Events

 
 

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JULY

JUL
16
Wednesday, Jul 16, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
A lovely Princess named Snow White lives in a castle with the Evil Queen. She escapes into a forest where she meets a group of friendly forest characters. But the Queen has a wicked plan to put Snow White to sleep forever. All it takes is one bite from a magic apple. This enchanting musical tale will delight our young audiences.

 

JUL
23
Wednesday, Jul 23, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
Oh no! Granny is sick in bed and needs to get better. It’s Little Red Riding Hood to the rescue with a yummy basket of goodies. Big Trouble! She meets the Big Bad Wolf along the way. He is sly, sneaky, and always hungry. Who knows what will happen next! Join us for this classic tale filled with fun, humor, and music too!  

 

JUL
30
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2025 @ 11:00 AM
Carved from a piece of pine by a woodcarver named Geppetto, Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But first he must prove that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish with the help of his friend Jiminy Cricket, who is charged with teaching Pinocchio to follow his conscience. Watch as Pinocchio learns how to be brave and honest and gets his just rewards in the end

OCTOBER

OCT
3
Saturday, October 3, 2025 @ 7:30pm

The Dance Company Residency 2025 artists-in-residence, BigKid Dance, present BRUTE, a dance work inspired by horror cinema and lore. This concert concludes a weeklong residency of master classes, talkbacks, lecture-demonstrations, and rehearsals with the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Dance Company.

 

OCT
11
Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 7:30pm

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Hilarious musical spoof created, written & directed by Gerard Alessandrini. Don’t miss this “convulsively funny” (NY Times) parody from the comic genius behind Forbidden Broadway.

 

OCT
18
Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ 7:30pm

512: The Selena Experience is the closest you can get to a live Selena concert—simply the best tribute out there! These top-tier musicians deliver a mind-blowing show that takes you back to 1995 within seconds of the first song.

 

OCT
21
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 @ 10:30am
Attention space enthusiasts! Buckle up for Professor Wow’s Space Adventures—a hilarious STEAM journey through outer space! Meet a funny alien puppet dreaming of stand-up comedy and learn the awe-inspiring story of Neil Armstrong and Apollo 11. A must-see for young space explorers eager to learn astronomy basics!

 

OCT
26
Sunday, October 26, 2025 @ 2:00pm
It doesn’t get more classical than Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart. Beethoven’s Coriolan is stark, bracing and sublime. Then pianist Zhenni Li-Cohen brings her expressive insight and communicative passion to Mozart’s stirring piano concerto. The mood shifts to joyful good cheer with Haydn’s final Symphony to close an all-around stellar performance.

NOVEMBER

NOV
1
Saturday, November 1, 2025 @ 7:30pm
100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows.

 

NOV
12
Wed – Sat, Nov. 12 – 15 @ 7:30pm | Sun, Nov. 16 @ 2:00pm
The ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Theatre Project is a chance for you to see it now, so you can say you saw it when! ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ University Theatre presents another world-premiere production. Join us for a glimpse behind the proscenium curtain to experience the heart-pounding process of developing a brand-new musical.

 

NOV
14
Friday, November 14, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Inspired by true events, Black Angels Over Tuskegee is an award-winning, emotionally powerful drama about six trailblazing men who rose above the odds. It follows the first African American aviators in the U.S. Army Air Forces as they overcame Jim Crow injustices with intelligence, patriotism, and brotherhood.

 

NOV
17
Monday, November 17, 2025 @ 10:30am
Rella, Rose, and I is a powerful one-woman play written by Anthony Hostetter and performed by Natalie Mullanaphy. Based on the true story of Holocaust survivor Elizabeth Ehrlich Roth of Vineland, the play follows her journey through Auschwitz and beyond.

 

NOV
20
Thursday, November 20, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Melody Ebner, the dynamic frontwoman of Swift Nation, leads a captivating musical journey through Taylor Swift’s career, offering an immersive live band experience that spans from Swift’s country roots to her chart-topping pop hits. This sing-along tribute makes Swift Nation an unforgettable experience!

 

NOV
21
Friday, November 21, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Experience the electrifying sound of saxophonist Birckhead and his dynamic quartet! Known for his bold fusion of jazz and contemporary music, Birckhead was named “Best Alto Saxophonist” by Washington City Paper and praised by The NY Times as “one of the most riveting young improvisers in New York.”

DECEMBER

DEC
4
Thu – Sat, December 4 – December 6 @ 7:30pm
Fall Choreography Project brings a mix of new dance works from the most promising choreographers in the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ dance community. Fall Choreography Project continues a ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ tradition of presenting exciting and thought-provoking works from choreographers at all stages of their artistic development.

 

DEC
7
Sunday, December 7, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Name four great Hanukkah songs. Not easy, huh? The LeeVees, formed by Adam Gardner (Guster) and Dave Schneider (The Zambonis), set out to fix the holiday music gap with their hit album Channukah Rocks called “the best holiday record of the decade” by NPR’s Bob Boilen.

 

DEC
7
Sunday, December 7, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Please join the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ choral program for an exciting evening of Holiday music featuring the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Chorale, University Chorus, and ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Oratorio Society Community Choir with guests! The program will include a delightful blend of holiday favorites, moving melodies, and wonderful choral singing.

 

DEC
12
Friday, December 12 @ 7:00pm & Saturday, December 13 @ 11:00am and 3:00pm

Celebrate a long-cherished tradition of wondrous holiday performances from the Atlantic City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” This beloved ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve.

 

DEC
12
Friday, December 12, 2025 @ 10:30am

Celebrate a long-cherished tradition of wondrous holiday performances from the Atlantic City Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” This beloved ballet tells the story of a little girl named Clara who is given a magical nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve.

 

DEC
14
Sunday, December 14, 2025 @ 2:00pm
A seasonal musical sampler spans countries and faiths. Phenomenal Soprano Natalie Conte sings Italian American Pietro Yon’s beloved Gesù Bambino as well as O Holy Night. Enjoy Feliz Navidad and two carol singalongs - one with the orchestra and the other gathered around the piano with the maestro!

 

DEC
15
Monday, December 15, 2025 @ 7:30pm

ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝â€™s resident big band takes on an ever-changing catalog of holiday hits inspired by the classic Christmas tale – A Charlie Brown Christmas.  

JANUARY

JAN
18
Sunday, January 18, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Bay Atlantic Symphony’s own Principal Horn, Lyndsie Wilson, performs Englishman Gordon Jacob’s jaunty concerto. Principal Oboe, Marie Trudeau, joins Concertmaster Ruotao Mao for the exquisite Bach Double Concerto. Variations by American composer Adolphus Hailstork

 

JAN
24
Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 11:00am and 2:00pm (2:00pm is Sensory Friendly)
For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you end up. When the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking—except for Jimmy, the most organized second grader on Earth. But when Jimmy draws a blank in art class, Pete helps out. Together, they head off to conquer second-grade art—and learn a thing or two about inspiration, friendship, and a trip to Paris in a VW Bus.

 

FEBRUARY

FEB
6
Friday, February 6, 2026 @ 7:30pm
RIGOLETTO is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The tragic story centers on the licentious Duke of Mantua, his hunchbacked jester Rigoletto, and Rigoletto’s daughter Gilda. The original title, LA MALEDIZIONE (The Curse), refers to a curse placed on the Duke and Rigoletto by Count Monterone.

 

FEB
10
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @ 10:30am
How does America guarantee liberty and justice for all? Experience the Revolutionary War and the founding of the U.S. and concept of “all men are created equal” through the eyes of a free Black colonist. In 1775, Peter and his father join the Concord militia, while his brother fights for the British. Peter fights for freedom and the birth of a new country and people— the first generation of African Americans.

 

FEB
13
Friday, February 13, 2026 @ 7:30pm
The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO!) presents the highest quality professional dance and cultivates emerging and professional dancers and choreographers while increasing dance appreciation in many communities. Celebrated for innovation, creativity, and preserving African American dance traditions, PHILADANCO! is praised as “a brilliant mix of skill, energy, and artistry,”

 

FEB
20
Saturday, February 20, 2026 @ 7:30pm
What an era! What a show! Forever Motown is a high-energy, non-stop trip down memory lane with nearly 30 Motown hits—like “My Girl,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and more. A feel-good celebration of the music that moved a generation.

 

FEB
26
Thu – Sat, February 26 – 28, 2026 @ 7:30pm

Spring Dance Concert highlights the gifted artists of the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Dance community, presenting dances from notable choreographers that challenge these performers. Mark Caserta, of BigKid Dance, presents a theatrical, thought-provoking contemporary dance from a queer lens. Chandra Moss-Thorne, former ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ faculty and current Swarthmore senior lecturer, brings her unique voice in contemporary ballet to the 2026 guest residency.

 

FEB
27
Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Hailing from Andalusia, Spain, singer-songwriter LauraB presents a modern, intimate take on Andalusian folk music, performed with an allstar quartet. A composer, guitarist, and vocalist, LauraB leads this deeply personal project—her “B-side”—stripping away artifice to reveal songs rooted in Southern Spain’s rhythms, infused with contemporary influences.

 

MARCH

MAR
10
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 @ 10:30am
How did women win the right to vote? Discover the 72-year struggle through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women’s suffrage. In the early 1900s, Jessie follows decades of women before her, speaking up for voting rights despite opposition from her prominent political family.

 

MAR
15
Sunday, March 15, 2026 @ 2:00pm
Altan, one of the most popular Irish traditional bands of all time, is celebrating forty years on the road! The first Irish trad band signed to a major label (Virgin Records, 1994), Altan includes original members Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, Ciaran Curran, and Mark Kelly. Martin Tourish has toured with them for over 15 years. Newest member Clare Friel brings her Donegal roots to the group’s sound.

 

MAR
21
Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 7:30pm
For over 30 years, The Peking Acrobats have revitalized Chinese acrobatics, fusing ancient athletic discipline with modern special effects to create a kaleidoscopic marvel for all ages. These world-class gymnasts, jugglers, cyclists, and tumblers provide a gravity-defying spectacle with displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.

 

MAR
22
Sunday, March 22, 2026 @ 2:00pm

The iconic Appalachian Spring speaks to freshness, simplicity and hope. This touchstone pairs with Manuel de Falla’s ferociously passionate ballet, bringing back Met Opera star Barbara Dever and the engaging flamenco dancer Liliana Ruiz. Richard Wagner’s exquisite poem written for his wife opens up worlds of expression for this program of so many moods and colors.

 

APRIL

APR
9
Thu – Fri, April 9-10 @ 7:30 p.m. | Sat, April 11 @ 2:00 p.m.
Come hear the voices and choices of a new generation of writers, producers, and creatives for Stage and Screen. ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Theatre’s New Works Showcase gives students the chance to present their new and adapted works developed all semester with faculty and esteemed guest artists.

 

APR
18
Saturday, April 18, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Actor, host, writer, designer, and producer Isaac Mizrahi’s acclaimed concert performances have been described by The New York Times as “determined to challenge the cultural status quo and help blaze a path into a more liberated future where few subjects are off-limits.” His one-of-a-kind show brings together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band, “Mizrahi is the real deal when it comes to cabaret: He’s charming, he sounds great, and he is seriously funny.”— TheaterMania

 

APR
23
Thu – Sat, Apr 23 – 25, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Emerging Choreographers Showcase features striking physicality, unusual grace, and the unexpected. This juried event is a laboratory for new dance makers to experiment and innovate. The Experimental Theatre’s intimacy offers audiences a personal view of forward-looking choreography and gives developing dance makers a chance to cultivate their voices.

 

APR
24
Friday, April 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Step into a time machine and relive the magic of Fleetwood Mac with Rumours! For over a decade, Rumours has captivated audiences across North America, crafting a spectacular show. With meticulous detail, they bring Fleetwood Mac’s iconic 1975–1987 era back to life.

 

MAY

MAY
3
Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 2:00pm

Drew Zaremba fuses traditional Indian and jazz sounds with classical elements brought to life by five engaging, virtuosic and fun performers. Ludwig van Beethoven’s 7th, with its dynamism and fire, is an unforgettable piece that opens a door to the discovery of great symphonic music in this program with new sounds from the bansuri flute and the tabla.

 

MAY
3
Sunday, May 3, 2026 @ 7:00pm
You will not want to miss the annual Combined Choir Concert presented by the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Choral Program! This rousing, fast-paced evening of music will feature the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Pops, University Chorus, and the ŔÖ˛Ą´«Ă˝ Oratorio Society. The choirs present an evening of individual and joint performances of highlights covering a wide genre of music including arrangements from Broadway to Pop to Classical! 

 

 

May
5
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 @ 10:30am

How Music Talks is our annual concert for students, returning with fresh energy! This year’s event dives into the pulse and excitement of "Energy and Rhythms", offering dynamic excerpts of our upcoming performance on May 3rd. Perfect for school groups — fun, educational, and inspiring!