Seattle Children’s Theatre

I am so glad I have school-​aged children and can now attend the plays at a discounted price through school field trips. The productions are superb and the experience is so enriching. Tickets can be pricey but what a magical experience for children and adults alike who enjoy performing arts.

Great for Daughter-​Father Outing!
My wife and I are supports of live theater. And, as such, want to expose our kids to the fun of attending shows.
We bought 2 season tickets for my youngest and it was my turn to get to join her. She has gotten to choose various family members to go with her, something special. We went to see Art Dog, a play about a security guard and his secret identity.
We went on a weeknight and scored street parking, saving $ off parking in a lot. We walked over to the Center House for a pre-​show bite. I settled into a gyro and she had a kids meal from Subway.
Off to the show. As season ticket holders we get to enter the theater a little before the general admission tickets. Seating is not assigned here, so on busy nights that is a big perk. Tonight wasn’t one of those nights, we were able to walk right in and choose center stage 3 rows back. Really we could have sat anywhere my daughter wanted, it was her night, the room was open. There aren’t bad seats that I’ve experienced, but it is nicer to be closer to the stage and more center.
The show was fun, but no intermission this time, always good to know that in advance to plan properly (for hunger/​restroom needs)
Before/​After the show there was an activity to buy a large cookie «canvas» to «paint» with frosting. Also the gift shop was fun to brows for classic kid toys and books as well as items tying in to the recent show.
A fun gift to give a child to introduce them to the arts.
Tip — you can head down to the stage after the show to meet some the actors, ask questions and get autographs if your kid is into that.

We’ve been enjoying this theater for at least 4 years. We’ll miss it when the girls get bigger

For the past 4 years I have been taking daughter to SCT. We have seen about 10 plays here. It is an expensive splurge at $ 25 a ticket, so we choose 2 or 3 plays a year and save up for our special night on the town.
Parking is always hit-​or-​miss. Sometimes we are able to find affordable street parking, and other times we have to pay for the garage at Seattle Center in effort to make it to the show on time. Traffic is unpredictable, so be sure to allow enough time if you are traveling from the north or southend.
We have tried out a few other local puppetry and play venues but the quality at Seattle Children’s is by far the best, justifying the more expensive price point. Every seat in the theatre is good, and the backdrops & costumes are always magical. We leave with good memories every time and will continue coming back.

High quality, good outreach, reasonable pricing. Whenever I buy theatre tickets I am invariably stunned at the price. And frankly even SCT is not inexpensive. But compared to a large scale traveling production where you might pay hundreds to be in a poor visibility area, they are unbeatable. All show are in intimate settings with an ampitheatre design allowing all seats very good view. We saw the Wizard of Oz last night (For our annual theatre excursion, we had to decide between this and the traveling Wicked and we are pleased we chose this). It was me and my school aged son who has seen the movie many times. I was a bit bummed as I find the movie a bit long and boring. SCT changed all that with fast-​moving action, amazing scenery and some added humor. It was two hours start to finish and we were never bored. Once I thought about the set, the venue, the actors, the musicians, I realized the $ 72 for two attendees was very reasonable indeed. Plus, they give low cost or free performances to schools and underserved audiences. I think SCT is the best theatre in town. I rarely see a show I would not tweak to be better but this one was it. It was my third time at SCT (Peter Pan and a Richard Scary play some years back) and each has been impressive. What a great way to introduce kids to the theatre! I had only one suggestion. The other shows we have attended allow children to ask questions («talk back» they call it) We were told this one was too long yet the actors stayed for autographs. I think there is much more value in a kid asking how the tornado was made than waiting a long time with no interaction for a signature. I know that the actors work hard but a «talk back» period could be with only a few actors and set people each performance. It really adds to the magic of chidren’s theatre and is another way it trumps the adult variety.

My kids attended the Drama School Preschool as well as still attend the children’s plays. Always delightful, entertaining and educational! The staff is absolutely amazing and I always trusted my children in their care!

Back from taking the kids to Seattle Children’s Theatre’s production of «Robin Hood». It was one of the best plays I’ve ever seen, children’s or adult. Great set, costumes, acting and it was hysterically funny. Even if you don’t have kids, you’d be glad you went.
Extraordinarily well done.

I have never been disappointed by a SCT production. They are amazingly creative. How they take a short Children’s book and turn it into a full-​length production is amazing. Dig deeper into the actors, their talents, and their contributions to the productions and you can’t help but be impressed. My kids leave dazzled, and I am always on a high after watching their faces during the show.

First play for our daughter was Lyle The Crocodile. She had a blast, but it was a little long… but expected, I guess. Great actors, great stage props, great sound and lighting! I think I’d go back there if my daughter wanted to as well. Don’t know of any other places geared towards kids that are performing at this level.

Wow — can’t believe I haven’t reviewed SCT! We’ve been subscibers for the last 7 yrs. The shows seem to be getting better as the years go on. Just tonight, we saw «Lyle the Crocodile», I really thought I was going to take a 2 hr nap — instead I enjoyed every minute of it! The actors were great — Lyle was an especially good dancer. The songs were all catchy and the sets were incredible!
Last year there was a show that was absolutely horrible and for my opinion on FB, there media person blasted me but promised to send me comp tix to another show (it never happened…) — so that’s why the 1 Star deduction.
All in all — a great production company in a great space with funtastic shows!

My daughter took a class this summer with SCT Drama School and got a free ticket for a summer performance. Since «Hair» was all that was left that’s what we went to see.
Bravo! Who knew that kids could put on such a great performance? It was awesome and I am embarrassed that I doubted this would be anything short of a great show.
I grabbed up a bunch of promotional material on the way out the door — as all I could think about is when we’re returning, what we’re going to see next, and getting my daughter up on that stage.
We both had a blast, thanks SCT.

I went with several of our kindergarten and 1^st grade classes to see The Brementown Musicians and, dang, that donkey can dance! I absolutely LOVED this play (and I’m not much of a fan of plays in general). The adults were entertained and laughing through most of it, the kids were highly entertained… I definitely recommend going to see THE BREMENTOWN MUSICIANS!!!

I’m surprised to see that this has not been reviewed more often. This is probably one of the most amazing theaters I have ever been to. When my family used to be season ticket holders and we went to every production before I eventually grew out of the plays, I thoroughly enjoyed every single one that I went to. Every one of the plays provides an enjoyable, funny, and touching experience that everyone will love. They never failed to deliver a truly enriching and amazing play, every single time. I especially loved how audience members got the opportunity to interact with the cast members at almost every single play. It really helped me, when I was younger, to learn more about plays and what it takes to make a play and connect on a deeper level with the cast. Thanks, SCT, for making so many of my Saturday afternoons something to eagerly anticipate.

For years so many wonderful performances. So many changes.
performances changes. over and over.
I have voluntered for them.
I have marveled at their shows.
Schools bring their kids here for plays. We brought a group years ago. The kids loved it!
Right on! Keep on!

Oh, SCT.
I’ve pretty much seen this theatre from every possible angle. I went to their shows when I was a kid and loved them, I spent six years as a student in their Drama School (amazing teachers, very talented and lovely people), and later worked/​volunteered there myself, which was great because it seems like the kids are having a lot of fun. When I was a student there I had a blast performing in the Summerstage shows and doing the Young Actor Institute in high school, and I think they gave me some very good training, as well as a lot of fun.
I don’t make it to many of their shows, but I do still go occasionally, and a lot of them are fun for adults, too. They tend to have really great actors, and I’ve seen the theatre cope with challenges (particularly financial) well without sacrificing quality.
SCT was a huge influence in my life, by making theatre accessible and fascinating to me from a young age. I hope they’re still going strong when I have kids I can take there.

I find the plays at the Children’s Theatre to be, well, variable. Some are great, some mediocre, others, well, below mediocre. Productions values are always top-​notch, with a crew of techs and designers that are capable of pulling off a trip through the wardrobe to Narnia, or a simple bare stage with lights making up most of the scenery (never as easy as it looks). Most plays are for kids from 7 – 13 or so, usually one or two a year recommended for four and up. They have been making attempts to appeal to older children, but it’s usually only one show a year.
Acting is almost always well done, and in most cases exceptional, but a sameness has crept in the productions of the past few years, I think coming from the growing pangs of the past ten years (they moved into the large building they are in now from a very small space at Woodlawn Park Zoo) and there has been a certain disconnect from their audience as a result. This will probably not be noticed by the kids, but can be felt by the adults who accompany them to performances. Still, a good bet on most shows, especially if it’s your kid’s favorite book they’re adapting.
As with EVERYthing at the Seattle Center, beware the angry parking gods!

Hey, if you’ve got kids — or grandkids — or nieces or nephews — or, even neighbors with kids and you haven’t been to SCT — what are you sitting in front of your computer for?
SCT is fantastic — AND YOU DON’T NEED TO BE A KID TO REALLY ENJOY IT! Take someone, anyone to see some shows at SCT.
Dramas, musicals — creative, classical — stories, images: really a thrill. And the acting, staging, and costumes are professional on par with anything you’ll find in a «grown-​ups» theater.
The double enjoyment of attending SCT is that in addition to the great show that you’ll enjoy, you’ll know that you are supporting wonderful artists who are inspiring and encouraging to our younger generation.