The Newman Center’s popular student matinee series features four performances during the 2026-27 season.
The Newman Center is happy to announce that thanks to the generous support of donors to the Newman Center Education Fund, the student matinee series is now COMPLETELY FREE for all students and chaperones. Transportation subsidies are also available to qualifying schools.
Each student matinee will feature curricular materials and literacy connections, allowing teachers and students to learn more about the art and the artist before the show. Click on the registration links below for more information and to reserve your FREE tickets!
“For many of my students, this was the very first concert they had ever attended, and they LOVED it!”
Christine Kamiskie
music teacher, Knapp Elementary
Introducing the 2026-2027 Student Matinee Series:
ArtistiCO: Fiestas Navidenas
December 10, 2026 10:15am
Colorado based Latinx dance ensemble ArtistiCO will take students on a tour of Christmas celebrations throughout the country of Mexico. The dances performed will feature original choreography based on traditional dances from the Mexican dance masters.
Registration will open on August 10th.
123 Andrés: Around the Americas
February 8, 2027 10:15am
Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high-energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. 123 Andrés pack their shows with positive vibes and energetic songs that get the whole family dancing and learning.
Registration will open on August 10th.
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández
March 12, 2027 10:15am
Founded in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández, Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández brings together the music, dance, and costume of Mexican folklore from pre-Colombian civilizations to the modern era. The Ballet boasts a full complement of 60 dancers and musicians and is permanently in residence at the iconic Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. This beloved company has toured extensively across Mexico and abroad, reaching over 45 million spectators worldwide positioning itself as the premier Mexican folkloric dance ensemble.
Registration will open on August 10th.
Lightwire Theater: The Adventures of Tortoise and Hare
April 5, 2027 at 10:15 am
Semi-finalists on America’s Got Talent Season 7, Lightwire Theater shows off the art of EL wire puppetry in their spin on Aesop’s classic fable of The Tortoise and The Hare. For those who wondered what happened after the Race, Lightwire Theater continues the story which finds the two opponents 10 years down the road, now with children of their own and exploring modern day distractions. Old Man Tortoise and Big Daddy Hare must come together despite their differences to find and save their children. With dazzling visuals, poignant storytelling, and creative use of music from classical to pop, this production brings this classic tale into a brilliant new light.
Registration will open on August 10th.
Thank you to our 2024-25 Newman Center Visionary Sponsor the Genesee Mountain Foundation!
We understand that occassionally plans change. Please do your best to be as accurate as possible when making your reservation. If you need to modify or cancel your reservation, please contact luke.wachter@du.edu as soon as possible so tickets can be released to the waitlist.
Yes, the Newman Center for the Performing Arts is located at 2344 East Iliff Avenue in Denver. The Newman Center parking garage is located immediately south of the Newman Center at University and Wesley. A free parking pass will be provided to student matinee series audiences.
All performances are wheelchair accessible and assisted listening devices are available. Please let us know in advance if your students will be requiring special seating, personal captioning devices, or any other assistance to make your visit more enjoyable. Your school must provide interpreters for deaf students, unless otherwise noted.
Only under very extreme circumstances will we cancel a performance. In the event that we cancel a performance, we will make every effort to schedule your students for a future performance.
Turn off all cell phones, watch alarms, and any electronic devices before entering the theatre.
Food, gum, beverages, and backpacks are not allowed in the theatre. We ask that these items be left at school or on the bus. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
For students bringing lunch to eat on campus, lunches may be brought into the performance hall, but must not be opened or consumed until classroom is at its lunch location.
