Student Matinees
Metropolis prides itself on its diverse programming, and we offer several shows that are great for any school curriculum!
Student Matinee Pricing
Student Matinee tickets range in price from $10 – $14.
Parking
We offer free bus parking.
How to Book a Student Matinee
For school group pricing and availability, please get in touch with Jana Kramer, Group Sales Coordinator, at jkramer@metropolisarts.com or 847.577.5982 x228.
Guidelines for attending a show at Metropolis will be sent to all teachers who reserve tickets.
2024-2025 Student Matinee Series
A Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Production – By Kids for Kids!
Plunge into this all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world!
Performance Dates: Monday, October 28th & Tuesday, October 29th at 10am
Duration: 60 minutes, with no intermission
Recommended for: Grades K – 6th
Ticket Prices: $10/student
1 free chaperone ticket per 10 students, additional adult tickets are $10
Charles Dickens’ enchanting tale of redemption and hope comes to life in Arlington Heights’ favorite holiday tradition. On a snowy Christmas Eve brimming with memorable characters, ghostly apparitions and splendid holiday music, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge visits the past, present and future to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s updated, record-breaking production returns with enough magic, joy and Christmas spirit to delight audiences of all ages.
Performance Dates: Thursday, December 5th at 10am – Sensory Friendly Performance
Wednesday, December 11th at 10am
Thursday, December 12th at 10am
Thursday, December 19th at 10am
Friday, December 20th at 10am
Duration: 80 minutes, with no intermission
Recommended for: Grades 1st – 12th
Ticket Prices: $14/student
1 free chaperone ticket per 10 students, additional adult tickets are $14
Ready for a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure? Metropolis and our very own School of the Performing Arts join forces to present this Staged Concert version of one of Disney’s most popular movies of all time.
Mary Poppins is the timeless tale of the “practically perfect” nanny who delicately descends into the lives of the Banks Family. Combining magic, imagination, and a spoonful of sugar, Mary wins the hearts and minds of young Jane and Michael.
With its unforgettable songs and magical moments, this timeless tale is sure to capture the hearts of audiences young and old and remind us all of the importance of curiosity, wonder, love, and family.
Performance Date: Thursday, February 27th at 10am
Duration: 2 hours & 30 minutes, including an intermission
Recommended for: Grades 3rd – 12th
Ticket Prices: $14/student
1 free chaperone ticket per 10 students, additional adult tickets are $14
Get ready for a musical experience, ripped from the pages of Mo Willems’ beloved, award-winning, best-selling children’s books, that will leave audiences doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” dance all night long! In Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are in a Play!”, Gerald and Piggie take to the stage in a rollicking adventure that is perfect for young audiences. An elephant named Gerald and a pig named Piggie are best, best, “bestus” (a word Gerald and Piggie made up that means “very best”) friends, but Gerald worries that something could go wrong that would end their friendship. Piggie is not worried at all. She’s even happier and more excited than usual. That’s because she and Gerald are invited to a party hosted by the Squirrelles, three singing squirrels who love to have a good time. And so begins a day when anything is possible.
Curriculum Connections: Literature Based, Music & Dance, Responsibility, Decision Making, Social and Emotional Learning, Problem Solving
Performance Dates: Tuesday, March 4th – Friday, March 7th at 10am & 12pm
Duration: 60 minutes, with no intermission
Recommended for: PreK – 3rd grade
Ticket Prices: $14/student
1 free chaperone ticket per 10 students, additional adult tickets are $14
A Metropolis School of the Performing Arts Production – By Kids for Kids!
In this modern-day adaptation of a literary classic, Frankie and Irving are science nerds who have an unusual idea for the upcoming Science Fair. When Doctor Frankenstein’s ancient secret book arrives from Transylvania, the friends are whisked into a hilarious sci-fi fantasy of time-warped, weirdly scary, and lively adventure!
Performance Dates: Thursday, March 20th & Friday, March 21st at 10am
Duration: 60 minutes, with no intermission
Recommended for: Grades K – 6th
Ticket Prices: $10/student
1 free chaperone ticket per 10 students, additional adult tickets are $10
Nicholas Allen has plenty of ideas. When he ends up in Mrs. Granger’s language arts class, he has his best idea ever. He decides to create his own word … FRINDLE! Before long, Nick’s word creates a buzz in his school, his town and then to his surprise it spreads all around the country, and a power struggle erupts with the strict Mrs. Granger. Will the word “Frindle” win? Based on the multiple award-winning best-selling novel by Andrew Clements, this quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of words will have audiences inventing their own words!
Performance Date: Monday, May 19th at 10am & 12pm
Tuesday, March 20th at 10am & 12pm
Wednesday, May 21st at 10am
Wednesday, May 21st at 12pm – Sensory Friendly Performance
Thursday, May 22nd at 10am
Duration: 60 minutes, with no intermission
Recommended for: Grades 3rd – 5th
Ticket Prices: $14/student
1 free chaperone ticket per 10 students, additional adult tickets are $14
Tickets for Hope
Title 1 Schools may apply for a reduced ticket price for students. This scholarship is very limited, and is subject to committee review and availability of funds. Groups must make written request for discounts at least two weeks prior to the performance date. Email Jana Kramer at jkramer@metropolisarts.com for further information.
School Group Policies
RESERVATIONS
Metropolis suggests booking your School Group at least 4 months before a performance for best availability. Tickets typically go on sale in the late Spring for the following school year.
TEACHER/CHAPERONE TICKETS
Teachers/Chaperones will receive 1 complimentary ticket per 10 students. Additional teachers/chaperones will receive the student ticket price.
GROUP SALES AGREEMENT
A contract detailing performance and payment information will be emailed to the Group Leader once a reservation has been made.
PAYMENT
A signed Group Sales Agreement and full payment are due 2 weeks prior to the show date. After that due date, no changes may be
made, and the sale is final.
*Special arrangements can be made for alternate payment dates. Final payment must be made prior to performance date.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations must be made no later than 2 weeks before the show date. After the due date, the sale is final and the group is responsible for the total balance of the reservation even if there are unused tickets. There will be no refunds or credits.
SEAT COUNT
A final ticket count is appreciated 2 weeks prior to the performance date (students plus all teachers/chaperones).
ARRIVAL
School groups must arrive 20-30 minutes before showtime to allow for seating and restroom breaks.
UNLOADING/LOADING BUSES
The Village of Arlington Heights requires that all buses leave two car lengths open between them when unloading or loading passengers. Buses may not double park on Campbell Street.
SEATING
School Groups are seated as General Admission at the discretion of the House Manager. School Groups will be assigned to certain rows of the theatre based on group size and availability, which may include banquet style chairs at the rear of the theatre. School Groups will not receive printed tickets.