At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we set the stage for every child to imagine and learn through play.
At the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine, we celebrate the joyful exploration of childhood at our award-winning and vibrant three-story destination in Portland, ME. Home to over 15 interactive exhibits and a robust calendar of professional theatrical performances for young audiences, our goal is to inspire and delight children of all ages and ensure everyone feels welcomed and celebrated. With one hundred years of children’s theatre history and nearly fifty years as a children’s museum, we are recognized as one of the state’s top destinations for fun, interactive play, and learning. Everyone belongs at CMTM. Visit kitetails.org to learn more and support our work.
Fall hours:
Monday: Closed (Open for Members 10 am – 1 pm)
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9 am – 4 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm
Friday: 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm
Pete the Cat
at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
February 1-23, 2025
Tickets: $20. Members receive a 10% discount. www.kitetails.org/petethecat
About: For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue!
Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Best enjoyed by ages 2+.
Run Time: 50 minutes
Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond, music by Will Aronson. Based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by Kimberly and James Dean. “Pete the Cat” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com. Originally Commissioned, Developed, and Produced by TheaterWorksUSA. Music Orchestrated and Produced by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle.
Directed by Tyler Costigan
Art by Leticia Plate
Dates and times are subject to change. Doors to the theatre open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Late seating is permitted.
ASL-interpreted performances will be provided on Saturday, February 8, at 11 am and Saturday, February 15, at 11 am, through the generous support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Foundation.
CMTM offers additional discount options, including AAA, Military, EBT, Seniors, and more: kitetails.org/accessibility
Pete the Cat
at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
February 1-23, 2025
Tickets: $20. Members receive a 10% discount. www.kitetails.org/petethecat
About: For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue!
Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Best enjoyed by ages 2+.
Run Time: 50 minutes
Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond, music by Will Aronson. Based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by Kimberly and James Dean. “Pete the Cat” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com. Originally Commissioned, Developed, and Produced by TheaterWorksUSA. Music Orchestrated and Produced by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle.
Directed by Tyler Costigan
Art by Leticia Plate
Dates and times are subject to change. Doors to the theatre open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Late seating is permitted.
ASL-interpreted performances will be provided on Saturday, February 8, at 11 am and Saturday, February 15, at 11 am, through the generous support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Foundation.
CMTM offers additional discount options, including AAA, Military, EBT, Seniors, and more: kitetails.org/accessibility
“Red Riding Hood”
at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
February 26 – March 9, 2025
Tickets: $18. Members receive a 10% discount. https://www.kitetails.org/
About: The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece– but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Dates and times are subject to change. The Theatre lobby opens 30 minutes prior to each show, and the doors to the Theatre open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets to theatre shows are non-refundable and transferable pending space and availability in other performances.
CMTM offers additional discount options including AAA, Military, EBT, Seniors, and more: kitetails.org/accessibility
Pete the Cat
at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
February 1-23, 2025
Tickets: $20. Members receive a 10% discount. www.kitetails.org/petethecat
About: For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you wind up. Even after he gets caught rocking after bedtime and sent to live with the squarest of the square Biddle family, Pete can get them rocking in no time! That is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on planet Earth. Pete and Jimmy are total opposites and have to live together. The last thing Jimmy needs is Pete turning everything upside down. But, when Jimmy has a surprise pop quiz in art, it’s Pete to the rescue!
Join Jimmy and Pete on an adventure of friendship all the way to Paris and back in a VW Bus!
Best enjoyed by ages 2+.
Run Time: 50 minutes
Script and lyrics by Sarah Hammond, music by Will Aronson. Based on the “Pete the Cat” series of books by Kimberly and James Dean. “Pete the Cat” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp. www.concordtheatricals.com. Originally Commissioned, Developed, and Produced by TheaterWorksUSA. Music Orchestrated and Produced by Frank Galgano and Matt Castle.
Directed by Tyler Costigan
Art by Leticia Plate
Dates and times are subject to change. Doors to the theatre open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Late seating is permitted.
ASL-interpreted performances will be provided on Saturday, February 8, at 11 am and Saturday, February 15, at 11 am, through the generous support of the Margaret E. Burnham Charitable Foundation.
CMTM offers additional discount options, including AAA, Military, EBT, Seniors, and more: kitetails.org/accessibility
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Date March 5 – March 9, 2025
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
Run Time 75 minutes
About
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is BACK at CMTM! Wolfgang is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece– but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie, and the show goes on!
The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny, and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever, and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Date March 5 – March 9, 2025
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
Run Time 75 minutes
About
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is BACK at CMTM! Wolfgang is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece– but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie, and the show goes on!
The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny, and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever, and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Date March 5 – March 9, 2025
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
Run Time 75 minutes
About
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is BACK at CMTM! Wolfgang is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece– but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie, and the show goes on!
The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny, and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever, and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
“Red Riding Hood”
at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
February 26 – March 9, 2025
Tickets: $18. Members receive a 10% discount. https://www.kitetails.org/
About: The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece– but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Dates and times are subject to change. The Theatre lobby opens 30 minutes prior to each show, and the doors to the Theatre open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets to theatre shows are non-refundable and transferable pending space and availability in other performances.
CMTM offers additional discount options including AAA, Military, EBT, Seniors, and more: kitetails.org/accessibility
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Date March 5 – March 9, 2025
Location Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine’s Maddy’s Theatre
Run Time 75 minutes
About
The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is BACK at CMTM! Wolfgang is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece– but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie, and the show goes on!
The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny, and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever, and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
“Red Riding Hood”
at the Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine
February 26 – March 9, 2025
Tickets: $18. Members receive a 10% discount. https://www.kitetails.org/
About: The greatest actor in the world, Wolfgang, is about to perform his solo “Extravaganza” theatre piece– but is rudely interrupted by a delivery person with a mysterious package. Can you imagine delivering a package to the greatest actor in the world and becoming part of the performance? The delivery person dons a red beanie and the show goes on! The two actors tackle all the characters in this fast, funny and surprising retelling of the classic story. This Red is courageous, clever and talented, thwarting any dinner plans a wolf might have. Like an unexpected package, when you open up a fairy tale, you never know what you’re going to find.
By Allison Gregory
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
Directed by Hannah Levine
Art by Leticia Plate
Dates and times are subject to change. The Theatre lobby opens 30 minutes prior to each show, and the doors to the Theatre open 20 minutes prior to showtime. Tickets to theatre shows are non-refundable and transferable pending space and availability in other performances.
CMTM offers additional discount options including AAA, Military, EBT, Seniors, and more: kitetails.org/accessibility
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