Student Matinees

Student Matinees

Supported by the Lau and Bea Christensen Access Fund

Bring Your Class or Group

Our student matinees offer educators the ability to engage students through the magic of theater and enhance their learning in and outside of the classroom. Performances are offered throughout the school year, as well as enrichment guides and post-show talkbacks.

CLICK HERE to reserve seats for 2026-27 Student Matinees!

Want to check show availability?
Click “Reserve Your Seats” below, scroll down to the performance date and time, and click under “Quantity” to see how many seats are available.

To learn more, please visit: Student Matinee FAQ.

Contact Info: Laura McMillan | 608.255.2080 x107 | matinees@ctmtheater.org

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ANNIE

CAPITOL THEATER
AT OVERTURE CENTER

Book by Thomas Meehan, Music by Charles Strouse, Lyrics by Martin Charnin

Based on “Little Orphan Annie”® By Permission of Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.com*

Leapin’ Lizards! With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts in 1930s New York City. With iconic songs like “Tomorrow,” “It’s a Hard Knock Life,” and “Easy Street,” Annie is classical musical theater at its best!

For Grades: 4 and up / Run time approx. 2 hours 30 minutes (plus a 15 minute intermission)

Themes: Empowerment – Hope – Perseverance

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Enrichment Guide

Performance Dates – October 2026:

Tues, October 27 @ 10am
Wed, October 28 @ 9:30am
Thurs, October 29 @ 10am

THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

MYArts Theater icon STARLIGHT AT MYARTS
Based on books and characters by Mo Willems
Script and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam Tobin
Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma
Dramaturgy by Megan Altruz

Produced by special arrangement with Hidden Pigeon, LLC.
*Originally commissioned and developed by Children’s Theater of Madison, Dallas Children’s Theatre, First Stage, Main Street Theater, Seattle Children’s Theatre, The Coterie, and The Rose.*

When Mo Willems’ characters get together for the holidays, it’s bound to be the biggest extravaganza ever! The Unlimited Squirrels deck the halls and Elephant and Piggie come ready to celebrate! But will The Pigeon join in the festivities, or will he run all the way to the North Pole in search of the greatest gift ever? Terrific tunes, silly stories, goofy gifts, audience antics: it’s all in this brand-new musical party that sleighs!

Grades: 4K and up / Run time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes

Themes: Generosity – Curiosity – Patience

ENRICHMENT GUIDE will be posted ONE MONTH before the show!

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Performance Dates – December 2026:

Tues, December 1 @ 10AM
Wed, December 2 @ 9:30AM
Thurs, December 3 @ 10AM
Fri, December 4 @ 9:30 AM
Tues, December 8 @ 9:30 AM
Wed, December 9 @ 10AM
Thurs, December 10 @ 9:30 AM
Fri, December 11 @ 10AM

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

CAPITOL THEATER
AT OVERTURE CENTER

Based on the book by Charles Dickens
Adapted by Chaz T. Martin

Our signature production transports students into the world of Charles Dickens’ Victorian England & the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge. Join us as the ghosts of Scrooge’s past, present, and future teach him about generosity and the joy of giving!

For Grades 4 & Up / Run time approx. 2 hours (plus a 15 minute intermission)

Themes: Compassion – Transformation – Redemption

ENRICHMENT GUIDE will be posted ONE MONTH before the show!

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Performance Dates – December 2026:

Tues, December 15 @ 10AM
Wed, December 16 @ 9:30AM
Thurs, December 17 @ 10AM

THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL

MYArts Theater icon

STARLIGHT AT MYARTS
Book by Joe Tracz
Music & Lyrics by Rob Rokicki
Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and is on a quest to find Zeus’ lightning bolt to prevent a war between the Greek gods. Join Percy and friends as they encounter mythological creatures, solve the riddle of the Oracle, and learn just how resilient they truly are in this action-packed adventure with a thrilling original rock score.

Grades: 5 and up / Run time approx. 2 hours 15 minutes (plus a 15 minute intermission)

Themes: Identity – Collaboration – Belonging

ENRICHMENT GUIDE will be posted ONE MONTH before the show!

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Performance Dates – February & March 2027:

Tues, February 16 @ 9:30AM
Wed, February 17 @ 10AM
Thurs, February 18 @ 9:30AM
Fri, February 19 @ 10AM
Tues, February 23 @ 10AM
Weds, February 24 @ 9:30AM
Thurs, February 25 @ 10AM
Fri, February 26 @ 10AM
Tues, March 2 @ 9:30AM
Wed, March 3 @ 10AM
Thurs, March 4 @ 9:30AM

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

MYArts Theater icon

STARLIGHT AT MYARTS

Adapted by Joseph Robinette
Based on the book by E.B. White

*Produced by special arrangement with DRAMATIC PUBLISHING, Woodstock IL*

Wilbur is a small piglet with a big problem: he doesn’t want to end up on a dinner plate! Wilbur gains an unlikely friend Charlotte, the crafty spider, whose dedication and loyalty changes his life forever. Join us for this heartwarming tale based on the beloved children’s book.

Grades: 3 and up / Run time approx. 1 hour 15 minutes (plus 15 minute intermission)

Themes: Friendship – Change – Bravery

ENRICHMENT GUIDE will be posted ONE MONTH before the show!

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Performance Dates – April 2027:

Tues, April 13 @ 9:30AM
Wed, April 14 @ 10AM
Thurs, April 15 @ 9:30AM
Fri, April 16 @ 10AM
Tues, April 20 @ 10AM
Wed, April 21 @ 9:30AM & 12PM
Thurs, April 22 @ 10AM
Fri, April 23 @ 9:30AM
Wed, April 28 @ 10AM
Thurs, April 29 @ 9:30AM & 12PM

“CTM productions are always top notch. It is affordable and appropriate for a family theater experience. We have been to several CTM shows and will continue going. Staff are very helpful. The quality of the shows and actors are top notch. We love the Capital Theater but this was the first time we went to the theater at MyArts building. It was also very nice and the kids loved being up close to the stage. We feel so fortunate CTM is available in Madison!”

– CTM audience member

“The entire staff were so kind and welcoming and the show was fantastic. We are so grateful for the experience and for the creative and inclusive environment.”

– CTM audience member

“From the moment the cast appeared on stage in that beautiful pallet of colors-blues, golds, yellows, greys-I knew this was going to be great! Brian Cowing is special – have seen a few other of his productions and he always gets it just right. The acting, singing, dancing, sets/scenery and music were just spectacular.”

– CTM audience member

“This was my daughter’s first time attending a play and she was absolutely in love! Looking forward to attending more in the future!”

– CTM audience member

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