Seattle is a treasure trove of talent and spring is a wonderful time to introduce children to the arts. Indulge in a show with dancers, actors, singers, magicians, and more. Here is a roundup of the Seattle area spring theatre performances, musicals, dance productions, concerts, and family entertainment. Get out there and enjoy the show!Ā
Seattle Menās Chorus Presents āDollyā
Seattle Menās Chorus is celebrating Dolly Parton, the iconic singer, songwriter with a brand new show. Boots, cowboy hats, and every rhinestone you own is encouraged! Prices vary by location.
- Date: April 5 ā May 18, 2025
- Location: Multiple venues: Seattle 5th Avenue Theater, Tacoma Pantages Theater, Everett Civic Auditorium
- Ages: All ages
Athena
Mary Wallace and Athena are both seventeen-year-old fencers training for Nationals. Follow their journey from competitors to confidantes as they form a bond navigating the milestones of adolescence and training together. $41-$46
- Date: April 10 ā May 4, 2025
- Location: ArtsWest, Seattle
- Ages: Recommended for ages 12+
Athena. (Image courtesy: John McLellan).
Songs of the Moon Performances: Educational Touring Show
The 5th Avenue Theatre is presenting a series of community performances for its anticipated world premiere educational touring show, āSongs of the Moon: Fantastical Folktales from Asiaā. Follow three Asian American students who are allowed to perform a story for their community, they must decide which they should tell. Should it be Sun and Moon (a Korean folktale), The Jade Rabbit (a Vietnamese folktale), or The Moon Lady (a Chinese folktale)? Admission varies by location.Ā
- Date: April 12 & May 1, 2025
- Location: Museum of Pop Culture (April 12) & Museum of History and Industry (May 1)
- Ages: Kindergarten ā 5th-grade ages. Families encouraged
āEarth to Kenzieā Community Performances
Join around Puget Sound for FREE local performances of the 2025 School Opera Tour production, Earth to Kenzie. Kenzie is a fifth grader with a vivid imagination and a taste for adventure. But when her home is threatened, sending her to a family shelter with her mother, her world is thrown into a newfound state of uncertainty. This one-act opera explores themes of empathy and finding strength despite adversity. The fully staged and costumed opera is performed with professional singers and live piano accompaniment. Free
- Date: April 12, 19, and May 17, 2025
- Location: Auburn, Renton and Seattle
- Ages: All ages
Storybook Series
Introducing BYTās play for the very young (ages 3-7), the Storybook Series is an interactive theatre experience featuring familiar fairy-tale characters. Join Hansel and Gretl, Goldilocks, Jack, Little Red, and their friends on this magical storybook adventure. This show includes pre-show activities, dances, and even a sing-along. There will be a sensory-friendly performance. $8-$13
- Date:Ā April 18-27, 2025
- Location:Ā Bellevue Youth Theatre
- Ages:Ā 3-8
We Call it Ballet: Sleeping Beauty Dance & Light Show
Experience Sleeping Beauty in this dance and light show. Classical ballet and modern technology combine to create an artistic experience where six local and talented dancers light up the stage with glittering routines and glow-in-the-dark costumes. $48-$70
- Date:Ā Saturday, April 19 & Friday, May 16, 2025
- Location:Ā Town Hall, Seattle
- Ages: 5+
āSwan Lakeā
Experience the āSwan Lakeā ballet and performance, presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and STG and performed by the world-renowned cast of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. This production features Tchaikovskyās score performed by the live Symphony Orchestra with an award-winning composer and conductor, Aaron Collins. $21
- Date: Friday, April 25 2025
- Location: The Paramount Theatre, Seattle
- Ages:Ā All ages
Family Magic Show
Take the whole family to the Seattle Center for this one-hour interactive family fun magic show. The show highlights interactive magic, blending illusions, mind reading, comedy and theater to fully engage his audience. $7.50
- Date:Ā April 26 & May 18, 2025
- Location:Ā Seattle Center
- Ages:Ā All ages
Jazz in the City
Jazz in the City at the Frye Art Museum is a performance series organized in partnership with Ariel Media, celebrating the art form of jazz music and its long-standing influence and vibrancy in Seattle. $5-$15
- Date:Ā Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Location:Ā Frye Art Museum, Seattle
- Ages:Ā All ages
Mini Maestros Concerts
Mini Maestros are performances designed especially for children ages 2-8 and their families. Each concert in the series provides an interactive experience with Symphony Tacoma musicians and their instruments. Each concert is preceded by an instrument āpetting zooā that begins one hour before the performances, providing an opportunity for the children to touch and try out the musical instruments with the assistance of musicians. $11-$14
- Date:Ā April 27 & May 4, 2025
- Location:Ā Symphony Tacoma
- Ages:Ā 2-8
Global Rhythms Concert: Trio Brasileiro
In this Season of Global Rhythms, listen as masterful string musicians from around the world play. Enjoy the new tones of Brazilian Jazz with Trio Brasileiro. Trio Brasileiro is a Grammy-nominated contemporary Brazilian Jazz ensemble that performs both original compositions and fresh interpretations of Brazilian classics. $25-$50
- Date:Ā Monday, April 28, 2025
- Location:Ā The Great Hall, Seattle
- Ages:Ā All ages
May 2025
āThe SpongeBob Musicalā
Dive into the zany and colorful world of āThe SpongeBob Musicalā, where the beloved characters of Bikini Bottom come to life on stage! Join SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward, and a host of other characters as they navigate hilarious hijinks, unexpected twists, and heartwarming moments. $10-$35
- Date: May 1-18, 2025
- Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts, Bainbridge Island
- Ages: All ages
Family Concert: Songs and Dances of India
Attend a Family Concert with the Seattle Symphony featuring music from India, including works by contemporary composer Reena Esmail and classic Bollywood songs. Join an hour early for pre-concert festivities, crafts, and instrument exploration in the Althea & Stroum Grand Lobby. $20+
- Date:Ā Saturday, May 3, 2025
- Location:Ā Benaroya Hall, Seattle
- Ages:Ā All ages
PAŹ»AKAI We Bring. (Photo courtesy of Honolulu Theatre for Youth)
āThe Paāakai We Bringā
Seattle Children Theatre is hosting a production from Honolulu Theatre called, āThe Paāakai We Bringā. The performance follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and audience participation. The show offers special dates for access, ASL-interpreted, audio-described, and sensory-sensitive performances; learn more here. $20 ā $50
- Date:Ā May 8 ā June 1, 2025
- Location: Seattle Childrenās Theatre
- Ages:Ā Recommended for ages 7+
Theatre in the Garden: āThe Paāakai We Bringā
Join SCT as they celebrate spring and āThe Paāakai We Bringā with friends at Seattle PlayGarden! There will be arts and crafts, theatre activities, story time, a special appearance from the cast and show, and even a rabbit or two. Free
- Date:Ā Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Location:Ā Seattle Childrenās Playgarden
- Ages:Ā All ages
āThe Sound of Musicā: Youth Edition
āThe Sound of Musicā: Youth Edition is an adaptation of the beloved musical and takes place in Austria in 1938. A young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, while facing danger and intrigue as the Nazis take power. In this adaptation for pre-high school students, the content has been edited to better suit shorter attention spans. $8-$22
- Date:Ā May 9-10, 2025
- Location:Ā Vashon Center For The Arts
- Ages:Ā 14 and younger
Kaleidoscope Spring Concert
Kaleidoscope in Concert showcases the collaborative work between Kaleidoscope dancers and professional choreographers. Enjoy these new pieces that feature choreography by Alejandro Fedrickson, Ari Lazer, and more. $15-$28
- Date:Ā May 9-11, 2025
- Location: Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle
- Ages:Ā All ages
Kaleidoscope. (Image courtesy: Bronwen Houck Photography)
Olympic Ballet Theatre Presents āCoppĆ©liaā
This ballet performance follows the humorous adventures of Franz and Swanilda as they uncover the secrets of the mysterious Dr. CoppĆ©lius and his life-like doll. $29-$52Ā
- Date:Ā May 10-11, 2025
- Location:Ā Edmonds Center for the Arts
- Ages:Ā 3+ (Show runtime is 2+ hours)
Alice by Heart
āAlice by Heartā is a musical version of āAlice in Wonderlandā, which is seen through the eyes of a young woman living in war-torn London. With the same characters and nonsensical style, this young adult version gives a fresh perspective to a classic story. āAlice by Heartā contains some adult themes and recommended for older children. $8-$15
Kindiependent Kids Rock Concert: Harmonica Pocket
Families are invited to experience the Kindiependent Kids Rock Series at Mount Baker Community Club for all the best kid-friendly concerts and performances. Harmonica Pocket will perform in May with a dynamic show, incorporating unexpected props, acoustic instruments, hula hoops, and spinning flags. $10
- Date:Ā Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Location:Ā Mount Baker Community Club, Seattle
- Ages: All ages
Swan Lake Ballet. (Photo courtesy: Grand Kyiv Ballet).
Grand Kyiv Ballet: Swan Lake
The Grand Kyiv Ballet proudly announces the highly anticipated performance of the timeless Ballet masterpiece, Swan Lake with an extraordinary 40 Swans dancing in unison. The ballet masterpiece tells the story of a prince who falls in love with a beautiful swan princess Odette who is under a spell of a sorcerer.
- Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Location: McCaw Hall, Seattle
- Ages:Ā All ages
