December
20dec1:00 pmThe Arizona Nutcracker1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as this magical Christmas story comes to life before your very eyes! For over twenty-five years, The Arizona Nutcracker and Dance Studio
Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as this magical Christmas story comes to life before your very eyes! For over twenty-five years, The Arizona Nutcracker and Dance Studio 111 have enchanted audiences with Tchaikovsky’s familiar favorite and all local dancers ages 3-21. Join us as we perform this beloved ballet, which includes a wonderland and Santa Claus!
20dec6:00 pm8:00 pmThe Arizona Nutcracker6:00 pm – 8:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as this magical Christmas story comes to life before your very eyes! For over twenty-five years, The Arizona Nutcracker and Dance Studio
Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as this magical Christmas story comes to life before your very eyes! For over twenty-five years, The Arizona Nutcracker and Dance Studio 111 have enchanted audiences with Tchaikovsky’s familiar favorite and all local dancers ages 3-21. Join us as we perform this beloved ballet, which includes a wonderland and Santa Claus!
21dec1:00 pmThe Arizona Nutcracker1:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as this magical Christmas story comes to life before your very eyes! For over twenty-five years, The Arizona Nutcracker and Dance Studio
Journey with young Clara and her beloved Nutcracker as this magical Christmas story comes to life before your very eyes! For over twenty-five years, The Arizona Nutcracker and Dance Studio 111 have enchanted audiences with Tchaikovsky’s familiar favorite and all local dancers ages 3-21. Join us as we perform this beloved ballet, which includes a wonderland and Santa Claus!
January
08jan7:00 pmSo Good! The Neil Diamond Experience7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Broadway, television, and film star Robert Neary creates an unforgettable tribute to one of the great recording artists in history. Two hours packed with 24 classic hit songs, nostalgia, stories,
Broadway, television, and film star Robert Neary creates an unforgettable tribute to one of the great recording artists in history. Two hours packed with 24 classic hit songs, nostalgia, stories, multimedia, trivia, and a finale that is pure Broadway caliber. This is a true immersion into the life and career of Neil Diamond.
15jan7:00 pmBuckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Regarded as a must-see show for any evening out with the family! Unexpected comedy, upbeat personalities, & improvisational audience interaction make Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show a theatrical experience
Regarded as a must-see show for any evening out with the family! Unexpected comedy, upbeat personalities, & improvisational audience interaction make Buckets N Boards Comedy Percussion Show a theatrical experience you’ll remember for years!!
30jan7:00 pmSpamilton7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind Forbidden Broadway, has created a new musical parody, SPAMILTON! The fictitious story of a very famous writer/director/star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and
Gerard Alessandrini, the comic mastermind behind Forbidden Broadway, has created a new musical parody, SPAMILTON! The fictitious story of a very famous writer/director/star trying to save Broadway from mediocrity and oblivion. Along the way, he not only takes aim at Broadway’s current mega-hit, but manages to make hysterical mince-meat out of many Broadway shows.
February
An unforgettable underwater adventure! Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid is a magical opera about courage, transformation, and following your dreams. What is the Madison Matinee series? ● The Madison Matinee series is
An unforgettable underwater adventure! Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid is a magical opera about courage, transformation, and following your dreams.
What is the Madison Matinee series?
● The Madison Matinee series is a series of educational performances that happen during the day for Madison students to attend completely free of charge. These performances are intended to enhance and enrich the educational experience of our students by exposing them to the arts.
Why should I bring my students to a Madison Matinee?
● Taking your students to a theater performance can be a transformative extension of classroom learning. Incorporating theater experiences into your teaching not only deepens academic understanding but also nurtures vital personal and social skills. This approach supports a well-rounded education that values creativity, empathy, critical thinking, and real-world engagement.
Sources: sciencedaily.com, kappanonline.org, weareteachers.com
How do I get to bring my group/class to a Madison Matinee?
1. Get approval from your admin to go to The Madison.
2. Fill out the Google form attached to the Madison Matinee flyer on our “For Educators” page on our website.
3. Wait for a confirmation email from Teddy (tguillot@madisoned.org).
4. Arrange transportation through your school’s admin.
5. Ask your school’s secretary to add the field trip to all necessary calendars.
6. Expect a “Before You Arrive” sheet 2 weeks before the show.
When is registration due?
● To ensure you will be able to attend please submit the form 2 weeks prior to the matinee you wish to attend, at the latest.
Can I get a curriculum guide or supplemental materials for the show?
● There are curriculum guides and many other MCA materials on our “For Educators” page on our website.
What information is important for transportation to know?
● Seating begins as early as 9am.
● All Madison Matinees begin at 10 am.
● All Madison Matinees will end at 11am.
● For dismissal, students will stay seated and we will call schools up in order of bus arrival.
○ If you have a time constraint, it is important that you communicate that need with Teddy (tguillot@madisoned.org) and Matt (mgerber@madisoned.org) beforehand, and your bus driver on the day of.
14feb7:00 pmAmerican Elton7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
American Elton is more than a tribute show – it’s an immersive experience that takes you on a journey through the music of on of the greatest artists of all
American Elton is more than a tribute show – it’s an immersive experience that takes you on a journey through the music of on of the greatest artists of all time! Our talented performers and production team work tirelessly to create an unforgettable show that pays tribute to Elton John’s music and legacy.
*Dinner package available
March
19mar7:00 pmForever Motown7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Performed by a cast of veteran entertainers and their band, including former members of The Jones, Main Ingredient, & The Marvelettes peppered with Broadway savvy roles in “Dream Girls”, “Your
Performed by a cast of veteran entertainers and their band, including former members of The Jones, Main Ingredient, & The Marvelettes peppered with Broadway savvy roles in “Dream Girls”, “Your Arms Too Short to Box with God”. “Porgy & Bess”, and “Showboat”, Forever Motown is an entertainment bonanza.
22mar3:00 pmOmnium Circus3:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Follow Johnny’s inspirational journey as he enters a world of beautiful aerial artistry, flying hula-hoops, feats of balancing bravado, the daring accuracy of Crossbow aristry, contortion, comedy, and much more
Follow Johnny’s inspirational journey as he enters a world of beautiful aerial artistry, flying hula-hoops, feats of balancing bravado, the daring accuracy of Crossbow aristry, contortion, comedy, and much more jam-packed into a 90-minute show! Omnium Circus is a circus like no other, which The New York Times calls, “genuinely extraordinary…”
April
07apr7:00 pmThe Hit Men of Country7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
You are in for a real treat when you come to see The Hit Men of Country, featuring five of the finest musicians who have performed, toured, and recorded with
You are in for a real treat when you come to see The Hit Men of Country, featuring five of the finest musicians who have performed, toured, and recorded with some of country’s greatest artists – including Wynonna, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Travis Tritt, Jason Aldean, and more. This show delivers hit after hit after hit!
15apr7:00 pmDinosaur World Live!7:00 pm(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Looking for fun days out with the kids? Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live! Meet a host of impressive creatures, including everyone’s favorite flesh-eating giant,
Looking for fun days out with the kids? Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live! Meet a host of impressive creatures, including everyone’s favorite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor, and Segnosaurus!
20apr10:00 amPhoenix Symphony: Woodwind Whirlwind10:00 am(GMT-07:00) Buy Tickets
Learn everything there is to know about woodwind instruments with the Phoenix Symphony musicians! Watch how they use teamwork to play together. What is the Madison Matinee series? ●
Learn everything there is to know about woodwind instruments with the Phoenix Symphony musicians! Watch how they use teamwork to play together.
What is the Madison Matinee series?
● The Madison Matinee series is a series of educational performances that happen during the day for Madison students to attend completely free of charge. These performances are intended to enhance and enrich the educational experience of our students by exposing them to the arts.
Why should I bring my students to a Madison Matinee?
● Taking your students to a theater performance can be a transformative extension of classroom learning. Incorporating theater experiences into your teaching not only deepens academic understanding but also nurtures vital personal and social skills. This approach supports a well-rounded education that values creativity, empathy, critical thinking, and real-world engagement.
Sources: sciencedaily.com, kappanonline.org, weareteachers.com
How do I get to bring my group/class to a Madison Matinee?
1. Get approval from your admin to go to The Madison.
2. Fill out the Google form attached to the Madison Matinee flyer on our “For Educators” page on our website.
3. Wait for a confirmation email from Teddy (tguillot@madisoned.org).
4. Arrange transportation through your school’s admin.
5. Ask your school’s secretary to add the field trip to all necessary calendars.
6. Expect a “Before You Arrive” sheet 2 weeks before the show.
When is registration due?
● To ensure you will be able to attend please submit the form 2 weeks prior to the matinee you wish to attend, at the latest.
Can I get a curriculum guide or supplemental materials for the show?
● There are curriculum guides and many other MCA materials on our “For Educators” page on our website.
What information is important for transportation to know?
● Seating begins as early as 9am.
● All Madison Matinees begin at 10 am.
● All Madison Matinees will end at 11am.
● For dismissal, students will stay seated and we will call schools up in order of bus arrival.
○ If you have a time constraint, it is important that you communicate that need with Teddy (tguillot@madisoned.org) and Matt (mgerber@madisoned.org) beforehand, and your bus driver on the day of.
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