Pinocchio: The Musical · For Schools

A live musical experience for your school

A 50-minute, curriculum-aligned musical for grades K–8, brought to your auditorium, gymnasium, or multipurpose room by a Boston-based touring company.

Grades K–850 minutesTouring · MA & the Northeast
School booking inquiryDownload show overview (PDF)
GradesK – 8Age-appropriate adaptation
Runtime50 minutesAdjustable for bell schedules
FormatIn-schoolortheaterSingle show or multiples in a day
ThemesHonesty · Responsibility · CreativityLiteracy & SEL aligned
RegionMassachusetts & the NortheastBoston-based touring team
OVERVIEWi.

Live music, narrated storytelling, and a character-driven hour in your school day.

Pinocchio: The Musical is a live, narrated production designed specifically for school audiences in grades K–8. The performance runs approximately fifty minutes and is built to fit easily into a school day schedule, with minimal technical requirements and a fast setup.

The show supports literacy, social-emotional learning, and arts education through storytelling, music, and character-driven lessons centered on honesty, responsibility, and personal growth. Productions can be staged in school auditoriums, gymnasiums, or multipurpose spaces, and are adaptable to a wide range of school environments.

Optional pre- and post-show classroom activities allow students to engage more deeply with the themes of the story — making the experience both entertaining and educational.

WHY SCHOOLS CHOOSE THIS PRODUCTIONii.
01

Curriculum-aligned & age-appropriate

Content is designed for grades K–8 and supports literacy, social-emotional learning, and arts education goals — without sacrificing the warmth or wit of a real opera company's storytelling.

02

Accessible for all school spaces

Performed in auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, or multipurpose rooms with minimal setup. We bring what we need, work with what you have, and leave on time.

03

Engaging for students & teachers

Live music, narration, and theatrical visuals keep students focused — and give teachers a real arts experience to build classroom conversation around.

04

Flexible scheduling

Single performance or multiple shows in one day. Runtime can be adjusted to align with bells, lunch periods, or assembly windows.

05

Minimal technical requirements

No complex lighting or sound systems required. Standard power and a flat performance area are typically enough — we'll confirm specifics during booking.

06

A trusted educational partner

Produced by Commonwealth Lyric Theater — a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization with a decade of work in the region.

WATCH & PREVIEWiii.
School trailer
Hero still · 2×2Replace with production photo
Pinocchio takes the stage — opening number.
Cast portrait
Geppetto & Pinocchio.
Audience
Live, in-school assembly.
Wide stage · 2×1
Full company in a school auditorium.
Download media assets (photos & videos)Approved for school newsletters & press release use.
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALSiv.
PDF≈ 1.2 MB

School Show Overview

A one-document summary of runtime, themes, technical needs, and grade alignment — ideal to forward to principals and PTOs.

Download
PDF≈ 3.4 MB

Study Guide

Pre-show & post-show classroom activities, discussion questions, and printable handouts tied to grade-level literacy and SEL standards.

Download
ZIP≈ 86 MB

Media Assets

Approved production photos and short video clips, ready for school newsletters, websites, and local press coverage.

Download
TECHNICAL & SPACE REQUIREMENTSv.
  • Works in auditoriums, gymnasiums, cafeterias, or multipurpose rooms.
  • Minimal sound and electrical needs — standard household power is typically sufficient.
  • Fast load-in and strike — usually under 90 minutes on either side of the performance.
  • A flat performance footprint of roughly 24 ft × 16 ft is ideal; we can adapt to smaller spaces.
  • House lights up or dimmed; no theatrical lighting rig required.
2026–2027 SCHOOL SHOW PRICINGvi.

Tier 01Standard

Standard Show

$2,000per show
  • 4 actors
  • Minimal set — fast load-in and strike
  • Ideal for classrooms, multipurpose rooms, and smaller assemblies
Additional shows(same day, same location)$400
Tier 02Enhanced

Enhanced Show

$3,000per show
  • 6 actors
  • More set pieces — richer staging and visual variety
  • Best for full-school assemblies and mid-sized auditoriums
Additional shows(same day, same location)$500
Tier 03Full Production

Full Production Show

$5,000per show
  • 6+ actors
  • Full theatrical staging — expanded scenic design and enhanced production elements
  • Ideal for auditoriums and large audiences
Additional shows(same day, same location)$850
BOOKING & CONTACTvii.

Currently booking schools across Massachusetts and the Northeast

For availability, pricing, and scheduling, please reach out to our school programs office. We aim to respond within two business days, and we're happy to walk principals or arts coordinators through the production in detail.

If you'd prefer to use the form below, we'll route your inquiry to the right person on our team and follow up by email.