Penn State Centre Stage plans 2013–14 season
5/9/13
Penn State Centre Stage will begin its 2013–14 year-round professional theatre season by bringing award-winning plays and actors to the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center.
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Seniors in musical theatre program perform in WPSU's 'Music Theatre Spotlight'
5/1/13
The 2013 senior class of Penn State’s musical theatre program performed in front of a television studio audience on April 25 for WPSU’s seventh annual production of 'Music Theatre Spotlight,' which will air this November on WPSU-TV.
Auditions will be held April 28, 29 for Center Theatre Players musical
4/23/13
The Center Theatre Players will hold open auditions for male and female roles in the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, "The Drowsy Chaperone," 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, April 28 and 29, in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building.
Stage production canceled due to injury to lead actor
4/23/13
The final two performances of Penn State New Kensington’s spring stage production, “Bat Boy: The Musical,” were canceled April 19 and 20 due to an injury to the lead actor. Chris Capo, a sophomore chemical engineering major, fell backstage on stairs as he was heading to the changing room between scenes. The fall opened a gash on his head and he was transported by ambulance to the Allegheny Valley Hospital. Capo was treated and released from the hospital the same night.
Curtain rises at 8 p.m. for three nights of the musical 'Bat Boy'
4/17/13
After three months of rehearsal, the Penn State New Kensington student cast members of "Bat Boy" have learned their lines, developed a stage presence and perfected the timing, so when the curtain goes up at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the Forum Theatre, they will be ready. The Penn State Players are in fine voice and excited to open the three-day run of the musical production at the campus.
Candy wrapper collection to provide more than 400 meals to hungry Americans
4/17/13
The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State has collected more than 10,000 candy wrappers during its 2012–2013 season. Through an innovative recycling program, that translates into more than 400 free meals for hungry Americans.
Rigbys share Center for the Performing Arts 2013 Distinguished Service Award
4/15/13
The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State has named State College couple Dotty and Paul Rigby, financial supporters and members of the fine arts presenter, recipients of its 2013 Distinguished Service Award. The Rigbys will be honored at an invitation-only dinner April 22 at The Atherton Hotel in downtown State College, Pa.
Penn State Schuylkill to present Willy Wonka
3/29/13
More than 60 Nittany Players will present five separate performances of "Willy Wonka" in The John E. Morgan Auditorium at Penn State Schuylkill.
Penn State Altoona presents 'Spring Awakening'
3/28/13
Penn State Altoona will present the rock musical "Spring Awakening" on April 4 to 7, in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 general admission.
Bernstein's 'Mass' centerpiece of College of Arts and Architecture anniversary
3/27/13
"Mass" -- a theater piece for singers, players and dancers that’s a collaborative venture among Penn State’s School of Music, School of Theatre and Center for the Performing Arts -- comes to Eisenhower Auditorium for performances at 7:30 p.m. April 5 and 2 p.m. April 6. The event is part of the College of Arts and Architecture's celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Toronto's Opera Atelier brings Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' to Penn State April 18
3/21/13
On the surface, "The Magic Flute" tells the tale of a prince out to rescue the daughter of a queen. But dig a little deeper and audiences will find there are stories within stories when Toronto’s Opera Atelier brings its heralded production of Mozart’s final and most beloved opera, featuring live music performed by Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
'Anatomy of Gray' is spring Studio Theatre production
3/20/13
"Anatomy of Gray" is the spring Studio Theatre production at Penn State Behrend.
Tafelmusik guides musical and visual tour of Baroque Europe in 'House of Dreams'
3/19/13
"House of Dreams," created and performed by Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, is a virtual visit to five European homes where great masterpieces of Baroque art were displayed on the walls and brilliant music was performed by leading composers and instrumentalists of the day. The journey begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium.
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Penn State Centre Stage plans 2013–14 season
5/9/13
Penn State Centre Stage will begin its 2013–14 year-round professional theatre season by bringing award-winning plays and actors to the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center.
Seniors in musical theatre program perform in WPSU's 'Music Theatre Spotlight'
5/1/13
The 2013 senior class of Penn State’s musical theatre program performed in front of a television studio audience on April 25 for WPSU’s seventh annual production of 'Music Theatre Spotlight,' which will air this November on WPSU-TV.
Auditions will be held April 28, 29 for Center Theatre Players musical
4/23/13
The Center Theatre Players will hold open auditions for male and female roles in the upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, "The Drowsy Chaperone," 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, April 28 and 29, in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building.
Stage production canceled due to injury to lead actor
4/23/13
The final two performances of Penn State New Kensington’s spring stage production, “Bat Boy: The Musical,” were canceled April 19 and 20 due to an injury to the lead actor. Chris Capo, a sophomore chemical engineering major, fell backstage on stairs as he was heading to the changing room between scenes. The fall opened a gash on his head and he was transported by ambulance to the Allegheny Valley Hospital. Capo was treated and released from the hospital the same night.
Curtain rises at 8 p.m. for three nights of the musical 'Bat Boy'
4/17/13
After three months of rehearsal, the Penn State New Kensington student cast members of "Bat Boy" have learned their lines, developed a stage presence and perfected the timing, so when the curtain goes up at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the Forum Theatre, they will be ready. The Penn State Players are in fine voice and excited to open the three-day run of the musical production at the campus.
Candy wrapper collection to provide more than 400 meals to hungry Americans
4/17/13
The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State has collected more than 10,000 candy wrappers during its 2012–2013 season. Through an innovative recycling program, that translates into more than 400 free meals for hungry Americans.
Rigbys share Center for the Performing Arts 2013 Distinguished Service Award
4/15/13
The Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State has named State College couple Dotty and Paul Rigby, financial supporters and members of the fine arts presenter, recipients of its 2013 Distinguished Service Award. The Rigbys will be honored at an invitation-only dinner April 22 at The Atherton Hotel in downtown State College, Pa.
Penn State Schuylkill to present Willy Wonka
3/29/13
More than 60 Nittany Players will present five separate performances of "Willy Wonka" in The John E. Morgan Auditorium at Penn State Schuylkill.
Penn State Altoona presents 'Spring Awakening'
3/28/13
Penn State Altoona will present the rock musical "Spring Awakening" on April 4 to 7, in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday with a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 general admission.
Bernstein's 'Mass' centerpiece of College of Arts and Architecture anniversary
3/27/13
"Mass" -- a theater piece for singers, players and dancers that’s a collaborative venture among Penn State’s School of Music, School of Theatre and Center for the Performing Arts -- comes to Eisenhower Auditorium for performances at 7:30 p.m. April 5 and 2 p.m. April 6. The event is part of the College of Arts and Architecture's celebration of its 50th anniversary.
Toronto's Opera Atelier brings Mozart's 'The Magic Flute' to Penn State April 18
3/21/13
On the surface, "The Magic Flute" tells the tale of a prince out to rescue the daughter of a queen. But dig a little deeper and audiences will find there are stories within stories when Toronto’s Opera Atelier brings its heralded production of Mozart’s final and most beloved opera, featuring live music performed by Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, to Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18.
'Anatomy of Gray' is spring Studio Theatre production
3/20/13
"Anatomy of Gray" is the spring Studio Theatre production at Penn State Behrend.
Tafelmusik guides musical and visual tour of Baroque Europe in 'House of Dreams'
3/19/13
"House of Dreams," created and performed by Toronto’s Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, is a virtual visit to five European homes where great masterpieces of Baroque art were displayed on the walls and brilliant music was performed by leading composers and instrumentalists of the day. The journey begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in Penn State’s Schwab Auditorium.