Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

FRI-SAT, FEB 7-8
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

Senior Dance Concert

FRI-SAT, FEB 7-8
EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

JMU’s senior dance majors are on the verge of graduation and entering into their exciting careers as dance artists. Come watch them as they showcase their amazing work in this annual concert.

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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

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

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 2025

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

FRI-SUN, APR 11-13
MAINSTAGE THEATRE

New Voices in Dance 2025

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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Spring Student Dance Concert

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

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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Senior Dance Concert

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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

Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid

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

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Big Fish

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Houston Ballet II

Houston Ballet II

New Voices in Dance 2025

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

New Voices in Dance 2025

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

Spring Student Dance Concert

Spring Student Dance Concert

Connect with the Forbes Center

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Senior Dance Concert

Senior Dance Concert

Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid

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

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid

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

Featuring the JMU Opera Theater

Big Fish

Book by John AugustMusic and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Big Fish

Book by John AugustMusic and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Houston Ballet II

Houston Ballet II

New Voices in Dance 2025

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

New Voices in Dance 2025

Featuring JMU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble

Spring Student Dance Concert

Spring Student Dance Concert

Connect with the Forbes Center

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

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

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

Book by John August
Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa

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