Forbes Center 2024-2025 Masterpiece Season

WELCOME TO THE PREMIER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER IN THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY CELEBRATING ITS 15TH ANNIVERSARY!

With five state-of-the-art venues, the Forbes Center at James Madison University is the destination for world-class theatre, dance and music entertainment! Audiences of all ages come together to enjoy performances from internationally-recognized professional artists, renowned faculty members and emerging young talent from JMU’s School of Music and School of Theatre and Dance.

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KATHY MORAN WEALTH GROUP

“Kathy Moran Wealth Group is honored to be the 2024–2025 Masterpiece Season sponsor and to support JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts. As financial professionals, we know that the arts are a vital component of making this community thrive and continue to be a vibrant place to live and work. The Forbes Center plays an important role as an artistic force in the Valley, contributing to our cultural identity and bringing our community together to share worldclass performing arts programming.”

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FORBES CENTER INCLUSIVITY STATEMENT

The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts at James Madison University believes that equity, access and inclusion are moral imperatives and artistic obligations. Diversity—in the stories we represent, the students we serve, and the audiences we engage— is vital for the health and relevance of contemporary performing arts practice. The Forbes Center, therefore, welcomes diversity of perspective, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability.

FORBES CENTER OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

To celebrate the 15th Anniversary Season, The Forbes Center for the Performing Arts will open its doors to the Shenandoah Valley community for an Open House on Saturday, August 31 from 10 am to 2 pm.

This event is perfect for audiences of all ages! Open House highlights include backstage tours every 15 minutes as well as educational workshops and mini performances in the venues. Guests can attend an interactive dance workshop and mini theatre and musical theatre performances; learn about the design and construction of Steinway pianos; learn about sound design; experience demonstrations on stage combat, voice coaching, and percussion instruments; and learn about the development of costumes from the page to the stage. And much, much more! Children can also make theatre masks, get their faces painted, and participate in theatre games and other family friendly activities.

Free parking will be available in the Warsaw Parking Deck, directly behind the Forbes Center. For an updated Open House calendar of events and times visit jmuforbescenter.com.

The Forbes Center is strongly committed to presenting quality performing arts programming for young audiences and their families. Look for the “Forbes Family Fun” logo on special events specifically designed for your family’s enjoyment.

DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS

WITH JMU’S DANCE PROGRAM HEADLINING

THE NEW DANCE FESTIVAL

Friday, September 13 @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, September 14 @ 2 & 7:30 pm

MAINSTAGE THEATRE

“…a joyous performance brimming over with nuance, detail, and emotional heft”

— Santa Barbara Independent

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. They have performed on major stages including The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Moscow’s Stanislavky Theatre and more. For more than 30 years the company has devoted itself to the humanity and virtuosity of dance, captivating audiences with “choreography that is highly kinetic, expansive and fluid.” (CriticalDance) The concert also includes Double Octet, a piece performed with students in JMU’s Dance Program. Don't miss an incredible performance brought to life by one of the most respected dance companies, who continue to expand the boundaries of how audiences encounter dance.

BRITTNEY SPENCER

Saturday, September 21 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

“Spencer is the voice that’s taking the country world by storm”

— Billboard

SEASON SPONSOR

Baltimore native Brittney Spencer is known for her free spirit and ability to mold life, truth, and wild imagination into songs. Crowned as “Nashville’s new star” by CBS Mornings she has been lauded by The Washington Post, Variety, TODAY, The Wall Street Journal, Good Morning America and more! Deemed a “one to watch” by PEOPLE Magazine, she has shared stages with Jason Isbell, The Highwomen, Willie Nelson, Reba, Bobby Weir, and Maren Morris. She just made her Billboard Hot 100 debut for her collaboration with Beyoncé for “Blackbiird” and recently performed at the 2024 CMT Music Awards alongside Parker McCollum. Her critically acclaimed debut album ‘My Stupid Life’ was called by Rolling Stone “one of the most convincing country statements in a while.” The album features award-winning collaborators including Grace Potter, Maren Morris, Abbey Cone and Sarah Buxton, plus guitar contributions by Jason Isbell. She has also performed the National Anthem at the 148th Kentucky Derby, the Preakness in 2022 alongside Megan Thee Stallion and Lauryn Hill, and for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Friday, September 27

Doors open at 6:30 pm

Performance at 8:00 pm

ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER

You are invited to a magical night out at JMU’s College of Visual and Performing Arts POPS PLUS! Collaborative Arts Celebration benefiting student scholarships. 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 musical ensembles including the JMU Brass Band, the Wind Symphony, the Madison Singers and Chorale, The Marching Royal Dukes (w/Colorguard), alongside a dazzling lineup of performances by JMU’s talented students in the School of Theatre and Dance.

To add even more fun to the evening, all patrons will enjoy a silent auction that will highlight over 20 pieces of beautiful original artwork by JMU students, faculty and alumni from JMU’s School of Art, Design and Art History.

You can enjoy this amazing performance in one of two ways: Purchase Single Tickets (general admission) or elevate your experience with an exclusive Gala pre-show cocktail reception in the AUBC Club Room that includes drinks, dinner, a live auction, and a reserved seat for the performance.

All event proceeds, including tickets and auction pieces purchased, benefit CVPA student scholarships and help make students’ dreams a reality in the Arts at JMU!

Tickets can be purchased online at bit.ly/popsplustix which will lead you to JMU’s Greater Giving Website. The Greater Giving website is the portal for purchasing Single Tickets ($33), or the Gala pre-show cocktail reception tickets ($135), and all auction purchases.

“A sublime show performed by supremely talented performers”

— Maryland Theatre Guide

“The joy of the group’s performance was infectious” — Maryland Theatre Guide

THE DOO WOP PROJECT

Saturday, September 28 @ 8 pm

WILSON HALL

Featuring stars from Broadway’s hit shows like Jersey Boys, Motown: The Musical, Beautiful, and A Bronx Tale, The Doo Wop Project reimagines some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history! With huge vocal talent, slick dance moves and stunning showmanship, these five performers and their hot band take audiences on a journey from the 1950s through today’s contemporary hits sharing their own unique and upbeat “Doowopafied” arrangements. The Doo Wop Project brings an unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to this energetic performance that will have you and your whole family dancing in the aisles!

“A luminously beautiful play…Heavenly.”

— Atlanta Journal-Constitution

SILENT SKY BY

LAUREN GUNDERSON

Tuesday – Saturday, October 8 – 12 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, October 13 @ 2 pm

MAINSTAGE THEATRE

A decade before women gained the right to vote, astronomer Henrietta Leavitt and her fellow women “computers” transformed the science of astronomy. In the Harvard Observatory, Leavitt found 2,400 new variable stars and made important discoveries about their fluctuating brightness, enabling fellow scientists to map the Milky Way and beyond. This inspiring drama, based on a true story, explores the determination, passion and sacrifice of the women who redefined our scientific understanding of the cosmos. Silent Sky has been dubbed “sheer magic” by the San Francisco Chronicle. Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing Dramatists Play Service collection. www.dramatists.com

THE 43RD ANNUAL JMU CONTEMPORARY MUSIC FESTIVAL

FEATURING JESSIE MONTGOMERY AND SYNERGY VIRTUOSI

Concert I: Sunday, October 13 @ 7 pm | Concert II: Monday, October 14 @ 7:30 pm

Concert III: Tuesday, October 15 @ 7:30 pm | CONCERT HALL

Join us for the 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival featuring music from GRAMMY-winning composer, violinist, and educator Jessie Montgomery, Musical America’s 2023 Composer of the Year. She is acclaimed for her music that interweaves classical music with elements of vernacular music, improvisation, poetry, and social consciousness. Works by Montgomery will be on each program. Sunday’s program features Synergy Virtuosi, a new all-female African American orchestra including JMU viola faculty Diane Phoenix-Neal. Monday evening features JMU faculty Šarūnas Jankauskas performing John Adams’ clarinet concerto Gnarly Buttons. Tuesday’s program features the JMU Symphony Orchestra performing Montgomery’s Soul Force and guest pianist Richard Shuster in the premiere of Jason Haney’s concerto The Ice at the End of the World.

SEASON SPONSOR

“Joining two hearts and four hands at two grand pianos…an electrifying performance.”

— Sing Tao Daily, Hong Kong

CHRISTINE AND MICHELLE NAUGHTON

Saturday, October 12 @ 7:30 pm CONCERT HALL

The first piano duo to win the Avery Fisher Career Grant (2019), twins Christina and Michelle Naughton have been described by The Washington Post as “on a level with some of the greatest piano duos of our time...they have to be heard to be believed.” Captivating audiences with the unity created by their mystical communication, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, in Christina’s own words, “there are times I forget we are two people playing together.” The Naughtons have played with prestigious orchestras around the world including the Boston Symphony and Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and St. Petersburg Philharmonic and performed at The Kennedy Center and with Lincoln Center’s Great Performers series. This recital features Mozart’s Sonata in D major K381 for four hands, Debussy’s Epigraph Antiques for four hands, Bernstein’s Overture from Candide for four hands, Rachmaninoff’s Suite No. 2, Op. 17 for two pianos, and works by American composers Tania Leon, Jennifer Higdon, and Ellen Zwilich for two pianos.

“Stellar musicianship, technical mastery, and awe-inspiring artistry”

— San Francisco Chronicle

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 BOOK, LYRICS AND MUSIC BY DAVE MALLOY

ADAPTED FROM WAR AND PEACE BY LEO TOLSTOY

Thursday – Friday, October 24 – 25 @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, October 26 @ 2 & 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

“A Must See” — San Diego Union-Tribune

“...a musical cannonball unlike anything else...”

— The Guardian

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. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her beloved fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. The thrilling, ground-breaking score melds rock, pop, soul and folk, with bold storytelling. 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. www.concordtheatricals.com

OTHER EVENTS

JMU WIND SYMPHONY

Tuesday, September 24 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU BRASS BAND

Thursday, September 26 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Tuesday, October 1 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ BAND

Thursday, October 3 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU SYMPHONIC BAND

Wednesday, October 9 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Wednesday, October 30 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Wednesday, November 13 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

FALL STUDENT DANCE CONCERT

Thursday-Saturday

November 14-16 @ 7:30 pm

EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

JMU BRASS BAND

Friday, November 15 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU WIND SYMPHONY

Monday, November 18 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

DANCESCAPES

FEATURING JMU’S VIRGINIA REPERTORY DANCE COMPANY

Friday, November 1 @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, November 2 @ 2 & 7:30 pm

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”). Smith’s choreographic residency is co-sponsored by JMU’s African, African American, and Diasporic Center (AAAD). Also, Rubén Graciani, Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts, will craft a new work and Tara Lee Burns, assistant professor of dance and technology, unveils a proscenium version of a film project with original music, in collaboration with JMU’s School of Media Arts and Design and JMU’s English Department. The concert promises to showcase contemporary dance at its finest!

PLENA LIBRE

Friday, November 1 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, putting a new and electrifying spin on this scintillating music. With mesmerizing hand drumming, raucous horns, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies, this multi-GRAMMY Award-nominated band always brings the heat. Captivating and moving audiences over a 30-year, 15-album career, this fine-tuned, original band of 12 virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age! Don’t miss a chance to dance in the aisles to this band’s amazing sound!

“A mad weave of polyrhythms that simply sizzle.” — Boston Herald

THE LITTLE PRINCE

COMPOSED BY RACHEL PORTMAN

LIBRETTO BY NICHOLAS WRIGHT

FEATURING THE JMU OPERA THEATER WITH THE JMU OPERA ORCHESTRA

Friday – Saturday, November 8 – 9 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, November 10 @ 2 pm

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. When a pilot crashes in the middle of an African desert, he encounters the mysterious Little Prince. What began as an awkward meeting in a moment of crisis, becomes a lasting friendship as the Little Prince shares his life and interstellar adventures as they work together to get back home. Both joyful and melancholy, childlike and wise, this opera perfectly encapsulates The Little Prince, and its adventurous harmonies and rapturous melodies. Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince has been translated into nearly every language and speaks as clearly to us today as it did when it was published in 1943.

Recommended for ages 8 and up. Sung in English with English Surtitles.

WANTING MEMORIES

Saturday, November 16 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

SEASON SPONSOR

The acclaimed vocal ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, each member contributes to creating programs that give voice to shared human experiences and are accessible to a wide variety of audiences. “The main hallmark of the Cantus sound has always been sheer quality…warming and invigorating the human spirit.” (Star Tribune) Cantus enjoys a vigorous schedule of national and international touring and has performed at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, UCLA, Tanglewood and other major venues. Wanting Memories explores the unique and enduring relationship between music and memory in all our lives.

“Nothing

short of exquisite” — The Philadelphia Enquirer

“An electrifying event not to be missed!” — Broadway World

“Jacob Storms is superb”

— One4Review

TENNESSEE RISING

THE DAWN OF TENNESSEE WILLIAMS

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY JACOB STORMS

ORIGINALLY DIRECTED BY ALAN CUMMING

Thursday, November 21 @ 7:30 pm

MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Tennessee Rising is a critically acclaimed solo play that explores the formative early years (1939-1945) of the young Williams when the world is on the brink of World War II. It traces his journey from the unknown young writer named Tom into one of the theatre’s greatest playwrights Tennessee Williams, and explores the people in his life that will go on to inspire his most iconic characters. The show culminates in the opening night of his first Broadway hit, The Glass Menagerie. “Storms’ perfectly structured play delves into the genesis of the deeply complex man.” (Broadway World) The play is “a riveting theatrical experience” and a “brilliantly charismatic performance.” (The Scotsman) Storms is best known for his work on Amazon’s series Red Oaks. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Guggenheim, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Brooklyn Academy of Music and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Contains adult language and sexual content.

HOLIDAYFEST:

SELECTIONS FROM HANDEL’S MESSIAH

Saturday, December 7 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, December 8 @ 2 pm*

(*Children’s activities in the Grand Lobby at 1:00 pm)

CONCERT HALL

OTHER EVENTS

JMU JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ BAND

Tuesday, December 3 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU CONCERT AND SYMPHONIC BAND

Thursday, December 5 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

SENIOR DANCE CONCERT

Friday-Saturday

February 7-8 @ 7:30 pm

EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

JMU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Thursday, February 13 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU BRASS BAND

Friday, February 21 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

Join the JMU Choral Area and JMU Symphony Orchestra for a joyous HolidayFest celebration of “Selections from Messiah,” a powerful and celebratory classic. Whether composing for the opera stage or the “ecclesiastical theater” of the oratorio, George Frideric Handel infused everything he wrote with drama. Composed in three weeks in 1741 and premiered in Dublin in 1742, Messiah has captivated audiences throughout history. This family-friendly event also features favorite songs and readings from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and our annual audience Carol-Sing! Prior to the December 8th matinee (at 1:00 pm), children can enjoy crafts, cookies, and cider in the lobby.

JMU JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND JAZZ BAND

Tuesday, February 25 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU SYMPHONIC BAND

Thursday, February 27 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sunday, March 9 @ 2 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU MADISON SINGERS AND CHORALE

Thursday, March 13 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU BRASS BAND

Tuesday, April 1 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

LÚNASA

IRISH SOLSTICE CELEBRATION

Thursday, December 12 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

“The Irish music dream team”

— Folk Roots Magazine

SEASON SPONSOR

The beloved Irish folk supergroup Lúnasa, who the Irish Voice called the “hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” shares a festive holiday winter solstice concert featuring a guest vocalist. Comprised of some of the finest pickers, pipers and fiddlers in the world, Lúnasa is sure to lift your spirits! Formed in 1997, Lúnasa is one of contemporary Irish music’s leading voices. Named after an ancient Celtic festival in honor of the Irish god Lugh, the group have sold over a quarter of a million records and collaborated with notable artists like Natalie Merchant and MaryChapin Carpenter. They have performed more than 2,000 shows across 36 countries at high profile concert venues like Carnegie Hall and The Hollywood Bowl. The band’s complex arrangements and unique sound have reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energized audiences worldwide with their thrilling concerts!

PIRATE SCHOOL: SEA DREAMS

CREATED AND PERFORMED BY DAVID ENGEL

Thursday, January 23 @ 6:30 pm

MAINSTAGE THEATRE

“A treasure trove of family entertainment… funny and interactive!”

— The Majestic Theatre, PA.

Pirate School: Sea Dreams is a madcap, swashbuckling solo show created and performed by veteran New York actor David Engel. Set to an original cartoon-inspired musical score, complete with sound effects, Pirate Professor Billy Bones teaches the finer points of lighthearted mischief and offers up zany lessons on how to stand, talk, sing, and laugh like a boisterous buccaneer, all while promoting good manners and social courage. Cannons boom, skulls talk, and everyone joins in the adventure of a pirate’s life on the high seas. With astonishing puppetry and slapstick sword play, Pirate School is a riotous, interactive variety show that draws family audiences in by the boatload! Please feel free to come in costume! Recommended for ages 4 and up.

“Vibrant and virtuosic” — Wall Street Journal

PERCUSSION ALL STARS SILKROAD ENSEMBLE

With Kaoru Watanabe (taiko drum, flute), Balla Kouyate (balafon, vocal), Sandeep Das (tabla, vocal percussion), Joseph Gramley (percussion), Shane Shanahan (percussion), Mark Suter (percussion) and Haruka Fujii (percussion)

Sunday, January 26 @ 7 pm

CONCERT HALL

All-star percussionists drawn from the Silkroad Ensemble present an exhibition of storytelling through the exchange of rhythm, pulse, and melody from different musical traditions around the world including India, Africa, Japan, Cuba, the Middle East, Europe and beyond. The program showcases a virtuoso performance by each world-class artist through their original compositions, alongside master percussion works by luminary composers. The GRAMMY Award-winning Silkroad Ensemble, conceived of by Yo-Yo Ma in 1998, has been called “one of the most visionary arts initiatives of our time.” (WNPR) Now under the Artistic Direction of MacArthur recipient and Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, the critically acclaimed ensemble creates music that thrills audiences worldwide with artists representing dozens of nationalities.

SEASON SPONSOR

CZECH NATIONAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Friday, January 31 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

The Czech National Philharmonic Orchestra is one of the leading and oldest symphony orchestras in the Czech Republic. Based in the historic capital of Moravia, the orchestra was founded in 1945 at the end of World War II and celebrated its 79th concert season in 2024. It serves as the center of musical activities in the region and ranks among the most authentic interpreters of Czech national music culture. This spectacular program will celebrate works by two of the Czech Republic’s acclaimed composers, Antonín Dvořák (1841- 1904), and Bedřich Smetana (1824-1884), considered the father of Czech classical music. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of masterful music from one of the Czech Republic’s finest ensembles!

SEASON SPONSOR

OTHER EVENTS

JMU WIND SYMPHONY AND SYMPHONIC BAND

Wednesday, April 9 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU BRASS BAND

Thursday, April 24 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

SPRING STUDENT DANCE CONCERT

Thursday-Saturday

April 24-26 @ 7:30 pm

EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

JMU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

Friday, April 25 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Tuesday, April 29 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU JAZZ BAND

Wednesday, April 30 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU CONCERT AND SYMPHONIC BAND

Thursday, May 1 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU MADISON SINGERS AND CHORALE

Sunday, May 4 @ 2 pm

CONCERT HALL

JMU WIND SYMPHONY

Thursday, May 8 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

RUSALKA: THE LITTLEST MERMAID

WRITTEN AND ADAPTED BY JOSHUA BORTHS

BASED ON THE OPERA RUSALKA BY ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK

FEATURING THE JMU OPERA THEATER

Saturday, February 8 @ 6:30 pm

Sunday, February 9 @ 2 pm

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. Rusalka longs to leave the ocean and join the human world above. But when her magical pact with a sea witch requires her to give up her voice, Rusalka must overcome great obstacles to obtain her heart’s desire. Filled with some of the most beautiful melodies written for the operatic stage, this inaugural Family Opera is an event you don’t want to miss!

Recommended for ages 6 and up. Performed in English.

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS AND DESIGN

A NEW GIVING SOCIETY FOR CVPA

The College of Visual and Performing Arts introduces Friends of the Arts and Design, where your donations provide essential financial support for student scholarships and CVPA programming. Members include alumni, current students, family members and community members — all who are passionate supporters with an interest in promoting and sustaining the arts and design at JMU. Benefits range from complimentary tickets to exclusive invitations and more. Please join us in support of our outstanding students! To give and be a part of the Friends of the Arts and Design, please contact the Dean’s Office at cvpa@jmu.edu. More info at www.jmu.edu/arts/give

THE SPIRIT OF HARRIET TUBMAN

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY LESLIE MCCURDY

IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Wednesday, February 5 @ 6:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

Acclaimed playwright and actress Leslie McCurdy thrills audiences with her passionate portrayal of Harriet Tubman in this “powerful and must-see performance.” (Michigan Arts and Humanities) McCurdy invokes the ‘spirit’ of Harriet Tubman from her early childhood to her elder years and chronicles the life of the courageous Underground Railroad conductor, recreating familiar stories and some rarely told. The Ottowa Citizen called the play “riveting…a wrenching and ultimately inspiring narrative leavened by humor…” For 26 Years McCurdy has captivated tens of thousands of audience members worldwide. She is the recipient of the 2017 Vigor International Award and 2014 and 2000 Mayor’s Awards for “Artist of the Year” and “Outstanding Performing Artist” of Windsor, Ontario. Her theatre credits include Billie Holiday in Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill; Risa in August Wilson’s Two Trains Running, and many others. A Q&A follows the show. Recommended for audiences ages 8 and up.

“...a brilliant show...a deeply gifted actress” — Smile Theatre

“They’re a knockout! Three benevolent monsters of ability and technique…”

— Sir Simon Rattle

TIME FOR THREE

CHARLES YANG (VIOLIN, VOCALS), NICOLAS KENDALL (VIOLIN, VOCALS), RANAAN MEYER (DOUBLE BASS, VOCALS)

Friday, February 14 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

GRAMMY and Emmy-winning ensemble Time For Three (TF3) defies conventions with genre-bending excellence. Their unique instrumentation of two violins and a double bass matches their extraordinary sound, which merges classical, Americana, modern pop, and singer-songwriter styles. TF3’s collaborations with acclaimed composers and Pulitzer Prize winners, Jennifer Higdon and Kevin Puts, resulted in the GRAMMY Award-winning album, “Letters for the Future,” conducted by Xian Zhang and featuring the Philadelphia Orchestra. Their signature charismatic performances and pushing of creative boundaries leaves audiences captivated worldwide. “Is it bluegrass or country, jazz improvisation or some new kind of classical? One thing’s for certain. It’s fabulous!” (Albany Times Union)

SEASON SPONSOR

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.

Tuesday – Friday, February 25 – 28 @ 7:30 pm

Saturday, March 1 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, March 2 @ 2 pm

MAINSTAGE THEATRE

“A heartwarming musical” — Variety

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. Overflowing with heart and humor, Big Fish is an extraordinary musical that reminds us why we love going to the theatre—for an experience that’s richer, funnier, and bigger than life itself. Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide. www.theatricalrights.com

NEW ORLEANS SONGBOOK

THE SPIRIT OF MARDI GRAS

Sunday, March 2 @ 7 pm

CONCERT HALL

SEASON SPONSOR

New Orleans Songbook brings the spirit and joy of Mardi Gras and the soul of New Orleans to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by today’s hottest rising stars in jazz music including acclaimed pianist, Luther S. Allison and extraordinary vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city. For over three decades under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally bringing jazz to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. Catch the jazz vibe in this one-night-only musical extravaganza!

THE VANISHING ELEPHANT

PRODUCED BY CAHOOTS NI FROM BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND

Friday, March 7 @ 6:30 pm

MAINSTAGE THEATRE

Inspired by true events, The Vanishing Elephant, an incredible story of resilience and friendship, comes to life through large-scale puppetry, illusion, and magic. Jenny, a young elephant in India, is full of curiosity and befriends a young boy called Opu. Sadly, one day, her life changes when she is captured, separated from her family, and eventually taken to America to join a circus. She must learn the ways of humans who can be cruel. Her special bond with Opu is the first step on an adventure so huge, it spans decades and continents, and Jenny never forgets her forever friend. Years later when Opu is an old man, their paths cross once again in an unexpected encounter with the world-famous magician Harry Houdini in New York City. Their life-long friendship is rekindled in a magical way when Jenny makes history as The Vanishing Elephant. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Contains moments of human mistreatment of animal puppets that can prompt further discussion.

“An alluring spectacle. Critic’s Pick.” — The New York Times

“Strong storytelling and dazzling illusions guaranteed to engage” — Culture Northern Ireland

HOUSTON BALLET II

Tuesday, March 25 @ 7:30 pm

Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:30 pm

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. Comprised of a stellar array of young dancers from around the world, this magical evening will feature 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, with choreography by Stanton Welch, the acclaimed Artistic Director of Houston Ballet. This is an evening of exquisite ballet you will not soon forget.

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“The entire cast was electrifying” — Broadway World

THE ANTIPODES

BY ANNIE BAKER

Tuesday – Saturday, April 1-5 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 6 @ 2 pm

STUDIO THEATRE

“Endlessly fascinating… in-all-waysfabulous”

— The New York Times

Annie Baker is a Pulitzer Prize-winner and one of America’s most provocative playwrights. Her 2019 play, The Antipodes, delivers a surreal writer’s room, a #MeToo premonition, and a many-layered meditation on storytelling. Part satire, part sacred rite, Baker’s play asks what value stories have for a world in crisis. “The Antipodes leaves you glowing with a wondering satisfaction…Ms. Baker has established herself as one of the freshest voices in American theater.” (The New York Times) Features students from JMU’s School of Theatre and Dance. Contains sexual content and adult language. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

IDOMENEO

FEATURING THE JMU OPERA THEATER

Saturday, April 5 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 6 @ 2 pm

CONCERT HALL

On his way home at last from the Trojan War, the King of Crete, Idomeneo, is shipwrecked at sea. In desperation, he promises to sacrifice the first creature he finds if he safely survives the storm. However, in a twist worthy of the greatest Greek tragedies, it is his son, Idamante, he first encounters along the beach. As conflicts swirl around Idomeneo and Idamante and the Trojan princess, Ilia, and Greek princess, Elektra, each character struggles with how to move on from crisis and war. Written in 1781 when Mozart was only 25, this 90-min distillation of his first operatic masterpiece brings the myth of Idomeneo to life, forcing us to confront timeless themes in our contemporary moment. Filled with stunning arias, choruses, and ensembles, this classical opera is a powerful reminder of why we continue to sing ancient songs. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles.

“Their performance had the audience spellbound”

— The Washington Post

MIRÓ QUARTET

DANIEL CHING (VIOLIN), WILLIAM FEDKENHEUER (VIOLIN), JOHN LARGESS (VIOLA), JOSHUA GINDELE (CELLO)

Friday, April 11 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

Miró Quartet is one of America’s most celebrated chamber groups, captivating audiences around the world. Widely acclaimed for its thoughtful expressivity and imaginative interpretations as well as its “explosive vigor” and “technical finesse,” (The New York Times) the quartet has performed for 29 years on the world’s most prestigious concert stages, earning accolades from critics and audiences alike. The Miró takes pride in finding new ways to communicate with audiences of all backgrounds while cultivating the longstanding tradition of chamber music and their “approach…is consistently animated and imaginative.” (Gramophone) This concert includes selections from Hayden’s Quartet in D minor, Op. 76, No. 2, Mozart’s Quartet in C major, K. 465, Schubert’s Quartet in D minor, D. 810, No. 14 “Death and the Maiden,” Beethoven’s Quartet in E minor, Op. 59, No. 2 and more!

“…meticulous playing in every bar” — San Francisco Chronicle

BY

MIRO QUARTET

PHOTO

JEFF WILSON

REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

ALL THE GREAT BOOKS (ABRIDGED)

Wednesday, April 16 @ 7:30 pm

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! Confused by Confucius? Thoroughly thrown by Thoreau? Wish Swift was swifter? Tennyson tinier? Then buckle up as three cultural guerrillas zip through everything you didn’t get around to reading in school. Called a “trio of Modern Marx Brothers” (Boston Herald), RSC is London’s longest-running comedy troupe, and has charmed audiences at the White House, Lincoln Center, Off-Broadway, the Kennedy Center, and Montreal’s famed Just For Laughs Festival. RSC shows contain some occasional bawdy language and mild innuendo, so they rate their shows PG- 13: Pretty Good If You’re Thirteen.

“English class meets Monty Python” — The Washington Post

“Inspired lunatics…Brilliant!” — The Charlotte Observer

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NEW VOICES IN DANCE

FEATURING JMU’S CONTEMPORARY DANCE ENSEMBLE

Friday – Saturday, April 11-12 @ 7:30 pm

Sunday, April 13 @ 2 pm 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, who has been creating incredible works for over 30 years. This concert also includes student performances in guest artist and faculty works. Please come and share a wonderful evening of dance with us!

JMU SYMPHONY HONORS CONCERT

Sunday, April 27 @ 2 pm

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 to bring you a captivating concert. Majors from each of the six areas of the School (woodwinds, brass and percussion, strings, piano, and voice) compete. Two finalists are then selected by each area to compete in the finals for a coveted spot in this concert.

CELLO STORIES

A LIFE UNDER BROADWAY

WITH MAIRI DORMAN-PHANEUF

Friday, May 2 @ 7:30 pm

CONCERT HALL

“Mairi

is a gift from heaven…the crowd swooned!”

— Birdland Jazz Club

Acclaimed cellist Mairi Dorman-Phaneuf has established a stellar career in New York City as a solo, chamber, Broadway, and recording artist. Since 2003, she has held chairs in 20 Broadway shows including Sunday in the Park with George, Parade, and A Little Night Music. Her debut solo album, Music of Broadway for Cello and Piano, was released in 2021 and garnered rave reviews. “Her tone is a direct hit to the soul. She is simply the best!” (Birdland Jazz Club) In Cello Stories:

A Life Under Broadway Dorman-Phaneuf mesmerizes audiences with her heavenly musical prowess and exquisite arrangements for cello and piano, coupled with captivating and funny stories about her life as a Broadway musician! Following her sold-out debut at Birdland Jazz Club (2019), she continues to present headlining shows featuring many of Broadway’s greatest stars.

2024-2025 DUKE HALL GALLERY OF FINE ART EXHIBITS

MINIA BIABIANY

September 17 – October 18, 2024

Reception and artist talk September 17, 5 – 7:30 pm

Minia Biabiany’s solo exhibition explores links between Virginia, where a toxic chemical chlordecone (also known as kepone) was produced in the 1960s and places where it was exported for use as an insecticide- including Biabiany’s home island, Guadeloupe. Chlordecone is both carcinogenic as well as an endocrine disruptor and its pervasive contamination of soil and water has resulted in Guadeloupean population developing a predominance of nervous and reproductive system diseases, including the highest rate of prostate cancer in the world. Working with collaborators in Hopewell, Virginia – a small town to the east of Richmond known as “The Chemical Capital of the South,” Biabiany questions this town’s relation to Guadeloupe, engaging those harmed by this toxity, community and environmental activists, and those impacted by continuing legacies of slavery, colonial exploitation, and environmental racism.

THE NEVERENDING THREAD: NEW DIRECTIONS IN EMBROIDERY

November 6 – December 4, 2024

Reception November 6, 5 – 7 pm

This survey of embroidery-based art showcases the expansive possibilities of this historical medium, including pictorial and painterly approaches to embroidery as well as sculpture and wearable art. Featuring US and international artists, The Neverending Thread challenges barriers between notions of craft, design, and art, inviting viewers to consider new forms created from experimentation and new technologies. Featured artists include Severine Gallardo, MiKyoung Lee, Michelle Kingdom, Allyson Mellberg Taylor, Robert Mertens, Kristen Miller, Mark Newport, Sean Prentice, Allison Sommers, and Catherine Stack.

INDIRA ALLEGRA

February 2 – March 7, 2025

Reception February 2, 5 – 7 pm

A conceptual artist engaged in performative craft, Indira Allegra takes weaving off the loom and uses it as a framework for performance and installation projects. Responding to the history and geography of the Shenandoah Valley, Allegra creates an experimental loom which will be played like an amplified instrument. This exhibition embraces the traditions of weaving while exploring new artistic processes and engaging local traditions such as Appalachian shape note singing, local histories of racial oppression, and processes of historical memorialization.

M.F.A. THESIS EXHIBITION

This thesis exhibition features the culminating experiences of JMU’s School of Art, Design and Art History Master of Fine Arts program students.

LISANBY MUSEUM

WORLDS WITHIN AND WITHOUT: AN EXHIBITION OF CONTEMPORARY BLACK ART

September 11 - December 7, 2024

An exhibition in partnership with JMU’s Furious Flower Poetry Center and Art Bridges, will include some spectacular works from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

For updated exhibition information, visit the gallery websites.

www.jmu.edu/dukehallgallery |

www.jmu.edu/madisonart/lisanby-museum.shtml |

www.jmu.edu/artandarthistory/galleries/new-image/index.shtml

www.artworksgallery.wixsite.com/artworksgallery |

MADISON ART COLLECTION WHITE GLOVE TOUR

The most exclusive arts experience in the Valley for that special celebration or business event!

Your private “White Glove Tour” event includes hands-on access for 10 guests to the hidden treasures of JMU’s Madison Art Collection (MAC) as well as a cocktail reception and gallery viewing in the Lisanby Museum. Donning white gloves, your guests are invited to handle “secret” objects from the collection and then guess what they are. A museum scholar will then reveal fascinating details about the historical significance of the artworks. Who knows—your guests might encounter a rare Picasso or an ancient Egyptian scarab!

Maximum number of guests is 10. The price is set at $950. ($475 of the price is a tax-deductible donation to support the MAC. Reception costs are inclusive of all taxes, gratuities and fees.) Dates are selected in consultation with the MAC staff and the purchaser. Only three “White Glove Tour” events are held each year to support the conservation efforts of the MAC. Contact Regan Byrne at byrne2rm@jmu.edu to plan your event.

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ACCESSIBILITY

All Forbes Center venues are wheelchair accessible and have elevator access. Assistive listening devices and headphones are available for performances in the Mainstage Theatre, Concert Hall and Recital Hall. The devices can be used with or without hearing aids. Patrons are welcome to bring their personal headphones to use with the devices. For more information, please visit our website.

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BOX OFFICE HOURS: Mon.–Fri., 10 am–5:30 pm and 1 hour prior to performances; the Studio Theatre Box Office opens 1 hour prior to performances.

PARKING

Forbes Center

Park for FREE in the Warsaw Parking Deck behind the Center one and a half hours prior to performances. Handicapped parking is on each floor next to the elevators. Pay Station parking is located in the outdoor lot adjacent to the deck. Drop-off and pick-up are permitted in the West Plaza Circle.

Wilson Hall

Park for FREE in the Warsaw Parking Deck behind the Center one and a half hours prior to performances. Follow the signs to campus. Walk through the tunnel under South Main Street. Wilson Hall is at the top of the Quad. Handicapped parking is in Lot A behind Wilson Hall. A free shuttle will run from the Warsaw Parking Deck to Wilson Hall starting one hour prior to performances and returning immediately following.

Atlantic Union Bank Center

Park for FREE in the Ballard Parking Deck (649 University Boulevard) one and a half hours prior to performances. Access from East Campus Drive. Exit on main level toward the main Plaza Entrance.

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Doug Varone and Dancers, New Dance Festival, Sept. 13-14

Sat. @ 7:30 pm (MS)

Brittney Spencer, Sat., Sept. 21 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

The Doo Wop Project, Sat., Sept. 28 @ 8 pm (WH)

Sky, Oct. 8-13

Tues. @ 7:30 pm

Sat. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Sun. Mat. @ 2

(MS)

Christine and Michelle Naughton, Sat., Oct. 12 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, Oct. 24-26 ❒ Thurs. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Fri. @ 7:30 pm

Sat. Mat. @ 2 pm ❒ Sat. @ 7:30 pm (CH)

Libre, Fri., Nov. 1 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

Dancescapes, featuring JMU’s Virginia Repertory Dance Company, Nov. 1-2

Fri. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Sat.

Little Prince, featuring the JMU Opera Theater, Nov. 8-10

Tennessee Rising - The Dawn of Tennessee Williams, Thurs.,

OTHER SEASON EVENTS

Subscriber discounts are not available for these performances.

JMU Wind Symphony, Tues., Sept. 24 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Brass Band, Thurs., Sept. 26 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Symphony Orchestra, Tues., Oct. 1 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band, Thurs., Oct. 3 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Symphonic Band, Wed., Oct. 9 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

The 43rd Annual JMU Contemporary Music Festival (CMF), Oct. 13-15

CMF - Concert I featuring Synergy Virtuosi, Sun., Oct. 13 @ 7 pm (CH)

CMF - Concert II featuring Šarūnas Jankauskas, Mon., Oct. 14 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

CMF - Concert III featuring JMU Symphony Orchestra and Richard Shuster, Tues., Oct. 15 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Percussion Ensemble, Wed., Oct. 30 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Symphony Orchestra, Wed., Nov. 13 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

$12 x $10 x Fall Student Dance Concert, Nov. 14-16 ❒ Thurs. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Fri. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Sat. @ 7:30 pm (EJM)

JMU Brass Band, Fri., Nov. 15 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Wind Symphony, Mon., Nov. 18 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band, Tues., Dec. 3 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Symphonic Band and Concert Band, Thurs., Dec. 5 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

VENUES

CH - CONCERT HALL

RH - RECITAL HALL

MS - MAINSTAGE THEATRE

EJM - EARLYNN J. MILLER DANCE THEATRE

AUBC – ATLANTIC UNION BANK CENTER

$12 x $10 x Senior Dance Concert, Feb. 7-8 ❒ Fri. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Sat. @ 7:30 pm (EJM)

Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid, Feb. 8-9 ❒ Sat. @ 6:30 pm ❒ Sun. Mat. @ 2 pm (RH)

JMU Percussion Ensemble, Thurs., Feb. 13 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Brass Band, Fri., Feb. 21 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band, Tues., Feb. 25 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Symphonic Band, Thurs., Feb. 27 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Symphony Orchestra, Sun., Mar. 9 @ 2 pm (CH)

JMU Madison Singers and Chorale, Thurs., Mar. 13 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Brass Band, Tues., Apr. 1 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band, Wed., Apr. 9 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

Spring Student Dance Concert, Apr. 24-26 ❒ Thurs. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Fri. @ 7:30 pm ❒ Sat. @ 7:30 pm (EJM)

JMU Brass Band, Thurs., Apr. 24 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Percussion Ensemble, Fri., Apr. 25 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Jazz Ensemble, Tues., Apr. 29 @ 7:30 pm ( CH)

JMU Jazz Band, Wed., Apr. 30 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

JMU Madison Singers and Chorale, Sun., May 4 @ 2 pm (CH)

JMU Wind Symphony, Thurs., May 8 @ 7:30 pm (CH)

DENOTES A “FORBES FAMILY FUN” EVENT. CHILD PRICE AVAILABLE FOR THESE EVENTS ONLY. +

POPS PLUS! CVPA Collaborative Arts Celebration for Student Scholarships, Fri., Sept. 27 @ 8 pm (AUBC) Purchase online tickets via the JMU Greater Giving website at bit.ly/popsplustix. The Greater Giving website is the portal for purchasing Single Tickets ($33), or the Gala pre-show cocktail reception tickets ($135), and all auction purchases.

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