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2017-18 STUDENT MATINEE SEASON IN THE HEIGHTS - Thursdays, October 26, and November 2, 2017 From the creator of the Broadway Phenomenon “Hamilton,” comes the Tony-Award winning Best Musical about family, community and life in Washington Heights. Compared to a modern-day, “Fiddler on the Roof,” this electri- fying and touching story makes you believe in the power of . Grades, 5th - 12th

GUYS AND DOLLS - Thursdays, February 22, and March 1, 2018 With the classics “If I Were a Bell,” “Luck Be a Lady,” “Adelaide’s Lament,” and the title song, Damon Runyon’s world of inveterate gamblers and their dolls light up the stage with pure Golden Age Broadway. Grades, 5th - 12th

NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT - Thursdays, April 12 & 19, 2018 Set during Prohibition, a female bootlegger falls hard for a society playboy all set to the timeless songs of George and Ira Gershwin. Nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical. Grades, 4th - 12th

YANKEE DOODLE DANDY - Thursdays, July 12 & 19, 2018 “You’re a Grand Old Flag,” “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy,” and “Mary’s a Grand Old Name,” are among the sev- eral production numbers that tell the story of original Yankee Doodle Boy, and founding father of Broadway, George M. Cohan. Grades, 3rd - 12th

WHITE CHRISTMAS - Thursday, December 7, 2017 (Special 2017 Winter Show) This smash Broadway musical based on the film starring and Bing Crosby will definite- ly make your holidays merry and bright. “I Love a Piano,” “Sisters,” “Count Your Blessings” and more grace the stage in this feel good December bonus show. Grades, 2nd - 12th

Special Offer for Educators! STUDENT TICKETS $5 TEACHER/CHAPERONE TICKETS $5 ADDITIONAL ADULT TICKETS $30 LBUSD Schools and TITLE 1 Schools are eligible for 100%, Full Ticket Scholarships. Any group can apply for Ticket Scholarships. MTW makes every effort to honor at least a portion of all financial assistance request but cannot guarantee 100% support for all groups.

ALL PERFORMANCES BEGIN at 10:00 AM and last approximately 2 hours. All performances take place at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton Street, Long Beach, 90815, northeast corner of CSULB campus. Every person must have a ticket (wrist band) to be admitted.

MUSICAL THEATRE WEST (MTW) - MTW invites you and your students to experience professional musical theatre during the school day. The MTW Education and Outreach Program reaches over 17,000 children and teens each year. The MTW Stu- dent Matinee Program offers:  Age appropriated and abbreviated versions of the production  FREE In-class workshop offered prior to the performance,  Study Guide that aligns with California VAPA standards  All students have the chance to “Meet-the-Cast” for autographs after the performance

Submit the Reservation Form or call - Education/Outreach Coordinator 562-856-1999 ext. 232 Fax 562-856-1907 / musical.org / Mail - MTW 4350 East 7th St. Long Beach, CA 90804-5546