TADA! Youth Theater is a New York City theater company that runs several programs for kids, including original mainstage productions, The TADA! Resident Youth Ensemble, and arts educations programs. The company was founded in 1984, and will be celebrating its 25th birthday this summer. The ensemble performs three pre-professional musicals a year, open to the public. Members also receive free vocal, acting, and dance training.

Several TADA! participants of the ensemble have gained publicity since participating in the program, including Josh Peck, Kerry Washington, Ricki Lake , and Mizuo Peck. The education programs offer classes to children. Included in the education department are outreach programs, which provide classes at schools in boroughs other than Manhattan. ^[1]