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Student Matinee Series

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Bring Your Students to a Show!

Since 2002, the Orpheum Theatre Group’s Student Matinee Series has inspired thousands of students from across the Mid-South by providing access to high-quality theatre, music, dance, and more!

Shows serve students from Pre-K through high school, and supplemental materials are available to help educators connect the stage with classroom curriculum.

Tickets are $8 per student or $6 per student at qualifying Title I Schools. Registration for each Student Matinee Series show opens six (6) weeks before the show date(s). The final balance must be paid in full no later than three (3) weeks before your show date, or by the date provided on your invoice and confirmation email. Full policies and procedures coming soon.

2026-2027 Student Matinee Series

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123 Andrés Actívate

OCT 23, 2026

Grades K-5

Actívate by 123 Andrés is packed with positive vibes and high-energy Latin beats. Actívate means “get active” and true to that spirit, the audience participates every step of the way – helping recover some missing birds, untangling hilarious mishaps, contributing ideas, and more.

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23 Skidoo & The Secret Agency

NOV 18, 2026

Grades 3-7

Tapping into their GRAMMY-winning original catalog from rapper and hip-hop artist, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, this electric ensemble combines the highly literate lyrical style of golden age hip hop with soul, funk, reggae and storytelling. 

Ballerina in a silver tutu performs gracefully on stage, with red and white candy cane props. She wears a sparkling tiara, conveying elegance and joy.

Ballet Memphis: The Nutcracker

DEC 11 - 17, 2026

All Ages

Transport your students to a sweetly nostalgic riverside and a confectionary dreamland through the eyes of a young girl destined for adventure.

A group of children on stage smiling and playing washboards. They're wearing colorful clothes, conveying a joyful and lively atmosphere.

Creole for Kidz and the History of Zydeco

FEB 18 - 19, 2027

All Ages

A multicultural music experience led by two-time GRAMMY Award–winning artists, this dynamic program has been inspiring audiences for over 22 years.

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Opera Memphis

MAR 11 - 12, 2027

Stay tuned for more information!

Performers energetically drum on metal barrels with sticks in a vibrant, industrial-themed stage setting. The scene conveys intense, rhythmic energy.

STOMP

APR 2, 2027

All Ages

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.

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For more information or assistance


Email us at education@orpheum-memphis.com

Thank You to Our Student Matinee Series Sponsor