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About Lexington's Children's Theatre Main Stage
Welcome to Lexington's Children's Theatre Main Stage, one of Kentucky's oldest continuously operating theatres for young audiences and a designated State Children's Theatre of Kentucky. Located at 418 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, this fully professional, non-profit venue brings imaginative family-driven productions to life with two intimate spaces: the Main Stage (up to ~300 seats) and the Learning Stage (about 110 seats).
Whether you’re planning a school matinee, a family night out, or a touring show, we’ve got you covered with practical details, nearby amenities, and insider tips to secure your seats with ease.
Parking options include metered on Short Street (free after 5:00 pm and on weekends) and nearby paid lots, plus the Victorian Square garage at 350 West Short Street. The venue is served by LexTran, with the Downtown Transit Center at 150 East Vine Street within walking distance and multiple routes accessible in the area. A short stroll away are several downtown hotels — Hilton Lexington Downtown, Hyatt Regency Lexington, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington, The Sire Hotel Lexington, and other options within a pleasant walk. For families seeking convenient dining, there are nearby restaurants ranging from casual to refined, many offering family-friendly menus. The Main Stage hosts annual family musicals, school matinees, and touring productions, with recent titles like Cinderella, Anansi the Spider, and Pinkalicious. Elf The Musical Jr. has even graced the stage across the street at the Lexington Opera House, highlighting the vibrant theatre scene just steps away from home base.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 418 West Short Street, Lexington, KY 40507.
- Venue type: fully professional, non-profit theatre for young audiences; one of the oldest continuously operating theatres for young people in Kentucky and designated State Children’s Theatre of Kentucky.
- Main Stage capacity: up to about 300 seats; Learning Stage capacity about 110 seats.
- Seating chart details: Main Stage is a ¾ thrust dead hung grid stage; Learning Stage is a proscenium stage with carpet risers.
- Parking: metered on Short Street (free after 5:00 pm and on weekends); nearby paid lots and the Victorian Square garage at 350 West Short Street; no on-site validation.
- Transit: served by LexTran; Downtown Transit Center at 150 East Vine Street is within walking distance; multiple routes accessible in the area.
- Nearby hotels: downtown options include Hilton Lexington Downtown, Hyatt Regency Lexington, 21c Museum Hotel Lexington, The Sire Hotel Lexington, and others within a short walk.
- Notable events: annual family musicals, school matinees, and touring productions; recent titles include Cinderella, Anansi the Spider, and Pinkalicious; Elf The Musical Jr. has also been performed across the street at the Lexington Opera House.