ARTS EDUCATION

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The Palace Performing Arts Center is proud to advance our belief that the power of arts education can transform communities by teaching young people valuable life lessons and skills, including teamwork, self-confidence, and effective communication. Through our arts education offerings, thousands of students enjoy programs and school-time performances at the Palace Theatre.

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UPCOMING SCHOOL-TIME PERFORMANCES

The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

TUE, FEBRUARY 23, 2027
Tickets: $15 (Students) | Teacher & Chaperone Tickets are Free)

All your favorite characters from the classic book & TV series "The Magic School Bus" explore the atmosphere on Mercury, Venus, and Mars on an epic interplanetary field trip. Guided by Ms. Frizzle, the class must pull together to find their way across the galaxy while learning as much about teamwork as they do about the solar system. 

The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System is written by Marshall Pailet (book) and Matthew Lee Robinson (music & lyrics), based on the book series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen. The original creative team includes direction and choreography by Connor Gallagher (Broadway: Beetlejuice), set design by Jason Sherwood (Broadway: Living on Love), costume design by Sarah Cubbage (Broadway: Skylight, Fish in the Dark), and lighting design by David Lander (Broadway:  The Lightning Thief, Torch Song).

Grade Recommendations: Recommended for ages 4 - 10. Ideal for elementary school students who enjoy reading, science, astronomy or literature.

TO RESERVE FREE TICKETS FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR HOME GROUP, CONTACT ERIC RADDEN AT 518-465-3335 X 127 OR ERADDEN@PALACEALBANY.ORG

Dog Man: The Musical

WED, MARCH 24, 2027
Tickets: $15 Students | (Teacher & Chaperone Tickets are Free)

Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?? Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants. 

Dog Man: The Musical is written by Kevin Del Aguila (Two-time Emmy Award-winning writer of the PBS show Peg + Cat), and music by Brad Alexander (Drama Desk Nominated See Rock City & Other Destinations), with original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman (NY: Less Than 50%),scenic design by Timothy R. Mackabee (Broadway’s The Elephant Man; Guards at the Taj, Lucille Lortel Award), costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson (Regional: The Addams Family Musical, How I Learned to Drive), lighting design by David Lander (Broadway’s The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical; Benghal Tiger at the Bagdad Zoo, Drama Desk Award) and sound design by Emma Wilk (NY: The Waiting Game,  Regional: The Heiress).  

Grade Recommendations: Recommended for ages 6-10. Ideal for elementary school students who enjoy reading and literature.

TO RESERVE FREE TICKETS FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR HOME GROUP, CONTACT ERIC RADDEN AT 518-465-3335 X 127 OR ERADDEN@PALACEALBANY.ORG

Don’t Let The Pigeon Drive The Bus!

TUE, APRIL 27, 2027
Tickets: $15 Students | (Teacher & Chaperone Tickets are Free)

It's not easy being the Pigeon-you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the Bus Driver has a crisis that threatens to make her passengers (gasp!) late, maybe that wily bird CAN do something. Featuring an innovative mix of songs, and feathers, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! is sure to get everyone's wings flapping.

Based on the book Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems, published by Hyperion Books for Children, the show features a script by Mo Willems and Mr. Warburton, lyrics by Mo Willems, music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, and dramaturgy by Megan Alrutz. This play was commissioned by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and was first produced at the Kennedy Center during the 2019-2020 season. 

Grade Recommendations: Recommended for ages 4 - 7. Ideal for pre-school through elementary school children..

TO RESERVE FREE TICKETS FOR YOUR SCHOOL OR HOME GROUP, CONTACT ERIC RADDEN AT 518-465-3335 X 127 OR ERADDEN@PALACEALBANY.ORG

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