SUPPORTING THE ARTS AT CMU
CMU creates a vibrant atmosphere where students evolve into multi-faceted artists who succeed in an ever-changing, competitive profession. We cannot do this alone — we need you! You can help us reach our vision of excellence for our performing arts students, the Grand Junction community and the entire West Slope. Your contribution is tax deductible.
Visit supportingcmu.org/give/performing-arts to support our artists.
• 100% of funds are spent on scholarships for incoming theatre and dance majors.
• Enjoy five exclusive Behind-the-Scenes pre-show receptions and talks.
• Acknowledgement on CMU Stages website.
• Receive complimentary tickets to eight theatre and dance performances.
Patron $350 One ticket to performances
Angel $650 Two tickets to performances
Platinum Angel $1200 Four tickets to performances
• 100% of funds are spent on scholarships for music majors.
• Enjoy three exclusive pre-show receptions.
• Acknowledgement on CMU Stages website.
• Receive complimentary tickets to 13 faculty and guest performances plus Corks and Chords and the Best of the West Prism concert..
Sponsor $500 One ticket to performances
Patron $900 Two tickets to performances
Benefactor $1600 Four tickets to performances
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ASTERIA THEATRE
Kalani Pe’a
September 7
Amadeus
September 26–October 5
CMU Choirs
October 9
CMU Orchestra
October 16
Grand Junction Rockestra
October 19
Music Faculty Gala*
October 21
Fall For Dance
November 8–9
Holiday Concert: CMU Orchestra & Choir
December 3
Best of the West Guest Artist*
December 5
Best of the West Prism Concert
December 6
Best of the West Final Concert
December 7
CMU Orchestra
January 26
Faculty Recital: Adrian Herrera Jazz Trio*
February 11
Ride the Cyclone
February 27–March 8
Corks and Chords
March 13
The 39 Steps
April 24–26
Wind Ensembles
April 30
CMU Mariachi
May 1
CMU Jazz Festival Guest Artist*
May 5
Symphony Orchestra
May 7
CMU Choirs
May 9
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MOSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ROBINSON THEATRE
Elephant and Piggie’s We Are in a Play
October 19
Spring Into Dance
April 11–12
MOSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
MESA EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE
Knives in Hens
November 14–23
No Exit
February 14–15
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MOSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
LOVE RECITAL HALL
Dmitri Matheny, flugelhorn*
September 18
Duo Tachoir*
October 7
Faculty Recital:
Brian Krinke, violin, and Susan Ellinger, piano*
October 26
Faculty Recital: Jason Pegis, cello*
November 1
Double Reed Day Final Concert
November 9
Percussion Festival Final Concert
November 9
Student Chamber Ensembles
November 11
Department of Theatre Arts • Department of Music *Denotes music season subscription concerts
String Day Final Concert
November 16
Amahl and the Night Visitors
November 15-17
Alex Chambers-Ozasky, cello*
November 18
String Chamber Ensembles
December 7
Voice Faculty Recital*
February 26
CMU Choirs
March 7
Faculty Recital: Nicholas Gledhill, horn*
April 2
Amy Maples, soprano*
April 9
Faculty Recital: Mesa Winds*
April 11
Student Chamber Ensembles
April 16
WAREHOUSE 2565
Commercial and Jazz Ensembles
October 2
November 13
March 5
April 23
Calendar is subject to change. For the latest information, visit CMUstages.com.
Look for Spotlight Series events coming soon — bringing premium events to western Colorado. From big name musicians and comedians to Broadway-caliber musicals and dance, CMU Stages is the center of arts and culture in our region. For show announcements, visit CMUstages.com and sign up to get our emails.
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Court composer Antonio Salieri is horrified to discover that the godlike musical gifts he desires for himself have been bestowed upon a rowdy young prodigy — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Seized with obsessive envy, Salieri begins a war with Mozart and ultimately, with God. Rated PG.
SEP. 26–OCT. 5
RED CARPET OPENING NIGHT IN THE BRAND
NEW ASTERIA THEATRE SEPTEMBER 27
preview night september 26
Bestus friends Gerald and Piggie realize they are in a play and use their powers of persuasion to engage the audience. Mo Willems’ best-selling books come to life in a vaudevillian, jazzy musical. Elephant and Piggie is a perfect way to introduce young people to theatre. Rated G.
OCT. 19
Showcasing works from guest artists, faculty, community members and select students. World-renowned choreographer Bill Evans and master teacher Jenny Miller will set new works on students. Join us for the first dance performance in the newly built Asteria Theatre! Rated PG.
NOV. 8–9
When a ploughman tells his wife that she is like a field, the simile makes no sense to her. But she then embarks on an extraordinary journey towards articulacy, knowledge and emerging consciousness. This modern Scottish classic is a must-see for lovers of dramatic theatre. Rated R..
NOV. 14–23
BY PETER SHAFFER
BY DAVID HARROWER
BOOK & LYRICS BY MO WILLEMS MUSIC BY DEBORAH WICKS LA PUMA
CHOREOGRAPHIC WORKS BY FACULTY & GUEST ARTISTS
BY JEAN-PAUL SARTRE
MOSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Two women and one man are locked up together for eternity. Here the soul is shorn of secrecy, and even the blackest deeds are mercilessly exposed to fierce light. CMU presents No Exit, an existential portrayal of Hell by one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. Rated PG-13.
FEB. 14–15
ASTERIA THEATRE
The lives of six teens are cut short in a freak roller coaster accident.
Stuck in limbo, a fortune teller invites them each to tell their story in song for the chance to return to life. This quirky and enchanting cult musical is a moving look at what makes a life well-lived. Rated PG-13.
FEB. 27–MAR. 8
INTO DANCE
MOSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Spring Into Dance showcases selected student works developed over the course of the academic year with faculty mentorship and peer feedback. The process allows students to delve deeply into the creative process. Rated PG.
APR. 11–12
ADAPTED BY PATRICK BARLOW FROM THE NOVEL BY JOHN BUCHAN FROM THE MOVIE BY ALFRED HITCHCOCK
ASTERIA THEATRE
Based on the Hitchcock thriller of the same name, The 39 Steps follows a high-speed chase from a London music hall to Scotland’s highlands, where the hero attempts to reveal the secrets of an international spy ring. Four actors play more than 100 characters! Rated PG.
APR. 24–26
BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY JACOB RICHMOND & BROOKE MAXWELL
MOSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
MOSS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
ASTERIA THEATRE OCT. 21
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ADDITIONAL CONCERTS
Commercial & Jazz Ensembles • Oct. 2
CMU Choirs • Oct. 9
CMU Orchestra • Oct. 16
Grand Junction Rockestra • October 19
Double Reed Day Final Concert • Nov. 9
Percussion Festival Final Concert • Nov. 9
Student Chamber Ensembles • Nov. 11
Commercial & Jazz Ensembles • Nov. 13
String Day Final Concert • Nov. 16
Amahl & the Night Visitors • Nov. 15–17
Holiday Concert: Choir & Orchestra • Dec. 3
Best of the West Festival Guest Artist • Dec. 5
Best of the West Prism Concert • Dec. 6
Best of the West Final Concert • Dec. 7
String Chamber Ensembles • Dec. 7
CMU Orchestra • Jan. 26
Commercial & Jazz Ensembles • Mar. 5
CMU Choirs • Mar. 7
Corks and Chords • Mar. 13
Student Chamber Ensembles • Apr. 16
Commercial & Jazz Ensembles • Apr. 23
Wind Ensembles • Apr. 30
CMU Mariachi • May 1
CMU Jazz Festival Final Concert • May 5
Symphony Orchestra • May 7
CMU Choirs • May 9
Performing Arts
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