Southern California’s Premier Musical Theatre Company

Student Matinees for the 2018-2019 Season!

Enjoy live, professional

theatre at the Carpenter

Center!

Learn about Musical Theatre,

History and more!

Meet the Stars!

Musical Theatre West offers Student Matinee Performances, In-Class Workshops and Study Guides for the Main Stage Season.

For additional information contact Ted Watts at Ted@musical.org

Southern California’s Premier Musical Theatre Company

From Steve Martin and Edie Brickell comes Bright Star, the five time Tony-nominated, new Broadway musical that The New York Times called a shining acheivement. This sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920’s and 40’s unfolds as a rich tapestry of deep emotion, beautiful melodies and powerfully moving performances.

Based on the cherished 2003 hit film starring Will Ferrell, Elf the Musical is the story of Buddy the elf. Featuring songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer), with a book by Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

Consider yourself at home with Lionel Bart’s classic musical based on Charles Dicken’ novel, Oliver Twist. The Tony and Olivier Award-winning show is one of the few musicals to win an Academy Award for Best Picture and is widely hailed as a true theatrical masterpiece by actors and audience members alike.

Based on the hit film and an incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony award-winning “dream team”, with a book by Terrance McNally (The Full Monty) and a score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Based on one of Hans Christian Anderson’s most beloved stories and Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glen Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its songs, including “Under the Sea”band “Kiss The Girl”.

2018Oct 25 at 10 AMNov 1 at 10 AMfor Grades 7 & Up

2018Nov 30 at 10 AMDec 5 at 10 AM

For Grades 2 & Up

2019Feb 14 at 10 AMFeb 21 at 10 AMFor Grades 4 & Up

2019Apr 4 at 10 AM

April 11 at 10 AMFor Grades 6 & Up

2019Jul 18 at 10 AMJul 25 at 10 AM

For Grades 2 & Up

Musical Theatre West invites you and your students to experience professional musical theatre! Our Student Matinee Program reaches thousands of students each year and promises to enhance student academic and social development.

MTW’s Student Matinee Program offers: *A condensed version of each of our 2018-2019 productions *The opportunity to participate in free In-class workshops *A chance to meet the cast and collect autographs *A study guide that aligns with California VPA and Common Core Standards

Student’s Tickets & Teacher/Chaperone Ticket $5Additional Adult tickets $30

LBUSD and Title I students are eligible for 100% full ticket scholarships.

*Seating Is Limited

*Register today by completeing the form on the following page.

Due to overwhelming number of responses received each season, we request that each

group bring students to only one performance. Different groups from the same school may

attend multiple performances, but we ask that each student attend only one performance.

*Performances begin at 10:00 a.m. and last approximately two hours

*All performances take place at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center,

Located 6200 Atherton Street, LB, 90815

*Programming is subject to change

*Each person in the group must have an admission bracelet

To submit a Reservation form or for additional information

contact Ted Watts, Education and Outreach Coordinator

Ted@Musical.org(562) 856-1999 x 232

4350 East 7th Street, Long Beach, CA 90804