Champaign-Urbana Area Summer Youth Theater

Champaign-Urbana area students have been busy rehearsing while school is out, and there are numerous performances you can catch this summer with your family

Families with children of all ages can find a performance to enjoy this summer

Youth all over Champaign-Urbana and beyond work hard to put on top-notch theater productions during the summer, when they pack their efforts into just a few short months of rehearsals. You’ll find student performers of course, and depending on the production, students will help with tech, perform music and more. These performances make great shows to take young kids to — depending on the show of choice, that is. Kids love to see kids performing on stage and who knows — maybe your child will be inspired to try it someday!

Our list is intended to include family-friendly shows in the Champaign-Urbana area, but you know your own children and are encouraged to do your own research on the age-appropriateness of certain productions. Also, know that some of these might sell out during prime performance times due to their popularity. While we try to focus on shows that are low-cost, ticket prices vary greatly, so please read the fine print for each show.

Enjoy the show(s)!

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Central High - Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Performance Time: 2:30 pm
Decker Theater at Champaign Central High School
Central Drama presents: Rogers & Hammersteins' Cinderella Location: Decker Theater at Champaign Central High School. Show dates: Thursday, 4/24 at 7pm Friday, 4/25 at 7pm Saturday, 4/26 at 7pm Sunday, 4/27 at 2:30pm Cost: $10 per Adult; $7 per Student/Staff/Seniors $5 per Child 12 and under Click here to purchase…

Saturday, May 3, 2025

Franklin STEAM Academy Presents: Anastasia

Performance Time: 6:30 pm
Franklin STEAM Academy
Franklin STEAM Academy Presents: Anastasia May 3rd 6:30 pm May 4th 2:00 pm Tickets $7 Adults $5 Students

Sunday, May 4, 2025

Franklin STEAM Academy Presents: Anastasia

Performance Time: 2:00 pm
Franklin STEAM Academy
Franklin STEAM Academy Presents: Anastasia May 3rd 6:30 pm May 4th 2:00 pm Tickets $7 Adults $5 Students

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Raise Your Voice | SJO Drama Spring Fundraising Showcase

Performance Time: 7:00 pm
St. Joseph-Ogden High School
This year, the SJO Drama program has told some incredible and impactful stories on stage. Radium Girls showed the power in standing up for what's right, even when the world tries to silence us. SpongeBob reminds us that our differences make us stronger and that when we come together, we…

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Champaign Park District Youth Theatre Presents: Beetlejuice Jr.

Performance Time: 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Virginia Theatre
Get ready for a wild ride and thrilling mayhem in the second 2025 Youth Theatre Production: Beetlejuice Jr.! Based on the iconic film, this musical invites you into the zany world of the afterlife, where a recently deceased couple teams up with the outrageous ghost Beetlejuice to scare away the new…

Friday, May 23, 2025

Champaign Park District Youth Theatre Presents: Beetlejuice Jr.

Saturday, May 24, 2025

Champaign Park District Youth Theatre Presents: Beetlejuice Jr.

Performance Time: 2:00 pm - 3:45 pm
Virginia Theatre
Get ready for a wild ride and thrilling mayhem in the second 2025 Youth Theatre Production: Beetlejuice Jr.! Based on the iconic film, this musical invites you into the zany world of the afterlife, where a recently deceased couple teams up with the outrageous ghost Beetlejuice to scare away the new…