Introduced in 2023, Broadway for Teens is an educational and outreach program committed to excellence in the arts for New Mexico’s teens. This program serves students from a select number of New Mexico public high schools that receive federal Title I funding, providing them an opportunity to experience a Broadway show live in Popejoy Hall as well as explore a flagship university campus.
Application Process
Students are selected for this opportunity through an application process. Applications require a one-page letter of interest written by a student of the school applying, which must be endorsed by both a teacher and a school administrator.
Applications are reviewed by a committee organized by Popejoy Hall. Schools will be contacted for confirmation of participation before a public announcement is made. Tickets are provided for up to five chaperones to accompany the students to the show.
The Broadway show selected for Broadway for Teens groups changes each season and is dependent on the Broadway in New Mexico Series lineup, seating availability, dates, and potential curriculum connections. Past season participants have attended performances of HAMILTON, Disney’s THE LION KING, CLUE, and MJ THE MUSICAL. The 2026-2027 Broadway for Teens program will attend a performance of The Outsiders in February, 2027.
The schools selected must provide busing to Popejoy Hall. Students will be seated in assigned seats in the Popejoy Hall audience. This opportunity does not include meeting or interacting with the show’s cast or crew.
The application period for the 2026-2027 Broadway for Teens program is now open! Download the 2026-2027 Broadway for Teens application instructions at the button below.
Download Instructions
Submit your completed application at popejoypresents.com/apply by 5:00pm on Monday, October 25, 2026.
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Eligibility
Only New Mexico schools that receive federal Title I funding are eligible for this opportunity. We encourage other school groups interested in attending a Broadway performance at Popejoy Hall to contact our Group Sales representative for information on group discounts. Send an email to groups@popejoypresents.com or visit our Group Sales page.
Support
To learn more or make a contribution to this program, please visit our Broadway for Teens Support page.
