“All in all the play was a magical experience for both my students and even for an older kid who forgot to believe.”
Teacher
Teacher who brought class to see Peter Pan: Wendy's Adventure to Neverland

We believe in producing professional theatrical experiences for everyone. Your crowd-pleasing family theatre experience starts here.
Find quality theatre experiences for all ages and skill levels

Give your students a memorable theatre experience, a fun field trip, and important life lessons all in one day.

Did you know NCT is the oldest children’s theatre in the country? We’ve been bringing professional theatre to young audiences for nearly a century, and we’ve collected some great stories along the way.

For 90 years and counting, we’ve helped audiences of all ages build empathy, think critically, and connect to the world through performances, classes, and community programs.
Donate today and set the stage for the next 90 years.


Theatre can change the world, one person at a time. Our performances and classes help kids process real-world situations and build a foundation of empathy for their relationships and actions, now and in the future. And that means a better, kinder world for everyone.
One third of youth participants receive scholarships or financial aid
NCT is the second-highest attended cultural intitution in Nashville (Nashville Business Journal)
NCT was named as one of the “Top Five Theatres for Young Audiences in the US” (TIME Magazine)



Our professional theatre company is uniquely equipped to bring high-caliber productions to young people.
We welcome audiences of all races, backgrounds, genders, and sexual identities and believe that representation is essential to healthy development.
We are committed to ensuring that ALL Nashville area kids have access to transformative theatre arts experiences as a part of their healthy cultural and social-emotional development.
We maintain a positive, hopeful, mindset and strive to deliver joy to every person we serve.
Our professional theatre company is uniquely equipped to bring high-caliber productions to young people.
We maintain a positive, hopeful, mindset and strive to deliver joy to every person we serve.
We are committed to ensuring that ALL Nashville area kids have access to transformative theatre arts experiences as a part of their healthy cultural and social-emotional development.
We welcome audiences of all races, backgrounds, genders, and sexual identities and believe that representation is essential to healthy development.

We rely on partner and community support to dream up and deliver high-quality, thoughtful family theatre experiences. Can we count you in?
“All in all the play was a magical experience for both my students and even for an older kid who forgot to believe.”
“Throughout its long, venerated history, Nashville Children's Theatre has broken barriers and set the standard for excellence in theater for younger audience and its latest production... proves no less challenging than anything that has come before it.”
April 11- May 24, 2026
Ages: All