Shows

About Our Shows

CYT shows are appropriate for the entire family and are an excellent way to introduce children to the arts!

In a typical session, each CYT Chicago Chapter produces one Broadway-style musical each session. Enrollment in CYT classes provides students (ages 8-18) the opportunity to audition for their Branch’s current production. Participation fee for cast members is due after casting. Students not cast in the show are encouraged to participate in other ways. Depending on age and ability, students (and siblings) can participate on the backstage crew, technical team, or the costume and makeup committees.

Current Shows:

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Feb 1 - Feb 4

Aurora
6 Performances
Batavia Fine Arts Centre
1250 W Wilson St
Batavia, IL 60510
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Honk!

Feb 8 - Feb 11

Rockford
6 Performances
Hononegah High School PAC
307 Salem Street
Rockton, IL 61072
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Tarzan

Feb 15 - Feb 18

Milwaukee
6 Performances
South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center
901 15th Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
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Newsies

Feb 16 - Feb 18

Lake
5 Performances
College of Lake County - James Lumber Center
19351 West Washington Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
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2023-2024 Full Season

Tickets for our current season are now on sale! Purchase tickets now by clicking below!
2023-2024 Season

Auditions

Students enrolled in CYT classes are invited to audition for their Branch's current production. Auditions typically consist of a one-minute song performed for the Artistic Team, with the possibility to learn and perform a short dance routine. The audition process may also include a “callback” in which a student may be asked to read for a speaking role in the play.  Auditions are a wonderful way for students to gain self-confidence and to show the best of their talents!
Audition Information

School Day Performances

CYT Chicago is one of the most respected children’s theater companies in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, producing numerous family-friendly productions starring students ages 8-18. Literature from the classroom comes to life on stage in with colorful costumes, professional staging, energetic choreography, and singing, paired with optional curriculum guides to help tie into the state educational standards.

CYT School Day performances are typically only 90 minutes in duration. School day shows do sell out, so reserve your tickets today.
School Day Show Request

Girl Scout/Boy Scout Tours

CYT Chicago’s ever popular Girl Scout and Boy Scout Tours are the perfect outing for you and your troop. Learn how everything runs behind the curtain with a backstage tour, meet the cast, receive an exclusive CYT fun patch and more. Come experience the magic of theater!
Girl Scout/Boy Scout Tour Request

Group Tours

CYT Chicago’s ever popular Group Tours are the perfect outing for you and your friends. Learn how everything runs behind the curtain with a backstage tour, meet the cast, receive an exclusive CYT fun patch and more. Come experience the magic of theater! Perfect for birthdays, youth groups, and clubs.
Group Tour Requests