THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED, IN PART, BY PUBLIC FUNDS FROM THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY COUNCIL.
ST. GEORGE THEATRE’S PROGRAMS ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AND THE NEW YORK STATE LEGISLATURE.
2026-2027 ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PERFORMANCES COMING SOON!
The St. George Theatre is proud to announce our Arts-in-Education series for the 2026-2027 academic year, sponsored by Chase Bank and Richmond University Medical Center!
This year’s programming includes fun and entertaining shows for your students that also connect to your curriculum—making learning exciting and engaging! Students will have the opportunity to explore science with Mark Nizer’s Science-Splosion 4D and Franken“STEM”, gain insight into history through The Diary of Anne Frank, and learn about some of Black History’s most influential inventors, artists, and thinkers who changed the world. They’ll also enjoy seeing beloved literary favorites like Charlotte’s Web come to life on stage!
From the moment the students step off the school bus and onto the red carpet, they will be amazed by the beautiful interior architecture, murals, winding staircases, and oversized chandeliers. The students will be entertained by a live pre-organ show prior to the main attraction live performance.
We understand that some students may be unable to attend our in-person performances. To make theatre as accessible as possible, we also have a selection of VIRTUAL shows that will be offered in Winter 2027, free of charge.
Tickets for live performances are $12 per person, or $15 per person for prime seating. One complimentary teacher/chaperone ticket for every 12 tickets purchased.
To book a trip: You can either fill out the form below or contact our Box Office Manager/Arts-in-Education Coordinator, Madison Gattullo, at 929-378-4503 or by email at madison@sgtr.org.
All reservations require a $50 deposit, which is due no more than one month after your initial inquiry. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the scheduled performance. We accept cash, credit/debit cards, and checks. We understand that payments from schools may take more time. If you require additional payment arrangements, please contact us.
Please make your check payable to: St. George Theatre Restoration, Inc.
All in-person shows will start at 10:00am and have a runtime of approximately 60-70 minutes.
Frankenstem Returns
Friday, October 23, 2026, 10:00am
Grades: K-5
A spooky, electrifying, Halloween experience! Join Dr. Frankenstein and the Bride of Frankenstein as they showcase their latest invention come to life!
THEMES: Science, STEM, Critical Thinking, Halloween
The Wizard of Oz
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 10:00am
Grades: 1-8
This one-hour version of The Wizard of Oz is the perfect introduction to live theater for children. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and Toto, as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination!
THEMES: Friendship, Bravery, Classic Literature
Once Upon a Snowflake
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:00am
Grades: K-5
No two snowflakes are the same, and neither are two snow people. Join us for this heartwarming new musical about a small snow person with big dreams! In the end, we all learn about never giving up and what it truly means to give!
THEMES: Winter, Selflessness, Inspiration
Disney, The Reef (Movie Screening)
Wednesday, January 27, 2027, 10:00am
Grades: K-5
An orphaned fish battles a bullying shark. 77 minutes. Live performance by Tina Kenny Jones, Pre-Show.
THEMES: Friendship, Courage, Self-Discovery, Teamwork
Rainbow Fish
Wednesday, February 10, 2027, 10;00am
Grades: K-4
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant, shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against the vain creature. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus, who helps him learn that it’s far better to be admired for being kind than for being beautiful.
THEMES: Kindness, Self-Esteem
Black History Hall of Fame
Wednesday, February 24, 2027, 10:00am
Grades: 3-8
So many amazing Americans and so little time to meet them all! Follow us on this amazing journey through Black History as we meet Maya Angelou, Aretha Franklin, Mae Jemison, the Buffalo Soldiers and more. A fast-paced adventure sure to delight any audience, see why Black History Hall of Fame has come to be one of our audiences’ favorite shows of all time!
THEMES: Black History, History and Social Studies
Charlotte’s Web
Wednesday, March 17, 2027, 10:00am
Grades: K-5
Charlotte’s Web is based on E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman. She will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but also ensures his place on the farm forever.
THEMES: Literature and Literacy, Friendship, Coming of Age
Nate the Great
Wednesday, April 14, 2027, 10:00am
Grades: K-3
Nate the Great is a family-friendly musical based on the classic children’s book series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat. It follows a pint-sized, pancake-loving junior detective as he searches for a missing painting and a lost cat, learning valuable lessons about friendship, art, and creative problem-solving along the way.
THEMES: Friendship, Teamwork, Art Appreciation
The Diary of Anne Frank
Thursday, April 15, 2027, 10:00am
Grades: 5-12
The Wagner College Holocaust Center presents “The Diary of Anne Frank” (Goodrich and Hackett), a powerful play that brings Anne Frank’s diary to life. Witness her experiences in hiding during the Holocaust, capturing her resilience, hopes, and enduring spirit. Join us for an evening of remembrance, reflection, and the timeless fight for freedom and humanity.
THEMES: History, Social Studies, Holocaust Awareness
Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show
Tuesday, April 27, 2027, 10:00am
Grades: Pre K-5
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by the quirky and curious Dr. Sarah Tops, this action-packed adventure uncovers fascinating dino facts that will wow even the biggest dino fans. Featuring life-like, colorful dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart, this show blends science, storytelling and imagination in the style of your favorite nature programs. It’s an unforgettable field trip through time—without ever leaving your seat!
THEMES: History, Social Studies, STEM
Disney, Super Buddies (Movie Screening)
Wednesday, May 12, 2027, 10:00am
Grades: K-5
This rousing adventure follows the dogs of Fernfield Farm as they combine the powers bestowed upon them by a mysterious ring to defend the planet from a villainous alien. Sing along with Tina Kenny Pre-Show.
THEMES: Friendship, Teamwork, Courage, Heroism, Responsibility
Art of Circus
Thursday, May 20, 2027 at 10:00am
(+ public show at 1pm)
Grades: 3-8
It’s an art museum come to life on stage! Inspired by the world’s greatest visual art masterpieces and by the artists who created them, ART OF CIRCUS features dazzling circus performers, dancers, acrobats, and an original score by award-winning composer, Jesse Elder (Post Modern Jukebox) performed with a live band! Audiences enter the worlds and iconic works of Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Warhol, and more in an acrobatic fantasy vision. Something for everyone: music lovers, dance lovers, art lovers, and circus lovers alike.
THEMES:: Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation, Dance Appreciation
The Lion King (Movie Screeening)
Friday, May 21, 2027 at 10:00am (& 6:30pm)
Grades: K-5
The Lion King is a beloved Disney animated film about Simba, a young lion prince who must overcome tragedy, discover his true identity, and embrace his destiny as king of the Pride Lands. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, responsibility, family, and the circle of life.
THEMES: Coming of Age, Responsibility, Courage, Self-Discovery, Good vs. Evil
Mark Nizer’s Science-Splosion 4D
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 at 10:00am
Grades: 2-8
Using multimedia, juggling, lasers and more, Mark Nizer: SCIENCE-SPLOSION will give your students real tools and teach them how science works, how to determine what is true and what is not. Join Mark Nizer and Mark Nizer 50 years in the future as they work together to teach your audience the critical skills we will need to save our future and to answer life’s most important questions like “What is gravity?” or “How does a laser work?”
THEMES: Science, STEM, The Scientific Method, Critical Thinking, The Speed of Light, Gravity, DNA, Origins of Life, Laws of Motion
VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES
Bullysaurus Rex
January 2027
Grades: Pre-K – 3
The history of bullying goes way, way, way, way back in Bullysaurus Rex, a dinosaur-themed antibullying adventure that is perfect for younger audiences! It isn’t always easy to stand up for yourself or your friends – even if your friends weigh two tons and have giant claws, teeth, and scales! Though they lived eons ago, in this heartwarming tale these fun-loving giants have many of the same problems that we young people still face today. Find out how to recognize, report, and stand up to bullying while learning to be a great dino-friend.
THEMES: Kindness, Bully Prevention
Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History
February 2027
Grades: 3-5
From the work songs of the fields of people who were enduring the bonds of slavery, to Ragtime, Jazz, R&B, and the inspired spirituals of the Civil Rights movement, this play follows the compelling story of the role that music played in the history of Black Americans. Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard and more in a tale that is sure to intrigue audiences of all ages!
THEMES: Black History, Civil Rights Movement, Music History
We Can Do It! Great Women of History
March 2027
Grades: K-12
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the 19th Amendment with our show We Can Do It: Great Women of History. This is the perfect show to inform and inspire audiences – girls and boys alike! An incredible adventure featuring some of the world’s most remarkable female pioneers, your audience will discover incredible and groundbreaking women like Amelia Earhart, Sacajawea, Susan B. Anthony and more! Honor the women of America by bringing this show to your venue!
THEMES: History, Social Studies, Women’s History
Payment & Policies:
All reservations require a $50 deposit, which is due no more than one month after your initial inquiry. The remaining balance is due two weeks prior to the scheduled performance. Payment can be made via cash, credit/debit card, or check. We understand that payments from schools may take more time. If you require additional payment arrangements, please contact our Arts-In-Education Coordinator.
Please make your check payable to: St. George Theatre Restoration, Inc.
Cancellation requests must be submitted no less than one month prior to the event. No refunds will be granted day of unless the show is cancelled or postponed by the St. George Theatre.
Outside food and beverages are not allowed on the premises of the St. George Theatre. If food or beverage are required for medical reasons, permission must be obtained from the theater prior to the day of performance.
Architectural and Backstage Tours:
Bring your students on an all-access tour of the historic and majestic St. George Theatre! Class trips include a one-hour tour that takes students through the building and on stage! Students will be amazed by the theatre’s grand architectural design and will learn about its history, the technical aspects of presenting a show, career paths in the arts, and theatre etiquette. Tours cost an additional $5 per student/parent/chaperone, when booking with a performance. If you are not attending a performance, these tickets cost $10 each. School staff members do not pay.