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Get To Know NCT

Professional theatre company. Education destination. Family-friendly attraction. Performing arts institution. Historic Nashville landmark. NCT is all this and more!

Our Mission

Believing the culturally curious child is the future, Nashville Children’s Theatre nurtures the next generation of global citizens by providing transformational theatrical experiences which reflect our evolving community, instill profound empathy, and foster personal discovery.

Theatre can change the world, one audience at a time. Our performances 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.

Community Stats

Use this area to highlight 3 important stats about NCT’s impact on the community.

33%

Scholarshipped students

One third of youth participants receive scholarships or financial aid

#2

In attendance

NCT is the second-highest attended cultural intitution in Nashville (Nashville Business Journal)

5

Top 5

NCT was named as one of the “Top Five Theatres for Young Audiences in the US” (TIME Magazine)

Peek Behind The Curtain

Our leadership and staff create the magic behind both our mission and our productions.

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90+ Years Young

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.

Our Values

We believe in the following enduring values:

Quality

Our professional theatre company is uniquely equipped to bring high-caliber productions to young people.

Inclusivity & Cultural Literacy

We welcome audiences of all races, backgrounds, genders, and sexual identities and believe that representation is essential to healthy development.

Equity

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.

Optimism

We maintain a positive, hopeful, mindset and strive to deliver joy to every person we serve.

Quality

Our professional theatre company is uniquely equipped to bring high-caliber productions to young people.

Optimism

We maintain a positive, hopeful, mindset and strive to deliver joy to every person we serve.

Equity

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.

Inclusivity & Cultural Literacy

We welcome audiences of all races, backgrounds, genders, and sexual identities and believe that representation is essential to healthy development.

NCT Needs You!

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.”

Teacher

Teacher who brought class to see Peter Pan: Wendy's Adventure to Neverland

“Other than the theater's consistent originality, my favorite thing about going to shows at Nashville Children's Theatre as a parent is looking around at all the kids during the show. Looking around and seeing every kid's unblinking face, utterly fixated on what's happening in front of them is worth the price of admission and then some.”

Michael Aldrich

Nashville Parent

“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.”

Jeffrey Ellis

Broadwayworld.com

Up Next At NCT

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The Wizard of Oz

Nov 17-Dec 23, 2022

Ages: All Ages

Travel “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” this holiday! Based on the famed novel and classic movie, The Wizard of Oz follows the story of lonely outsider Dorothy Gale, a young girl who is whisked away to the magical land of Oz with her dog Toto.

Llama, Llama, Red Pajama

Jan 19-March 10, 2023

Ages: PreK-3rd grade

Llama Llama Red Pajama, based on the beloved best-selling books by Anne Dewdney, hilariously tracks Baby Llama’s bedtime worries and will warm every Llama and Mama Llama’s heart.

Hip Hop Cinderella

April 13-May 21, 2023

Ages: Pre K and up

The galaxy has lost its mojo, and it is up to Cinderella and her rapping robot companion Runka to get it back.

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Get To Know NCT

Professional theatre company. Education destination. Family-friendly attraction. Performing arts institution. Historic Nashville landmark. NCT is all this and more!

Our Mission

Believing the culturally curious child is the future, Nashville Children’s Theatre nurtures the next generation of global citizens by providing transformational theatrical experiences which reflect our evolving community, instill profound empathy, and foster personal discovery.

Community Stats

Use this area to highlight 3 important stats about NCT’s impact on the community.

33%

Scholarshipped students

#2

In attendance

5

Top 5

Peek Behind The Curtain

90+ Years Young

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.

Our Values

We believe in the following enduring values:

Quality

Inclusivity & Cultural Literacy

Equity

Optimism

Quality

Optimism

Equity

Inclusivity & Cultural Literacy

NCT Needs You!

Teacher

Michael Aldrich

Jeffrey Ellis

Up Next At NCT

Check out our upcoming productions and events

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