Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE: Where Young Artists Take Center Stage

KIDSTAGE has always been a place where young performers get to step into the spotlight, and this season’s shows are a great reminder of how much talent and imagination these students bring to the stage. One production offers a concert take on Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, giving teens a chance to dive into a bold, music-driven piece. The other brings Into the Woods to life, with KIDSTAGE’s emerging artists exploring Sondheim and Lapine’s twisty blend of fairytales and real-life lessons.

Together, the two productions highlight what KIDSTAGE does best: offering real, hands-on theatre experiences while sharing the creativity and energy of young artists with the whole community. From a contemporary musical told through a concert lens to a beloved storybook classic, these shows make space for youth voices to shine — and for audiences of all ages to discover what the next generation is creating.

If you’re curious about the rising talents shaping tomorrow’s stages, these performances are a wonderful place to start.

On the Stage

Come From Away

Musical Theatre | Seattle Rep
Now – January 4 | Tickets

When a tragic attack shuts down the skies on September 11, 2001, a small Newfoundland town finds itself hosting thousands of stranded air travelers from around the globe. In a moment filled with fear and uncertainty, joy and resilience prevail as the tiny community pulls together and strangers become friends.

View the Program

More Events

• Christmas with Cantus | Meany Center | December 7 | View Print Program
• Elf: The Musical | The 5th Avenue Theatre | Now – December 28 | View Program
  • ASL Interpreted & Open Captioned: December 7
• A Christmas Carol | Union Arts Center | Now – December 28 | View Print Program
• 9 to 5 | Village Theatre Issaquah | Now – January 4 | View Program
  • ASL Interpreted: December 6
• The Lion King | Broadway at The Paramount | Now – January 4 | View Program
  • Audio Described & Open Captioned: December 7

Next Line

• Mark your calendars for Seattle Opera’s annual holiday sale. December 8 to 11, you can receive a daily deal straight to your inbox from Seattle’s premiere opera company.
• Bread & Roses Theatre Company is hitting the road this December, bringing a whimsical, rowdy spin on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to local emergency and transitional housing shelters, community centers, recovery spaces, low-income senior centers, and public libraries.