Racine & Me: Snow White Opens Racine Theatre Guild’s Children’s Season
RACINE, WI (CBS 58) -- The Racine Children’s Theatre (RCT) 93rd Season will return with “Snow White” running from Friday, October 3 through Sunday, October 5 at the Racine Theatre Guild, 2519 Northwestern Avenue, Racine. In this quirky retelling of the beloved fairy tale, we embark on a journey with a young witch who grows into a vain Queen who demands to be the fairest one of all! This updated version of the Brothers Grimm tale unveils the villain’s perspective, from her tragic childhood to her quest for revenge. So how did the story really go? Join all seven quirky dwarves, a tongue-tied prince, a sassy mirror, a dancing chicken, and of course Snow White, in a tale about friendship and happily-ever-afters with a twist in finding your beauty without a mirror. Sponsored by SC Johnon, the RCT series’ elephant mascot, Packy, will greet the audience at each performance. Plays and musicals are based on many classic and timeless children’s stories and include audience interaction and imaginative play. Performances are around an hour in length and are great ways to introduce children to theatre and the arts, while inspiring creative memories. “Snow White” performances will take place on Friday, October 3 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at 12, 2, and 4 p.m.
Recommended for ages 4 and above, season tickets are available for $20, Packy passes for $24, and individual tickets are just $7 each for all ages with general seating for each performance. Tickets can be purchased from the Racine Theatre Guild. Call (262) 633-4218, visit www.racinetheatre.org, or stop by the box office weekdays from 12 to 6 p.m. and 90 minutes prior to each performance for tickets. Racine Children’s Theatre 2025 – 2026 Season Snow White October 3 – 5, 2025 Written by Marjorie Sokoloff - more - The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr. November 14 – 16, 2025 Presented by Gilmore Fine Arts Based on the best-selling book series, Stanley folds his way around the world with his flat-tastic hijinks. Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday ten-year-old until the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls right on top of him. The next morning, Stanley wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley — the ultimate exchange student — scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He’s stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond, all in an effort to become a three-dimensional boy once more. The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition February 6 – 8, 2026 Presented by Horlick High School Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants of course in the hit musical, brilliantly adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series.
Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world! Get ready for songs that will make a splash like “(Just a) Simple Sponge,” “Super Sea Star Savior,” and “Best Day Ever.”
Love, Ruby Valentine March 20 – 22, 2026 Presented by bug in a rug Join Ruby and her parrot, Lovebird, as they prepare for Valentine’s Day. It’s Ruby’s favorite day of the year because she gets to say “I love you” to everyone and makes cards and treats to deliver throughout town. When she accidentally sleeps through the big day, Ruby is worried she missed her chance to spread the love. This musical adaptation of the beautiful story by Laurie Friedman reminds us that every day is the perfect day to say “I love you.”