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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music and lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Additional material by Jay Reiss.

Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine. Originally produced on Broadway by Davis Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, and Second Stage Theatre.

Based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play by The Farm.

The Barrington Stage Company workshop of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman.

SAT-TUE, APR 12-15
 STUDIO THEATRE

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Music and lyrics by William Finn, Book by Rachel Sheinkin, Conceived by Rebecca Feldman

Additional material by Jay Reiss.

Originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine. Originally produced on Broadway by Davis Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Barrington Stage Company, and Second Stage Theatre.

Based upon C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E, an original play by The Farm.

The Barrington Stage Company workshop of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee was originally co-directed by Michael Barakiva and Rebecca Feldman.

SAT-TUE, APR 12-15
 STUDIO THEATRE


The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a Tony Award and Drama Desk Award-winning musical comedy about a group of pre-teenagers competing in a spelling bee. The story follows the contestants as they navigate the pressures of the tournament, share personal stories, and learn that there’s more to life than winning. This show is directed and produced by JMU students.  Contains adult language and sexual content.  Parental discretion is advised. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).  All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

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Reduced Shakespeare Company

All the Great Books (abridged)

WED, APR 16
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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Reduced Shakespeare Company

All the Great Books (abridged)

WED, APR 16
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


The literary canon explodes as the Reduced Shakespeare Company (RSC) once again unleashes a comic outrage on an unsuspecting public. The Bad Boys of Abridgment take audiences on a roller-coaster ride through a compact compendium of the world’s great books in All The Great Books (abridged). It's a blast of bibliography! RSC shows contain some occasional bawdy language and mild innuendo, so they rate their shows PG- 13: Pretty Good If You’re Thirteen. ​​  Video
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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, APR 22
 RECITAL HALL

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JMU Chamber Orchestra

TUE, APR 22
 RECITAL HALL


The JMU Chamber Orchestra brings students from across campus together to perform classic works composed for smaller orchestras. Kira Omelchenko directs the orchestra in conjunction with graduate students in conducting.
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JMU Brass Band

WED, APR 23
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Brass Band

WED, APR 23
 CONCERT HALL


Recently crowned the 2024 North American Brass Association Championship Section winning band, the JMU Brass Band is one of the most successful collegiate brass bands in the world today. Formed by Professor Kevin Stees in the Fall of 2000, the band was named the North American Brass Band Association 1st Section Champion in 2004 and 2005, and was the 2006, 2007, 2010, 2016, 2019, and 2022 NABBA Championship Section Runner-up.
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The Trail To Oregon

Music and Lyrics by Jeff Blim
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, Brian Holden, and Jeff Blim
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser and Pierce Siebers 
Originally produced by StarKid Productions

WED-SAT, APR 23-26
 STUDIO THEATRE

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The Trail To Oregon

Music and Lyrics by Jeff Blim
Book by Nick Lang, Matt Lang, Brian Holden, and Jeff Blim
Arranged by Clark Baxtresser and Pierce Siebers 
Originally produced by StarKid Productions

WED-SAT, APR 23-26
 STUDIO THEATRE


Join our all-American family as they travel down the Trail To Oregon! After their farm burns down, Father, Mother, Son, Daughter, and Grandpa take the journey through this adult comedy musical to the promised land where their new lives begin. Along the way, they face plenty of obstacles from snake bites, to dysentery, and even the notorious Bandit King! With the audience there to guide the Wagon Party along their adventure, no two shows will ever be the same! This show is directed and produced by JMU students. Contains adult language, adult content, sexual content and gun violence. 

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Spring Student Dance Concert

THU-SAT, APR 24-26
 EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

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Spring Student Dance Concert

THU-SAT, APR 24-26
 EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE


This exciting concert features talented young dancers and choreographers from JMU’s Dance Program.
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JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, APR 25
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Percussion Ensemble

FRI, APR 25
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Casey Cangelosi, consists of nearly 30 students and has performed throughout the East Coast, including concerts at the Virginia Music Educators Association Convention and Virginia Days of Percussion.
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JMU Symphony Honors Concert 2025

SUN, APR 27
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphony Honors Concert 2025

SUN, APR 27
 CONCERT HALL


Revel in the delightful sound of glorious classical music as JMU’s Symphony Orchestra joins the esteemed 2024 School of Music Concerto Competition winners Jondra Harmon, mezzo-soprano and Dylan Royal, alto saxophone to bring you a captivating concert. Majors from each of the six areas of the School (woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano, and voice) competed, and two finalists were then selected to compete in the finals in February for a coveted spot in this concert.

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JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 29
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Ensemble

TUE, APR 29
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Ensemble was founded in 1971 and membership in each is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention.
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{re}written

An original devised production created and performed by students in collaboration with faculty from the JMU School of Theatre and Dance.

TUE-SUN, APR 29-MAY 4
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE

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{re}written

An original devised production created and performed by students in collaboration with faculty from the JMU School of Theatre and Dance.

TUE-SUN, APR 29-MAY 4
 MAINSTAGE THEATRE


What if you could change a single memory—alter it, recall it, or erase it entirely? The Lethe Memory Project invites a select group of individuals to experience a groundbreaking new product that allows them to manipulate their memories in ways never before possible. Through a dynamic blend of text, movement, and music, {re}written delves into the profound impact memory has on our identity and the way our past shapes who we are. What happens when we tamper with our memories? Can altering or removing them truly change us for the better? Or will we lose something essential in the process? Prepare for a thrilling journey of discovery. Contains adult language, adult content, partial nudity, and strobe lights.  Parental discretion advised.

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JMU Jazz Band

WED, APR 30
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Jazz Band

WED, APR 30
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Jazz Band was founded in 1971 and membership is determined by audition each semester. JMU jazz groups have performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Terrace Theater, Montreux International Jazz and Blues Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and VMEA annual convention. The JMU Jazz Band is under the direction of Greg Thomas.
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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, MAY 1
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band

THU, MAY 1
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Symphonic Band is under the direction of Chris DeVona; The JMU Concert Band is the band program's largest non-auditioned concert ensemble, under the direction of Amy Birdsong.  
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Cello Stories
A Life Under Broadway

With Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf

FRI, MAY 2
 CONCERT HALL

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Cello Stories
A Life Under Broadway

With Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf

FRI, MAY 2
 CONCERT HALL


Acclaimed cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf has established a stellar career in New York City as a solo, chamber, Broadway, and recording artist. Dorman-Phaneuf mesmerizes audiences with captivating and funny stories about her life as a Broadway musician and her exquisite arrangements for cello and piano. Since 2003, she has held chairs in 20 Broadway shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Parade, and A Little Night Music. Video
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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

SUN, MAY 4
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Madison Singers and Chorale

SUN, MAY 4
 CONCERT HALL


The Madison Singers is the advanced, auditioned choral chamber ensemble at JMU. Ranging from 60-80 voices, the JMU Chorale is an auditioned and highly select choir.
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JMU Guitar Ensemble

MON, MAY 5
 RECITAL HALL

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JMU Guitar Ensemble

MON, MAY 5
 RECITAL HALL


The JMU Guitar Ensemble performances include guitar music from Renaissance to 20th century, in group settings, as well as duos, trios, and quartets. The Guitar Ensemble is under the direction of Adam Larrabee.
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JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

TUE, MAY 6
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Treble Chamber Choir and University Choruses

TUE, MAY 6
 CONCERT HALL


This concert features performances by the JMU Treble Chamber Choir, University Chorus: Tenor/Bass Ensemble (UCTB), and the University Chorus: Soprano/Alto Ensemble (UCSA). The JMU Treble Chamber Choir and the UCTB are under the direction of Dr. W. Bryce Hayes. The UCSA is under the direction of Dr. Jo-Anne van der Vat-Chromy.
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JMU Wind Symphony

THU, MAY 8
 CONCERT HALL

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JMU Wind Symphony

THU, MAY 8
 CONCERT HALL


The JMU Wind Symphony, under the direction of Christopher Cicconi, is the premier woodwind, brass and percussion ensemble at JMU. The Wind Symphony is committed to performing the great works of the wind band’s core repertoire while also exploring the best of contemporary composition.
Since 2007, the ensemble has hosted on-campus residencies with composers including David Maslanka, John Mackey, Michael Daugherty, Joel Puckett, Steven Bryant, Donald Grantham and JMU alumnus Brian Balmages. The ensemble has also presented consortium premieres of Maslanka’s Symphony No. 8, Puckett’s The Shadows of Sirius, Grantham’s Tuba Concerto, Plog’s Concerto 2010 and Balmages’ Portraits in Bluestone. As part of JMU’s annual Contemporary Music Festival, students have had the opportunity to work with composers such as Karel Husa, Joseph Schwanter, Don Freund, Donald Erb, John Harbison, Francis McBeth, Mark Camphouse and Samuel Adler.
In addition to an active on-campus concert schedule, the Wind Symphony has performed at the College Band Directors National Association/National Band Association conventions in Nashville, New Orleans, Charlotte, Williamsburg and Greensboro, plus numerous performances for the VMEA Conference. They have also performed at the Kennedy Center in 2007 and 1987. Graduates of the Wind Symphony hold positions in several of the Washington-based military bands, military post bands and symphony orchestras throughout the world; numerous graduates are serving as noted educators and conductors throughout the country.
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Heifetz Institute Sunday Matinee Series

SUN-SUN, JUN 29-JUL 27
 RECITAL HALL

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Heifetz Institute Sunday Matinee Series

SUN-SUN, JUN 29-JUL 27
 RECITAL HALL


For the first time ever, the Heifetz Institute’s Sunday concert series takes the stage at the Forbes Center for the Performing Arts. Prepare to be captivated by extraordinary performances featuring Heifetz students, faculty, alumni, and special guests, all delivering unforgettable music perfectly suited for summer afternoons. Programs will feature virtuoso solo performances alongside chamber music masterworks—with pride of place given to the members of the Heifetz Chamber Music Seminar.
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