CMC Center Stage

World-Class Performances on the Small Stage!

The magic of the stage is for all ages! The Children's Museum of Cleveland is bringing world-class performances to our small stage with our CMC Center Stage performance series. 


Live performances stimulate imagination, promote emotional development, and teach children about different cultures. Join us for a series of free interactive and age-appropriate performances of music, theater, and dance, presented without the barriers that traditional performance venues can have for families with young children. Floor seating, free admission, and an entirely early-childhood audience give our youngest learners an approachable space to wiggle, giggle, and enjoy the arts. 


All events are held in the Museum's Theater exhibit and are FREE with CMC Membership and General Admission. No reservations or additional tickets are required to attend the performances.


Join CMC's Member family and never miss a performance!

This series is presented with support from:

The Billie Howland

Steffee Family Fund

at The Cleveland Foundation


Upcoming Performances

Talespinner Children's Theatre group photo

Talespinner Children's Theatre

Sunday, January 12th

10-10:30am


Enjoy an interactive performance by Cleveland’s premiere children’s theater!

A Kulture Kids performer holding a drum and mallet.

Kulture Kids

Saturday, January 18th

10-10:30am


Kulture Kids uses theatric storytelling to celebrate art, history, and traditions from around the world.

Kitchen Table Music holding a symbol on a drumstick.

Kitchen Table Music

Saturday, February 8th

11-11:30am


Kitchen Table Music inspires children to learn about composition and think outside of the box!

OPUS 216

Saturday, February 15th

11-11:30am


Explore the world of string instruments and classical music with an interactive performance by OPUS 216!

ShoJoJi Japanese Dance group performing with parosals.

ShoJoJi Japanese Dance

Sunday, February 23rd

11-11:30am


ShoJoJi preserves the art of Japanese dance through interactive performances full of life and culture.

Jesse Jukebox performing guitar infront of a yellow background.

Jesse Jukebox

Sunday, March 2nd

10:30-11am


Jesse Jukebox creates musical experiences where kids can be kids along with their grownups.

Abrepaso Flamenco dancing onstage.

Abrepaso Flamenco

Saturday, March 29th

11-11:30am


Olé! Abrepaso Flamenco will join us for an interactive performance of traditional Flamenco dance.

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Questions? 

Contact Molly at [email protected]