Welcome Educators

Last Stop on Market Street In-Person Field Trips
Tuesdays through Fridays at 10 am
February 8-11, February 15-18, February 22-25
Grandel Theatre, 3610 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63103

Last Stop on Market Street Virtual Field Trips
February 14 through 27, 2022
On-Demand Virtual Viewing

By Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Adapted for the stage by Cheryl L. West
Music and Lyrics by Lamont Dozier and Paris Ray Dozier
Digital Recording and Underscoring by Paris Ray Dozier
Originally commissioned and produced by Chicago Children’s Theatre
and the Children’s Theatre Company
Director: Jacqueline Thompson
Artistic Director: Julia Flood
Music Director: Phil Woodmore
Choreographer/Movement Director: Christopher Page-Sanders

“Like Hamilton for kids” – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Get ready for a heart-thumpin’, toe-tappin’ joy ride in this Motown/hip-hop musical adaptation of New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning picture book Last Stop on Market Street! CJ is reluctantly staying with his Nana, in a world considerably different from the one he’s used to, always plugged in to his phone and tablet. The uncompromising child is dragged on a bus ride that’s loud and gritty and weird. Guided by his veritable force-of-nature Nana, CJ travels a little closer to his roots and sees that things are not always what they seem. With a spectacular, spirited score by Motown legend Lamont Dozier and his son Paris Ray Dozier, you might find yourself dancing in your seat as you enjoy this vibrant story about connecting to your community.  

Best for ages 5 and up. The production is approximately 75 minutes with no intermission.

Themes of Last Stop on Market Street: musical, hip hop, soul, gospel, and rap music, inspirational, humor, thankfulness, appreciation of differences, giving back, empathy, digital divide

“Last Stop on Market Street is what children’s theater should be. It does not talk down to its audience. It is burgeoning with wonder. If you are a kid, you’ll giggle yourself silly. If you were once a kid, you just might remember what that felt like.” – Chicago Sun Times

For more information about in-person or virtual field trips, please contact School Bookings and Audience Services Manager, Eleanor Marsh.

Call 314.325.9505
Email eleanor@metroplays.org (As our staff continues to work remotely, email is preferred.)

Pricing

In-Person Performances
Ticket includes a live in-person performance of the production and a lesson plan connected to the themes of the play. $10 per student.

Virtual Performances
Ticket prices for streaming performances are $2.50 to $5 per student, depending on the size of the group. All tickets include a virtual lesson plan connected to Missouri curricular standards. For an additional per-ticket price, a live Q&A session with the actors on select dates can be added. For an additional per-classroom price of $200, a live workshop can be added as well. Live Q&As and workshops are available on a limited booking schedule first-come, first-served.

Virtual Viewing (without Q&A Session)
Number of Virtual Attendees: 1 to 200
$5 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 201 to 499
$4 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 500 to 999
$3.50 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 1,000 to 2,499
$3 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 2,500 and above
$2.50 per person

Virtual Viewing with Q&A Session
Number of Virtual Attendees: 1 to 200
$8 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 201 to 499
$7 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 500 to 999
$6 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 1,000 to 2,499
$5 per person

Number of Virtual Attendees: 2,500 and above
$4 per person

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Illustration by Christian Robinson
From the book Last Stop on Market Street © 2015
Published by the Penguin Group