The Kate Goldman Children's Theatre gives your family a year of live entertainment unavailable anywhere else! When you come to our theatre, you and your family build memories that will last a lifetime. - Kathy Pingel, Director of Education and Youth Programming

2010-11 Kate Goldman Children's Theatre Season

*JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (July 16-Aug. 8, 2010) Andrew Lloyd Webber's first big hit is a musical telling of the story of Joseph, his coat of many colors, and his 11 jealous brothers.

Joseph Cast List

THE ADVENTURES OF NATE THE GREAT and GOONEY BIRD GREENE AND HER TRUE LIFE ADVENTURES (Oct. 8-24, 2010) Sponsored by The Iowa Clinic and ITAGroup. One exceptional night -- two extraordinary characters! The sharpest kid detective ever to solve his neighborhood's mysteries takes the stage. With his faithful dog, Sludge, and his friends, Nate solves important cases, always remembering to leave a note for his mother and wear his galoshes! After intermission, Gooney Bird Greene takes the stage. Gooney Bird Greene's girl power comes from being the hero of her own outlandish stories -- flying from China on a magic carpet, directing a symphony orchestra, rescuing her cat from inside a cow! As the new kid in class, Gooney Bird entertains her class and mystifies her teacher with her distinctive flair for suspense!

Nate the Great/Gooney Bird Greene Cast List

Des Moines Public Library Pathfinder: Learn more about Nate the Great and Gooney Bird Greene

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA (Dec. 10-23, 2010) Sponsored by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Glittering enchantment flourishes in this magical, musical fairy tale that has transported generations to a kingdom where dreams come true. With great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike will sing when the slipper fits.

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH (Feb. 18-Mar. 6, 2011) Glowing green stones have the power to transform anything they touch, including James Henry Trotter who escapes from the clutches of Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker in a delicious, squishy peach.

MISS NELSON IS MISSING! (May 6-22, 2011) The baffling disappearance of dear, sweet Miss Nelson brings a substitute - the hard-as-nails, detention-loving, recess-cancelling, homework-happy Viola Swamp. Terrified students will do anything to solve the mystery and bring her back!

*Special, non-season presentation

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2010-11 Friday Funday Shows for ages 4-6