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“50 Forward: Beethoven’s Ninth Revisited”

Eisenhower Auditorium Shortlidge Road, University Park, PA, United States

In May 1974, then-University Auditorium opened its doors with the intention of becoming a Penn State performing-arts destination and educational landmark.Past and present members of the Penn State choral community will relive that opening night in the closing event of the auditorium’s 50th anniversary season.

David Lang’s “before and after nature” performed by Bang on a Can All-Stars

Eisenhower Auditorium Shortlidge Road, University Park, PA, United States

David Lang’s “before and after nature”Music and text by David LangVideo design by Tal RosnerPerformed by Bang on a Can All-StarsWith Penn State Concert Choir under the direction of Dr. Christopher KiverDavid Lang’s “before and after nature” is a meditation on the natural world, both before human existence and after humans are gone. The program […]

“THE ADDAMS FAMILY”

“THE ADDAMS FAMILY”

Eisenhower Auditorium Shortlidge Road, University Park, PA, United States

On the heels of the popular Netflix series “Wednesday,” the Center will host a return performance of “The Addams Family” — with Penn State musical theatre graduate Melody Munitz starring as Wednesday!Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. A comical […]

“What Does PURPLE Sound Like?”

Eisenhower Auditorium Shortlidge Road, University Park, PA, United States

“What Does PURPLE Sound Like?”A multimedia art installation with excerpt performances from “PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells”By Sydnie L. Mosley DancesWhat “Does PURPLE Sound Like?” is a visual and performance art installation that celebrates the older adult communities throughout central Pennsylvania. The experience features local community participants in performance alongside SLMDances artists in excerpts […]