Education & Outreach
At The 5th Avenue Theatre, we're dedicated to introducing children to the magic of artistic expression, nurturing the performers of today and tomorrow, and enriching the theater experience for audiences. Our education and outreach efforts include:
Community Events
Spotlight Nights, our free series of preview events, give audiences a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming shows.
Broadway Fit gives adults a chance to work out to Broadway standards, in a class taught by dancers who've worked with The 5th.
Professional Workshops
Professional Development Workshops help adult performers hone their singing, dancing and acting skills.
5th Avenue Book Club
The 5th Avenue Book Club brings musical theater enthusiasts and special guests together to discuss some of the great works behind our productions.
Student Programs
Developing Education Classes are designed for middle and high school students to develop their skills in musical theater.
Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company brings live musical performances to kindergarten and elementary-school students.
Dance Classes for kids (grades 2-9) and teens (grades 7-12) provide instruction in musical theater dance, as well as in jazz, ballet, and tap.
Fridays at The 5th provide high school students with professional training.
The 5th Avenue High School Musical Theatre Awards honors the achievements of high school drama students during our annual awards show.
Our Spring & Summer Programs provide aspiring performers in grades 7-12 the chance to train with Broadway performers.
Student Groups can take advantage of special ticket pricing for regular performances, or attend one of our special weekday student matinees.