Backyard Theater for Children

A summertime favorite, Backyard Theater for Children returns with enough music and magic to thrill kids and parents alike – all outdoors under a big tent! Each artsy experience comes at a wallet-pleasing price of only $8 each ($7.20 Stars Price) and free for ages 2 and under.

Weather: Don’t get caught in the rain! Follow Strathmore on Twitter and Facebook for up-to-the-minute information on weather-related delays/cancellations. Strathmore will endeavor to announce any changes by 8AM the day of the performance, but please follow for any up-to-the-minute changes.

Parking: Parking for Backyard Theater is in the Mansion lot on a space-available basis. Enter the lot at 10701 Rockville Pike. Overflow parking is at the meters along Tuckerman Lane, or in the Metro garage. (Parking in the garage is $5.00 and a Metro SmarTrip or major credit card is required to pay the exit fare).

Seating: The Backyard Theater stage is outdoors under a tent. Please bring blankets or low beach chairs – but no pets, please.

Dining: Bring a bag lunch and grab a patch of grass after the applause. It’s a great time for young critics to share their show reviews!

Milkshake
Thursday, July 11 at 9:30 AM
Thursday, July 11 at 11:30 AM
Mansion, Backyard Tent

As featured on NOGGIN and PBS KIDS, Milkshake writes and performs songs for preschoolers without compromising songcraft, stagecraft or rock-and-roll authenticity. Come spend a bright summer morning rocking out—and shaking out, of course!

Urban Artistry
Thursday, July 18 at 9:30 AM
Thursday, July 18 at 11:30 AM
Mansion, Backyard Tent

Pop and lock with the award-winning hip-hop dance troupe Urban Artistry in a celebration of movement and skill. This energetic show is a super-fun way to encourage activity and movement in kids.

The Pop Ups
Thursday, July 25 at 9:30 AM
Thursday, July 25 at 11:30 AM
Mansion, Backyard Tent

Don’t miss the Brooklyn-based Pop Ups and their clever, creative songs that kids and grownups adore. The Grammy-nominated group has been named to Top Ten lists everywhere from The Washington Post to Time Out New York Kids.

Taikoza
Thursday, August 1 at 9:30 AM
Thursday, August 1 at 11:30 AM
Mansion, Backyard Tent

Taikoza never fails to get kids (and parents) on their feet with a lively glimpse into the music and culture of Japan, with ancestral Taiko drums, bamboo flutes and dancers in colorful traditional costumes.