Shows you have to watch

IU offers a variety of shows throughout town every year. These are just a few for you to start exploring.

Cosi fan tutte
Sept. 23, 24, 30 and Oct. 1
Musical Arts Center
A new production of Mozart’s comedic “Cosi fan tutte” will open the Indiana University Opera and Ballet Theater season in September. This will be guest Stage Director Tomer Zvulun and Jacobs Faculty Designer C. David Higgins’ third partnering for an IU Opera creation. They will be joined by Music Director Professor Arthur Fagen.

Jon Stewart
Sept. 30
IU Auditorium
The Auditorium audience will be able to spend an evening with the host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Stewart has interviewed buzz-worthy political leaders, authors, comedians, activists, actors and personalities. Taking a break from the “Daily Show desk,” Stewart will spend an evening delivering the satire to fans in Bloomington.

The Nutcracker
Dec. 2, 3, 4
Musical Arts Center
A tradition not to be missed, IU’s production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” will return in December. The timeless ballet will feature choreography by IU Ballet Department Chairman Michael Vernon and set and costume designs by C. David Higgins.

STOMP
Jan. 27, 28
IU Auditorium
Drawing music from such unlikely sources as hubcaps and paint cans, work boots and tractor tires, the off-Broadway phenomenon STOMP will be back to entertain Auditorium crowds. The performance is done purely through the music of unconventional instruments and has become an international hit since its creation.

Albert Herring
Feb. 9 through 12
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
The spring semester will welcome a new production of Benjamin Britten’s comedic “Albert Herring” in the more personal setting of downtown Bloomington’s Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Guest director James Marvel will return to join conductor Arthur Fagen.

Good vs. Evil: An Evening with Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert
Feb. 16
IU Auditorium
Bestselling author, TV personality and chef Anthony Bourdain will bring his culinary insight to the Auditorium where he will pair with French chef Eric Ripert sharing their funny, thought-provoking conversations about food trends today and taking part in a Q&A with audience members.

The Sleeping Beauty
March 23 and 24
Musical Arts Center
The spring will offer another taste of Tchaikovsky with his timeless fairy tale “The Sleeping Beauty.” The original choreography by Marius Petipa, with additional choreography by Michael Vernon, will be featured along with set designs by C. David Higgins.

Candide
April 6, 7, 13, 14
Musical Arts Center
The opera season will cap off with Leonard Bernstein’s “Candide,” an operetta based on Voltaire’s famous satire. Guest Stage Director Candace Evans will make her IU Opera debut, while guest conductor Kevin Noe will be returning.