Nicklaus Children’s Smart Stage Matinee Series 2025/2026 to Enrich Education Through Performing Arts

The 2025/2026 Nicklaus Children’s Smart Stage Matinee Series at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and The Parker is set to bring learning to life through a variety of educational performances. These shows, ideal for school students and home-school networks, are designed to align with Florida’s B.E.S.T. Standards, offering a unique blend of entertainment and education. Free study guides, known as 'Curriculum Connections,' are available for download, enhancing the learning experience beyond the stage.

DeAnn Hazey, CFRE of Government Relations & Community Affairs at Nicklaus Children’s Health System, emphasizes the importance of these performances in inspiring creativity and promoting children's health and emotional wellbeing. The series includes a range of shows from Pinkalicious: The Musical to Elephant & Piggie’s 'We Are in a Play!', each offering valuable lessons and interactive learning opportunities.

Highlights of the series include Bill Blagg’s The Science of Magic, which combines physics with magic to spark curiosity, and The Nutcracker, a holiday classic that transports audiences to the Land of Sweets. Additional performances like The Pout Pout Fish and Super Scientific Circus further enrich the series with messages of joy and scientific exploration.

With tickets available through Ticketmaster, the series promises to be a cornerstone of educational and cultural enrichment for students across South Florida. The Broward Center and The Parker continue to champion the arts as a vital component of children's education and development.