‘Matt Rife: ProbleMATTic Tour’ performance postponed to May 29
(02/12/24 11:37pm)
Comedian and actor Matt Rife’s two performances at the IU Auditorium, originally scheduled for Feb. 14, have been postponed until May 29.
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'Hairspray’ dazzles musical fans in its two-night run beginning Tuesday evening
(02/08/24 7:35pm)
Musical fans and students alike filled the IU Auditorium for a show of 1960s show tunes, aerosol hair products and the story of desegregation in a Baltimore television station. in the Broadway musical “Hairspray,” which opened their two-night stay 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6.
'Vox Pop! A post-democratic musical' premiers in Bloomington Feb. 9-17.
(02/06/24 7:21pm)
The At First Sight New Play Festival will bring David Davila’s brand-new musical “Vox Pop! a post-democratic musical” to Ruth N. Halls Theatre Feb. 9-17. Davila, a third year IU MFA playwriting candidate, wrote the book, music and lyrics for this musical.
Jacobs School of Music to present the opera 'An American Dream' Feb. 2-3
(01/29/24 9:56pm)
The Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater will present “An American Dream” at 7:30 p.m, Feb. 2-3 in the Musical Arts Center. The opera tells the stories of two families — one Jewish and one Japanese — who faced discrimination and were forced to leave their homes during World War II.
An Evening with Branford Marsalis takes over IU Auditorium Jan. 25
(01/29/24 5:54pm)
The Branford Marsalis Quartet filled the IU Auditorium with the blue sounds of New Orleans inspired jazz as rain poured over the city of Bloomington at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening.
Eight collegiate Raas teams to perform at Raas Royalty XV dance competition in IU Auditorium Jan. 27
(01/24/24 8:21pm)
Raas Royalty XV (RRXV), an Indian Garba and Raas dance competition hosted by IU club Raas Royalty, will take place with free admission at 5 p.m. on Saturday in the IU Auditorium. IU students founded Raas Royalty in 2010 and hosts eight collegiate Raas dance teams which compete for a bid to the Raas All Star National Competition.
Lilly’s Local Tunes: a guide to live music, shows Jan. 25-27
(01/24/24 4:44pm)
This weekend in Bloomington there’s something for everyone looking to enjoy some local music. Catch a jazz quartet, a punk showcase, an intimate acoustic set and local country and western all in three days.
'STOMP' nearly sells out IU Auditorium with performance Saturday night
(01/21/24 11:27pm)
The audience filled the IU Auditorium with laughter and applause Saturday night after the performance by “STOMP,” an off-Broadway theatrical group which plays percussion with unconventional instruments. At times, only the sawdust between the eight cast members’ shoes and the stage floor was used to make the group’s signature rhythm which ended IU Auditorium’s first 2024 show in a mass standing ovation.
Artist Sam White coming to IU Theatre Department’s as a spring special guest
(01/19/24 3:05am)
Each year, IU’s Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance brings in an artist from around the world to teach students. Traveling from Detroit, MI, with a love for Shakespeare, Sam White will be this year’s spring guest artist.
Shakespeare’s ‘Measure for Measure’ coming to IU’s Studio Theatre Jan. 19
(01/19/24 3:00am)
The year has just begun and IU’s Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance is already preparing for a show. At 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19-27 at the IU Studio Theatre, director and IU professor of practice, Jenny McKnight will present a stripped-down production of Shakespeare's play “Measure for Measure.”
Bad things to billionaires: John Oliver talks history, celebrities at IU Auditorium
(12/10/23 11:01pm)
John Oliver was three months late. The award-winning late-night host was supposed to perform at the IU Auditorium on Sept. 30, but two days before his performance, the actors strike ended, and he rushed off to resume “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.”
'Chimes of Christmas' brings holiday spirit to IU Auditorium
(12/10/23 7:54pm)
For Singing Hoosiers director Chris Albanese, putting on concerts goes back to his childhood.
IU Theatre & Dance to present ‘Cultural Immersion: Winter Dance Concert’ Dec. 8-9
(12/06/23 10:49pm)
The IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance will present "Cultural Immersion: Winter Dance Concert" at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 8 and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.
Straight No Chaser to perform holiday favorites Dec. 13 at IU Auditorium
(12/04/23 9:15pm)
As a part of their Sleighin’ It tour, a cappella group Straight No Chaser will perform 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at IU Auditorium. Tickets are available for $29 for students and $43 for non-students.
IU Ballet Theater’s new ‘The Nutcracker’ is a triumph of talent
(12/04/23 8:58pm)
With each changing projection, the audience audibly gasped. With each pirouette, they applauded enthusiastically. For each moment of magic, the adults in the room became children again, awed and enraptured by the beauty brought to life by the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater department.
Off Night Stories: Bloomington women-led theater company premiers Winter Holidays on Dec. 10
(12/04/23 12:10am)
This December, celebrate the holiday season by visiting the theater for a night of winter fun.
Jacobs School of Music Ballet Theater reimagines magic with a new ‘The Nutcracker’
(11/29/23 9:41pm)
As the all too familiar overture begins to swell, the unfamiliar strips of white light framing the stage glow as the purple curtain rises to reveal a swirling snowstorm projected against a sheer curtain. While the snow whips around the large house set in the background, a white owl flies past. The scene is set for a reimagining of perhaps the most well-known title in ballet, “The Nutcracker.”
Jacobs School of Music to present ‘Fall Showcase’ Nov. 14
(11/14/23 6:43pm)
The Jacobs School of Music will host a concert event featuring the Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble at 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Musical Arts Center. The performance will also be streamed on IUMusicLive!
UPDATED: IU opera production of “Romeo et Juliette” brings Verona to Indianapolis
(11/14/23 6:36pm)
There are no puns to be found in composer Charles Gounod’s version of Verona as there are in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Multiple minor characters have been trimmed away to focus on the main couple, adding drama to their romance. Many of Shakespeare’s iconic lines remain, with music added to them as they stand. “Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo,” “Goodnight, goodnight, parting is such sweet sorrow” and even Mercutio’s iconic “Queen Mab” soliloquy remain as they were in the original play.
Pianist Timothy Reed leaves crowd speechless at Buskirk-Chumley
(11/14/23 12:00pm)
Acclaimed pianist Timothy Reed performed his show of family friendly music, stories and skits on Nov. 11 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.
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