The Church of Broken Things follows the intertwined lives of three childhood friends—KK, Vick and Faith—growing up in rural Oklahoma.The play shifts between dark humor and raw vulnerability, revealing how laughter and friendship become lifelines in a landscape of hardship. From the Madison New Works Laboratory.

Lonely and under financial stress, Wendy is drawn to her neighbor who introduces Wendy to an amazing business opportunity in a multi-level marketing company. As Wendy becomes more and more intertwined in the strange community of SimpleLife, the relief she finds in connecting with her neighbors slowly transforms into a waking nightmare. From the Madison New Works Laboratory.

An omnivorous musician, Sam Suggs was recently named New Artist of the Month by Musical America and earned the grand prize at the 2015 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition performing many of his own compositions. Praised for her “expert technical work” (The Strad), cellist Amanda Gookin champions the future of music through bold performances, the creation of new works and a deep commitment to education, cultural equity and community engagement.

The Other Mozart tells the true story of Nannerl Mozart, a prodigy, composer and sister of Amadeus. The play unfolds inside a stunning 18-foot gown, with music composed from the instruments and ordinary objects she loved. Based on the family's own letters, this one-woman show will transport you into a world of beauty yet overwhelmed by prejudice.

The JMU Wind Symphony is the premier woodwind, brass and percussion ensemble at James Madison University,  committed to performing the great works of the wind band’s core repertoire while also exploring the best of contemporary composition.

Named 'Best Group/Duo’ by the International Acoustic Music Awards, Ryanhood has spent more than 20 years engaging crowds with highly energetic, powerfully genuine performances. Having shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, Lifehouse and many more, Ryanhood's sound threads folk, rock and pop together with virtuosic guitar work and inquisitive lyrics.

The JMU Symphony Orchestra is the premier orchestra within the School of Music at James Madison University. Membership is open, through the audition process, to all JMU students who attend the University.