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Best of Children's Theater

There is nothing like live theater.  And kids love it, too.  Sacramento has several theater companies that either cater only to kids or have special productions designed to enchant children.  Some are designed for very young children, other for older children but all are sure to entertain.

B Street Theater's Family Series

2711 B Street
Sacramento
916.443.5300
www.bstreettheatre.org

The B Street Theater's Family Series features time-tested classics as well as some historical plays.  There productions range from the funny "Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells!" to "The Young Abe Lincoln".  The productions are generally for children 5 and older.

Puppet Art Theater Company

916.424.4736
puppetart@aol.com
www.puppetarts.com

Puppets have enchanted kids for centuries.  The Puppet Art Theater Co. performs hundreds of live performances for family audiences each year.  Some of their shows include Little Red Riding Hood, Winnie The Witch and The Boy Who Cried Wolf. You can see a free performance during one of their library shows (check their website for a calendar) or you can be book them for parties and special events.

Runaway Stage Productions

24th Street Theatre
2791 24th Street
Sacramento
916.207.1226
www.runawaystage.com

The company stages six original Storybook Children's Theater shows each season.  The shows are tailored for kids.  Productions range from classics like "Sleeping Beauty" and "Cinderella" to "Pigs In Space" and "Nobody Loves A Dragon".  Storybook Theater Ticket Prices are $5!!

El Dorado Musical Theatre

1655 Iron Point Road
Folsom
916-941-SING (7464)
www.edmt.info

Let's put on a show!!  The El Dorado Musical Theatre is a youth theater where all the actors and performers are kids. The shows are incredible with extremely high production value.  Current and past productions include Alice in Wonderland, Hairspray, and The Frog Princess.

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