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The Met: Live in HD – Macbeth
Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent […]
Penn State Centre Stage “Sister Act”
Playhouse Theatre Penn State, University Park7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 2 p.m. Oct. 17 6 p.m. Oct. 9 Designer Discussion pre-show reception Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner Directed by Marcus Jordan Deloris, a lonely aspiring star and nightclub singer, witnesses a murder and goes into […]
The Wiz
Everybody look around! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Happy Valley. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a […]
Gravity & Other Myths, “Ten Thousand Hours”
High-level athletes explore the nuance of physical skill—how we obtain it, how we perfect it and how it can transform our lives. Set to a driving musical score with live percussion on stage, the program follows the physical language of the pursuit of mastery, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary before your eyes.
Penn State Centre Stage “The Wolves”
Paterno Library Curtin Road, University Park, PA, United StatesBy Sarah DeLappe Directed by Christine O’Grady A girls’ indoor soccer team tackles the challenges of adolescence
Gravity & Other Myths
Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly. The award-winning acrobatic event Ten Thousand Hours by Gravity & Other Myths is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day! Eight acrobats and one musician investigate physical skill—how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. […]
Clue
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic […]
Penn State Centre Stage “The Wolves”
By Sarah DeLappe Directed by Christine O’Grady A girls’ indoor soccer team tackles the challenges of adolescence
Penn State Centre Stage “The Wolves”
Paterno Library Curtin Road, University Park, PA, United StatesBy Sarah DeLappe Directed by Christine O’Grady A girls’ indoor soccer team tackles the challenges of adolescence
Shanghai Ballet, “Giselle”
Shanghai Ballet returns to North America for the first time in more than five years with “Giselle.” The classical storybook tale of love and betrayal highlights the company’s hallmarks: pristine technique and unified ensemble work.
Shanghai Ballet: Giselle
Shanghai Ballet, under Artistic Director Xin Lili, returns to North America for the first time in more than five years with Giselle, one of the most beloved story ballets in the classical canon. Since its 1841 premiere, Giselle has captivated audiences around the world with its haunting tale of love, betrayal, and grief. Shanghai Ballet’s interpretation highlights the […]
Penn State Centre Stage “The Wolves”
By Sarah DeLappe Directed by Christine O’Grady A girls’ indoor soccer team tackles the challenges of adolescence
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, “Marsalis’ Swinging Cities”
Celebrate the global language of jazz and the spirit of place in “Marsalis’ Swinging Cities.” The performance highlights the lauded bandleader in his final season as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.