Matinee Performances

Great family shows are available at a time that is convenient for the youngest theatre goers with content that is suitable for children and the young at heart. These performances are open to daycare, day schools, child care centers, homeschool groups, as well as retirement communities and those that don't drive at night.

Listed with most shows is the length of the performance and the target age group for children but the shows are fun and engaging to most age groups.

Tickets for some shows are available ONLINE, for other shows contact the Box Office for personalized service and group rates.

All prices include all applicable sales tax. A fee of $3 per ticket is added to online transactions. Avoid this fee by calling the Box Office.

With the exception of "Blippi" (see the specifics with that show), all shows require children of all ages to have a ticket. No lap children. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Friday, October 3, 2025 - 10a.m. and 12p.m.

Sugar Skull! A Dia De Muertos Musical Adventure

When a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, a young girl finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of “The Day of the Dead” tradition.

Target Age: 5-12 Years Old ~ Running Time: 65 minutes

Tickets:
Public Tickets: $20.00 each
Schools/Daycares: $10.00 each (bus drivers get in free!)
Retirement Communities $15.00 each (bus drivers get in free!)
Homeschool Groups: $15.00 each

Purchase tickets for this show exclusively through the box office.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 2:00pm

Blippi: Join The Band Tour

C'mon and join Blippi to make music in your hometown in the brand new live Blippi: Join the Band Tour!

Join Blippi, Meekah, and their musical crew for a fun -filled, family-friendly show exploring sounds, rhythms, and instruments through your favorite Blippi hits - so grab your drumsticks and get ready to dance like Blippi!

Get ready to sing, dance, and play along with Blippi and his best buddy Meekah as they rock out with fans in this interactive live performance! Whether it's drumming to the beat, strumming guitars, or hopping to catchy rhythms, kids are encouraged to get out of their seats and move with the music. Featuring fan-favorite songs, laugh-out-loud silliness, and lots of surprises, Blippi: Join the Band Tour makes learning fun through the joy of live music. It's more than a show – it's a full-on celebration designed to spark joy and curiosity in even the littlest concertgoers.

Enhance your Blippi: Join the Band Tour ticket with a Photo Experience where your family will have the opportunity to make a lasting memory by taking a photo alongside Blippi. Please note: to attend, each guest must have both a Photo Experience ticket and a Blippi: Join the Band Tour show ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Target Age: 2-7 Years Old ~ Running Time: 90 minutes

Tickets (Pricing depends on seat location):
Rows A-M: $60.00 each
Rows N-S: $50.00 each
Rows T-W: $50.00 each
Rows X-CC: $40.00 each
Children under 2 years old do not require a ticket if they sit in an adult's lap.
Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off tickets with the exception of Rows A-M.

Photo Experience Tickets: $55.00 each. (Any adult or child going on stage for photos will require a ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult but the entire party doesn't have to purchase a ticket.)

Tickets for the show and the photo experience are available ONLINE or through the box office.

Friday, December 19, 2025 - 10:00am

Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

For information and to purchase tickets for the Thursday, December 18 7:30p.m. performance CLICK HERE.

Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this unforgettable production and amazing cast imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season.As a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life anew and discover that love is the greatest gift we have. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise, making this a holiday event you’ll want to share with those you love.

Target Age: 13 Years Old & Up ~ Running Time: 2hr 30mins

Tickets:
Public Tickets: $35.00 each
Schools/Daycares: $22.00 each (bus drivers get in free!)
Retirement Communities $32.00 each (bus drivers get in free!)
Homeschool Groups: $20.00 each

Purchase tickets for this show exclusively through the box office.

Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 3:00pm

Cirque-tacular Shimmer: A Winter Cirque Reverie

Journey to a shimmering winter wonderland of circus spectacle and derring-do! Marvel at the bendy ballerina in her glistening snow globe. Find yourself aglow as this aerial snow show mesmerizes your senses. Astonishing acrobatics, dazzling specialty acts, and glittering costumes abound in this "cool", warm and whimsical world of Shimmer! A cirque winter reverie the whole family will enjoy!

CLICK HERE for more information about the show and the troupe.

Target Age: 4 Years Old & Up ~ Running Time: 90 minutes

Tickets (Pricing depends on seat location):
Rows A-M: $30.00 each
Rows N-S: $25.00 each
Rows T-W: $25.00 each
Rows X-CC: $20.00 each
Groups of 10 or more receive 20% off tickets.

Purchase tickets for this show exclusively through the box office. Online sales will start soon but call or visit now for the best tickets.

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