Overview
Theater, music, magic, puppets, family films and more! For the young or simply young at heart, these shows are guaranteed to entertain. Featuring a wide variety of acts including Tanglewood Marionettes, the dazzling illusions of Mark Nizer, family-friendly rock of Stacy Peasley, or the wildly entertaining Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix, there is something for everyone at TCAN.
Additional Information
All live performances take place in 270-seat mainstage theatre unless otherwise indicated; stroller parking is available in the lobby and the theater is fully accessible. Booster seats are also available at each performance. All programs are recommended for children ages 3 to 10 unless otherwise indicated. Don’t miss your chance – get your tickets early at the box office or online.
Kids’ Birthday Parties
Members Only! Enjoy a unique birthday party where your guests attend a general public family show or movie, and enjoy a private party in our Performance Hall afterwards. TCAN offers something for everyone—theatre, puppets, music, movies—preview our children’s events or contact Sydnie Donofrio, Theatre Operations Manager at 508.647.0097 x202. When reserving your child’s birthday party at TCAN, every effort is taken to ensure your family and friends have a fantastic experience enjoying a high quality performance in our unique venue. Birthday parties are only available as part of our family series.
Included With Live Events
- A special birthday greeting from the stage. with a meet and greet with the artist following the performance*.
- Premium reserved seating, subject to availability at time of purchase.
- Tables (banquet style) and chairs right in the Performance Hall for the birthday party, with set up assistance from TCAN staff either before the show or–in the event of a heavily sold show–as patrons exit the Performance Hall.
- Refrigerator access.
- Parent access to set up is one hour before show time. Party guests are asked to wait in our lobby until 30 minutes before show time. Shows generally run one hour. The after show party will be booked up to one hour after the scheduled end of the show and must include parent clean up time. TCAN staff will remove tables and chairs and may assist with clean up.
- *Subject to artist approval
Included For Cinema
- A popcorn and soda for each child.
- Premium reserved seating, subject to availability at time of purchase.
- Tables (banquet style) and chairs for the birthday party, with set up assistance from TCAN staff either before the show or–in the event of a heavily sold show–as patrons exit the Performance Hall.
- Refrigerator access.
- Parent access to set up is one hour before show time
Family Requirements
- Birthday parties are parent planned and chaperoned.
- Parents bring paper goods, decorations (no glitter; balloons must be tied and weighted), and food/drinks. Parents set up and clean up.
- Children are not allowed to stand on the stage, jump on chairs, or run around the Performance Hall at any point for safety reasons. Chaperones must watch children.
Pricing & Details
- Members Only: Membership starts at just $75 for a full year.
- Party Time: Two hours from start time of show until one hour after the show ends.
- $15 per child, 15 child minimum on standard performances. Fee is subject to change for higher cost events.
- Cancellation must be communicated to TCAN Operations Manager within 48 hours of event. 50% refund offered on cancelled parties.
To Book A Party
- Read all guidelines and pricing, and select from one of our fantastic family series performances.
- Contact TCAN Theatre Operations Manager to confirm availability. Once confirmed, tickets and membership will be processed through TCAN box office.
