Student matinees are a series of special 60-minute daytime performances for K-12 students featuring internationally-renowned artists. A student matinee is the perfect way to bring the arts to life in a fun and memorable way. Participating schools will also receive in-depth study materials with lesson plans and arts-integration opportunities to use in your classroom.
Keep scrolling for frequently asked questions. If you’re looking for more help, fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
Each Student Matinee includes a set of study tools to take back to your classroom so you can make the most of your field trip.
These aren’t your traditional shows. Student Matinees are fun, energetic, and interactive.
Field trips can be stressful, but they don’t have to be. Our incredible team is here to make your day as easy as possible.
Friday, September 26, 2025
10:30 AM
Supaman’s one of a kind presentation combines Native culture, comedy and urban hip hop culture which dazzles audiences and captivates listeners.
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 10:30 AM
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated duo Black Violin, invokes a musical fusion of exquisite classical sounds and exhilarating hip-hop beats.
Wednesday, February, 2026
10:30 AM
This glow-in-the-dark adventure is visually amazing and has been praised for its cutting-edge blend of puppetry, technology, and dance.
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 10:30 AM
What Is Jazz explores jazz through the lens of American history, bringing history and hope to life on stage
Friday, April 10, 2026
10:30 AM
The original Doktor Kaboom! show in which the good Doktor takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:30 AM
2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music.
Friday, April 24, 2026
10:30 AM
A non-stop energy packed urban circus complete with dancing, beat boxing, acrobatics, BMX biking and more.
Choose your show, complete the registration form, and download your study materials. Study materials will be available closer to the show.
Six weeks before the show, confirm how many students and chaperones will be attending. Four weeks before the show, submit payment via check or credit card.
Sit back and enjoy the show with your students – you’ve earned it.
Once your invoice has been issued, MPAC requests payment a minimum of thirty (30) days in advance of your performance. We recognize that payment processes are different at every school. Our group sales team can assist with further questions.
Reservations must be made online through our website. Once your reservation is made, you will see a confirmation screen that your Reservation request is complete and received.
These numbers will be used to create an invoice, which represents the total amount due for your participation. Seats are subject to availability at the time of making your reservation.
We do not issue physical tickets. Marcus Performing Arts Center front of house staff will greet you upon arrival and assist groups to their designated seats.
Unfortunately, it is not possible for teachers to select their seats for Student Matinee performances. All seats are weighted equally and are assigned based on the overall seating needs of the performance. Requests for accessibility or other special needs are welcomed and we will do our best to honor such requests.
Yes, when each performance reaches its capacity, those non-reserved schools will be placed on a waitlist and will be notified if any spots become available.
Individual tickets will NOT be sold to parents, community members, or students NOT included in your school reservation.
Absolutely! Homeschool tickets are priced slightly higher but include parking garage access.
We recommend a ratio of one adult per 10 students. We understand that some students require more assistance and supervision than others, and for that reason, you are welcome to bring up to a ratio of one adult per five students, plus support staff. Every attendee is required to purchase a ticket.
Once your Reservation Contract has been signed and returned and payment has been received refunds will no longer be issued. If attendees have not issued payment then they must reach out to the Student Matinee Coordinator and make the necessary adjustments.
We recommend arriving at least thirty minutes prior to the performance, in order to accommodate seating, lunch drop-offs, and pre-show use of restrooms. Please feel free to arrive up to forty minutes early if you believe you will need more time. Arrival time does not affect seating.
Unless otherwise noted, all performances are 60 minutes in length and sometimes offer an optional Q & A after this time.
You may request to reserve lunch space following your performance by emailing our Programming Coordinator, Yani at yacra@marcuscenter.org. MPAC does not provide lunches.
Yes, study guides will be emailed to the educator that made the reservation and will also be made available on our website. Study guides will be available at least one month prior to the performance. Study guides include summaries, videos, podcasts and background information about the performance to help your students engage before and after the performance.
There’s always something new happening at the Marcus Center, and our learning experiences are in high demand.
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929 N Water St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 273-7206
tickets@marcuscenter.org
Phone Line: Mon-Fri / 10 am-4 pm
Ticketing Windows: Mon-Fri / Noon-4 pm
We’re also open one hour prior to most performances.
