MICHAEL C. ROCKEFELLER ARTS CENTER
Entertainment GUIDE 2026–2027 Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union Season
Table of Contents Mix & Match Plan Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mix & Match Order Form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6 Fall 2026 Events at A Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Spring 2027 Events at A Glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Rockefeller DFT Pops Series. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Rockefeller Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Theatre and Dance New Works Series. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 WNYCO Classics.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12– 13 The Hillman Opera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Student Organization Productions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Additional Free Events 2026–27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 – 17 Tickets, Information and Seating. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 19
ON THE FRONT COVER: A scene from The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical, which was presented last October by the Department of Theatre and Dance as part of the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series, is captured in the moment by the lens of photographer Lori Deemer. The Mainstage Series returns with five exciting events in 2026-27, all of which are featured in this publication.
ON THE BACK COVER: One of Fredonia’s talented student singer/songwriters was captured while performing last season during the FredSong singer/songwriter showcase. This Department of Theatre and Dance New Works Series event returns with October and March dates in 2026-27. Photo by Lori Deemer.
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OUR 2026-27 SEASON SPONSOR Established in 1940, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in Falconer, serving residents and businesses throughout Chautauqua County.
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The arts and the community come together at RAC Dear Arts Enthusiast: As we prepare for another season of the arts at Rockefeller Arts Center and on the Fredonia campus, I am excited to share the details with you in our annual entertainment guide. It’s amazing to think about all the events that will take place here at Fredonia in the coming year - from concerts with touring professionals to full-scale theatre productions staged by Fredonia’s talented students to free exhibitions in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery. Then there is the spectacle of the Hillman Opera, classics with WNYCO and the many free concerts with the School of Music ensembles. I am humbled to be able to play a role in making this happen for our community. If you are interested in taking advantage of one of our Mix & Match Season Ticket plans, we have Sun streams the windows of the Harry A. King Concert Hall, which will again host dozens of public events in the 2026-27 season. included details on how it works and an order form on the following pages. Rockefeller’s Pops Series and special events, the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series events, the Hillman Opera and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra Classics Series events are all eligible for the Mix & Match Tickets plans. If you are interested in at least three different shows from these offerings, you can create a ticket package that will allow you to save 15 percent or more. The pages of this publication offer details on nearly 100 events that will take place in Fredonia’s spaces from this September through next May. There is a lot to be excited about. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents not one, but two musicals this season - the award-winning Cabaret in the fall followed by Stephen Sondheinm’s A Little Night Music in the spring. For lovers of the classics, details about the Hillman Opera and the WNYCO season can be found on pages 12 and 13. Rockefeller is pleased to bring back The Voice finalist Lucas West to open Fredonia’s bicentennial season. Our Pops Series also features a holiday show and the commencement-eve concert. In an added special event, Rockefeller will celebrate Black History Month with the poetry and music of The Langston Hughes Project. We hope you will find many events that appeal to your tastes and that we will see you often in 2026-27. Sincerely,
Alison Barry Director, Rockefeller Arts Center fredonia.edu/rac
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MIX & MATCH: HOW IT WORKS Mix & Match Season Ticket Packages are now available for the 2026ATLAS: Historical Works & Recent Journeys by Alberto Rey 27 Lake Shore Savings Season. As always, the premise of Mix & Match Season Tickets is simple. You see more and you pay less! Select three, four or five different eligible events and you will SAVE up to 15 percent on tickets for those events. If you order tickets for six or more different eligible events, you will SAVE up to 25 percent. We have 13 eligible Mix & Match events for the coming season: three from the Rockefeller Pops Series, one Rockefeller Special event, five from the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series, three from the WNYCO Classics Series and the annual Hillman Opera. All eligible Mix & Match events are listed on the order form on the corresponding page and are featured in detail on the following pages of this entertainment guide. In addition, Mix & Match events are further noted with a price in red text with the description of the events. Events that are not part of the Mix & Match program may be purchased directly at www.fredonia.edu/tickets, by phone at 716-6733501 or in person in the Campus Ticket Office starting Aug. 31. The enclosed brochure has details on all the Mix & Match events from which you can choose to create your own unique season ticket package. Choose at least three different eligible events and the enjoy the shows - and the savings! Send in your order form today or call us at 716-673-3501 Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and get ready to see more and pay less!
MIX & MATCH EXCHANGE PRIVILEGES As a Mix & Match season ticket holder, you are entitled to FREE ticket exchanges. If your plans change, you may choose to attend any event on the Mix & Match event list that better suits your schedule. If an alternate event cannot immediately be chosen, the value of the tickets will be credited to your account for future use (within the year). Please note:
* Once a performance is sold out, tickets are no longer eligible for exchange.
* Exchanges must be made at least 24 hours before the performance date.
* Tickets must be returned to the ticket office either by mail or in person before the exchange can be processed.
* Once a performance has passed, tickets are no longer eligible for exchange.
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* If you exchange for lower-priced tickets, the difference in price will be credited to your patron account and may be used toward future purchases at the ticket office. Likewise, if you exchange for higher-priced tickets, the difference in price will be due upon exchange.
MIX & MATCH ORDER FORM: ELIGIBLE EVENTS EVENT/DATE/TIMES (7:30 P.M. EXCEPT +7 P.M., * 2 P.M., # 3 P.M.)
# OF
3,4,5
6 & UP
TICKETS
PRICE
PRICE
POPS: FALL INTO JAZZ W/LUCAS WEST
$17
$15
POPS: A VERY SOULFUL CHRISTMAS 1 2/10+, (CIRCLE PRICE LEVEL AT RIGHT)
$33, 29, 24, 20
$29, 25, 22, 18
COMMENCEMENT-EVE POPS 5/14 , (CIRCLE PRICE LEVEL AT RIGHT)
$33, 29, 24, 20
$29, 25, 22, 18
TOTAL
9/11, (CIRCLE PRICE LEVEL AT RIGHT)
CABARET (CIRCLE DATE BELOW) 10/23, 10/24, 10/25*, 10/25, 10/30, 11/1*, 11/1 R.U.R. (CIRCLE DATE BELOW) 12/3, 12/4 , 12/5*, 12/5, 12/6* BLOOD & SEQUINS (CIRCLE DATE)
$25
$24
$20
$19
$20
$19
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC (CIRCLE DATE)
$25
$24
FREDONIA DANCE ENSEMBLE (CIRCLE DATE)
$20
$19
WNYCO: MEDITATIONS 10/4 # WNYCO: A NIGHT AT THE OPERA 2/13 # WNYCO: POETRY IN MOTION 4/4 # HILLMAN OPERA (CIRCLE DATE BELOW) 11/13 OR 11/14 THE LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT 2/6
$17
$15
$17
$15
$17
$15
$20
$19
$33, 29, 24, 20
$29, 25, 22, 18
3/4, 3/5, 3/6*, 3/6, 3/7*
4/2, 4/3, 4/4*, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11*, 4/11
4/29, 4/30, 5/1
SUB TOTAL PROCESSING FEE
$6
TOTAL
Select your events from the list above, fill out the information on the reverse side of this page and then cut it out and mail it to:
Mix & Match Season Tickets Fredonia Campus Ticket Office 280 Central Avenue Williams Center G140 Fredonia, NY 14063 For assistance or to charge your order by phone, call 716-673-3501 (1-866-441-4928 toll free) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. M, W & F fredonia.edu/tickets
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MIX & MATCH ORDER FORM: SUBSCRIBER INFORMATION Select your events from the list on the reverse side of this page, fill out the information below, and then cut the page out and mail it to the address on the reverse side of the page.
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FALL 2026 MAJOR EVENTS AT A GLANCE
September Fall Into Jazz w/ Lucas West, DFT Pops Series, Sept. 11, page 8
October Meditations, WNYCO Classics Series, Oct. 4, page 12 FredSong songwriter showcase, New Works Series, Oct. 6, page 11 Cabaret, Mainstage Series, Oct. 23 - Nov. 1, page 10 Army Field Band & Soldiers Chorus, Free, Oct. 29 , page 9
November Hillman Opera , Dialogue of the Carmelites, Nov. 13 & 14, page 12 Merrins Chamber Concert, New Works Series, Nov. 12 to 15, page 11
December R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots), Mainstage Series, Dec. 3 - 6, page 10 Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert , Free, Dec. 5, page 11 UPTOWN: A Very Soulful Christmas, DFT Pops Series, Dec. 10, page 8
SPRING 2027 MAJOR EVENTS AT A GLANCE
February The Langston Hughes Project, RAC Special Event, Feb. 6, page 9 A Night at the Opera, WNYCO Classics Series, Feb. 13, page 13
March
Blood and Sequins, Mainstage Series, March 4 - 7, page 10 FredSong songwriter showcase, New Works Series, March 23, page 11
April Poetry in Motion, WNYCO Classics Series, April 4, page 13 A Little Night Music, Mainstage Series, April 2 - 11, page 10 Dance Senior Projects, New Works Series, April 10 -17, page 11 Fredonia Young Company, New Works Series, April 23-25, page 11 Fredonia Dance Ensemble, Mainstage Series, April 29 - May 1, page 10
May One Act Play Festival, New Works Series, May 4-7, page 11 Masterworks Scholarship Benefit Concert, May 1, page 13 Commencement-Eve Pops, DFT Pops Series, May 14, page 8 fredonia.edu/tickets
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DFT COMMUNICATIONS POPS SERIES
Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m. Rockefeller Arts Center presents
Fall Into Jazz with special guest Lucas West King Concert Hall, General Admission General Public: $20; Student: $5 Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $17 Mix & Match 6 Price: $15 Rockefeller is thrilled to kick-off Fredonia’s bicentennial season with a performance to remember. Fall Into Jazz brings Fredonia musicians to the King stage for a night of syncopated rhythms, swing notes, and smooth harmonies. Fredonia’s own Lucas West joins as guest vocalist, bringing his powerful and expressive tone to this special event.
Thursday, Dec. 10, 7:00 p.m. Rockefeller Arts Center presents
UPTOWN: A Very Soulful Christmas King Concert Hall, Reserved Seating Level I: $39.00, Level II: $34.00, Level III: $29.00, Level IV: $24.00 Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $33, $29, $24, $20 Mix & Match 6 Price: $29, $25, $22, $18 Christmas Classics are reimagined with soul, Motown, and R&B stylings in this upbeat holiday concert. Tight vocal harmonies, energetic performances and tunes like Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Jingle Bell Rock, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and more.
Friday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. Rockefeller Arts Center presents
Commencement Eve Pops King Concert Hall, Reserved Seating Level I: $39.00, Level II: $34.00, Level III: $29.00, Level IV: $24.00 Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $33, $29, $24, $20 Mix & Match 6 Price: $29, $25, $22, $18 Experience the tradition that is Rockefeller Arts Center’s Commencement-Eve Pops. The Western New York Chamber Orchestra and some of Fredonia’s most talented students from the College of Music, Theatre and Dance will once again take the stage to bring us a performance to remember. Program details will be announced at a later date.
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ROCKEFELLER SPECIAL EVENTS
Thursday, Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m. Rockefeller Arts Center presents
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus King Concert Hall, Free (tickets required), General Admission The U.S. Army Field Band’s Concert Band and Soldiers’ Chorus, the Army’s premier touring ensembles, are comprised of a 60-piece concert band and a 24-voice chorus, featuring highly trained musicians from renowned institutions across the country. With over 75 years of performances, they tour nationally and internationally, presenting a program of classical, pop, patriotic, and show tunes that appeal to all audiences. In addition to formal concerts, they provide educational outreach and perform at highprofile events such as presidential inaugurations. Event sponsors: The OBSERVER, The Post-Journal and WDOE and 96 KIX Country
‘The United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus performs a free concert on Oct. 29 in King Concert Hall
Saturday, Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m. Rockefeller Arts Center presents
The Langston Hughes Project King Concert Hall, Reserved Seating Level I: $39.00, Level II: $34.00, Level III: $29.00, Level IV: $24.00 Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $33, $29, $24, $20 Mix & Match 6 Price: $29, $25, $22, $18 This show is a music, spoken word, and multi-media production by Dr. Ron McCurdy (music professor at University of Southern California and member of the Grammy Foundation) and is based on Langston Hughes’ masterwork, Ask Your Mama: 12 Moods for Jazz. This epic poem serves as Hughes’ social commentary for the struggle for freedom and equality for Africans and African Americans in the 1960s. While it was written more than 50 years ago, the words continue to be uniquely relevant and timely today.
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WALTER GLOOR MAINSTAGE SERIES
Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Nov. 1 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Cabaret Book by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander; Based on play by John Van Druten & stories by Christopher Isherwood Presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals
Robert W. Marvel Theatre Oct. 23, 24, 30 & 31 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 25 & Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. General Public: $25 advance, $30 door; Student: $10 advance, $15.00 door Mix & Match 3-5 Price:$25 Mix & Match 6 Price: $24 Set in Berlin, Germany in the 1930s, Cabaret follows the relationship between a writer and nightclub singer against the backdrop of the Nazi rise to power.
Thursday, Dec. 3 through Sunday, Dec. 6 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots) Alice E. Bartlett Theatre Dec. 3, 4 & 5 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 5 & 6 at 2:00 p.m. General Public: $20 advance, $25 door; Student: $5 advance, $10 at the door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $20 Mix & Match 6 Price: $19 This science fiction drama introduced the word “robot” to the popular vernacular and centers on the consequences of an effort to mass produce artificial human-like beings.
Thursday, March 4 through Sunday, March 7 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Blood and Sequins
Alice E. Bartlett Theatre March 4, 5 & 6 at 7:30 p.m., March 6 & 7 at 2:00 p.m. General Public: $20 advance, $25 door; Student: $5 advance, $10 at the door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $20 Mix & Match 6 Price: $19 This a dark comedy comes from Rachel Bublitz (The Book Women) centers on a group of teens who are trapped in a mansion on prom night.
Friday, April 2 through Sunday, April 11 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
A Little Night Music Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Hugh Wheeler Presented through special arrangement with Musical Theatre International
Robert W. Marvel Theatre April 2, 3, 9 & 10 at 7:30 p.m., April 4 & 11 at 2:00 p.m. General Public: $25 advance, $30 door; Student: $10 advance, $15.00 door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $25 Mix & Match 6 Price: $24 With music by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler, the musical follows the romantic entanglements of several couples in turn of the 20th Century Sweden.
Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Fredonia Dance Ensemble
Robert W. Marvel Theatre April 29 & 30; May 1 at 7:30 p.m. General Public: $20 advance, $25 door; Student: $5 advance, $10 at the door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $20 Mix & Match 6 Price: $19 Contemporary dance choreographed by Dance faculty and guest artists will be performed by Fredonia students in this annual concert event.
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NEW WORKS SERIES
Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Tuesday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Fall FredSong & Spring FredSong Dr. Rob Deemer, Director; Bartlett Theatre, General Seating General Public: $15; Student: $5 Songwriters from throughout campus perform original songs, sharing their unique musical voices with the public in these showcase events.
Thursday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 15 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Merrins Fall Chamber Concert Angela DiFiore, Director; James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre General Public: $15 Student/Child: $5 Nov. 12, 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15 at 2:00 p.m. Fredonia’s talented students perform choreography created by guest artists, a selected student work, alumni choreographers, and dance faculty. This repertory dance concert program will feature a broad range of dance styles.
Thursday, April 8 through Sunday, April 17 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Dance Senior Projects James and Marcia Merrins Dance Theatre General Public: $15; Student: $5 Continues April 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17 at 7:30 p.m.
of Grass: A Portrait Poetry Fredonia’s BFA Dance seniors present their newChildren choreographic worksofinAmerican the intimate Merrins Dance Theatre. The program will feature a variety of dance and musical styles, as well as various choreographic techniques.
Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Fredonia Young Company Nestor Bravo Goldsmith, Facilitator; Bartlett Theatre, General Seating General Public: $15; Student: $5 April 23 & 24 at 7:30 p.m.; April 24 & 25 at 2:00 p.m. Fredonia Young Company is an educational tour company devoted to bringing theatre shows to schools in the Chautauqua School District. Composed entirely of BA-Theatre Arts students, it serves as a training ground for actors, designers, stage managers, dramaturgs, and directors. This year, Fredonia Young Company will be premiering The Maître D’: Flavors of Life by Fletcher Dickmann (‘26).
Tuesday, May 4 through Friday, May 7 The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
One Act Play Festival Daniel F. Lendzian, Facilitator; Bartlett Theatre, General Seating General Public: $15; Student: $5 May 4, 5, 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. The One Act Play Festival will feature a dozen brand new short plays created by Fredonia’s own student playwrights and directed by student directors.
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WNYCO, HILLMAN OPERA, SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Sunday, Oct. 4, 3:00 p.m. The Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents
Meditations Glen Cortese, Conductor King Concert Hall, General Seating General Public: $20.00 advance; Students: free in advance, $5.00 door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $17 Mix & Match 6 Price: $15 The Fredonia Chamber Choir joins WNYCO for this performance. Meditations is filled with familiar favorites from Gabriel Faure and Vaughn Williams, along with newer choral music from Morten Lauridsen. WNYCO Classics Series
Friday, Nov. 13 & Saturday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. The Hillman Memorial Music Association, in collaboration with the School of Music and the Department of Theatre and Dance, presents
Dialogues of the Carmelites By Francis Poulenc Don Marrazzo, Producer Emily Schaad, Music Director/Conductor; Paul W. Mockovak, Stage Director King Concert Hall, Reserved Seating General Public: $25.00; Student: $10.00 advance, $15.00 door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $20 Mix & Match 6 Price: $19 The Hillman Opera proudly presents Francis Poulenc’s riveting 20th Century operatic masterpiece, Dialogues of the Carmelites. As the French Revolution’s “Reign of Terror” tears through Paris, a young aristocrat seeks peace in a convent only to face the ultimate test of courage. Featuring one of the opera world’s most powerful finales, this is a story of sacrifice and profound spiritual strength that audiences will never forget. The Hillman Opera
Saturday, Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. The Fredonia School of Music presents
Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert Dr. Vernon Huff and Brent Weber, Conductors King Concert Hall, General Seating Free The Fredonia Chamber Choir, Fredonia College Choir and Fredonia Camerata come together for this collaborative seasonal concert that is a favorite for audiences and performers alike. The Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert is made possible in part by the Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation of Arlington, Va., with funding administered through the Fredonia College Foundation.
Fredonia Holiday Choral Concert
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WNYCO, HILLMAN OPERA, SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Saturday, Feb. 13, 3:00 p.m. The Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents
A Night at the Opera Glen Cortese, Conductor King Concert Hall, General Seating General Public: $20.00 advance; Students: free in advance, $5.00 door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $17 Mix & Match 6 Price: $15 A Night at the Opera features singers from Fredonia’s Hillman Opera joining with WNYCO for a concert comprised of scenes and arias from some of the world’s most beloved operas. WNYCO Classics Series
Sunday, April 4, 3:00 p.m. The Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents
Poetry in Motion Glen Cortese, Conductor King Concert Hall, General Seating General Public: $20.00 advance; Students: free in advance, $5.00 door Mix & Match 3-5 Price: $17 Mix & Match 6 Price: $15 Poetry in Motion features Annie Dutoit, daughter of legendary Argentine classical pianist Margaret Argerich. Works will include Corigliano’s Tambourine Man and Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire. WNYCO Classics Series
Saturday, April 10, 12:00 p.m. The Fredonia School of Music presents
Concerto Competition King Concert Hall, General Seating Free Some of the Fredonia School of Music’s finest musicians come together for the annual Concerto Competition. Winners of the competition will perform as soloists with the School of Music’s top ensembles.
Saturday, May 1, 8:00 p.m. The Fredonia School of Music presents
Masterworks Scholarship Benefit Concert King Concert Hall, General Seating General Public: $35.00; Student: free in advance, $5.00 door The Fredonia Masterworks Scholarship Benefit Concert features the Masterworks Chorus, directed by Dr. Vernon Huff, and the Fredonia Wind Ensemble. This is the first true Wind Ensemble/Chorus Masterworks event at Fredonia and will include the Fredonia High School Concert Choir and SUNY Fredonia student soloists. Karl Jenkins’s The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace will be featured. This piece, dedicated to those affected by the Kosovo crisis, was written as a reflection on what he described as “the most war-torn and destructive century in human history.” At the same time, it looks forward with a sense of hope, expressing a desire for a future marked by greater peace and fewer conflicts.
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SPECIAL EVENTS/STUDENT GROUPS
Friday, Sept. 18, 2:00 p.m. The Fredonia College Foundation presents
Fredonia’s Bicentennial Convocation King Concert Hall, General Seating Free (Tickets Required) Chris Bashinelli, a National Geographic Explorer, will serve as the keynote speaker for Fredonia’s Bicentennial Convocation. Affectionately known as “Bash”, Bashinelli is a National Geographic Explorer, TV host, and globally recognized speaker on human connection. He travels the world exploring what drives happiness, purpose, and belonging in life and business. With immersive experience in over 40 countries, Bash helps organizations reignite employee inspiration and foster a culture of genuine connection
Chris Bashinelli
Friday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. The Performing Arts Collaborative presents
Swan Song Bartlett Theatre, General Seating General Public: $6.00; Student: $3.00 Also Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m. This dark comedy follows a director who looks to end it all after putting on the best show of his career.
Friday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. The Orchesis Dance Company presents
Orchesis Fall Showcase Bartlett Theatre General Public: $10.00 Student/Child: $5.00 Also Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18 at 2:00 p.m. Fredonia students choreograph and perform pieces in a variety of styles in this annual showcase.
Friday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. The Performing Arts Collaborative presents
Nerdy Prudes Must Die Bartlett Theatre, General Seating General Public: $6.00; Student: $3.00 Also April 3 at 7:30 p.m.; April 4 at 2:00 p.m. Something supernatural is stalking the halls of Hatchetfield High, and those it has perceived as “nerdy prudes” are in its sights. When the school’s “biggest losers” start dropping like flies, a trio of students band together in an effort to survive.
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CATHY AND JESSE MARION ART GALLERY
Tuesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Nov. 20 The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery presents
for nothing is fixed: Susanne Slavick and Andrew Ellis Johnson Marion Art Gallery Reception: Friday, Sept. 11, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Mon. Closed, Tues.-Thurs. noon-4:00 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-6:00 p.m., Sun., noon-4:00 p.m. Free. An exhibition of 43 works by Pittsburgh artists Susanne Slavick and Andrew Ellis Johnson, for nothing is fixed features paintings, works on paper, and videos that examine global immigration, human rights abuses, and social justice. Slavick’s Ghost Ship series addresses the global refugee crisis across time and bodies of water, while in many of his expansive ink drawings, Johnson conjures aspects of rich, self-sufficient cultures to subvert the traditional power dynamics between refugees and border authorities. Slavick and Johnson are Professors Emeriti of Art from Carnegie Mellon University.
Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 13 The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery presents
Fall Senior Show Marion Art Gallery Reception: Friday, Dec. 4, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Mon. Closed, Tues.-Thurs. noon-4:00 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-6:00 p.m., Sun., noon-4:00 p.m. Free. Works by graduating seniors in the Department of Visual and New Media in a variety of mediums will be featured.
Tuesday, Feb. 2 through Sunday, April 18 The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery presents
Animated Nature: Present Realities, Future Visions Marion Art Gallery Reception: Friday, Feb. 5, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Mon. Closed, Tues.-Thurs. noon-4:00 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-6:00 p.m., Sun., noon-4:00 p.m. Free.
The Last Gammon animation by Elmaz Ekrem Littlewood
Curated by Yvonne Grzenkowicz, Founder and Director of Animation Nights New York (ANNY), Animated Nature includes 11 animations by 18 artists from Czechia, France, Germany, Iran, Singapore, Switzerland, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States. A variety of animation styles and types address current environmental crises and explore regenerative pathways for the future.
Friday, April 30 through Sunday, May 9 The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery presents
Spring Senior Show Marion Art Gallery Reception: Friday, April 30, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Mon. Closed, Tues.-Thurs. noon-4:00 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-6:00 p.m., Sun., noon-4:00 p.m. Free. Works by graduating seniors in the Department of Visual and New Media in a variety of mediums will be featured.
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FREE EVENTS September 2026 Friday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Showcase* Rosch Recital Hall
Thursday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 16, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Woodwind Chamber Ensembles*
Fredonia Jazz Flextet*
Rosch Recital Hall
King Concert Hall
October 2026 Friday, Oct. 2, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Student Composers* Rosch Recital Hall
Monday, Oct. 12, 7 p.m.
Alma de Mexico Dancers with Fredonia World Mallets Williams Center MPR
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Trombone Choir* Rosch Recital Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Combos Rosch Recital Hall
Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m.
Fredonia College Symphony* King Concert Hall
Sunday, Oct. 18, 4 p.m.
Fredonia Choral Showcase* Rosch Recital Hall
Monday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Brass Chamber Ensembles and Brass Choir* Rosch Recital Hall
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Showcase* Rosch Recital Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
New Horizons Band King Concert Hall
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Clarinet Ensemble*
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble*
Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble*
Rosch Recital Hall
November 2026 Sunday,Nov. 1, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Student Composers* Rosch Recital Hall
Monday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Percussion Ensemble* Rosch Recital Hall
King Concert Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Guitar Chamber Ensembles* Rosch Recital Hall
Monday, Nov. 30, 8 p.m.
Fredonia University Chorus* King Concert Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Flute Ensemble and Bassoon Ensemble* Rosch Recital Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 8 p.m.
Fredonia African Drumming Ensemble* Rosch Recital Hall
Thursday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m.
Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles* Rosch Recital Hall
Friday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble and Quartets*
December 2026 Tuesday, Dec. 1, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Chamber Orchestra* Rosch Recital Hall
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Orchestra* Rosch Recital Hall
Thursday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Vocal Jazz * Rosch Recital Hall
Sunday, Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Combos
Williams Center, Blue Lounge
Rosch Recital Hall
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble* Rosch Recital Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Guitar Ensembles & Quartets* Rosch Recital Hall
Sunday, Nov. 15, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Free Improv Rosch Recital Hall
Rosch Recital Hall
*INDICATES LIVE STREAMING EVENT (to view live streaming events, visit fredonia.edu/music)
Events subject to change. For a complete list and up to date information visit fredonia.edu/events
Friday, April 16, 7:30 p.m. & Saturday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Envision 2027 Showcase Nestor Bravo-Goldsmith, Facilitator ; Bartlett Theatre; Free (tickets required) Theatre Arts senior students will exhibit their artistic and academic talent, demonstrating their creativity and theatrical skills acquired throughout the program. This showcase will feature numerous one-act plays written, devised, designed, and directed by these students.
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FREE EVENTS February 2027 Friday, Feb. 5, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Student Composers*
April 2027
Wednesday, April 21, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Percussion Ensemble*
Rosch Recital Hall
Fredonia Jazz Flextet*
Monday, April 5, 8 p.m. Rosch Recital Hall
Wednesday, April 22, 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Showcase*
Fredonia String Chamber Ensembles*
Fredonia Chamber Choir and College Choir*
Rosch Recital Hall
Rosch Recital Hall
Rosch Recital Hall
Friday, April 23, 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19, 8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall
Fredonia Student Composers*
Wednesday, April 7, 8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall
African Drumming Ensemble
Monday, Feb. 22, 8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall
Fredonia Electronic Music Showcase*
Thursday, April 8, 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 27, 4 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall
Fredonia Choral Showcase
Sunday, April 11, 8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall
Rosch Recital Hall
Fredonia Woodwind & Brass Chamber Ensembles*
Mason 1080
Fredonia Wind Ensemble*
Monday, April 12, 8 p.m.
King Concert Hall
March 2027 Saturday, March 6, 8 p.m.
Fredonia College Symphony* King Concert Hall
Sunday, March 7, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Combos* Rosch Recital Hall
Monday, March 8, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Student Composers* Rosch Recital Hall
Tuesday, March 9, 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 8 p.m.
Fredonia College Symphony* King Concert Hall
Sunday, April 25, 8 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Monday, April 26, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Vocal Jazz*
Fredonia Flute & Bassoon Ensembles*
Rosch Recital Hall
Tuesday, April 27, 8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall
Wednesday, April 14, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Guitar Ensembles & Quartets* Rosch Recital Hall
Thursday, April 15, 6:30 p.m.
New Horizons Band
Fredonia Chamber Orchestra* Rosch Recital Hall
Friday, April 30, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Jazz Orchestra* Rosch Recital Hall
King Concert Hall
May 2027
Thursday, April 15, 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 2, 7:30 p.m.
Fredonia Saxophone Ensemble & Quartets*
Williams Center, Blue Lounge
Fredonia Trombone Choir*
Rosch Recital Hall
Rosch Recital Hall
Saturday, April 17, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 24, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Wind Ensemble*
Fredonia Jazz Showcase*
King Concert Hall
Rosch Recital Hall
Monday, April 19, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, March 31, 8 p.m.
Fredonia Student Composers*
Fredonia Clarinet & Tuba/ Euphonium Ensemble
Tuesday, April 20, 8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall
Rosch Recital Hall
Fredonia University Chorus and Camerata*
Fredonia Free Improv
Saturday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m.
Fredonia World Music for Mallet Instruments*
Fredonia Jazz Combos
Rosch Recital Hall
Fredonia Guitar Chamber Ensembles* Rosch Recital Hall
*INDICATES LIVE STREAMING EVENT (to view live streaming events, visit fredonia.edu/music) Events subject to change. For a complete list and up to date information visit fredonia.edu/events
Monday, April 19, 6:00 p.m. The Department of Theatre and Dance presents
Envision 2027 Symposium Nestor Bravo-Goldsmith, Facilitator; Costello Community Room, RAC atrium; Free Theatre Arts seniors share insights from their creative and organizational journeys. From the precision of stage management and the vision of costume design to the craft of writing, acting, and character development, share in the artistic processes behind this year’s theatre-making. fredonia.edu/tickets
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHEN WILL TICKETS GO ON SALE? Mix and Match Season Tickets are on sale now. Select at least three designated events from the 2026-27 season and save up to 15 to 25% of normal ticket prices. Single tickets for fall semester events go on sale Monday, Aug. 31.
HOW DO I GET TICKETS? In Person: Tickets may be purchased in person at the Ticket Office located in the Williams Center, 301 Old Main Drive. Parking spaces are available near the bus shelter. Regular hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No service fees are charged for in-person sales. By Telephone and online: Tickets may be charged to major credit cards by calling (716) 673-3501 during the above regular hours. (Toll free: 1-866-441-4928.) For online sales 24/7, please visit fredonia.edu/tickets. A processing fee of $6.00 per order will apply to all phone and online orders. Our online ticket platform offers you the ability to select specific seats and print tickets at home or upload them to a mobile device.
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW? Late Seating: Please be in your seat before the time printed on your ticket. Latecomers will only be seated during intervals designated by the artists. In Bartlett Theatre, because of the intimacy of the space, late seating may not occur until the intermission. Children: Out of consideration for artists and other patrons, parents are requested not to bring infants or children who are unable to sit quietly through the performance. Every child, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Photography and Electronic Devices: The use of cameras or recording devices of any kind is strictly prohibited. Cell phone or lap top computer use is also prohibited, including text messaging, picture taking, and video recording. Personal electronic devices should be turned off, or set to silent mode. Please Note: All dates, times, programs, artists and prices listed in this publication are subject to change without notice. We appreciate your patronage and hope you enjoy the show!
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SEATING DIAGRAMS
Harry A. King Concert Hall The Pops Series, WNYCO concerts and the Hillman Opera take place in King Concert Hall.
Robert W. Marvel Theatre Many of the Walter Gloor Mainstage Series events take place in Marvel Theatre.
Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall Many School of Music events take place in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall, located within Mason Hall. Mason Hall is located directly adjacent to Rockefeller Arts Center and is accessible through a climatecontrolled connector. Seating in Rosch Recital Hall is typically general admission.
About Our Ticketing System The Fredonia Campus Ticket Office has a platform for sales that allows patrons to select their own seats online, print tickets at home and/or upload their tickets to a mobile device to be scanned at the venue. Please note there is a processing fee of $6.00 per order for online and telephone sales.
fredonia.edu/tickets
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