Eisenhower Auditorium

A cast of actors with Down syndrome express their desires and frustrations through portrayals of the characters in “Hamlet.” Asks Shakespeare, “To be or not to be?” But what does it mean “to be” for those who are often disregarded?

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 […]

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.

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. […]

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 […]

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, 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 […]

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.