2023-2024 Family Series

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance’s Family Series is a favorite for families and kids of all ages!

The Family Series blasts off to a new galaxy with Star Wars: A New Hope Film with Orchestra featuring a live performance by the Dayton Philharmonic, bringing John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score to life on Sunday, October 15.

In December, you’ll travel to the magical Land of Sweets with Dayton Ballet’s The Nutcracker, accompanied by the Dayton Philharmonic.

The Family Series concludes in March with Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: On Broadway! Enjoy Broadway hits you know and love without the hassle of traveling to the Big Apple. DPYO students, alongside Dayton Opera’s Artists-in-Residence, perform songs and overtures from the best of Broadway!

Star Wars A New Hope: Film with Orchestra

Schuster Center

7:30 pm Saturday, October 14, 2023

2:30 pm Sunday, October 15, 2023


The Philharmonic performs John Williams’ Academy Award-winning score live, accompanying the film on the big screen. Grab your lightsaber and join us for a special cinematic experience unlike any other.

SuperPops Subscribers have the Saturday, October 14 performance included in their subscription.

Family Series Subscribers have the Sunday, October 15 performance included in their subscription.

 

 

The Nutcracker

Schuster Center

7:30 pm Friday, December 8, 2023

2:30 pm Saturday, December 9, 2023

7:30 pm Saturday, December 9, 2023

2:30 pm Sunday, December 10, 2023

7:30 pm Friday, December 15, 2023

2:30 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023

7:30 pm Saturday, December 16, 2023

2:30 pm Sunday, December 17, 2023


Create a lifetime of memories with family and friends at The Nutcracker. Performed with live orchestra, the beloved holiday tradition returns to the Schuster Center. Travel with Clara as her mysterious Uncle Drosselmeyer sweeps her away to a dreamy Land of Sweets.

Ballet Series Subscribers can have any performance of The Nutcracker in their subscription package.

Family Series Subscribers have the Sunday, December 10, 2022 performance at 2:30 pm included in their subscription package.

 

 

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: On Broadway!

Schuster Center

2:30 pm Sunday, March 10, 2024


Enjoy Broadway hits without the hassle of traveling to New York! No need to pack or buy a plane ticket, Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Opera Artists-in-Residence perform songs and overtures from some of the best musicals on Broadway right here at the Schuster!