This shadow-illusion dance company made a splash on America's Got Talent, and they're even more jaw-dropping in person. With nothing but light, shadow and extraordinary physicality, Catapult's dancers transform their bodies to tell stories and stretch the imagination. Recommended for ages 9 and up. 

Using the music and themes from one of Mozart’s great operas, young audiences learn the dangers of bullying, the beauty of friendship and the power of music to bring people together when fairytale creatures band together to teach the Big Bad Wolf a lesson. 35-minute children’s opera sung in English. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Immerse yourself in a spectacular celebration as the JMU Choral Area and JMU Wind Symphony present HolidayFest 2026: Magic and Memories. Ring in the holiday season with an enchanting blend of timeless classics and contemporary holiday selections, highlighted by music from esteemed British composer and conductor Sir John Rutter

Anastasia: The Musical is about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, this dazzling show will transport you from the twilight of the Russian Empire to 1920s Paris, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past.  Contains violence. Parental discretion advised. Inspired by the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Pictures by special arrangement with Buena Vista Theatrical. From the play by Marcelle Maurette as adapted by Guy Bolton. ANASTASIA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com.

The cantankerous and ever-curious Captain Nemo, created and performed by David Engel, lives to excite kids about our blue planet, highlighting the vital inter-dependence of all living things and teaching about the wonders of the deep. This immersive theatrical experience features sound effects, hilarious hijinks, magic, bubble-play and full-audience participation. Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Science. Comedy. Personal Empowerment. Kaboom! Created by David Epley, Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts that double as metaphors for real-life mental and emotional pressures. Doktor Kaboom empowers audience volunteers to be the heroes of the moment and shows children they can become scientists, too. Recommended for ages 8 and up.