The IU Auditorium released its 2017-18 season lineup featuring a variety of Broadway shows, contemporary and classical musical acts, dance and holiday events. Tickets for the 2017-18 season go on sale to the general public Aug. 15, 2017, but subscribers can choose from at least 5 events between now and July 21.
DIAVOLO
7:30 p.m. Sept. 26
DIAVOLO is a Los Angeles-based dance company. Its show, “Architecture in Motion,” focuses on the exploration of the human body and its architectural environment through dance.
John Cleese
3 p.m. Oct. 1
Legendary comedian John Cleese’s comedy show includes an evening of conversation, audience question-and-answer, and a screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” before Cleese performs.
“Kinky Boots”
8 p.m. Oct. 24 and 25
“Kinky Boots” is a Broadway hit inspired by true events. The musical follows Charlie Price, who inherits a shoe factory from his father and forms an unlikely partnership with cabaret performer and drag queen Lola to produce a line of high-heeled boots and save the business.
Dennis James Hosts Halloween
7:30 p.m. Oct. 28
Musician Dennis James returns to Bloomington for his 49th annual spooky spectacular in town. The family-friendly event features a pre-show costume contest and a screening of the classic silent film “The Monster.”
“Motown: The Musical”
8 p.m. Oct. 31, Nov. 1-2
“Motown: The Musical” tells the American dream story of Motown founder Barry Gordy. The Broadway show features more than 40 classic hits such as “My Girl.”
The Knights
8 p.m. Nov. 15
The Knights are a New-York based orchestral ensemble made up of accomplished musicians and composers. Their Bloomington show will include a premier of a new work co-commissioned by the IU Auditorium.
Chimes of Christmas
2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Dec. 2
The Grammy-nominated Singing Hoosiers will be host to this Christmas-themed concert alongside Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and community ensembles.
Straight No Chaser
8 p.m. Dec. 15
Professional a cappella ensemble Straight No Chaser return to IU for a holiday show. The group will premier an all-new live show packed with holiday favorites and dynamic pop arrangements.
