Children's Musical Theaterworks

Children's Musical Theaterworks CMT is dedicated to the training of young performers in the area of musical theater and the arts in Fresno County. It was started in 1996 by Joel C.

Children's Musical Theaterworks is the Valley's only non-profit theater company dedicated to the training of young performers in the area of musical theater and the arts. Abels, as a way to give back to the Valley's youth by providing quality musical theater training in a safe and positive environment. Through the dedicated efforts of the CMT staff of theater educators, Children's Musical Theaterw

orks is well on its way to being the Valley's premiere theater company for youth in the San Joaquin Valley. Since 1997, Children's Musical Theaterworks has produced over thirty main stage and touring productions. CMT's productions have been seen by over 45,000 Valley audience members. Over 1000 youth performers have performed with CMT. CMT costumers have created over 2,700 costumes for our productions. Parent volunteers have logged over 40,000 hours building scenery and sewing costumes. CMT productions have been seen in a variety of Valley venues, such as: Washington Union High School, Sierra Vista Mall, Manchester Center, NorthPointe Community Church and our current home, The Fresno Memorial Auditorium.

Book Your School Field Trip Today!Experience the magic of Matilda the Musical this December with special morning weekday...
05/29/2026

Book Your School Field Trip Today!

Experience the magic of Matilda the Musical this December with special morning weekday performances just for schools! With special discount pricing, your students can experience the magic of live theater!

Tickets are only $10 Each!

Call 866-973-9610 to Reserve

Email CMT with any questions at [email protected]. Ticket Call Center hours are Monday-Saturday 7am -5 pm.

Casting Opportunity!!NOTE** This opportunity is not affiliated with CMT - please do your own research prior to contactin...
05/26/2026

Casting Opportunity!!
NOTE** This opportunity is not affiliated with CMT - please do your own research prior to contacting. This film tells the story of a survivor of the bombing of Guernica in 1937. Andrea, a notable art therapist, must confront the traumas of her past when unanswered questions about her family come to light surrounding her childhood as a Basque refugee following the Bombing of Guernica.
Casting: Jacqueline Postajian

✨Get ready for 2027!!  It’s going to be full of magic, adventure, surprises, and unforgettable performances as we bring ...
05/20/2026

✨Get ready for 2027!! It’s going to be full of magic, adventure, surprises, and unforgettable performances as we bring an incredible lineup to the stage:

In the Blackbox
🎭 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
🎭 13

On the Mainstage
🎭 The Phantom of the Opera
🐉 How to Train Your Dragon: The Musical Jr.
🎁 Plus a Holiday Surprise Show still to be announced!

We can’t wait to share this 2027 season with you. Which show are you most excited for? 💙💛❤️

Today's featured Summer Camp!  ✨ Step into a world of magic, mischief, fairies, and fun this summer with CMT! ✨Join us f...
05/14/2026

Today's featured Summer Camp! ✨ Step into a world of magic, mischief, fairies, and fun this summer with CMT! ✨

Join us for “Fairies & Mistaken Identities” — Summer Shakespeare with Coach Renee from June 22–26, 2026! 🧚📖

Students will explore the playful chaos of Shakespeare through:
🎭 Acting & character work
💫 Movement & storytelling
🗣️ Fun with Shakespearean language
✨ Creativity, confidence, and imagination!

No Shakespeare experience needed — just a willingness to play, explore, and have fun!

Spots are available now! www.cmtworks.org

It’s showtime. 💚🖤Beetlejuice JR. auditions are THIS WEEKEND and we’re looking for performers ready to go weird, wild, hi...
05/11/2026

It’s showtime. 💚🖤

Beetlejuice JR. auditions are THIS WEEKEND and we’re looking for performers ready to go weird, wild, hilarious, and totally unforgettable. Whether you love singing, dancing, acting, comedy, or just being onstage, this show has a role for you.

Swipe through for audition info, character breakdowns, and everything you need to know before signing up. Ghosts, goths, chaos, and giant sandworms included.

Auditions are May 16th & 17th with callbacks on May 19th. Sign up now at www.cmtworks.org/auditions.

🚨 FINAL WEEKEND ALERT! 🚨Don’t miss your last chance to see CMT’s smash-hit production of ✨Bugsy Malone✨ at the Black Box...
05/08/2026

🚨 FINAL WEEKEND ALERT! 🚨

Don’t miss your last chance to see CMT’s smash-hit production of ✨Bugsy Malone✨ at the Black Box Theater inside Sierra Vista Mall!

With TWO incredible casts bringing the laughs, splurge, and show-stopping numbers to life, audiences have been packing the house — and tickets will SELL OUT! 🎭

🎟️ LIMITED tickets remain for:
• Friday Night
• Saturday Night

❌ SOLD OUT:
• Saturday Matinee
• Sunday Matinee

Grab your seats NOW before they’re gone and join us for one final weekend of pie fights, gangsters, and nonstop fun! Photo Credit: Megan Bentley

📍 Sierra Vista Mall Black Box Theater
🎟️ Tickets: www.cmtworks.org

The Cat’s Pajamas cast of Bugsy Malone is in the spotlight today! ✨📸The gang bringing all the laughs, charm, and splurge...
05/05/2026

The Cat’s Pajamas cast of Bugsy Malone is in the spotlight today! ✨📸The gang bringing all the laughs, charm, and splurge-flying chaos to the stage at CMT’s Black Box Theater inside Sierra Vista Mall for ONE MORE WEEKEND!

🎭 Friday & Saturday tickets still available
🚨 Sunday is SOLD OUT!

Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible cast along with the Bees Knees cast as they light up the stage one last weekend — grab your tickets before they disappear! 💥Photo Credit: Megan Bentley

You don’t need permission to take up space—but this is a pretty good invitation.If you’ve been waiting for a show where ...
05/05/2026

You don’t need permission to take up space—but this is a pretty good invitation.

If you’ve been waiting for a show where bold choices actually pay off, where weird is a strength, and where you can go all in… this is it. Bring the chaos, bring the confidence, bring something unexpected.

May 16 & 17, by appointment, we’re taking over the CMT rehearsal space at Sierra Vista Mall. Lock in your audition time at cmtworks.org/auditions and come play.

Sign up, show up, and make them remember you. 🖤

The buzz is getting louder… 🐝✨The first review is in! Check out what they’re saying about CMT’s latest hit 👇🔗 https://ki...
05/04/2026

The buzz is getting louder… 🐝✨

The first review is in! Check out what they’re saying about CMT’s latest hit 👇
🔗 https://kingsriverlife.com/05/04/bugsy-malone-presented-by-childrens-musical-theaterworks/



Tickets are still available for Friday night, Saturday matinee and evening only. Sunday is SOLD OUT!

by Terrance McArthur50 years ago, there was a movie musical about Roaring 20s gangsters...acted entirely by children under the age of 16, including Scott Baio and Jodie Foster, directed by Alan Parker, with songs by Paul ("Rainbow Connection") Williams. It was called Bugsy Malone.

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