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Dec 2024 11

CMT Delivers a Heartwarming Production of Annie Jr.

2024 Articles, Molly Eide Marquez, Theatre

by Molly Eide Marquez

The sun truly came out at the Fresno Memorial Auditorium with Children’s Musical Theaterworks’ (CMT) delightful production of Annie Jr., running from December 6–15, 2024. Based on the beloved comic strip Little Orphan Annie, this pint-sized adaptation of the Broadway classic is perfect for audiences young and old. Clocking in at a brisk and efficient runtime of just over an hour, the production is a masterclass in how to condense a timeless tale while keeping all its heart, humor, and hope intact.

Aug 2023 9

Frozen Jr. Presented By Children’s Musical Theaterworks

2023 Articles, Terrance V. Mc Arthur, Theatre

by Terrance McArthur

Let It Go! Let it go!
It’s the call of any child who has seen Disney’s animated Frozen. Children’s Musical Theaterworks (CMT) has brought the kid version of the Broadway adaptation, Disney Frozen Jr., to Fresno’s Veterans Memorial Theater through August 13.

Aug 2017 9

Lion King Jr. Presented by Children’s Musical Theaterworks

2017 Articles, Theatre

by Destiney Warren

Everyone loves Lion King. I mean it has everything: romance, adventure, plots against kings, and even a little family drama, all while being a cute Disney movie the whole family can enjoy. Children’s Musical Theaterworks takes Disney’s Lion King Jr and presents a musical that everyone can enjoy as well—whether you have a kid in the cast or not. My boyfriend and I didn’t know anyone in the show, and we still had a great night.

Jul 2017 19

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Presented by CMT

2017 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

This past weekend saw the Central Valley premiere of the musical The Hunchback of Notre Dame, presented by Children's Musical Theaterworks (CMT) in Fresno. I had never seen this show before, but now it is on my list as being one of my favorite shows.

Dec 2015 2

Mary Poppins Presented by CMT

2015 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

This has been the year of Mary Poppins for theatre in the Valley, and this Mary Poppins year ends with Children's Musical Theaterworks presentation of the show which opens on December 4. We took a moment to chat with the show's director, Jenny Myers.

Mar 2015 16

Into the Woods Jr. Presented by CMT in Fresno

2015 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Into the Woods Jr. opens in Fresno this weekend, presented by Children's Musical TheaterWorks. KRL took a moment to speak with some of the cast, Chris Ortiz-Belcher who plays the Baker and Claira Broach who plays the Bakers Wife, and the show's director Brandon Delsid.

Aug 2014 13

Little Mermaid Jr. Presented by CMT

2014 Articles, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

This weekend we went to see Little Mermaid Jr. presented by Children's Musical Theaterworks (CMT) in Fresno. I had never seen a Jr. production of a show before, nor had I seen one of CMT's productions where the cast ranges in age from 13 to 18 (I have only seen their Underground shows), so I didn't know what the expect. What followed was a lovely evening with a show presented by some very talented kids.

Mar 2014 22

Greg Ruud Local Actor Profile: From Godspell to Forum

2014 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham, Theatre

by Lorie Lewis Ham

The San Joaquin Valley is filled with amazing talent, both in theatre and music. Here at KRL we enjoy being able to feature some of that talent and give our readers some insight into the lives of the people they see on stage. This week we are profiling local actor Greg Ruud, who was recently seen at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater in A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to The Forum.

Dec 2013 7

Beauty and the Beast Jr. Presented by CMT

2013 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Beauty and the Beast Jr. opened this weekend in Fresno presented by the Children's Musical Theaterworks (CMT). The show runs through December 15. We had the chance to talk with the show's director Jenny Myers this week about the show.

Sep 2013 28

Local Actor Profile, Sarah Waxman: Dancing Her Way Into Our Hearts

2013 Articles, Arts & Entertainment, Lorie Lewis Ham

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Here at KRL we like to point the spotlight on some of the incredible talent we have in the Valley. One way is by profiling local theatre actors and directors. This month we are profiling one of the younger actors shining on Fresno stages, Sarah Waxman, whom you may have seen this summer in A Chorus Line.