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Fall 2024 & Spring 2025

Theatre and Musical Theatre Events

 

All tickets to College of Fine Arts events are available for advance purchase at the main Fine Arts Box Office located in the Miller Lobby of Duerksen Fine Arts Center during regular box office hours, by phone and online. (Any tickets purchased online or by phone will be placed in Will-Call to be picked up either at the main box office or during the hour prior to the event at the venue.)

The Box Office for all Fine Arts Venues will open 1-hour prior to the start of a ticketed event for will-call and ticket purchases. Please plan to arrive early to avoid lines

Sorry, we are not able to hold tickets without advance payment

Ticket Prices

♦     Adults - 20.00     ♦     Senior (55+)/Military - $18.00     ♦     WSU Faculty/Staff - $18.00     ♦
♦     Child/Student (Show your school ID for discount.) - $12.00     ♦      WSU Student - FREE (With Shocker Card)     ♦

 

 

Fall 2024

School of Performing Arts Theatre presents Twlfth Night

Wilner Auditorium

Historically dubbed "the perfect comedy," "Twelfth Night" tells the story of Viola, a young maiden shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria. She believe she has lost her twin brother, Sebastian, to the sea. She disguises herself as a man named Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino, who is smitten with the Countess Olivia, who herself is mourning the death of her brother. Duke Orsino sends 'Cesario' as an intermediary to profess his love to Olivia, but Olivia, however, falls hopelessly in love with 'Cesario,' setting her at odds with her "mourning." If that wasn't enough, Viola falls in love with Orsino, creating a seemingly impossible love triangle. Add a hilarious subplot about servants and drunken lords, add in some original music, and this is a romantic night of laughs to remember!

Director: Joe Urick

 
 7:30 PM 

7:30 PM 

The Jo Zakas Musical Theatre Incubator Program presents, Express

 an immersive musical by Arri Simon (composer) & Janine McGuire (lyricist)
Welsbacher Theatre

 

Welsbacher Theatre is located on the back side the Eugene M Huges Metroploitan Complex located at on the Southeast side of 29th Street & Oliver. Please use entrance door labeled "F".

An original immersive musical that tells the story of one woman's life in NYC through transformative moments taking place in the subway in 1946, 1964, and 1992, as remembered by her daughter and grandchild in October 2001. The score contains music inspired by the eras spanned in the show, from Golden-Era musical theatre to '60s folk and gospel to '90s pop and hip hop. This ensemble-driven production invites the audience to experience the show from a seat on the "subway" among the performers.

 

Spring 2025

School of Performing Arts Musical Theatre presents "Spring Awakening"

Wilner Auditorium

 Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik’s brilliant rock score and searingly emotional book take the story of sexual awakening, youth revolt, and self-discovery into a new century. Headstrong Melchior and naive Wendla stumble into each other’s arms, passionate and curious, while anxious Moritz struggles to live up to the stringent expectations of society. With only each other for guidance, this group of young men and women travel the fraught and rocky path of adolescence, discovering their bodies, their minds, and themselves along the way. An electric, vibrant celebration of youth and rebellion that packs an emotional punch.

Rated: R* Spring Awakening contains sexual situations, explicit language, and scenes depicting violence and suicide. Audience members under the age of 16 are strongly recommended to attend with a trusted adult.

Directed by Jacob McGlaun

Thursday, February 20th, 2025 at 7:30pm

Friday, February 21st, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, Febuary 23rd, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition Winner Staged Reading of The Angel of Death

Welsbacher Theatre

Entrance to this theatre is through Door F only that is located on the Southeast side of the Hughes Metroplex that is at 29th and Oliver. No late admittance is allowed.

The Angel of Death - Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition Winner Staged Reading

Staged reading of a new play selected from undergraduate and graduate student submissions across the United States.

Guest Director: Jane Gabbert

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM