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Events

News

Events

  • Oct 5: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • Oct 7: Visiting Scholar Vladlena Lisenco
  • Oct 12: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • More >

News

Events

  • Oct 5: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • Oct 7: Visiting Scholar Vladlena Lisenco
  • Oct 12: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • More >

News

Events

  • Oct 5: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • Oct 7: Visiting Scholar Vladlena Lisenco
  • Oct 12: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • More >

News

Events

  • Oct 5: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • Oct 7: Visiting Scholar Vladlena Lisenco
  • Oct 12: John C. Wells Planetarium Shows
  • More >
Joe White Paintings
August 26-October 11
SAWHILL GALLERY
Phil VassarOctober 3-4
WILSON HALL
Defending the CavemanStarring Kevin Burke, Written by Rob Becker
October 11-12
CONCERT HALL
" ... includes touching, uproarious and spellbinding selections ..."October 19-20
CONCERT HALL
Namely, Muscleswith Kate Trammell
October 25-26
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE
Aquila Theatre: Fahrenheit 451Wednesday, November 13 @ 8 PM
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
 
 
 


Phil Vassar

WILSON HALL


JMU alumnus and country singer Phil Vassar returns to campus for two performances with his band. With unbounded energy and limitless talent, Vassar has proven himself, again and again, as one of Nashville’s most prolific and versatile stars. More

Defending the Caveman

Starring Kevin Burke

Written by Rob Becker

CONCERT HALL


Defending the Caveman holds the record as the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Declared “a nationwide comic phenomenon” by The New York Times, Caveman makes us roar with laughter and recognition about all the ways men and women fight, love and laugh. Kevin Burke is a former Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year and holds the Guinness World Record for "Most Theatrical Performances in 50 Days." More

From Here ... to Broadway .... and Beyond

A Musical Theatre Revue

CONCERT HALL


This contemporary musical theatre showcase includes new Broadway favorites, works from lesser-known Off-Broadway shows, and songs from emerging professional musical theatre composers who hope their work will reach “The Great White Way.” More

Aquila Theatre, one of the foremost producers of touring classical theatre, will breathe new life into Ray Bradbury’s visionary parable of a society gone awry. Don’t miss this exhilarating and explosive drama! More

Step Afrika!

MAINSTAGE THEATRE


A worldwide dance phenomenon, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Don’t miss this rhythmic performance brimming with airtight synchronization, exuberant joy and a sense of humor! A Forbes Family Fun event. More

The Frog Bride

Starring David Gonzalez

MAINSTAGE THEATRE


This critically acclaimed, hip adaptation of a classic Russian fairytale is brought to vibrant new life by the storytelling genius of David Gonzalez, who “has the gift of creating magical worlds and drawing his audience into them” (The New York Times). A Forbes Family Fun event. More

Amsterdam-based Calefax Reed Quintet is acclaimed for its contemporary yet timeless interpretations of classical music. The Times of London has called the group, “five extremely gifted Dutch gents who almost made the reed quintet seem [like] the best musical format on the planet.” More

Really Inventive Stuff

The Story of Babar, Toy Symphony and more!

Starring Michael Boudewyns and Special Guests

CONCERT HALL


Dubbed “a great storyteller” by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Really Inventive Stuff actor Michael Boudewyns returns to the Forbes Center for performances of Jean de Brunhoff’s The Story of Babar, Mozart’s Toy Symphony and Rossini’s Duet for Two Cats, accompanied by musical guests. Features the JMU Opera Theater. A Forbes Family Fun event. More

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Phil Vassar

    Country Star and JMU Alumnus Phil Vassar to Play at Wilson Hall


  • Defending the Caveman

    "Comic phenomenon" has audiences roaring with laughter


  • The Frog Bride

    Storyteller David Gonzalez enchants young audiences


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