24 past events with the children's theater tag

The program is a collaborative project of the Muncie Children’s Museum, Muncie Symphony Orchestra, and Masterworks Chorale.Take on the challenge of learning a song and be a part of the performance coming together. Tour our four music stations at MCM!From 12pm to 2pm, take your turn trying out different instruments in MSO’s instrument petting zoo; if you can play an instrument you are invited to show off your talent at the song of choice station; visit the MSO ensemble to learn the language of music notes; check out the pitch pit to match your voice with Masterworks Chorale; and step on stage to see how costumes tell a story. At the end of the musical tour at 2pm, the MSO ensemble and Masterworks Chorale group will put on a patriotic performance with help from the audience.
Supported by: Indiana Arts Commission

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra will present a nationally acclaimed musical theater show, Tchaikovsky Discovers America, as part of our Classical Series. The program will feature an all-Tchaikovsky program, interwoven with an exciting true story of Tchaikovsky's trip to America, presented by the Classical Kids Music Education actors from Chicago. It's a great concert for the entire family!

For school groups only. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra will present a nationally acclaimed musical theater show, Tchaikovsky Discovers America, in a special concert for school groups. The program will feature an all-Tchaikovsky program, interwoven with an exciting true story of Tchaikovsky's trip to America, presented by the Classical Kids Music Education actors from Chicago. It's a great introduction to the classics, especially for 4th and 5th graders.

Advance reservations from schools is required.

Ahoy! Will ye sign on as we embark on a quest to sail the seas of creativity and exploration? We invite all crew to learn our secret fortune's dance, to build their fortune treasure, and to embrace their inner pirate in celebration of the new season.

June 8; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Free community event 

Celebrate the beauty of birds at Betty’s Cabin by crafting your own pinecone bird feeder. Look through our field guides to learn more about the birds you can see in your backyard and then use our binoculars to spot feathered friends. Following your avian exploration, join us on a family-friendly bird walk through Oakhurst Gardens at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m., where you can discover even more feathered delights! 

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

• April 11th at 7:30 P.M.
• April 12th at 2:00 P.M. and & 7:00 P.M.

The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth.

• April 11th at 7:30 P.M.
• April 12th at 2:00 P.M. and & 7:00 P.M.

Travel down the rabbit hole MOMIX-style with Moses Pendleton's newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Alice in Wonderland. As Alice’s body grows and shrinks and grows again, Pendleton’s dancers extend themselves by means of props, ropes, and other dancers.

“I don’t intend to retell the whole Alice story” he says, “but to use it as a taking off point for invention. I’m curious to see what will emerge, and I’m getting curiouser and curiouser the more I learn about Lewis Carroll, who like me was a devoted photographer.”

The Alice story is full of imagery and absurd logic – before there was surrealism there was Alice. Alice is an invitation to invent, to let imagination run and play outside.

By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Presented by Ball State's Department of Theatre and Dance

Choreographed by Susan Koper, Joseph Lyons, Audra Sokol, Roberta Wong, and Christie Zimmerman

The Nutcracker is the classic holiday tale as you’ve never seen it before—a dreamy collision of magic, mystery, and imagination. Clara’s beloved toy transforms into a valiant prince, whisking her from a war-torn living room to realms filled with snow, sweets, and surreal wonders. Each step of her journey blurs the line between fantasy and reality, revealing the strange beauty hidden beneath tradition. With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score guiding the way, this reimagined Nutcracker becomes a wild, whimsical ride through the heart of childhood dreams.

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Robbins, will play the score live.

By Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Presented by Ball State's Department of Theatre and Dance

Choreographed by Susan Koper, Joseph Lyons, Audra Sokol, Roberta Wong, and Christie Zimmerman

The Nutcracker is the classic holiday tale as you’ve never seen it before—a dreamy collision of magic, mystery, and imagination. Clara’s beloved toy transforms into a valiant prince, whisking her from a war-torn living room to realms filled with snow, sweets, and surreal wonders. Each step of her journey blurs the line between fantasy and reality, revealing the strange beauty hidden beneath tradition. With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score guiding the way, this reimagined Nutcracker becomes a wild, whimsical ride through the heart of childhood dreams.

The Ball State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gregory Robbins, will play the score live.

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28

Muncie Civic Theatre presents Disney's FROZEN the Musical on the Mainstage June 5-28