Performances

'Pablo Escobar is, like, hot’: ‘Our Dear Dead Drug Lord’ dissects 2008 political culture

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Nov. 3 5:14 p.m.

Samwell Rose, Master of Fine Arts directing candidate, handpicked the cast and crew.

‘Jacobs Live at the Movies’ to unlock nostalgia with ‘The Wizard of Oz’

By Sophie Albert · Monday, Nov. 3 10:43 a.m.

The IU Symphony Orchestra will perform a live accompaniment of the film Nov 7-8.

Singing Hoosiers to perform ‘Carry On’ fall concert Saturday

By Abby Whited · Friday, Oct. 31 9:47 a.m.

The Singing Hoosiers will perform their first concert of the school year Saturday.

IU production of ‘The Prom’ explores inclusivity, self-expression through satire

By Addison Jacoby · Thursday, Oct. 30 11 a.m.

The musical is performed by students at Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

Jacobs Fall Ballet to showcase dancers’ classical technique

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Oct. 23 2:45 p.m.

The Jacobs Opera and Ballet Theater will present its Fall Ballet this weekend.

COLUMN: Dennis James haunts IU with Halloween organ playing

By Sophie Albert · Friday, Oct. 17 6 p.m.

“Dennis James Hosts Halloween” featured a radio drama and silent film and organ performance.

Returning festival brings blues and boogies back to Bloomington

By Stella Klaus · Friday, Oct. 17 11 a.m.

The festival gives young musicians an opportunity to learn about new music.

‘L’Enfant et les Sortilèges’ opera brings childhood whimsy to Musical Arts Center

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Oct. 16 9:46 a.m.

The opera will open at the Musical Arts Center on Friday.

Love, drama and revolution: Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro” to open at IU

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Sept. 25 2:30 p.m.

The opera will open this weekend at the Musical Arts Center.

Craig Franke returns to IU in national tour of ‘The Book of Mormon’

By Sophie Albert · Wednesday, Sept. 24 12:04 p.m.

Performances of “The Book of Mormon” will take place on Oct. 3 and 4.

Constellation Stage & Screen brings ‘Next to Normal’ to life in Bloomington

By Ishwari Dawkhar · Monday, Sept. 15 5:12 p.m.

“Next to Normal” portrays a family’s struggle with grief, loss, mental illness and healing.

Curtains rise! IU Theatre & Dance sets stage for fall 2025

By Ishwari Dawkhar · Sunday, Sept. 7 12:47 p.m.

The season explores themes of identity and self-expression through vibrant performances.

Oriana Perón premiers ‘Lordt of the Rings’ drag show

By Lowrie McGeary · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2024 2:52 p.m.

Drag queen Oriana Perón brought drag to local theater, alongside five other drag artists.

Jacobs School of Music Concert Orchestra to perform in ‘The Planets – An HD Odyssey’

By Grace Romine · Thursday, April 4,2024 9:52 a.m.

The performance will be narrated by special guest Dr. Mae Jemison.

Tony Award-winning ‘Shrek – The Musical’ to take on a two-night run in IU Auditorium

By Grace Romine · Wednesday, April 3,2024 1:21 p.m.

Tickets start at $17 for IU students and $30 for the general public.

The Jacobs School of Music starts a new chapter with ‘Star on the Rise: La Bayadère... Reimagined!’

By Elizabeth Bowling · Thursday, March 28,2024 6:03 p.m.

Student tickets are available for $10 on the Jacobs School of Music website.

COLUMN: ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’ brings laughter to the Waldron Arts Center

By Lilly Dingman · Wednesday, March 27,2024 10:08 a.m.

This is an amusing play for anyone in need of a good laugh.

Acclaimed musician John Mellencamp to perform at Ball State’s Emens Auditorium, March 22

By Grace Romine · Thursday, March 21,2024 2:11 p.m.

The Muncie performance marks Mellencamp’s “Live and in Person 2024” tour’s 10th performance.

The Singing Hoosiers to present 74th annual ‘Spring Concert’ on March 23

By Vaishnavi Banala · Thursday, March 21,2024 10:03 a.m.

The performance will be held at 7:30 p.m., in the Musical Arts Center.

COLUMN: ‘Pipeline’ is a play about inner frustrations

By Pehal Aashish Kothari · Saturday, March 16,2024 11:15 a.m.

IU’s production heightened the play’s emotions, making the performance a true showstopper.

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