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Doug Varone and Dancers

With JMU's Dance Program
Headlining The New Dance Festival

FRI-SAT, SEP 13-14
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Doug Varone and Dancers

With JMU's Dance Program
Headlining The New Dance Festival

FRI-SAT, SEP 13-14
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Witness the captivating talent of Doug Varone and Dancers, one of the most sought-after ambassadors and educators in contemporary dance. The recipient of 11 Bessie Awards, they have toured more than 125 US cities and multiple continents, collaborating on various Varone-directed and choreographed productions worldwide garnering rave reviews.
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Pops Plus!

A CVPA Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships

FRI, SEP 27
 ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER

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Pops Plus!

A CVPA Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships

FRI, SEP 27
 ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER


This exciting event is a super-charged version of one of JMU's beloved Family Weekend traditions – the JMU POPS! Concert featuring five of JMU’s finest School of Music ensembles and performances by JMU's talented students in the School of Theatre and Dance. The evening also features a Silent Auction highlighting original artwork by students, faculty and alumni from JMU's School of Arts, Design and Art History.  All event proceeds benefit CVPA student scholarships. Doors open at 6:30 pm for the Silent Auction. Performance begins at 8:00 pm.  
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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Book, Lyrics and Music by Dave Malloy

Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

THU-SAT, OCT 24-26
 CONCERT HALL

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Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812

Book, Lyrics and Music by Dave Malloy

Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy

THU-SAT, OCT 24-26
 CONCERT HALL


Two-time Tony® Award Winner Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 is an innovative electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Experience the show that The New York Times hailed as “the most innovative new musical to open since Hamilton!” Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Contains adult language, sexual content and gun violence. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. concordtheatricals.com
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Dancescapes

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SAT, NOV 1-2
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Dancescapes

Featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company

FRI-SAT, NOV 1-2
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Dancescapes 2024, with JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company, celebrates its 40th anniversary during this remarkable show! Directed by Associate Professor of Dance Matt Pardo, Dancescapes presents five works featuring three nationally renowned guest artists: Senegalese-American choreographer Momar Ndiaye (Ohio State University), Brian Martinez (Artistic Director, Boykin Dance Project), and Kia Smith (Artistic Director, South Chicago Dance Theater – "Dance Magazine’s Top 25 to Watch for 2024").
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The Little Prince

Composed by Rachel Portman
Libretto by Nicholas Wright
Featuring the JMU Opera Theater
With the JMU Opera Orchestra

FRI-SUN, NOV 8-10
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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The Little Prince

Composed by Rachel Portman
Libretto by Nicholas Wright
Featuring the JMU Opera Theater
With the JMU Opera Orchestra

FRI-SUN, NOV 8-10
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Based on the beloved children's book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince is a profound fable about childhood, adulthood, love, and loss. First performed at Houston Grand Opera in 2003, this operatic adaptation is the rare work of art that provides solace to both young and old alike. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Sung in English with English Surtitles. 

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Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid

Written and adapted by Joshua Borths
Based on the opera Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, FEB 8-9
 RECITAL HALL

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Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid

Written and adapted by Joshua Borths
Based on the opera Rusalka by Antonín Dvořák

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

SAT-SUN, FEB 8-9
 RECITAL HALL


Take your family on a magical journey into the ocean, learning all about opera along the way! Based on Czech composer Antonín Dvořák's masterpiece "Rusalka," this charming, 35-min adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Performed in English.
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Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Based on the Novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures.

TUE-SUN, FEB 25-MAR 2
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Based on the Novel by Daniel Wallace and the Columbia Motion Picture written by John August
Originally produced on Broadway by Dan Jinks, Bruce Cohen and Stage Entertainment with Roy Furman, Broadway Across America/Rich Entertainment Group, John Domo, The Nederlander Organization and Edward Walson in association with CJ E&M, Dancing Elephant Productions, Parrothead Productions, Harvey Weinstein/Carole L. Haber, Peter May/Jim Fantaci, Ted Liebowitz/Joe Piacentile and Columbia Pictures.

TUE-SUN, FEB 25-MAR 2
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed film directed by Tim Burton, Big Fish tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest…and then some! Edward’s incredible, larger-than-life stories thrill everyone around him—most of all, his devoted wife Sandra. But their son Will, about to have a child of his own, is determined to find the truth behind his father’s epic tales. Presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide. www.theatricalrights.com
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Houston Ballet II

TUE-WED, MAR 25-26
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Houston Ballet II

TUE-WED, MAR 25-26
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


Don’t miss this amazing evening of dance from Houston Ballet II, the second company of Houston Ballet, America’s fifth largest ballet company. This magical evening features The Sleeping Beauty Act III (1890), staging by Ben Stevenson after Marius Petipa with music by Tchaikovsky, the Grand Pas de Deux from Don Quixote, Act III, and A Dance in the Garden of Mirth. Video
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New Voices in Dance

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

FRI-SUN, APR 11-13
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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New Voices in Dance

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

FRI-SUN, APR 11-13
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


​​New Voices in Dance will feature JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble, which is comprised of sophomore to senior JMU dance majors. This concert will highlight original choreography by five JMU dance majors and an inspiring piece choreographed by Doug Varone.
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