Who and Why

Since opening our doors in 2002, Manhattan Children’s Theatre has produced 41 shows serving over 137,000 children, families and schools.

Here are some highlights:

2009 If You Give a Pig a Party By Laura Joffe Numeroff Adapted by Nancy Schaeffer Music and Lyrics by B. Wolf Directed by Chris Alonzo		2008 Elves and the Shoemaker Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Laura Stevens
	2007 Go Dog, Go! By P.D. Eastman Adapted by Steven Dietz & Allison Gregory Directed by Bruce Merrill			2006 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie By Laura Joffe Numeroff Adapted by Jody Davidson Directed by Laura Stevens
2006 A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Adapted and Directed by Bruce Merrill			2005 Last of the Dragons By E. Nesbit Adapted by Kristin Walter Directed by Laura Stevens
2006 Brave Irene By William Steig Book Music & Lyrics by Joan Cushing Directed by Bruce Merril
2006 Little Tales-Native America Written & Directed by Scott C. Embler			2008 Little Tales –Ireland Written by Robert Moultrhop Directed by Laura Stevens

Manhattan Children’s Theatre offers complimentary and discounted tickets to schools and other non-profit youth organizations. Over 50 groups attended our performances this past year!