Field Trip Pricing & Reservations
As part of First Stage's Access for All program, we provide school group matinee tickets at $14 or less. Our sliding scale, per-ticket prices are based on a school's free and reduced lunch population.
School Group Matinee Ticket Prices for the 2024/25 Season:
- Homeschools, Private Schools, and Public Schools with a student population of 0%-19% free/reduced lunch: $14
- Public Schools with a student population of 20%-39% free/reduced lunch: $12
- Public Schools with a student population of 40%-59% free/reduced lunch: $10
- Public Schools with a student population of 60%-100% free/reduced lunch: $8
In addition, First Stage offers select preview performances that are available at $6 per ticket. For more information, please contact us at fieldtrips@firststage.org or (414) 267-2962.
School Group Requirements
- A minimum of 10 people is required for a school matinee reservation, with a non-refundable deposit of $50 per show.
- School groups receive one complimentary ticket for every 20 tickets purchased. The cost of the complimentary tickets will be deducted from the total amount due.
- Adults attending with students are limited to no more than one out of every ten students in attendance.
- Group size will be adjusted as needed until one month prior to the performance date.
- Full payment is due no later than 30 days prior to your performance. No refunds or exchanges are available later final payment is made, and refunds are not given to students that are absent. Payment must be remitted in one single check from the school.
Explore our upcoming season and field trip packages to add to your field trip experience, and contact us at (414) 267-2962 or fieldtrips@firststage.org to make your reservations.
Pete the Cat
Oct 3 - Nov 1, 2024 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater
Come aboard the VW bus for a trip around the globe with Pete, Jimmy and friends in this hilarious, toe-tapping musical, based on the popular Pete the Cat series of books.
For Pre-K and elementary school students and teachers.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™: The Musical
Dec 4-18, 2024 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater
Celebrating 60 years on television, join Rudolph and friends as they come to life on stage in an adventure that teaches us that what makes you different can be what makes you special.
For elementary school students and teachers.
The Tempest
Dec 6-13, 2024 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Romance, revenge, and raucous comedy abound in Shakespeare's timeless tale of heartfelt reconciliation.
For middle and high school students and teachers
The Dinosaur Play
Jan 22 - Feb 14, 2025 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Imagine going back in time to visit the last age of the dinosaurs. In front of you is a dinosaur egg, tapping out a call for help. You will figure out what the egg is saying and help the egg to hatch. Make a pact with a surly Triceratops, protect the newly formed dinosaur family, and help defeat Tyrannosaurus Rex.
For Pre-K and lower elementary students and teachers
Emily Song and the Queen of the Night
Jan 30 - Feb 13, 2025 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater
A world premiere musical about a young superhero who uses music as her superpower.
For elementary and middle school students and teachers
Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo
Mar 7 - Apr 4, 2025 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater
Theatre for Young Audiences version
Dive into this delightful adventure under the sea, based on the beloved 2003 Pixar movie.
For elementary school students and teachers
Esperanza Rising
May 1-22, 2025 at the Marcus Center's Todd Wehr Theater
A poetic tale of a young girl's triumph over adversity, this new adaptation featuring original music is base don the popular book by Pam Muñoz Ryan.
For upper elementary and middle school students and teachers