Opening Night
There’s something magical about a show’s opening night! Attend an opening night mainstage show for some extra-special fun and surprises. Every opening is different.
The Rose Theater prides itself as a place where a love for the arts begins. Here, a young preschooler can experience her favorite storybook bursting to life in vibrant color. Here, a shy student can take his first steps onto the stage and discover his voice. Here, a teen intern with dreams of making it big on Broadway can refine her blossoming skills and talents. A lifelong love of theater starts right here, under the copper domes of The Rose.
Hands-On Exploration
Join us before each mainstage show for exciting and thought-provoking activities centered around show themes designed to expand your theater experience. Each show’s activity is different. You may find yourself trying your hand at different stage techniques, creating an awesome craft or sharing your thoughts and feelings with other audience members. All activities are free. Visit the theater lobby for more information.
Autographs
Visit the mezzanine following each mainstage performance to meet your favorite characters from the show. Actors sign autographs on the balcony level following each mainstage performance. Each child receives a free children’s program with space for autographs upon arrival, but you are welcome to bring books or items from home for signing as well.
Souvenirs
Books and souvenir items related to each show title are available for purchase in the lobby before most performances.The boutique is sponsored by The Rose Guild and Oriental Trading Company. All proceeds benefit Rose programming. souvenir
Q&A
Children are full of curious questions and our actors delight in providing them with answers. It is a long-standing tradition at The Rose to give kids an open and honest look at how we create the magic they see on stage. Q&A sessions take place on the mainstage after each performance.
If your child still has questions after the show, we invite you to view photos taken during the production process on our website and Facebook page and to send us your questions online or by mail.
Going To The Rose Show Guides
The Rose emails Going to The Rose guides to ticket holders before each show. The guide contains a story synopsis, character information and helpful information about the show’s content. To receive this guide, be sure to provide your email address to the Box Office when purchasing tickets.
Get the conversation started
The best part of seeing a live show is the anticipation leading up to the performance and the after-show discussion on the way home. To help you guide your family’s conversation about each show, be sure to visit our Facebook page for post-show discussion ideas and other activities you can do at home to keep the magic alive.
Restless Room
A trip to the theater can be overwhelming for younger audience members. We offer a noise-proof Restless Room with a live video feed of mainstage shows that may be used at any time during the performance. The Restless Room is a special place where kids can wiggle, talk, play and just be a kid -- without disrupting those around them.
Booster seats
Free booster seats are available for mainstage shows, compliments of Target. The seats are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis in the lobby. A photo ID is required as a deposit. You are also welcome to bring your own booster seat.
Intermission & Concessions
Cookies, soda and bottled water are sold during the intermission of our two premium event shows. Our seven regular season shows and Pre-K shows do not feature intermissions or concessions. Food and drink are not allowed in the auditorium.
Open Vs. Reserved Seating
Our two premium event shows feature reserved seating, meaning that you will be assigned a particular seat. Regular season shows and shows in the Hitchcock Theater are open seating, which means guests choose their seat upon arrival.