather we will reschedule your ticket/s to the following weekend or a later make up performance date. Show cancellation details will be announced on our social media channels.


Refund Policy

CTA show tickets are nonrefundable. Tickets may be exchanged based on availability. To inquire about exchanging your tickets, contact the box office at boxoffice@childrenstheatreofannapolis.org.

Events

Calendar of Events

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Improv Comedy Workshop (Ages 9-18)

Musical Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18)

Musical Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-13)

Tuck Everlasting: The Musical

Theatre Production Workshop (ages 7-18)

HOMESCHOOL EDITION – Theatre Production Workshop (Ages 7-18)

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Circus Pop The Giant Bubble Show at CTA!

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“Friend Like Me” Fall Break Workshop

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“Ease on Down the Road” Fall Break Workshop

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“Can’t Wait to be King” Fall Break Workshop

“Friend Like Me” Fall Break Workshop

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

"Friend Like Me" Fall Break Workshop Ages 8-14  |  Level: Beginner-Intermediate   No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, crafts, and […]

“Ease on Down the Road” Fall Break Workshop

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

"Ease on Down the Road" Fall Break Workshop Ages 8-14  |  Level: Beginner-Intermediate   No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, […]

“Can’t Wait to be King” Fall Break Workshop

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Fall Break Workshop: Can't Wait to be King Ages 5-10  |  Level: Beginner-Intermediate   No school? No worries! CTA has you covered! Why sit at home with nothing to do on your day off from school? Join us for a day of drama-themed fun! Students will work with a group acting scene, a song (vocals + light movement/choreography), theatre games, crafts, […]

DFC’s Holiday Cabaret With Santa!

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Showcasing performances from past and present CTA talent, fun holiday snacks and games, vendors and a with a visit from Santa and his bag of gifts, this promises to be a wonderful and joyous holiday celebration! Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 2:00pm-5:00pm Santa Visit / Vendors / Live Performances / Games / Activities / Goodies Click here to buy tickets! […]

Backstage Crew Workshop

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Backstage Crew Workshop Ages 10+*  |  Level: Beginner   Learn what it means to work backstage during a production. We will have volunteer actors perform a scene as you run stage crew for the scene. You will learn about setting up the stage, moving set pieces, what to do if a scene goes wrong and more.  This is a perfect […]

Sound & Lights Tech Workshop

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Sound & Lights Tech Workshop Ages 12+  |  Level: Beginner   Get a look at what it means to design lights and sound. Learn the terminology needed, get a close look at equipment, and learn how to run the sound and light boards + spot lights. This is a perfect way for beginners to get hands-on experience and ask any […]

Audition Prep Workshop

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

Audition Prep Workshop Ages: 8-14   |   Level: Beginner-Advanced   Take the mystery out of the audition process! This workshop is a great opportunity for students to gain valuable experience while elevating their confidence and audition techniques. Students will be divided into smaller groups based on age and will rotate through vocals, dance, and acting. By being in smaller groups, they'll […]

Alice In Wonderland – Live on Stage!

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

February 7th - 23rd 2025 As the curtain rises, Alice slides into view at the end of her long fall down the rabbit-hole. It is a more delightful place for the audience than for Alice, who is trying desperately to get back home. She tries to get help from the Mad Hatter, the Rabbit, and from the very nice Cheshire […]

Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr. – Live on Stage!

Children's Theatre of Annapolis 1661 Bay Head Rd, Annapolis, MD

May 16th - June 1st 2025 Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo […]

Past Productions

Awards & Press

CTA is pleased to have been featured in a number of local publications and websites, as well have earned a variety of awards.

PRESS

 

Voted #1 in the Top 5 Shows of the Week – MD Theatre Guide

Week of January 29, 2023

1. “Peter and the Starcatcher” at Children’s Theatre of Annapolis

“This tight, well-timed production is constantly surprising, from the unexpected opening numbers to the last ensemble lift.” – Sue Tilberry

READ review.

Awards

2020 What’s Up? Annapolis Best Of
Best Nonprofit Organization


2019 The Capital Reader’s Choice Awards
Best Theatre Company

2019 Ruby Griffith Awards
First Runner Up, Outstanding Achievement in a Musical “Peter Pan”


2018 Ruby Griffith Awards
All Round Production Excellence “Beauty and the Beast”


2017 Ruby Griffith Awards
Hulafrog’s “Most Loved” Award, Annapolis/Severna Park


2016 DC Metro Theatre Arts
“Suessical the Musical”

  • Best Musicals in Professional Theatres in DC/MD/VA
  • Best Performances and Ensembles in Musicals in Professional Theaters in DC/MD/VA: Kaylee Bloom (Jo-Jo), Reilly Claxton (Gertrude McFuzz), and Dave Martinek (Horton), Seussical
  • Best Direction in Musicals in Professional Theatres in DC/MD/VA – Brian Mellen, Seussical

2008 Ruby Griffith Awards
First Runner Up, Outstanding Achievement in a Musical “Beauty and the Beast”

Best of Annapolis 2020 from What's Up? Annapolis
Best of Annapolis 2020 from What's Up? Annapolis

2020 What’s Up? Magazine’s Best of Annapolis

Capital Gazette Reader's Choice 2019 Winner
Capital Gazette Reader's Choice 2019 Winner

2019 Capital Gazette Reader’s Choice Award Winner

2018 Ruby Griffith Award Winner

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