Lynne & Richard Pasculano Student Matinees

 

A student matinee performance is often a young person’s first introduction to the arts, which can be a gateway to self-empowerment and future career pathways.

Watching a live performance helps students give voice to their own stories and inspires creativity.

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Lynne & Richard Pasculano Student Matinees

Student Matinee Offerings

Bat Boy: The Musical

Wed Nov 5, 2025 at 1pm
Grades 9 – 12
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission

Story and Book by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe
Directed by Alex Timbers

A half-human, half-bat teenager searches for acceptance in a small town after he is discovered in a cave. This cult-classic musical is based on a popular tabloid story from the 1990s.

Ailey II

Tue Dec 9 & Thu Dec 11, 2025 at 11am
Grades 3 – 12
Runtime: 1 hour

Experience the power and artistry of the world-renowned dancers of Ailey II in classic works by Alvin Ailey and new works by contemporary choreographers. Year after year, the Company captivates young audiences through the impact of this legendary choreographer's vision.

Encores! High Spirits

Wed Feb 11, 2026 at 11am
Grades 6 – 12
Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission

Music, Lyrics, and Book by Hugh Martin and Timothy Gray 
Based upon Blithe Spirit by Noël Coward  
Featuring The Encores! Orchestra 
Music Director Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Director Jessica Stone

Haunted hijinks ensue when a madcap medium accidentally summons the ghost of a novelist's ex-wife in this musical adaptation of Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit with a brassy, swinging score.

Flamenco Festival

Thurs Feb 26, 2026 at 11am
Grades 3 – 12
Runtime: 1 hour

The Flamenco Festival celebrates its 25th year at City Center with an incredible lineup of flamenco legends and rising stars direct from Spain.

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Wed April 15, 2026 at 11am
Grades 3 – 12
Runtime: 1 hour

For 57 years, Dance Theatre of Harlem has electrified the ballet world with their extraordinary range and unparalleled dynamism. Artistic Director Robert Garland ushers in another season of new works and fan favorites, as the Company once again presents a bold interpretation of ballet in the 21st century.

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