Let’s Connect

Arts & Ideas links Princeton University scholarship and community voices to the work on our stages. Leading faculty and artists are paired with live performances to share insights that will enhance your experience. Explore the interactive map.

Co-sponsored by the Humanities Council at Princeton University

The Creative Process

Post Show Conversations after select matinees*. Enhance your experience of plays, musicals and special events with cast, creatives, and cross campus voices.

Scholar’s Insights

Learn about the performance from experts. Join us one hour before dance and classical events. Included in your ticket.

As a part of McCarter's Arts & Ideas programming, you are invited to join us in the lobby for a pre-show talk. Doors open at 6:15 PM, and the talk starts at 6:30 PM. Mention SCHOLARS when you order your pre-show drink and save $1!

Explore more of our Arts & Ideas programs:

The Scholar’s Take

A partnership with Princeton GradFUTURES, The Scholar’s Take is a series of cross disciplinary essays by students in response to select performances in McCarter’s season, and shared with audiences.

Explore the Essays

To explore an Arts & Ideas experience for students or colleagues, contact Debbie Bisno, Director of University and Artistic Partnerships at dbisno@mccarter.org. To inquire about space use for a University event at McCarter, contact Meredith Schuler, Director of Operations at mschuler@mccarter.org

Students go behind the scenes with Alan Cumming.