All scheduled performances for the 22-23 School Year will be in-person at the Discovery Theater in the Ripley Center. We are hoping to add some more shows – so please keep checking back! Before booking an in-person performance or purchasing tickets, please visit our Health & Safety page to view the latest protocols. Tickets will go on sale Monday, September 26, 2022.

Seasons of Light
Mon.-Fri., December 5-20, 2022
Recommended for Ages 5-10 (K to Grade 5)
Ripley Center, Smithsonian

How Old is a Hero?
Tues.-Fri., February 7-10, 2023
Recommended for Ages 6 to 12 (Grades 1 to 6)
Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Kofi's African Village
Tues.-Thurs., February 28-March 2, 2023
Ages 3 to 6 (PreK to Grade 1)
Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Out of this World
with the Science Guys of Baltimore
Wed.-Thurs., March 22-23, 2023
Recommended Ages 7 to 11 (Grades 2 to 5)
Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Once Upon A Moon
Wed.-Fri., April 12-14, 2023
Recommended for Ages 4 to 7 (PreK to Grade 2)
Ripley Center, Smithsonian

New Squid on the Block
with Barefoot Puppets
Thurs.-Fri., June 1-2, 2023
Recommended for Ages 4-8 (PreK to Grade 3)
Ripley Center, Smithsonian

Summer 2023 Season
June 28 – July 28, 2023
Ripley Center, Smithsonian