Public field trips at Children's Theatre Company
Friday, June 5, 2020 - 10:30am - 12:45pm
UnitedHealth Group Stage
It’s a goose-bump-inducing, gorgeous production that fills the stage and the hearts of everyone who watches it. Times are tough, spirits are low, and the world is in dire need of hope. Enter, stage left: a delightful underdog—a cute, yet mischievously feisty little girl. She takes on the world and, with an equal share of moxie and music, unlocks hearts and changes lives through kindness, love, and spirit.
Book by Thomas Meehan. Music by Charles Strouse. Lyrics by Martin...
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 10:30am - 11:30am
UnitedHealth Group Stage
This original stage adaptation of Marcus Pfister’s colorful stories uses innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects, and delightful original music that will mesmerize the entire family. Together, you’ll travel with the beautiful Rainbow Fish through the great unknown deep sea, discover new worlds, meet a wise octopus and a helpful starfish, and learn what it means to share your most prized possession.
Produced by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia. Written and Illustrated...
Thursday, February 27, 2020 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
Cargill Stage
You’ve read the story of the 1985 Hormel strike in Austin, Minnesota. But this is what wasn’t printed in the newspapers; the families, the kids, and the idealized town where everything was fine … but was it? A moving portrait of families divided, where confrontation was the new normal, and where children’s dreams of fashion school, tennis competitions, and space travel were interrupted by arguments and ethical questions. This is the story of the hurt that comes when you’re forced...
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 10:30am - 11:30am
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Ziggy’s afraid to leave the house. He’s too busy worrying about tropical storms, evil spirits, and a sneaky, freaky, hair-grabbing Duppy! But, with the help of some feathered friends, Ziggy learns “every little thing is gonna be alright.” A musical that jams Jamaican style, it’s a timeless tale of peace and love, and of course, Bob Marley, man.
Based on a story by Cedella Marley. Music and Lyrics by Bob Marley. Adapted for the stage by Michael J. Bobbitt. Directed by...
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
UnitedHealth Group Stage
You’re invited to a beautiful Victorian Holiday party—but be prepared to check your coat, and all sense of tradition, at the door. You have NO IDEA WHAT YOU’RE GETTING INTO HERE. Join this high-spectacle, glamorously shameless comedy where anything can happen. We’re really not supposed to say, but there may be audience participation: a kiss cam? Cake? T-shirt cannons? Jokes ripped from the headlines? (Vikings fans, you have been warned!) Immerse yourself in singing the...
Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 10:30am - 11:45am
Cargill Stage
This is not your usual "Once Upon a Time." Classic? No. Wild? Yes! To start with, it’s a two-person play. Do the math. Snow White and the Seven Dwarves? Two fabulous, whip-smart, super-fast actors play Snow White, the huntsman, the prince, and all seven dwarves! And it’s funny. Really, really funny. So expect the unexpected in this fabulous fairy tale with a (spoiler alert) you-won’t-see-it-coming twist.
Written and Directed by Greg Banks. Original Music by Victor Zupanc.
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Thursday, October 3, 2019 - 10:30am - 12:15pm
UnitedHealth Group Stage
A whole new kind of circus is coming to town! The rhythm of Ethiopia comes alive as this internationally acclaimed, dream-filled adventure makes its daring Minneapolis debut. Jaws will drop as one amazing feat after another defies gravity and awakens possibility; oh, to be part of the spectacle! It’s an incredible range of high-flying hilarity, hula hooping, death-defying tricks, and ridiculously joy-filled juggling with the music and movement of East Africa.
Co-Created...
Friday, May 31, 2019 - 10:30am - 1:00pm
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this is the story of Matilda. Her dreadful parents hate her. Her headmistress is a horrible, nasty, name-calling, life-sucking tyrant who puts kids in cupboards with nails and broken glass. (And you thought you had it bad.) This captivating girl-power romp revels in the anarchy of childhood. Celebrating the tenacity of the small, Matilda proves that the strength to be yourself (along with a little telekinetic power) will...
Thursday, May 30, 2019 - 10:30am - 1:00pm
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, this is the story of Matilda. Her dreadful parents hate her. Her headmistress is a horrible, nasty, name-calling, life-sucking tyrant who puts kids in cupboards with nails and broken glass. (And you thought you had it bad.) This captivating girl-power romp revels in the anarchy of childhood. Celebrating the tenacity of the small, Matilda proves that the strength to be yourself (along with a little telekinetic power) will...
Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 10:30am - 12:30pm
UnitedHealth Group Stage
Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea and a plate of bacon and eggs. However, he somehow finds himself on a magically mystical adventure. Staged with speed and surprises, you’ll be delighted as things change before your very eyes. Discover what happens as Bilbo travels on an epic journey over freezing mountains and a frightening forest, meeting all sorts of fierce creatures—some who want to eat him,...
