Nashville Children’s Theatre Drama School
25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN 37210
About
Nashville Children’s Theatre Drama School offers professional theatrical experiences that include performances, classes, and community programs. The program features theatre experiences for all ages and skill levels, along with family theatre experiences and family-friendly programming. Families attending performances can take part in hands-on lobby activities, including engaging craft and activity stations, Discovery Days, special events, and actor Q&As.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Box Office Hours Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
• Price: A select number of seats for each show are designated “pay what you can,” available the day of the performance.
Nashville Children’s Theatre states that it creates artistic experiences for everyone and that theatre can change the world, one person at a time. Its mission explains that performances and classes help kids process real-world situations and build a foundation of empathy for their relationships and actions, now and in the future. The organization states that it nurtures the next generation of global citizens by providing transformational theatrical experiences which reflect an evolving community, instill profound empathy, and foster personal discovery.
Nashville Children’s Theatre is 90+ years old and has been bringing professional theatre to young audiences for nearly a century, helping audiences of all ages for 90 years and counting. It is described as the country’s oldest youth-centered professional theatre and the oldest children’s theatre in the country. It is nationally recognized as a premier culture, entertainment, and education destination for hearts and minds of all ages, is the second-highest attended cultural institution in Nashville according to the Nashville Business Journal, and was named one of the “Top Five Theatres for Young Audiences in the US” by TIME Magazine. One third of youth participants receive scholarships or financial aid. Performances are accessible to all, including sensory-friendly and enhanced shows and ADA accommodations, and the theatre offers kid-friendly seating in a state-of-the-art space custom-built for families, with whole-family, high-caliber professional theatre experiences that bring generations together. Enhanced shows can include Discovery Days, special events, and actor Q&As, and a select number of seats for each show are designated pay-what-you-can tickets available the day of the performance.
Nashville Children’s Theatre partners with organizations across Middle Tennessee to bring transformative theatre to kids in their schools and communities.
Parents and caregivers have shared that the program is fun and inclusive for kids of all ages and abilities and that they see children included on stage regardless of their comfort level. Audience members for the “Wheels on the Bus” experience have described having a space where an 11-month-old could experience and enjoy theatre in her own way and noted looking forward to the next Snuggery show. A teacher who brought a class to see “Peter Pan: Wendy's Adventure to Neverland” called the play a magical experience for students and for an older child “who forgot to believe.” A Nashville Parent writer described looking around during shows and seeing children’s faces fixed on the stage as a favorite part of attending. A BroadwayWorld.com writer stated that throughout its long history, Nashville Children’s Theatre has broken barriers and set a standard for excellence in theater for younger audiences.
Last updated May 12, 2026.
• Ages: 0–18 years old
• Schedule: Box Office Hours Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
• Price: A select number of seats for each show are designated “pay what you can,” available the day of the performance.
Nashville Children’s Theatre states that it creates artistic experiences for everyone and that theatre can change the world, one person at a time. Its mission explains that performances and classes help kids process real-world situations and build a foundation of empathy for their relationships and actions, now and in the future. The organization states that it nurtures the next generation of global citizens by providing transformational theatrical experiences which reflect an evolving community, instill profound empathy, and foster personal discovery.
Nashville Children’s Theatre is 90+ years old and has been bringing professional theatre to young audiences for nearly a century, helping audiences of all ages for 90 years and counting. It is described as the country’s oldest youth-centered professional theatre and the oldest children’s theatre in the country. It is nationally recognized as a premier culture, entertainment, and education destination for hearts and minds of all ages, is the second-highest attended cultural institution in Nashville according to the Nashville Business Journal, and was named one of the “Top Five Theatres for Young Audiences in the US” by TIME Magazine. One third of youth participants receive scholarships or financial aid. Performances are accessible to all, including sensory-friendly and enhanced shows and ADA accommodations, and the theatre offers kid-friendly seating in a state-of-the-art space custom-built for families, with whole-family, high-caliber professional theatre experiences that bring generations together. Enhanced shows can include Discovery Days, special events, and actor Q&As, and a select number of seats for each show are designated pay-what-you-can tickets available the day of the performance.
Nashville Children’s Theatre partners with organizations across Middle Tennessee to bring transformative theatre to kids in their schools and communities.
Parents and caregivers have shared that the program is fun and inclusive for kids of all ages and abilities and that they see children included on stage regardless of their comfort level. Audience members for the “Wheels on the Bus” experience have described having a space where an 11-month-old could experience and enjoy theatre in her own way and noted looking forward to the next Snuggery show. A teacher who brought a class to see “Peter Pan: Wendy's Adventure to Neverland” called the play a magical experience for students and for an older child “who forgot to believe.” A Nashville Parent writer described looking around during shows and seeing children’s faces fixed on the stage as a favorite part of attending. A BroadwayWorld.com writer stated that throughout its long history, Nashville Children’s Theatre has broken barriers and set a standard for excellence in theater for younger audiences.
Last updated May 12, 2026.
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