“Joy has an immaculately smooth, perfectly pitched delivery that leans heavily toward tradition, but at the same time emits a youthful quality and unique phrasing behind new arrangements.” Making a Scene At only 24, her voice is wise beyond her years — a reincarnation of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, with a special […]
At only 24, her voice is wise beyond her years — a reincarnation of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday, with a special something all her own. The New York Times praises Joy for “helping jazz take a youthful turn,” while NPR calls her a “classic jazz singer from a new generation.” The three-time […]
The annual Mosaic student concert showcase returns to Eisenhower Auditorium with a concert featuring the Penn State School of Music’s most talented ensembles and soloists. With the use of special lighting effects, the performances on the stage, grand tier, and balcony connect seamlessly—from the hollow walls of the auditorium to the orchestra seating. With applause […]
The annual Mosaic student concert showcase returns to Eisenhower Auditorium with a concert featuring the Penn State School of Music’s most talented ensembles and soloists.With the use of special lighting effects, the performances on the stage, grand tier, and balcony connect seamlessly—from the hollow walls of the auditorium to the orchestra seating. With applause occurring […]
A beloved holiday tradition, Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker, will transport you to a magical world where life-sized toy soldiers fight giant mice, Snowflakes dance, and the Sugarplum welcomes a young girl, Clara, to the Nutcracker’s Kingdom to meet the characters from the Land of the Sweets. Paul Gibson, Nittany Ballet’s new Artistic Director and former […]
“A stunning fusion of acrobatics, gymnastics, b-boying, modern dance, and ballet.”–The Washington Post French-Algerian choreographer Hervé Koubi, who trained as a medical doctor and a dancer, grew up in France unaware of his Algerian heritage. The revelation inspired him to launch a personal journey that led to the founding of his contemporary dance company. Compagnie […]
Modeled after a program first presented in 1990 by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., A Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will bring together vocal ensembles from Penn State and various Pennsylvania high school singing groups. Performances will focus on choral and vocal music from African and African-American musical idioms that emphasize […]
Voted a 2020 DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, charismatic and dynamic saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin fuses traditional conceptions of jazz, hip-hop, and soul with her roots in Latin dance music. She has unleashed her electric presence and fiery sax work on stages with several legendary artists, including Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys, and The Roots. […]
Feathers will fly in Circa’s exuberant take on Swan Lake. The Australian cirque company re-imagines the world’s most romantic ballet as a circus spectacular—featuring Tchaikovsky’s music paired with Circa’s signature physicality, cheeky humor, and thoroughly contemporary energy. Be swept away by this tale of swans and hapless princes sparkling with quirky touches, like the decorated […]
Declared “one of the most remarkable shows in musical theatre history” by The Washington Post, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is the first musical to take a groundbreaking look—from the point of view of both the parents and young people—at our complex, interconnected, and social media-filled lives. Evan Hansen is a high school student who always feels […]
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