Recital 2026

Welcome to Recital 2026! We are very excited to wrap up our 32nd season with our annual performances, and we know you are too. With a production of this scale, it’s our job to keep you informed and prepared so everyone has a positive performance experience. Please take a moment to thoroughly read all of the information and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. We’re looking forward to seeing you on the stage!

Recital Forms and Information

Link to Order TicketsComing Soon!
Early Primary Division Recital (Sunday, May 31 at 11am)Download Information Sheet
Upper Primary Division Recital Information (Sunday, May 31 at 2:30pm)Download Information Sheet
Student/Academy Recital Information (Sat, May 30 and Sun, May 31 at 6:30pm)Download Information Sheet
Which Class in Which ShowDownload Information Sheet
Rehearsal and Performance ScheduleDownload Schedule
Shout Out Order FormLink to Order Form

Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 2 at 11:00am through the NSCPAS Box Office. Please see the ticket price breakdown below:
Orchestra Rows A-J: $33Orchestra Boxes: $29All Other Orchestra Rows: $29
Balcony: $25Balcony Boxes: $29Children Ages 3-12: $19
Early Primary Division Show: $16 (all ages)
Attendees ages 2 and under are free but still need to arrange for a ticket through the NSCPAS box office.

Regular box office hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 11:00am-5:00pm, closed Sundays & Mondays. The box office phone number is 847-673-6300.

There are 3 ways to buy tickets:

1. In-Person at the NSCPAS Box Office (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED): There is no surcharge for tickets purchased in-person at the NSCPAS box office, so you pay only the base ticket price listed above. DCE staff will be present on Saturday, May 2 at 11:00am when tickets first go on sale to assist families with any questions.

2. Phone: NSCPAS applies a $3.50 – $5.50 surcharge per ticket on tickets bought over the phone. Call 847-673-6300 to place a phone order.

3. Online: NSCPAS applies a $3.50 – $5.50 surcharge per ticket plus an additional surcharge per order for tickets purchased online. A link for online ticket purchases will be emailed out and available on the DCE website closer to the on-sale date.

Please note: the surcharges applied to ticket orders placed online and over the phone go to NSCPAS directly. DCE does not receive any funds from the additional surcharges; they are instated by the theater and Ticketmaster.

Please buy only the number of tickets needed, and buy them early, because the shows are very well attended. NSCPAS does not allow ticket returns or exchanges.