Columbus Children's Theatre

The play Annie was Phenomenal! The Cast was simply Amazing from the youngest to the oldest they were all Star Quality and put on an entertaining and professional Show! I was told some of the actors attended the training camp sponsored by the Children's Theatre and what a wonderful opportunity that is for them and others to take advantage of. This production of Annie was definitely Broadway Material and could be seen amongst the Best of the Best. Amazing vocal skills and stage presence and everything flowed so nicely. It was so nice to meet with the Actors afterwards it was a nice extra treat. I had taken my Cousin and her 4year old Daughter for Mother's Day and they both adored Annie as much as I did. Keep up the Great Work!!!!!

This was a really good play for kids. My daughter hasn't seen the original movie but totally got this.

My 6 year old granddaughter and I loved this show. Cast was great! Lively and entertaining. She has been reading the books and loved to see the characters live. They were perfect!

I had never been to one of these productions before. Loved it. My daughter and granddaughter attended with me. They were just as pleased. We are considering going to Hansel and Gretel. My granddaughter was so excited to get pics with the cast and get their autographs. It was great to see her eyes just light up.

Fabulous. Both adults and children really enjoyed it. We were singing the songs on the way home

It was great!!! Can't wait to go back for more shows!

My first time at the Lincoln Theater. It was very nice! I would definitely go back there again for another show. The production of The Wizard of Oz was professional and entertaining. And a real Toto that stayed in his basket the entire show!

What a wonderful production of the Wizard of OZ. The singing was exceptional, sets lovely and the witches flying through the sky very entertaining. A must see for children.

The Wizard of Oz was a well performed and staged performance. I was amazed by the acting, the sets, and the costumes.

The Lincoln Theatre is a beautiful venue, just the right size with great vantage points throughout. My two daughters were mesmerized by the performance of the great actors, colorful costumes and familiar storyline. I would recommend sitting back just a bit, as our second row tickets were a little close for our youngest daughter. The mix of child and adult actors made for a more interesting experience for our girls. The production was well orchestrated with live music in the orchestra pit and great visual effects, a la flying monkeys and Glenda the good witch entering and exiting in mid air. The actors meet and greet in costume after the performance, but the lobby is a little hard to get through--the only bummer. The two acts might have been a little better at 45 minutes each, as one hour for the first can be a trying expectation for little ones. All in all, a great afternoon and something I am sure my girls will remember!

The Wizard of Oz was wonderful! It was funny and kept my 4 year olds attention the entire show. We loved the Lincoln Theater and can't wait to see another play by the Children's Theater!

An excellent experience other than maybe a little bit long for a 6 year old child

This show was incredibly and artistically well done. The actors were well cast, the set props were great and the transition between acts accomplished smoothly and the timing of the humorous lines were good. Costumes were wonderful. Overall, just an incredible show.

It was a little longer than the 90 minutes, as adverstised, but it kept 9 kids on the edge of their seats!

All of us loved it. Always a great production at Columbus Children's Theatre. Was my 4 year old's first play/musical. He loved it including the witch! Good times had by all!

I took my girls to see this play as a prelude to our Spring Break fun and it was a great kickoff to the week! Not only is the Lincoln Theater amazing, but the set, stage designs, and acting was out of this world! I enjoyed that the characters were true to the film and had the same inflections we've grown to love over the years; it was also quite a pleasant surprise to see Glinda, the Wicked Witch and the monkeys all "flying" on the set. We cannot say enough good things about this performance--it is definitely a must see!

The musical was well cast with wonderful choreography! All the characters were great! There was lots of humor and talent!!! Everyone around me was very entertained as well! Hats off to everyone involved for a marvelous performance! Young Fiona character was great!! So cute!!

Awesome, amazing talented actors/actresses/singers in this musical! Loved it!

The play was good. The actors were good. sensory and custom selection good. The signing good. like the spin on songs from the movie. Some of the jokes were borderline on appropriateness. There was a little bit more cussing in the musical than the movie. I would have like to know that, so I had the opportunity to example the context to the children who were in attendance with me as I am not their parent or guardian. The first thing the girls told their father was, about the amount of cussing there was in this play in comparison to the movie.

The play was fantastic! My kids were mesmerized. It was a fast hour.

This was the first production that my two kids (ages 3 and 5) have attended at Columbus Children's Theatre, and my first reaction was, "WOW!" My expectations were not very high considering that the actors are children themselves, but these are no ordinary kids. They are an extremely talented and professional group of individuals, who no doubt have bright futures ahead of them. As for my own kids, they have done nothing but play "Little Mermaid" since the show. We will definitely be returning for future events.

The children and young adults did an amazing...... It was just like watching the movie, looking into signing my daughter up for fall classes. Everyone was polite and the interaction with the viewing children was priceless... Only complaint is the seating made it a little difficult to see, I understand the building is a little small and they are working with the space they have, praying for funding to expand the buiding for better seating and scholarships for any child who wants to attend and money to be able to travel to different event for free. Keep up the good work and stay focused.... God Bless

The show was great my 3 year old daughter loved it.. Would recommend to ages 3-8

I believe the direction was good but some scenes were totally out of sight from some seats on the sides. Costumes were good . chorus songs were very good.

The show was great! The children's theater does a lovely job for these kiddos and I am looking forward to attending more of their show in the future. For this particular show (The little mermaid Jr) the songs were fun and the storyline was well performed. I am completely impressed with all o the cast, kudos to them. Logistical: This show was great for our kids (ages 3 & 5) - they loved it! The 60min length was perfect and the venue was family-friendly, warm and inviting. Parking around the theater was easy and not too far for the little ones to walk.

I took my daughter and grandkids to see Saturday afternoon showing of The Little Mermaid and were thoroughly entertained by the wonderful performance. Loved all the young actors, but in particular those who played, Scuttle, Sebastian and Ursula's side kicks were great.

The show was outstanding. Especially the girl who played scuttle. She was amazing and should be on broadway.

Little mermaid was perfect for my 6 years old niece. She loved it. Only problem is we had tickets on the east side of the stage and when the actors were acting inside the stage we could not see it at all. In prior performances, actors were always out on the stage floor.

Granddaughter and I enjoyed it very much. Very talented cast. Singing was great.

We took our daughter for her 3rd birthday and she had a ball. The show kept her vet entertained. The acting, singing, and costumes were all great. Highly recommend it.

This was an OUTSTANDING production done by the "Pre-Professional" group at Children's Theater!!! It was fast paced, scene changes were smooth, casting was excellent and it was just plain enjoyable FUN!!! We've opted to attend more than once also as another reviewer mentioned, because it was such a great experience!! To "Penny" -- first of all, it is CLEARLY marked EVERYWHERE tickets are sold, that it is "recommended for ages 13 and UP"...not sure HOW you could have missed that...or else you just chose to ignore those warnings thinking your 11 year old niece would be "fine" and therefore it was YOUR fault you ended up leaving. Secondly, Children's Theater "Pre-Professional" show that they do EVERY summer, tends to be more for adults -- it's their tradition -- I know that's odd from a Children's Theater -- don't understand it myself -- BUT that's what they do. The third point is that "The Wedding Singer" is an Adam Sandler movie -- did you not KNOW that??? Thus, the musical-- based on the movie -- is PROBABLY going to be a little "rude and crude" -- given where it comes from!!! Anyway -- I don't think it's fair you rated the PERFORMANCE the way you did, given you brought an 11 year old to a "13 & Up" rated show!! I would HIGHLY recommend this show to any ADULTS looking for an evening out in Columbus!!!

Please note: This rating is based solely upon the fact that the play is not suitable for children. It is staged at the Columbus CHILDREN'S Theater. After leaving the performance with my 11 year old niece at intermission, I did research and there was an article in the Dispatch indicating that the performance is the only one of the year that is not geared to a younger audience. A reasonable person would NOT glean that from the Theater's available information, especially in the context of it's being a children's theater. My suggestion: A clarified description with a statement that this is recommended for ages 13 and up.

I really enjoyed The Wedding Singer , great music, great actors. It was just as good as a broadway play. So entertaining and funny. I'm going to see it again!!

It was an amazing performance by all. I will be coming back soon to see what else they have to offer

The storyline is too cute! The songs are super catchy and the costuming is outrageous (in the best way possible)!! I love how the seating wraps around the stage and the actors move in and out of the audience. So entertaining. I would totally see it again!!!

First time attending one of CCS productions. Brought my grand daughter with me. She and I both enjoyed it! Great experience. Would definitely attend future shows. The kiddos and adult actors and dancers did a wonderful job. Super family friendly. My granddaughter loved being able to visit with the dancers after the play and getting their autograph, chatting with them and getting her picture taken with them. I loved the professionalism of the dancers/actors. Such mature behavior was shown in each of them. Well done.

This was the most enjoyable play for children that I have seen so far. The Children's Theatre presents amazing plays both at their home location as well as outside venues. This one was no exception. The actors were amazing, especially the actress playing Dorothy. The dog "Toto" was also amazing considering all the noise, the jostling from actor to actor and being carried in unusual ways. The whole cast from the munchkins to the wicked witch, from Oz to the Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man, all were spectacular! This was a must see play and I'm glad I was able to see it with my granddaughters (age 7 and 9) who also loved it as well! GREAT SHOW!!

The performers put on an adorable show. We all had different favorite characters & songs.

So spot on!!! The Jr troupe just totally shined, with lots of comedy, spoofing, and energetic and utterly joyful singing and dancing AND...... roller-skating!!!! The dialogue was witty, the casting perfect, great leads for Sonny and "Olivia" and the whole "Greek chorus" ..... and our kids especially enjoyed the gorgeous Pegasus chariot, the crazy dancing Cyclops... and that Centaur who was dancing next to them too! We had two kids, almost 5 and 7, their mom, 35+, and we two 70+ yr olds just rocking in our seats!!!! We are so delighted and still singing those great ELO songs.....so wonderfully arranged for this show!!!.....Every event we have attended here has been super!!! .....This is our third one and we can't wait for the next one! THANK YOU!!!!!

Xanadu was great! The kids worked hard and were well-prepared to deliver a great show!

The show was entertaining! Good for people of all ages! It was clever and well done. The staging was very clever as well! It is amazing at what children's theatre can do with these kids, they preform at a very high level and looks like they have so much fun. I would recommend this to everyone!

The actors are all between the ages of 8 and 11 years. The play is short 30 minutes, so perfect for introducing a young one to the theatre. It is a very professional performance.

My children, 3 and 5, LOVED the CCT production of Willy Wonka. My daughter was so thrilled to see such talented kids perform. The venue was great b/c there wasn t a bad seat in the theater. It was a perfect length of time for younger viewers as well. Would highly recommend. My son, age 3, continued to talk about his favorite character, Willy Wonka, for days! Great show!

Great show for kids and parents with a reasonable price.? We would go to a lot more shows like this.

My girls loved it and the Lincoln was a beautiful venue!

It was great!! All actors and actresses did amazing. We had a super time!

We are never disappointed by CCT productions- but Annie surpassed our expectations by far! What a wonderful show!!

Took my 7 year old daughter to watch The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe play and we were both so impressed with the cast, the venue and how friendly everyone was. Great opportunity for a father daughter afternoon out!

The show was amazing! The set was beautiful! So much talent and heart in all the actors and actresses.

I was skeptical about how CCT and it s actors would welcome us to Narnia on such a small stage... but Wow! They did it! The lead children were amazing with their British accents and belief in Narnia and it s story and the adult actors were inspiring! Thanks to CCT for another great family show!

This show was terrific! The kids were so good! Their dialogue was easy to understand even with the British accents. And the animals - masterful movements and sounds! I loved the costumes - especially Aslan - WOW! Great staging - very creative use of space. We all loved it!

What a great theatre experience for kids and adults alike. My granddaughter just kept saying IT S AMAZING over and over. After, the cast signed her program, and each took a photo with her very happily. She loves the Children s Theatre, and this experience thrilled her. She wants to be in plays someday because of the CCT.

These child actors are amazing. The show is the perfect length and well worth the money!

My 9 year old granddaughter and I thought that this was absolutely the best play that we have seen at CCT.

I know how hard these children practice but practice doesn't make talent. The girl that had lead didn't have a good singing voice .The gentleman had a few different characters and when he was the teacher it Seemed he was over acting. I found it boring and long . Perhaps with a short intermission it wouldn't have seemed so long and wouldn't seem like the songs ran into one another. This being a musical I was surprised that this young lady was your choice - her singing voice was not good. The young man playing Sheldon was good. Great personality.

This 'production' was definitely overpriced!! Thought my daughters would experience a really great children's play, but was sadly disappointed. The stage is painted on the floor...had to walk on the 'stage' to take my daughter to the restroom...very awkward atmosphere!

This was our daughters (4 and 6 years old) first musical and CCT did not disappoint! We were entertained the entire 60 minutes! All of the actors were amazing; they even stayed around after the performance to sign autographs and were very personable. The environment was intimate but didn't feel crowded. We can't wait to attend our next show at CCT!

Great show presented by a talented group of young adults. Was worth my 150 mile drive to come watch!

I have never listened or seen Spring Awakening- I was going in cold. WOW! The book and music were spot on, the actors- DAMN!! I keep thinking how can they be in high school, they are soooo good!!! I am tempted to go back again this weekend. Th e theatre/stage- so intimate. No nosebleed seats anywhere!

Spring Awakening has it all. Great story with high drama and comedy. Lovely ballads and rocking numbers. This show is for everyone who has ever been a teenager, is a teenager, has known a teenager, or has raised a teenager, or is raising a kid who will someday become a teenager. The talent of these actors is just awesome! Don't miss it!!

I love this show and I thought it was extremely well done. Great job everyone!

My grandson loved the musical. I enjoyed it as well.

Great way to spend an hour with the grandkids! They loved all the characters as their personalities blended in to their characters perfectly!! Keep up the great work.

Really amazing group of kids. The show was wonderful. Kids can t wait for the next show!

I wasn't sure what to expect, but WOW! I would go back and see it again. I was amazed at the talent these kids have. Super impressed! Nice Job! These kids have a future. Can't wait to see the next performance.

These kids were fantastic! Their voices were spectacular! My son is barely 3 and managed to make it through the majority of the show (with a snack of course!) Good luck in Atlanta!

Wonderful show! Very impressed! Highly recommended!

The 4-8-year-olds seemed to be enthralled with this stage production. They knew the characters and followed the story. The simple dance routines added some flair. the costumes were a wonderful effort to portray the magic of bigger productions. the actors sang very well together to the recorded musical score. A couple of actors were just outstanding--keep an eye on Timone! We will attend future CCT performances.

We took our 4 yr old grandson and 2 1/2 yr granddaughter. They really enjoyed it and the play kept their attention the whole play. When it was over our grandson said, "That wasn't very long." It is difficult to believe the actors are in elementary school. They are very talented and the play was easily understood.

The Lion King Kids presented by CCT was incredibly well done! It was impressive; my family and I had a marvelous time.

This show was so well done - funny, quirky, amazing talent on that stage! We loved everything about it!

It was not a great show. But I feel some guilt saying that because I know it's community theater for children, and I know it brings joy to a lot of people. The set was lovely. The energy was high. The acting was just not great. The singing voices were strong. The orchestra, especially the lead trumpet, really needed help/more practice. Basically, it was what you'd probably expect from community theater. My 5 year old seemed to like it, but my husband and I drew straws on who got to leave at intermission. He won...

The play is engaging , well-acted, and conveys a powerful and important message. Would recommend to anyone.

This was SUCH a cute show! It was so well done and was the perfect length for under 3s. I hope they do more along these lines.

Wonderful show with the entire cast being children.

What a delightful play with TWENTY TWO kids! The talent in the room was outstanding. We enjoyed every minute of this play.

Snow white was very well done by 4 actors. They kept the show entertaining and the audience involved. Great fun.

I have never seen a show that I haven't loved. This show in particular was very cleverly done in that it allowed for audience participation, keeping the kids engaged, as well as ensuring the story line was not too heavy or frightening for the kids. It was excellent!

This performance was great. The kids really enjoyed it. Would highly recommend it to others. Have yet to not like a performance put on by CCT. A great way to introduce kids to the theatre at a young age.

This was my first experience with CCT. I attended the sold out Saturday show with my 4 year old. I wasn't sure what to expect with the show being Snow White in 50 minutes. I really appreciated the small cast and simplified storyline. The actors were all excellent and I was excited to see the audience participation they encouraged. We will be back.

Would make this a tradition if offered each year. Great job!

CCT never fails to deliver! Another great performace by everyone involved. Thank you so much for bringing this wonderful story to life. My daughter and I loved it!

As a grandmother and former Christmas pageant director, this was a joy to behold. Well cast and acted.

This was an enchanting performance. We took our 6 year old grandson to his first live theatrical performance not knowing what to expect. He loved it! He had a smile on his face from the beginning to the end and as soon as we walked out of the Children's Theatre he asked when we could go again! It was a hit and a wonderful first experience for our little guy! We would recommend this musical to anyone!

The show was good. I think it needed a little more suspense.

Sleepy Hallow - a musical tale was so much fun for the whole family. The entire cast did a superb job. The singing, the story, the acting! It was all so well done! Thanks CCT for such a memorable event with my family!

Show was great....my 6 year old grandaughter loved it ! I have taken all 7 of my grandkids to a show over the years ----each performance was fun and exciting !!

Very cute performance, loved how they took a very short book and made it into a play. My daughter (6 yrs old) really enjoyed it!

Our first time to the Children's Theatre - we will be back! Great performance!!

This play was great, can't wait to go back to the Columbus Children's Theatre!

As a first timer to CCT, expectations were not especially high, but the West Side Story was a great surprise! Tony and Maria were very good, and the choreography was superb! We will definitely attend another CCT event.

This show is closing this weekend, but if it wasn't I would urge everyone to go see it! The performers were fantastic and the amount of young talent in this program was so impressive. Odette, who played Anita, is truly a shining star. She was perfect! A huge and bright future ahead of her, for sure. I also really enjoyed the performance by all of the Jet boys. Riff, played by Austin, was great. He grabbed and held the attention of the audience with ease and seemed so comfortable in his character. A-Rab and Action were fun to watch, as well as energetic. The choreography, casting, vocals, set design, everything! It was all A+ in my book.

The show was really fantastic and well done. Great actors and actresses throughout. The dancing and singing was well done and enjoyable. My only complaint is that I took my kids thinking it was be a version of West Side Story that's more appropriate for kids and it wasn't. It was long and pretty intense. Great show, just not one for your kids.

This is a stellar and thoughtful version of West Side Story and it appeals on so many levels; from the sizzling choreography to the showstopping numbers to the beautiful and timely ending (that I won't spoil here -- and if you think you know how WSS ends, think again. The director came up with a perfect visual to close the show). The cast is wonderful. The pace is such that it never lets up -- never sags. These kids and their crew got it right. I was truly inspired and loved the emotional palette of the this production. Tears, laughter and plenty of applause! It doesn't matter that this is not a Broadway touring company. It matters that it does what a great piece of theater should do -- and that is to move, inspire and delight.

CCT is a wonderful family friendly way to experience the arts! The actors/actresses for this particular play were high school and college aged and they were all very talented! CCT is a perfect way to enjoy theater while support a wonderful cause. We will definitely come back for another show!

West Side Story is an incredible story. Although written in the 1950s. We still struggle as a society with the same issues and need to be reminded of the same lessons. The casting of the production could not have been better. So proud that we have so much incredible talent locally. The dancing and blending of voices superb. The staging incredible. The acting swept me up and brought me to tears. Planning to go again. A must see. Thank you CCT

My wife and I have seen Cats on Broadway in NYC a couple of times and loved it. As this was a Children's Theater play with a great price, we did not know what to expect, but it was our grand daughter's first play and expected she would enjoy it. I have to say that we had a great time watching the play! The acting and singing were done with class and the theater has a very nice setup. Definitely planning on seeing more plays in this venue!

Saw CATS this weekend and loved it. I was impressed by the acting, singing and costuming. My first CCT production and I'll be back. Sat in the back row at the Lincoln Theatre and could see everything.

Amazing show and cast. My kids enjoyed it as well. My 9 year old was enthralled by CATS

This was really a spectacular show. The cast, choreography and staging were just brilliant. The musical numbers were VERY professional. I would definitely recommend this show. One of the best performances by CCT yet, and they always do a great job.