About Us

Children and Youth
We inspire and empower children and youth with entertaining and enlightening content that encourages a positive, inclusive worldview.

Educators
We think learning can be fun. So we help expand the portfolio of dynamic teacher resources that deepen classroom curricula and reinforce the Four Cs of 21st Century Learning: Creativity; Critical Thinking; Communication; and Collaboration.

Parents and Families
We produce high caliber, engaging theater that fosters an appreciation for the art form amongst expansive audiences, giving all generations something to enjoy.

Artists
We support creative and performing artists in their continued professional development, providing platforms for creative expression at any phase in someone’s career.
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
2018

Nomination: Off-Broadway Alliance Award
PETE THE CAT
Best Family Show
2017

Nomination: Drama Desk Award
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Outstanding Musical
Nomination: Drama Desk Award
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Outstanding Revival of a Play
Nomination: Drama Desk Award
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Outstanding Book of a Musical, Joe Tracz
Nomination: Drama Desk Award
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, George Salazar
Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, George Salazar2016

Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Outstanding Musical2015

Nomination: Off-Broadway Alliance Award
THE LIGHTNING THIEF
Best Family Show2014

Nomination: Off-Broadway Alliance Award
THE CIVIL WAR
Best Family Show2013

Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
SKIPPYJON JONES
Outstanding Musical
Nomination: Off-Broadway Alliance Award
BUNNICULA
Best Family Show2011

Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
WE THE PEOPLE
Outstanding Musical2010

WINNER: Hidden Heroes Award
TWUSA
Andrew Goodman Foundation
Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
CLICK, CLACK, MOO
Original Musical2008

Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
SEUSSICAL
Outstanding Revival
Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
SEUSSICAL
Outstanding Choreographer
Nomination: Drama League Award
SEUSSICAL
Outstanding Revival of a Musical2005

Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
JUNIE B. JONES
Outstanding Musical
Nomination: Lucille Lortel Award
SEUSSICAL
Outstanding Choreographer
Nomination: Drama Desk Award
CAM JANSEN
Outstanding Book of a Musical2000

WINNER: Medal of Honor
TWUSA
The Actors Fund1998

WINNER: William M. Dawson Award
TWUSA
Association of Performing Arts Presenters1996

WINNER: Drama Desk Special Award
TWUSA

WINNER: Lucille Lortel Special Award
TWUSA

WINNER: Straw Hat Award
THE COLOR OF JUSTICE
Best Play1984

WINNER: Vivian Robinson/AUDELCO Recognition Award
PLAY TO WIN
Outstanding Musical Creator
COMMISSION: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
LADY LIBERTY
Statue of Liberty Centennial Celebration
REPRESENTATIVE: U.S.
Louisiana World Exposition
World Festival of Theater for Young Audiences1983

WINNER: Sara Spencer Artistic Achievement Award
TWUSA
American Alliance for Theatre & Education1975

WINNER: Lin Wright Special Recognition Award