Based on Arnold Lobel's beloved children’s books and featuring a jazzy, upbeat score by Robert and Willie Reale that bubbles with melody and wit, the show is an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting experience for the whole family. 

This whimsical musical follows two great friends -- the cheerful, popular Frog and the curmudgeonly Toad -- through four, fun-filled seasons, meeting new friends like Man Bird and Lady Bird; Father, Mother and Young Frog; Turtle; Squirrel and many more along the way. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding, and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm, A Year with Frog And Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons.

Whatever you do, don't let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! With a script written by Mo Willems, the creator of the #1 New York Times best-selling, Caldecott Honor award-winning "Pigeon" picture books, and featuring music by Deborah Wicks La Puma (Elephant & Piggie's We Are in a Play!), TheaterWorksUSA‘s Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is even more fun than staying up late and having a hot dog party! 

It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping.

This classic, age-old tale comes to the Paramount Abilene theater stage filled with song, audience participation along with fabulous stage sets and costumes that the Panto Company USA is internationally known for!

It’s a story of a young girl who has been said to be able to spin straw into gold, a greedy king who locks her up until she does, and a strange magical little man called “Rumpelstiltskin” who appears and promises to spin the straw in return for her jewelry. The journey continues through many adventures, twists and turns that make this unforgettable story so exciting and engaging for the whole family.

“Pirate School: Sea Dreams!” is a madcap family show that allows kids the chance to live out their dreams of swashbuckling adventure and quench their undeniable thirst to join the briny buccaneers of yore. Led by the bumbling pirate professor, Billy Bones, children learn the finer points of light-hearted mischief through zany lessons on how to stand, talk, and laugh like sea-dogs. During “Pirate School: Sea Dreams!” cannons boom, skulls talk, cutlasses drop, critters cavort and everyone, young and old, participates in a grandiose sea-battle for their final exam. ‘Pirate School: Sea Dreams!’ draws family audiences in by the boatload!

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs’ constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey’s irreverently hilarious book series. This hilarious musical adaptation of Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man spin-off series, Cat Kid Comic Club, is written by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander - the team that brought you DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL!

Children’s Performing Arts Series presents

Back by popular demand! Join us for a spectacular show from world-famous, Guinness Book of World Records-holding, master bubble wrangler Jeff Boyer, as he takes bubbles to the max with big bubble flair. Mixing comedy, music, and interactive bubble-magic, Jeff engages and delights audiences of all ages. It’s a sensory-friendly bubble extravaganza for the whole family!

As part of their 10th season of bringing outstanding programming to tour in the US, The Panto Company USA is thrilled to bring the cherished family favorite story The Jungle Book to life on stage. In this fully produced musical production, done in true Panto Company style, they bring to life Kipling’s tales with great scenery, cool costumes, full of original modern songs, bursting with more excitement than you can imagine and of course a happy ending. Bring Mowgli and all his pals to your audience for a true slice of amazing Panto Company USA fun.

Children’s Performing Arts Series presents The Jason Bishop Show

Each performance of Jason’s exclusive grand illusions and elegant, agile sleight-of-hand magic are delivered with Bishop’s wry wit and engaging audience participation. From his stunning Double Levitation, new Hologram Illusion starring Gizmo the dog, to the astonishing close-up magic that is captured live and projected onto large projection screens, Jason gives the audience a clear view of every detail. Intelligent lighting together with countless costume changes by his skillful assistant Kim, make this an extraordinary theatrical experience. Jason Bishop has been a featured guest on many national television shows.

Children’s Performing Arts Series presents “The Pout-Pout Fish”

Turn the poutiest of frowns upside down in this new musical featuring whimsical puppets and live performers in a sweeping oceanic adventure. When Mr. Fish sets out on a quest to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl, he discovers there is more to him than his permanently plastered pout.

Tickets are $10

The Children’s Performing Arts Co. presents a hilarious new production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of “Captain Underpants.” Kid comic book writers George and Harold set out to write a musical based on their character, Dog Man, who loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.

This show is produced by a professional touring company by CPAS, which is an affiliate of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council.

https://www.cpasabilene.org/

Sun, May 16, 2 pm

Presented at the Historic Paramount Theatre

Acrobats, aerialists and circus specialty artists bend, twist, flip, and fly in this high-energy, family-friendly flurry of fun!

A “Plan B for Safety” will move this performance to an open air venue if it seems, nearer the date of the show, to be the safer option.

Presented by the Children’s Performing Arts Series, an affiliate of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council

https://www.cpasabilene.org/

Tickets $9-$10 plus processing fees

The classic fairy tale bursts to life on stage with colorful Panto Company-style sets, original songs, plenty of excitement and - of course - a happy ending! Tickets are $9-$10.

Chris Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience

Sat, Mar 27, 1 pm & 5pm

Presented at the open-air Taylor County Expo Entertainment Pavilion

Witness incredible tricks, big air stunts, comical antics and athletic feats performed by amazing dogs rescued from shelters. Featured on Ellen, Oprah, and Tonight Show and many more!

Tickets are $9-$10 plus processing fees

https://www.cpasabilene.org/

Presents by the Children’s Performing Arts Series, an affiliate of the Abilene Cultural Affairs Council