Frozen Jr.
Directed by Maureen Donofrio and Music Direction by Donna Downie
Kids First Theater has been rehearsing for several weeks preparing for this epic production of Frozen Jr. (Frozen 2 being released shortly thereafter in theaters.)
The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for the Youngstown area and the Oakland Center is bringing it to you first! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Broadway production.
| Event Date | Fri-Oct-25-2019 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | NA |
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Jr.
Directed by: Brendan Byers
Runs August 9,10,11 - 16,17,18, 2019
There's the sublime beauty of a forgotten world and the promise of happily-ever-after to draw you to one of your favorite fairy tales, once again. Give it an encore.
Long ago in a French kingdom, there lived a spoiled and selfish Prince (Dan Stevens) in a castle where he would throw big parties with all his royal subjects. One night, an old beggar woman entered his castle and offered the Prince
There's the sublime beauty of a forgotten world and the promise of happily-ever-after to draw you to one of your favorite fairy tales, once again. Give us an encore at a Kids First Theater Production
| Event Date | Fri-Aug-09-2019 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | NA |
The Oakland Center will be at the YSU Summer Festival of the Arts this weekend and introducing ourselves again to the public. Kids from Kids First Theater Initiative will be on the stage performing from many of our recent productions this year, Lion King Jr, Adventures of Flat Stanley,A Christmas Story and others. We will have staff members there to answer any questions regarding our programs at the Oakland Center. 2019-2020 Season are going to offer more area premieres of productions never seen in this area before.
Also, we are closing our show, GODSPELL this Sunday afternoon, and will have tickets for sale on site.
| Event Date | Sat-Jul-13-2019 10:00 am |
| Individual Price | Free to the public |
Kids First Theater is gearing up for a great musical from the 1970s.
Directed by Donna Downie
Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin, Children of Eden), and it took the world by storm. Led by the international hit, "Day by Day," Godspell features a parade of beloved songs, including "Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord," "Learn Your Lessons Well," "All for the Best," "All Good Gifts," "Turn Back, O Man" and "By My Side."
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables.
| Event Date | Fri-Jul-05-2019 7:30 pm |
| Individual Price | NA |
| Event Date | Mon-Jun-10-2019 9:00 am |
| Individual Price | NA |
Kids First Theatre company is excited to share this production with all of Youngstown, and the Mahoning County areas for one more weekend. Audiences loved this show!
Experience the stunning artistry, unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of Disney’s The Lion King. Now is the time to join the circle of life at Broadway’s award–winning Best Musical.
Based on the 1994, Disney animated feature film of the same name and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Lion King is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna.
| Event Date | Fri-May-10-2019 7:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Sun-Sep-16-2068 3:00 pm |
| Individual Price | NA |
Kids First Theatre company is excited to share this production with all of Youngstown, and the Mahoning County areas!
Experience the stunning artistry, unforgettable music and the exhilarating choreography of Disney’s The Lion King. Now is the time to join the circle of life at Broadway’s award–winning Best Musical.
Based on 1994, Disney animated feature film of the same name and William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, The Lion King is the story of Simba, an adventurous and energetic lion cub who is next in line to be king of the Pride Lands, a thriving and beautiful region in the African savanna.
| Event Date | Fri-May-03-2019 7:30 pm |
| Event End Date | Sun-Sep-02-2068 3:00 pm |
| Individual Price | NA |
Want something fun to do with your little one/s for Easter, near you in the Youngstown area?
LIMITED to 100 Persons per day
CALL AND RSVP! LIMITED SEATING 330-406-0606
The Oakland Center for the Arts and Kids First Theatre Initiative will be hosting an Easter Brunch with a fun little show
"Miss Beatrix Potter meets Mr. Peter Rabbit
| Event Date | Sat-Apr-13-2019 12:00 pm |
| Event End Date | Tue-Jul-24-2068 12:00 am |
| Individual Price | NA |
This is a scholarship program named by the Oakland Center's Acorn Project Youth Board of Directors for local performer and director David El'Hatton. The Acorn Project is one of a kind program for high school-aged teenagers that fully immerses them in all aspects of theatre. With the help of professional theatre mentors, they get hands-on experience in directing, choreographing, light, sound, and set design, and construction. | Event Date | Sat-Mar-23-2019 11:00 am |
| Individual Price | NA |
| Event Date | Fri-Nov-30-2018 9:30 am |
| Individual Price | NA |
