DRUM TAO

FRI, JAN 19
JAN 19 SOLD OUT
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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DRUM TAO

FRI, JAN 19
JAN 19 SOLD OUT
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


This performance is sold out.  If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please call the box office at (540) 568-7000.  You will be contacted if tickets become available. 

DRUM TAO is an international phenomenon that has reached over 9 million spectators featuring the world’s top taiko drummers! While honoring the ancient Japanese art form, they embark on an astonishing rhythmic adventure performing incredible feats on a variety of drums (some weighing up to 3 tons) and other instruments including marimba, flute, and harp.

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Get ready for the ultimate playdate when you meet a collection of amazingly life-like dinosaurs and other creatures that will thrill and teach audiences of all ages brought to life by a skilled team of puppeteers! You cannot miss a moment of this exciting show with over 19 dinosaurs including Triceratops, T Rex, and more. This show is an international sensation coming to Harrisonburg for the first time! 
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Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

The National Orchestra Of Bulgaria
Nayden Tadorov, Principal Conductor

SAT, FEB 3
CONCERT HALL

2024-01-28-earth-419

Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra

The National Orchestra Of Bulgaria
Nayden Tadorov, Principal Conductor

SAT, FEB 3
CONCERT HALL


The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra has established itself as Bulgaria’s most illustrious musical institution while touring the world and garnering excellent reviews. Don't miss this epic all-Beethoven Concert from one of one of the world's finest ensembles featuring the Coriolan Overture, Op. 62, the Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58, and the Symphony No. 3 in E flat Major, Op. 55.
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Chelsey Green and The Green Project

FRI, FEB 9
CONCERT HALL


Experience a fresh approach to music fusion with Chelsey Green and The Green Project! Described as passionate, electrifying, and innovative, these Billboard-charting international recording artists break down traditional string playing by melding classical technique with popular songs and original pieces – bringing violin, viola and rich vocals to audiences in a whole new way.
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American Horn Quartet

SAT, FEB 17
CONCERT HALL

2024-02-09-chelsey-419

American Horn Quartet

SAT, FEB 17
CONCERT HALL


Maintaining the highest standards of artistry and technical mastery, Amereican Horn Quartet are all successful soloists winning top international competitions and featured at music festivals around the globe. They have also appeared with various symphony orchestras like the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, Philharmonica Hungarica, and the Bordeaux Aquitaine Symphony Orchestra in France to name a few.
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The SpongeBob Musical

Based On The Series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

TUE-SUN, FEB 27-MAR 3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

2024-02-09-chelsey-419

The SpongeBob Musical

Based On The Series by Stephen Hillenburg
Book by Kyle Jarrow
Musical Production Conceived by Tina Landau

Original Songs by Yolanda Adams, Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Jonathan Coulton, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Lady A, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, T.I.
And Songs by David Bowie, Tom Kenny & Andy Paley
Additional Lyrics by Jonathan Coulton / Additional Music by Tom Kitt
Nickelodeon, SpongeBob SquarePants, and all related titles, logos, and characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.

TUE-SUN, FEB 27-MAR 3
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on Broadway? Why, it’s SpongeBob SquarePants! Plunge into this stunning all-singing, all-dancing, dynamic stage show! This deep-sea pearl of a show is set to make a splash with audiences young and old. Featuring students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance and School of Music.
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International Guitar Night (IGN) celebrates 24 years as the world’s premier touring guitar festival, bringing together four amazingly gifted luminaries to share an incredible evening of solos, duets, and quartets that highlight the diversity within the world of acoustic guitar. IGN is a gathering of individuals who captivate on their own and then blow away the audience when they perform together!
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tenThing Brass Ensemble

SUN, MAR 3
CONCERT HALL

2024-02-27-ign-419

tenThing Brass Ensemble

SUN, MAR 3
CONCERT HALL


Prepare to be blown away by tenThing, the awe-inspiring all-female Norwegian brass ensemble. Celebrated for their diverse repertoire with luxurious original arrangements that spans from Mozart to Weill, Grig to Bernstein, and Lully to Bartok, they have soared to international prominence. Touring the world, they are charting a vibrant new course for traditional brass bands, appealing to young and old alike with their immersive shows and remarkable sound!
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Call of the Wild:Illustrated Edition

Based on the book by Jack London

Adapted by Jason Tremblay
Performed by Noel Gaulin
Produced by Theatre Heroes, Austin, Texas

THU, MAR 7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

2023-07-06-call-419

Call of the Wild:Illustrated Edition

Based on the book by Jack London

Adapted by Jason Tremblay
Performed by Noel Gaulin
Produced by Theatre Heroes, Austin, Texas

THU, MAR 7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Jack London’s classic tale comes to life in this multi-media adventure with engaging storytelling, projected illustrations, and original music. This thrilling edge-of-your-seat tale of courage and survival features acclaimed actor Noel Gaulin and a stunning array of illustrations from the book’s first edition, period photographs, and more! Recommended for ages 8 and up.
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Kitka

FRI, MAR 22
CONCERT HALL

2023-07-06-call-419

Kitka

FRI, MAR 22
CONCERT HALL


A woman's vocal ensemble like no other, the critically acclaimed Kitka blends contemporary sensibility with specialized vocal techniques from Eastern Europe that have been distilled over centuries. Using only the pure unaccompanied voice, they create a constantly shifting landscape of beautiful sound.  Kitka has “amazing harmonies…this is the most wonderful singing I have ever heard.” (David Crosby, CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH) They have produced 14 critically acclaimed recordings, and a PBS television special.
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Movie Musical Magic

SAT, MAR 23
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

2023-07-06-call-419

Movie Musical Magic

SAT, MAR 23
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Be ready to tap your feet, clap, and sing along in this effervescent musical theatre revue featuring songs you know and love from your favorite Disney, Pixar, and other classic family movies. This one-hour show is perfect for audiences of all ages and features new songs every year, performed by our JMU musical theatre students. *The 2 pm show is a sensory-friendly performance.
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New Voices In Dance

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

2023-07-06-call-419

New Voices In Dance

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

FRI-SUN, APR 5-7
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Prepare to be awed by a wonderful and creative performance of dance in this inspiring show featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble honoring original choreography by JMU dance majors who are up-and-coming “new voices” in dance. The concert also includes student performances in guest artist and faculty work. 
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Riders To The Sea by Vaughn Williams
Suor Angelica by Puccini

Featuring The JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, APR 6-7
CONCERT HALL

2023-07-06-call-419

Riders To The Sea by Vaughn Williams
Suor Angelica by Puccini

Featuring The JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, APR 6-7
CONCERT HALL


Experience an amazing performance of opera featuring two one-acts including Riders to the Sea and Suor Angelica. Riders to the Sea deals with themes of existentialism, fatalism, and conflicts between tradition and modernity while Suor Angelica reflects a sentimental tale of tragedy and is Giacomo Puccini's only work written for women’s voices.
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The Birds
A Modern Adaptation Of Aristophanes’ Comedy

By Yvette Nolan

TUE-SUN, APR 9-14
STUDIO THEATRE

2023-07-06-call-419

The Birds
A Modern Adaptation Of Aristophanes’ Comedy

By Yvette Nolan

TUE-SUN, APR 9-14
STUDIO THEATRE


In The Birds, acclaimed Indigenous playwright Yvette Nolan has potently adapted Aristophanes’ classic comedy that follows two humans seeking freedom and a better way of life as they travel to the fabled land of birds. Nolan’s adaptation examines the Indigenous / settler relationship and respect for the land with insightful wit and lasting resonance. The guest director is award-winning director, Reneltta Arluk, and features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance.
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Boca Tuya

SAT-SUN, APR 13-14
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

2024-04-13-boca-419

Boca Tuya

SAT-SUN, APR 13-14
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE


Don’t miss this extraordinary dance experience! Boca Tuya is the New York-based dance incubator led by acclaimed choreographer Omar Román De Jesús, a 2023 Baryshnikov Arts Center inaugural fellow at Kaatsbaan Cultural Park, a 2022 Princess Grace Award winner and a 2022 NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellow in Choreography. Román De Jesús has a gift for creating captivating works that reflect his cultural heritage while highlighting rhythmic narratives through classical and contemporary dance forms, driven by an inventive movement vocabulary. 

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JMU Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 21
CONCERT HALL

2024-04-13-boca-419

JMU Symphony Honors Concert

SUN, APR 21
CONCERT HALL


Revel in the delightful sound of glorious classical music as JMU’s Symphony Orchestra joins the winners of the esteemed 2023 School of Music Concerto Competition to bring you a delightful concert. Majors from each of the five areas of the School (woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano, and voice) compete. Two finalists are then selected to compete in the finals for a coveted spot in this concert.
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Dance Nation

By Clare Barron

TUE-SUN, APR 23-28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

2024-04-13-boca-419

Dance Nation

By Clare Barron

TUE-SUN, APR 23-28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


In Clare Barron’s raucous pageant of ambition and ferocity, these young dancers in DANCE NATION have more than choreography on their minds, as every plié and jeté is a step toward finding themselves, and a fight to unleash their power. The play examines the challenges and triumphs of growing up, coming of age, and finding one’s soul in the heat of it all and interrogates what “womanhood” is, and embodies a powerful release of rage, joy, and liberation. Contains adult language, adult and sexual content. Contains adult language, adult and sexual content.
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Letters Aloud

The Road to Fame

SAT, MAY 4
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

2024-05-04-letters

Letters Aloud

The Road to Fame

SAT, MAY 4
MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Traveling the country since 2014, Letters Aloud has been delighting audiences with thought-provoking, relevant, hopeful, and humorous stories told through the real voices of real people via their personal correspondence. Letters Aloud – The Road to Fame brings together letters from every era that chart the course of luminaries from their humble beginnings to fame and chronicle their achievements and surprising lessons learned. With a core of acclaimed actors, live musical accompaniment, and a dynamic media backdrop, Letters Aloud is guaranteed to inspire!
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