Schoolhouse Rock Live!

The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole new generation to “Unpack Your Adjectives” and “Do The Circulations,” it’s lighting up stages everywhere, from school multi-purpose rooms to university and regional theatres all around the country - including our very own Columbia Entertainment Company!

Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music, through such beloved Schoolhouse Rock songs as “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.”

The Columbia Entertainment Company (CEC) presents Schoolhouse Rock Live this weekend, at their theater on Nellwood (off Vandiver). Tickets are $10 Adults, $7 Students w/ ID & Seniors over 60, $5 children under 12. It is strongly recommended you reserve your tickets in advance, and you can do so by emailing
reservations@ki​dsintheact.org

Show dates and times:
Thursday, July 14 - 7:00 PM
Friday, July 15 - 7:00 PM
Saturday, July 16 - 7:00 PM
Sunday, July 17 - 2:00 PM

Playhouse Disney - Live on Tour: October 25, 2009

Celebrate with your Playhouse Disney pals when Playhouse Disney Live! comes to Columbia!

In this brand new live show, you're invited to the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse as Mickey plans a spectacular music party for all his friends.

The Little Einsteins set off on a musical mission around the world to find a song for the party - with the help of Rocket, of course!

Pooh, Tigger and Darby spring into action to search for music in the Hundred Acre Wood.

Aand Handy Manny and his team of tools find the perfect party beat.

Laugh, sing and play along 'cause your favorite Playhouse Disney pals are live on stage and you're invited to join the party!

All kids one & older must have a ticket.

You can purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster. The show is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2009 at the Hearnes Center at the University of Missouri.

Show time is 1:00pm.

Drama - Theatrics

Pretend at its Best!

If your child is interested in acting, get them involved in actual acting classes! Drama & theatrics are a fantastic introduction to acting because kids can really develop a love for the art if they're so inclined - or have fun anyway! They'll learn the craft and understand the amount of work and dedication it really takes to be an actor!

TRYPS
Theater Reaching Young People & Schools
903 Old Highway 63 N
Columbia, MO 65201
573-449-4536
Email: tryps@mac.com
Website: TRYPS

Description: TRYPS creates a safe, positive atmosphere for children to learn about the theater and acting. Children learn theater vocabulary, vocal and singing techniques, stage combat, and acting styles to all levels of young actors. Children have the opportunity to perform for hundreds of their peers during our weekday school performances. TRYPS creates opportunity for children by creating two separate casts for maximum acting opportunity and a choice of rehearsal times and best of all, children have the opportunity to work with some of the very best local actors and musicians!

AGES: Toddlers to teens

P.A.C.EPerforming Arts in Children's Education
503 E. Nifong #148
Columbia, MO 65201
573-443-0541
Email: mailto:%20brenda@kidsintheact.org
Website: Performing Arts in Children's Education

Description: PACE offers theater classes for youth from Pre-Kindergarten ages through the 12th grade. Our classes adhere to the philosophy, goals and objectives of the American Alliance for Theater and Education (AATE). The AATE guidelines we follow are based on current practice, research, and the expertise of more than 70 project contributors from across the nation. In these classes, our instructors teach your child to use his imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills while developing self esteem and self discipline, gaining confidence and poise, and growing in his appreciation for the arts.

AGES: Pre-K to Teens

Theater & Stage

See a Show Together!

You needn't go all the way to Broadway in New York to see a show - right here in Columbia and the surrounding area, we have some of the best shows coming to town. So check our calendar, and the sites below to see what shows you can enjoy with your children!

If your child is interested in theatrics, drama and acting - be sure to visit our Drama classes page too!

Arrow Rock Lyceum Theater
P.O. Box 14
Arrow Rock, MO 65320
660-837-3311 website

Shows June - September

Description: Each year, this 408 seat theatre attracts professional talent from across the country to produce an eight show season. Performers, designers, directors, and technicians take residence in Arrow Rock for five months to bring its patrons Broadway caliber productions throughout the summer.


Columbia Entertainment Company
1800 Nelwood Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
573-474-3699 website

Mailing Address:
1400 Forum Blvd.
Suite 38
Box 214
Columbia, MO, 65203

Description: The mission of Columbia Entertainment Company is to enrich the community by providing quality live theatre experiences to the citizens of mid-Missouri through education and participation.



Hazel Kinder's Lighthouse Theater
3078 Lighthouse Lane, Columbia, MO 65201
573-474-4040 website

Description: Our goal is to provide the best of family entertainment for Mid Missouri. We showcase a wide variety of musical tastes, comedy and fun for audiences of all ages. From Bluegrass to Classical, each show has its own flare and flavor and promises to create a great memory.



University Concert Series
University of Missouri
409 Jesse Hall
Columbia, MO 65211
573.882.3781 website

Description: The University Concert Series is celebrating 100 years of music, stage shows, comedy and more! Many great shows are planned that are appropriate for children - and you'll recognize these shows with children's priced tickets indicated on the online order form. Children eligible for discounted tickets must be 12 or under. Everyone, regardless of age, needs a ticket to attend a performance.



Maplewood Barn Community Theatre
2900 East Nifong Boulevard
Columbia, MO 65205
573-449-7517 website

Description: The Barn’s mission is to produce the highest quality outdoor theatre to the Mid-Missouri area. Our cast and crew are dedicated to producing top-notch entertainment through the summer season, with a diverse range of plays from musicals to Shakespearean drama to contemporary drama to original works.



The Little Theatre Etta and Joseph Miller Performing Arts Center
510 Madison St.
Jefferson City, MO 65110
573-681-9400 website


TLT Kids website

Description: The Little Theatre of Jefferson City believes that theatre is an important part of our culture. It allows us as individuals to express ourselves creatively, stretch our imaginations, explore the world through acting, and grow artistically. TLT recognizes and respects children as the young minds that, if properly inspired by such productions, can grow into the actors, writers, poets, and audiences of tomorrow. In addition to our general performances, TLT Kids has been created to offer the children of Jefferson City an opportunity to learn more about theater and help children have a creative outlet year-round, through classes, performances, and summer camps.



Stained Glass Theater of Mid-Missouri
830 E High St.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-634-5313 sgtmidmo@earthlink.net website

Tickets: All Shows: $7.00
Show Times: Thursday and Friday - 7:30PM Saturday matinees - 2:00PM

Description: Stained Glass Theatre is a full-time, nonprofit Christian theater committed to, "Serving Christ Through the Arts". Our actors and support personnel are selfless volunteers who give of themselves in ministry to the body of Christ and the community at large. We strive daily to strengthen, edify and draw into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ both the churched and unchurched.