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10 Essential Skills Kids Learn by Participating in Musicals

Musicals are a dynamic and engaging way for kids to...

Kaikana Musicals

May 14, 2025

Posters of iconic Broadway musicals including Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, and The Phantom of the Opera. Perfect image to highlight musical theater history on Kaikana Musicals.

Curious Facts About the World’s Most Iconic Musicals 🎶

Musicals have a magical ability to transport us to different...

Kaikana Musicals

May 7, 2025

Hand-drawn storyboard showing children working together on a school musical: from writing and rehearsing to performing on stage in front of an audience.

Creating a Student-Led Musical: From Brainstorming to Performance 🎭

Imagine the excitement of your students creating and performing their...

Kaikana Musicals

April 23, 2025

Overhead view of a table filled with art supplies, colorful fabric, costume sketches, paints, and children's hands working together to create props and costumes for a school musical.

How to Improvise Costumes and Scenery Using Recycled Materials

When preparing for a school musical, it’s easy to get...

Kaikana Musicals

April 10, 2025

School theater stage decorated with red curtains, a large green chalkboard, books, pencils, and colorful classroom elements, representing the fusion of education and performing arts in a school setting.

10 Original Ideas to Personalize a School Musical

When it comes to putting on a school musical, the...

Kaikana Musicals

April 3, 2025

3D-style illustration of a smiling child with floating theater masks, stars, and musical notes above their head, symbolizing imagination and creativity sparked by musical theater for kids.

The Power of Improvisation: Fun Activities to Inspire Young Performers 🎭

Improvisation is often seen as the cornerstone of creative expression...

Kaikana Musicals

March 26, 2025

Pixar-style digital illustration of a young boy standing on stage, holding a script, illuminated by a spotlight as he faces the audience. The image represents the challenge and importance of helping kids overcome stage fright through musical theater.

How to Include Every Child in a Musical, Even the Shyest Ones 🎭

School musicals are often a highlight for many students, but...

Kaikana Musicals

March 19, 2025

A vibrant and colorful digital illustration depicting students performing in a lively school musical on a grand stage, with an enthusiastic audience watching. The scene captures the energy and excitement of popular school musicals, highlighting young performers singing, dancing, and acting under bright stage lights

The 5 Most Popular School Musicals and How to Bring Them to the Classroom

Did you know that certain musicals are performed in schools...

Kaikana Musicals

March 13, 2025

Collage of posters from famous Broadway musicals such as Cats, Hamilton, Les Misérables, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Annie, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Hairspray, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Six, representing the evolution of musical theater.

🎭 The evolution of musical theatre

Musical theatre is a vibrant art form that has evolved...

Kaikana Musicals

March 6, 2025

Children with and without wheelchairs joyfully performing on stage, highlighting the importance of creating diverse characters in theatre and promoting inclusion in children's theater.

How to Create Diverse Characters in Theater

Theater is a powerful tool for storytelling and a platform...

Kaikana Musicals

February 27, 2025

An open book with golden musical notes and glowing sparks emerging, symbolizing the magic of musical theater.

🎭 How to turn a story into a children’s musical – Step-by-step guide

Want to learn how to turn a story into a...

Kaikana Musicals

February 19, 2025

Girls helping each other in the dressing room before a school musical performance, surrounded by illuminated mirrors.

8 Reasons Why Musical Theater Should Be in Every School

Musical theater is more than just entertainment; it’s a powerful...

Kaikana Musicals

February 13, 2025

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