Let’s Talk
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.
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. See individual show pages for speakers.
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
Scholar’s Insights
Learn about the performance from experts. Join us in the lobby for a pre-show talk one hour before dance and classical events. Included in your ticket. Check specific show pages for details and speakers.
Happy Hour at the Theatre
As a part of McCarter's Arts & Ideas programming, you are invited to join us in the lobby for a pre-show talk with experts. When you arrive early for the Scholar's Insights event, you can also enjoy $1 OFF cocktails and mocktails from 6:30-6:45PM. This event is included in the price of your ticket. We look forward to hosting you!
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.