Upcoming Events
Final Open Studios
ARTS 14C
157B 1st Street Room 427
Jersey City NJ 07303
May 9, 10
Join us for a special presentation of songs and scenes from Monsters Inc. Jr. Open Studios weekend is a fundraiser for 14C and will be ticketed. Since May 10 is Mother’s Day, mothers will receive free admission that day.
City Kidz Playhouse presents Monsters Inc
County Prep High School Black Box Theatre
525 Montgomery St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
May 14 & 15 at 6:00 PM
May 16 at 1:00 PM
Be part of history as CKP proudly presents the first‑ever musical production of Monsters Inc. Jr.
We are honored to have been selected by Disney Theatricals to bring this brand‑new pilot production to life — a milestone opportunity that celebrates our artists, our community, and the creative spirit that drives our work.
This premiere event offers audiences a chance to experience a beloved story in a fresh, imaginative new form, crafted with the heart, humor, and innovation that CKP is known for.
JC Po Fest Family Day
298 Academy St, Jersey City, NJ 07306
September 2026
JCPOFEST celebrates the vibrant tapestry of human connection — the ways we learn from one another, create together, and imagine new possibilities across every discipline. This festival brings poetry, art, science, and big ideas into conversation, inviting the community to explore fresh ways of dreaming, thinking, and being in the world.
CKP is honored to perform as part of this dynamic event, contributing our artistry to a festival that champions creativity, curiosity, and collective inspiration.
Past Productions
About Us
Founded in 2018, City Kidz Playhouse is a 501(c)(3) youth musical theater academy that services children of Hudson County, NJ. CKP was developed by NJ state certified theater and dance educators who saw the need for talented young students to continue their performing arts studies at the secondary level.
City Kidz Playhouse mission is to offer an unparalleled performing arts education that is high-quality yet affordable for all children in the socioeconomically diverse region of Hudson County. Through a comprehensive arts training program, it is our goal to prepare children to contribute to the future of our ever growing, complex world in which an artist’s mindset is necessary for the survival and growth of our society.
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Supported by public funds from
The Jersey City Arts And Culture Trust Fund