Children's Theatre Company, Minneapolis

Name: Children's Theatre Company
Address: 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, 55404-3597, United States
Telephone: +1 612-874-0400

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The Children's Theatre Company is a regional theater established in 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, specializing in plays for families, young audiences and the very young. The theater is the largest theater for multigenerational audiences in the United States and is the recipient of 2003 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre. The founding is credited to John Clark Donahue and Beth Linnerson. Many productions are adaptations from children's literature including Pippi Longstocking, The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins, Cinderella, How The Grinch Stole Christmas, A Year with Frog and Toad and Alice in Wonderland that have been in the company's repertoire for many seasons. Among their early premiere productions was Richard Dworsky's musical version of The Marvelous Land of Oz, which was one of several productions to be issued on video in the early 1980s. The casts themselves are a mix of adult and young adult performers. ()

Coordinates: 44°57'28"N, 93°16'24"W

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2400 3rd Ave SPowderhorn (Whittier)Minneapolis 55404-3597 United States

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+1 612-874-0400

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Nearby attractions include: Minneapolis Institute of Art, Midtown Global Market, Walker Art Center, American Swedish Institute.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Children's Theatre Company open?

Children's Theatre Company is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 2 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Children's Theatre Company?

Nearby attractions include Minnesota Artists Exhibition Program, Minneapolis (2 min walk), Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis (2 min walk), Hennepin History Museum, Minneapolis (5 min walk), Church of Saint Stephen, Minneapolis (6 min walk).

How to get to Children's Theatre Company by public transport?

The nearest stations to Children's Theatre Company:

Bus

3 Av S • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)
Clinton Av S • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Light rail

Cedar-Riverside • Lines: 901 (34 min walk)