250 Thompsons Point Rd
Portland, ME 04102
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The Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine (CMTM) is home to the country’s longest running children’s theatre. CMTM will mark 100 years of performance and play with a Centennial Celebration Weekend of theatre-focused events for adults, children, and their families from May 18 – 21, 2023.
The Centennial Celebration Weekend begins with a star-studded VIP kick-off and variety show on May 18 in CMTM’s Maddy’s Theatre featuring actors, playwrights, and musicians.
The intimate showcase will give way to After Dark, an adults-only night-out at the Museum & Theatre. The building-wide 21+ event will be themed “theatre” and feature performances throughout the museum, activities, refreshments, and more.
The weekend continues with a two-day festival of theatre-focused programming for children and families performed throughout our facility. Over a dozen original plays will debut written by local and national playwrights, young and old, and inspired by museum exhibits.
Join CMTM for a weekend celebration devoted to the magic of children’s theatre and performance, marking the 100-year journey to find a home for creativity, imagination, and play at the new Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine.
HISTORY
Having journeyed from parks to flatbed trucks, storefronts, and temporary locations across Portland since 1923, the Children’s Theatre of Maine merged with the Children’s Museum of Maine in 2008. Organizational leaders dreamed of one day finding a permanent home for the museum and theatre that allowed both to flourish and weave together narrative, play, performance, and learning all under one roof. The new Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine at Thompson’s Point is the realization of that dream and the product of 100 years and countless individual’s hard work to retain a precious community resource for current and future generations.
THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES
The Centennial Celebration will continue from June 2023 – May 2024 with a centennial theatre season that celebrates young people and uplifts stories of belonging, community, kindness, and magic.
A limited Centennial Theatre Membership will be available in quantities of two to four tickets per show. Centennial Memberships come with a limited edition keychain and dedicated theatre member card. Members can reserve their tickets all at once, or throughout the theatre season while supplies last.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, May 18:
Centennial Kickoff: 5 pm – 8 pm | Maddy’s Theatre
After Dark: Theatre: 7 pm – 10 pm | All 3 Floors
Saturday, May 20:
Centennial Celebration + Play Festival: 9 am – 4 pm | All 3 Floors
Saturday, May 21:
Centennial Celebration + Play Festival: 9 am – 4 pm | All 3 Floors
Tickets for all events can be purchased on the Children’s Museum website.