Bringing shows to the next level.
Arts & Ideas links Princeton University and community voices to the work on our stage. Leading scholars and artists are paired with live performances to share insight that will ignite your imagination and enhance your experience.
Co-sponsored by the Humanities Council at Princeton University
Join us for:
Scholar’s Insights
Learn about the performance from experts. Grab a cocktail & join us in the lobby for a pre-show talk 1 hour before dance and classical events. Included in your ticket. Check specific show pages for details and speakers.
Friday, September 26: Camille A. Brown & Dancers: I AM - Dance
Wednesday, November 5: Kyung Wha Chung - Classical
Saturday, January 31: MOMIX - Dance
Friday, February 6: Emanuel Ax - Classical
Saturday, April 4: The Center Will Not Hold - Dance
Saturday, April 18: Steve Mackey: MEMOIR - Classical
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. See individual show pages for speakers.
Saturday, May 11: Primary Trust
Thursday, May 15: Primary Trust
Saturday, May 17: Primary Trust
Sunday, September 21: I and You: The Musical
Thursday, September 25: I and You: The Musical
Saturday, September 27: I and You: The Musical
Thursday, January 29: Kim’s Convenience
Sat, January 31: Kim’s Convenience
Thursday, March 12: Circus Quixote
Saturday, March 14: Circus Quixote
300 Paintings
October, 29 - November, 2
After each performance of this exclusive limited engagement you’ll have an opportunity to meet Sam the star, hear about his journey and experience his art in our lobbies.
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.
Theater Infused Workshops
Our signature workshops utilize theater to foster connection, build communication skills and bring the power of “narrative” into professional and personal interaction.
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.