Students enjoying a live performance at SOPAC
2026-2027 School Performances

Bring learning to life through unforgettable live performances.

The best field trips don’t end when the bus pulls away. They continue in classroom conversations, new discoveries, and the excitement students carry back into the classroom long after the curtain falls. SOPAC’s School Performance Series offers curriculum-connected performances that extend learning beyond the classroom while creating lasting memories for students and teachers alike.

PANTO's Cinderella
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 at 10AM

PANTO’s Cinderella

A British-panto twist on the fairy tale: slapstick, sing-alongs, and shout-it-out fun. Your students boo the villain, cheer the hero, and help the story along.

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LUX Orchestra
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 at 9:30AM

LUX Orchestra

An explosion of light, sound, and symphonic music, created to inspire young audiences. Dynamic lighting, live projections, and a sing-along with an opera soloist bring the whole orchestra to life.

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Frosty: A Musical Adventure
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 at 10AM

Frosty: A Musical Adventure

The world’s favorite snowman returns in a cheerful holiday musical. Songs, friendship, and a wintry adventure the whole class can sing along to.

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The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 at 10AM

The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon

With a single purple crayon, Harold draws himself a whole world where anything is possible. A playful celebration of imagination, creativity, and coloring outside the lines.

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Poetry Out Loud
Tue, Feb 3, 2027 at 10AM

Poetry Out Loud

The region’s top high school poets take the stage to compete in a showcase of recitation, public speaking, and self-expression.

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A Game Apart: Jackie Robinson
Tue, Feb 9, 2027 at 10AM

A Game Apart: Jackie Robinson

The story of the man who broke baseball’s color barrier, told for young audiences. A moving look at courage, fairness, and standing up for what’s right.

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The Math Maniac Show
Thu, Mar 4, 2027 at 10AM

The Math Maniac

Numbers get loud, silly, and surprisingly thrilling in this high-energy show. Proof that math just might be the most fun subject of the day.

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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!
Thu, Apr 1, 2027 at 10AM

Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical

Mo Willems’ feathered troublemaker hits the stage in a laugh-out-loud musical. The Pigeon will do anything to drive that bus — and your students get to shout “no”!

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Professor Gizmo's Fun Science Show
Thu, May 20, 2027 at 10AM

Professor Gizmo’s Fun Science Show

Bangs, bubbles, and big reactions make science impossible to look away from. Real experiments, real wow moments, and more than a few happy surprises.

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Ticket Price Info

Tickets start at $9

Save more when you bring a large group. Prices are per person, and every 15 tickets purchased earns 1 complimentary ticket.

Under 50
$13
50-99
$12
100-149
$11
150-249
$10

To book your school group reservations,
contact Linda Beard at (973) 382-1035 or education@sopacnow.org.

What teachers are saying

“This was the first live performance for many of them. They LOVED it!”

Verona Public Schools
PANTO’s Little Mermaid

“The students were truly engaged for the duration of the show and continued to talk about it after we arrived back at school!”

Millburn Public Schools
The Science of Magic

“The students left the performance asking, ‘how did Bill Blagg do those tricks?’ They left wanting to learn.”

Hartshorn School, Millburn
The Science of Magic

“Our students have limited experiences with live performances.”

Jersey City Public Schools
PANTO’s Little Mermaid

“It gave them an opportunity to talk about theater vs movie. What performance in front of a live audience looks like and what the challenges are.”

Livingston Public Schools
PANTO’s Little Mermaid

“Watching the story come to life helped strengthen their listening and attention skills while also expanding their imagination.”

South Orange–Maplewood School District
Alice in Wonderland
Generously sponsored by

New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism
Children's Foundation of the Oranges
The Maplewood Foundation