The National Theatre is excited to introduce children to the arts! Join them throughout the year for its free performing arts series, Saturday Morning Live!
Admission is free with registration (tickets are released on Eventbrite approximately one month before each show). Walk-ups are also welcome if space is available.
Feb 14 & 28, 2026
Words, Beats, & Life
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Celebrate hip-hop culture with Words, Beats, & LifeDC, the longest-running hip-hop arts nonprofit. Through performances and interactive fun, WBL showcases the creativity and impact of this vibrant art form.
Mar 14 & 28, 2026
Adventures in Time
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Join five friends on a time-traveling journey through American history, meeting notable figures such as Helen Hayes and Benjamin Banneker. This award-winning interactive musical shows kids how people of the past — and they themselves — can make a difference.
Apr 25, 2026
Good Morning, Good Night
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Imagination Stage presents a gentle, multi-sensory story for little ones as Winnie and August guide the day of waking birds and baking clouds, and the night of lighting stars and chasing away bad dreams.
May 9 & 23, 2026
123 Andres
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Grammy winners Andres and Christina bring lively, bilingual concerts in Spanish and English that get kids singing, dancing, and learning. Known as “rock stars for little language learners,” they share music loved on stages worldwide and beyond.
June 13 & 27, 2026
Taiko Adventure!
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Mark H. Rooney brings the power of taiko drumming to life with high-energy performances rooted in Japanese tradition and shaped by modern improvisation. This dynamic show highlights rhythm, movement, and audience connection.
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Jan 10, 2026
The REMIX
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Sole Defined brings a rhythmic rollercoaster of dance and music, inviting students to step into both roles. This high-energy performance celebrates creativity in a safe, engaging environment.
Dec 13, 2025
Selections from The Nutcracker
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Enjoy an abridged performance of the holiday classic as Clara and the Nutcracker prince face the Mouse King, journey through a snowy forest, and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Kingdom of Sweets.
Nov 8 & 22, 2025
Capoeira
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Experience the Afro-Brazilian tradition of capoeira — a lively mix of dance, music, and martial arts. Through playful interaction, EducArte’s instructors share dynamic moves, drumming, and songs in a fun, inclusive setting.
Oct 11 & 25, 2025
Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure
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When Jennie the cat gets a Halloween card calling her scary, she wonders who she must be. Setting off to meet new friends, she discovers tricks and treats like skateboarding, shadow puppets, and pumpkin carving — and explores who she might become. This playful show features puppets, audience fun, and original music.
Sept 13 & 27, 2025
Rick Spacey, Space Detective
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The Great Frump has lost his golden key — the one that unlocks the kingdom’s money! The citizens are upset, and they’re not laughing about it. To save the day, Rick Spacey, Space Detective, is called in. But can he find the key by exploring strange planets and faraway galaxies?
Details:
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Date:
Oct 11 & 25, 2025
Location:
The National Theatre ∙ Wash, DC
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