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”Finding Our Voice” will reflect on selected poems and the stories they tell and how they help us to process and understand the world. Participants will discuss techniques to translate lived experience into creative work and will begin the process of developing personal narratives through poetry. The workshop series is free and open to the […]
Don’t miss SCCT’s putting on “the funniest farce ever written”! Noises Off presents a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Slamming doors, on and offstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of this hilarious, high-energy comedy. Mixing mockery and homage, Frayn heaps a hilarious melée of […]
The Joyfull free community event is your invitation to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of a new culture with an intimate, arts-based experience. The Joyfull: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition program will celebrate the rich history and contributions of Latinx culture. The event will also feature highlights from the Center for the Performing Arts 2026–27 […]
Celebrate the power of poetry to build connection, understanding, and belonging. The What is Justice Community Poetry Performance and Celebration highlights the work of activist-writers in State College and the Centre Region. Poets and speakers will share original work and engage in collective storytelling and reflection. The event is free and open to the public, […]
Penn State Centre Stage will highlight its 2026–27 performance season. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, exclusive performances featuring scenes and songs from this year’s productions and meet the talented artists and creative teams both on the stage and behind the curtain. You don’t want to miss this unforgettable evening of storytelling, music, conversation, and celebration as we […]
A brilliant, ruthless criminal attorney is now planning his own defence – if only he can find an ideal way to murder his wife. While attempting to come up with the perfect alibi, he is shocked to discover that someone is simultaneously plotting to kill him! A diabolical thriller from the creators of the acclaimed […]
Moss Farm Film & Arts Invitational at Rhoneymeade brings together a curated selection of films from around the world exploring our relationship with land, culture, and ecology. Set among the fields, forests, sculpture, and historic buildings of Rhoneymeade in Centre County, Pennsylvania, the weekend combines film with informal conversations with visiting artists, hands-on workshops, music, […]
The Met: Live in HD season kicks off with Mozart’s satirical comedy of fickle young love, one of the composer’s most sublime creations. Phelim McDermott’s “colorful, inventive” (The New York Times) staging, inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s, sets the uproarious story at a boardwalk amusement park, where the two pairs of lovers at the […]
The Joyfull free community event is your invitation to experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of a new culture with an intimate, arts-based experience. The Joyfull: Feast Edition program and menu will be announced closer to the event date. The event is free, but registration is required. Register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=RY30fNs9iUOpwcEVUm61LrFwI7OzG51JvLp6-5W0w0lUREkzUE9SU1pKTU0xQzhOVkQ1NjZBTlVaWCQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl
A cast of actors with Down syndrome express their desires and frustrations through portrayals of the characters in “Hamlet.” Asks Shakespeare, “To be or not to be?” But what does it mean “to be” for those who are often disregarded?
Two of opera’s most extraordinary artists return to The Met: Live in HD for Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent […]
7:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 2 p.m. Oct. 17 6 p.m. Oct. 9 Designer Discussion pre-show reception Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner Directed by Marcus Jordan Deloris, a lonely aspiring star and nightclub singer, witnesses a murder and goes into […]
Everybody look around! The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back and coming to Happy Valley. This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a […]
High-level athletes explore the nuance of physical skill—how we obtain it, how we perfect it and how it can transform our lives. Set to a driving musical score with live percussion on stage, the program follows the physical language of the pursuit of mastery, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary before your eyes.
