Theater

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 30-Feb. 6

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:04:00 -0500

Black History Month celebrations across the commonwealth; a Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players concert at Penn State Abington; and Family Days: Museum Safari at the Palmer Museum of Art are among the cultural highlights across the University this weekend and next week.

Penn State Opera Theatre presents 'The Miller’s Daughter,' Feb. 27 to March 1

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 14:02:41 -0500

The Penn State School of Music's Opera Theatre program will present a captivating series of performances and discussions centered on Franz Schubert’s beloved song cycle, "Die schöne Müllerin," and its innovative operatic reimagining, "The Miller’s Daughter" by Jodi Goble. Directed by new faculty members Dawn Pierce, assistant professor of voice, and Parker Konkle, adjunct lecturer, collaborative piano, this year’s opera events promise to celebrate artistic collaboration, musical depth, and the enduring power of storytelling.

Penn State Laureate to bring rhythm workshop to Penn State Altoona on Feb. 5

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:52:43 -0500

Michele Dunleavy, 2024-25 Penn State Laureate, will offer her Rhythm in Motion workshop at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Room 148 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts at Penn State Altoona.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 23-30

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:35:54 -0500

A choral tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the School of Music's IDEA-Fest, and "The Call of the Crusades" at Penn State Harrisburg are among the cultural highlights across the University in the next two weeks.

‘What Does PURPLE Sound Like?’ on Feb. 4-6 a chance to ‘see’ yourself, others

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:50:17 -0500

“What Does PURPLE Sound Like?” is a multi-media art installation that focuses on and makes visible our neighbors of a distinctive age throughout central Pennsylvania.

Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 16-23

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:40:00 -0500

Martin Luther King Jr. Day events at multiple campuses, A NEPA Chamber Music Society concert at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, and alumnus Stephen Nedoroscik's return to Penn State as co-host for "Dancing with the Stars: Live! 2025" tour at the Bryce Jordan Center are among the cultural highlights across the University the next two weeks.

Penn State Altoona to hold auditions for Sophie Treadwell's 'Machinal'

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:17:13 -0500

Penn State Altoona will hold auditions for the spring 2025 production of Sophie Treadwell's 1928 play "Machinal" from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 15 and 16, in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: Jan. 13-26

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:15:41 -0500

A collection of events happening around Penn State Harrisburg over the next two weeks.

Original play inspired by Martin Luther King Jr. set for Jan. 25 at Harrisburg

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:42:39 -0500

 In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Humanities, the Kulkarni Cultural Arts Series, and Sankofa African American Theatre Company will present “The Call of the Crusades,” an original play written by award-winning playwright Sharia Benn. Penn State Harrisburg students also assisted with the writing of the play and will contribute to the cast.

Compagnie Hervé Koubi explores roots in ‘What the Day Owes to the Night’ Jan. 22

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:57:57 -0500

The dancers of Compagnie Hervé Koubi will translate the choreographer’s journey in “What the Day Owes to the Night,” a semi-autobiographical account of a buried ancestry in a nod to universal origin stories, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in Eisenhower Auditorium.

Things to Do at Penn State: Dec. 5-31

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:24:49 -0500

Penn State Centre Stage's "A Christmas Carol," Peter Billingsley at Penn State York, and a performance from the Penn State Altoona Ivyside Pride choral group are among the cultural highlights across the University through the end of the year.

Penn State Centre Stage presents Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:22:19 -0500

The Penn State School of Theatre and Centre Stage present Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol," Dec. 17-20 at Schwab Auditorium on the University Park campus. The production will be performed by the professional artists on the school's faculty, along with students and members of the community in a truly unique town-and-gown event for the holiday season.

Nittany Ballet hopes to share ‘beloved holiday tradition’ with a new audience

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:35:00 -0500

“The Nutcracker” is a classic holiday tradition, one performed by ballet companies all over the world and centering on a little girl’s candy and magic wish-filled dream. This year, the Nittany Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, in Eisenhower Auditorium at University Park.

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 21-Dec. 5

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500

The annual Emily Dickinson Lecture at University Park, "A Joyful Holiday" with three-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Samara Joy, and an evening with actor Peter Billingsley and "A Christmas Story" are among the cultural highlights across the University the next two weeks.

Nittany Ballet unwraps fresh ‘Nutcracker’ Dec. 14–15 at Eisenhower Auditorium

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:26:03 -0500

Centre County’s preeminent classical ballet school’s annual production of "The Nutcracker" will transport audiences to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, snowflakes dance, and the Sugar Plum Fairy welcomes all to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom from the Land of Sweets.

Things to Do at Penn State: Nov. 14-21

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:15:33 -0500

Cody Johnson at the Bryce Jordan Center, the Ivyside Dance Ensemble at Penn State Altoona and theme dinners at Cafe Laura are some of the cultural events taking place across the University this weekend and next week.