Student Matinees offer students and teachers the chance to experience The Shakespeare Theatre's acclaimed repertoire of productions, including LIVE! at the Kirby productions and professional Main Stage productions, at a convenient time and price at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre in Madison, New Jersey. All performances include a study guide and a post-show talkback with the cast.
2026 Student Matinee Series
Generously Sponsored by Marta & David Black
All Shows Begin at 10:00am
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf
By Edward Albee
Recommended for Grades 9 and Up
Wednesday, September 23
Hamlet
By William Shakespeare
Recommended for Grades 7 and Up
Wednesday, October 21
Tuesday, October 27
Wednesday, October 28
Thursday, October 29
Friday, October 30
Tuesday, November 10
Wednesday, November 11
Thursday, November 12
Friday, November 13
The Gifts of the Magi
Book by Mark St. Germain/Music by Randy Courts/Lyrics by Randy Courts & Mark St. Germain
Recommended for Grades 4 and up
Tuesday, December 15
Wednesday, December 16
Add-Ons
Add a Backstage Tour of The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre for an additional per student fee. Students can view the behind-the-scenes spaces that support the work on stage. From dressing rooms and rehearsal spaces to the light and sound booth, these tours encourage a broader awareness of what it takes to bring a show to life on stage.
For more information about our Backstage Tours, please contact the Education Department at Education@ShakespeareNJ.org or call (973) 845-6741.