New York City Children's Theater

New York City Children's Theater New York City Children’s Theater inspires young people’s imaginations and supports social and emotional growth through original theatrical experiences.

The mission of New York City Children’s Theater is to promote children’s literacy and social development through accessible professional theater productions and arts-in-education programs. We reach children and their communities with a wide range of programming, including full-scale productions, small touring shows, interactive workshops and in-school residencies, and engage with them in tradition

al theater spaces, school auditoriums, classrooms and cultural venues in their neighborhoods. We demonstrate that engaging young people in the arts has a positive impact on their cognitive, emotional and social development, and furthers a lifelong appreciation of the arts.

Throwback to NYCCT’s 2015 production of ‘Young Charles DIckens’, featuring NYCCT alum Eryn LeCroy as Sue. Last month, Er...
05/29/2026

Throwback to NYCCT’s 2015 production of ‘Young Charles DIckens’, featuring NYCCT alum Eryn LeCroy as Sue. Last month, Eryn joined us again for our 30th Anniersary celebration, making this look back even more special.

We’re proud to have Eryn as part of NYCCT’s creative history and cheer on the work she continues to do.

Last month, we celebrated our 30th birthday for bringing stories to life for young audiences across New York City. That ...
05/26/2026

Last month, we celebrated our 30th birthday for bringing stories to life for young audiences across New York City.

That milestone would not be possible without the leadership, support and dedication of our Board of Directors. Thank you for helping guide NYCCT’s work and for believing in the power of theater for children, families and communities.

Throwback to last month’s 30th Anniversary celebration, when NYCCT alum Storm Lever returned to perform a song from Wrin...
05/22/2026

Throwback to last month’s 30th Anniversary celebration, when NYCCT alum Storm Lever returned to perform a song from Wringer, a production she was part of nearly 10 years ago. Since her time with NYCCT, Storm has continued to shine on stage inclduing starring as Anne Boelyn in SIX on broadway, Ducking Donna in Summer, and more.

From our stage to Broadway and beyond, we’re so grateful storm returned to help celebrate this milestone with us and revisit a special piece of NYCCT’s production history.

Help create more moments like this. Your gift helps NYCCT bring theater, creativity and connection to children across Ne...
05/19/2026

Help create more moments like this. Your gift helps NYCCT bring theater, creativity and connection to children across New York City, from shelter programs and Title I school field trips to touring production, family workshops, school residencies and anti-bulling programs.

Every donation is poured directly back into bringing stories and imagination to children in our community

Donate today to support meaningful arts experiences to NYC’s children at givebutter.com/30th-anniversary-6jpnbw. Link in bio.

Art education is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline.Through our TRUST program, NYCCT brings trauma-informed, play-based arts...
05/11/2026

Art education is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline.

Through our TRUST program, NYCCT brings trauma-informed, play-based arts learning directly into NYC shelters, creating consistent spaces for children to explore creatviity, build confidence ,and simple be kids.

Each week, students use storytelling, music and theater to express emotions, connect with one another and imagine posibilities beyond the challenhes they may be facing.

This work is at the heart of what we do, and we’re grateful to continue bringing the power of theater to commnities across New York City.

Learn more through our website link in our bio.

05/05/2026

We’re grateful to WABC-TV and our incredible emcee, Sandra Bookman, for celebrating NYCCT with us and helping share the impact of our work.

Still thinking about this milestone night…A celebration of 30 years and the people who made it all possible. We’re so gr...
05/04/2026

Still thinking about this milestone night…

A celebration of 30 years and the people who made it all possible. We’re so grateful for this community that believes in power of theater to inspire imagination, spark joy and support the growth of young people across NYC.

To continue supporting our work, you can make a gift through the link in our bio 💜

Congratulations to our NYCCT Teaching Artist and Forest of Feelings and FIVE performer, Emily Batsford, on their Drama D...
04/30/2026

Congratulations to our NYCCT Teaching Artist and Forest of Feelings and FIVE performer, Emily Batsford, on their Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Puppetry for Culumo!

We’re so proud to celebrate Emily’s incredible artistry and the stories that they help bring to life.

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340 E 46th Street
New York, NY
10017

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+12125738791

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