Monthly Events Calendar: Performing Arts
Much Ado About Nothing
Feb. 19, 2010-Feb. 21, 2010
7:30 p.m., Feb. 19–20; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, Feb. 21
Macklanburg Playhouse
100 Willis Ave.
One of Shakespeare’s best romantic comedies! The story swirls around a pair of lovers named Claudio and Hero who are due to be married in a week. To pass the time before their wedding they become enmeshed in playing a trick on their friends Beatrice and Benedick. It will eventually, of course, work out, but the riot of misunderstanding and misplaced passions makes for a wonderful evening of theatre.
Fee: $12 general, $6 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Bach's Lunch
Feb. 25, 2010
12:30 p.m.
Historic Senior Hall Recital Hall
100 Waugh St.
A variety of short musical showcases performed by Stephens students. A great way to spend your lunch hour!
Fee: Free and open to the public.
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Much Ado About Nothing
Feb. 26, 2010-Feb. 27, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Macklanburg Playhouse
100 Willis Ave.
One of Shakespeare’s best romantic comedies! The story swirls around a pair of lovers named Claudio and Hero who are due to be married in a week. To pass the time before their wedding they become enmeshed in playing a trick on their friends Beatrice and Benedick. It will eventually, of course, work out, but the riot of misunderstanding and misplaced passions makes for a wonderful evening of theatre.
Fee: $12 general, $6 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Playhouse Creatures
March 3, 2010-March 6, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Warehouse Theatre
104 Willis Ave.
The year is 1669, and women have finally been granted the freedom to act on stage by England’s Charles II. De Angelis captures the hardships and triumphs of life for the first famous actresses of the British stage becoming attuned to their voice in society. Critics agree these five women are “flesh and blood heroines sure to move and inspire.”
Fee: $8, general; $6 student/senior
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Stephens College Annual Dance Company Spring Concert
March 5, 2010-March 7, 2010
7:30 p.m., March 5-6; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, March 7
Macklanburg Playhouse
100 Willis Ave.
Always an eagerly anticipated Stephens tradition, the Spring Dance Concert features a variety of dance forms such as classic ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap. A variety of world dance selections also highlights this evening of dance.
Fee: $14, general; $7 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Stephens College Annual Dance Company Spring Concert
March 12, 2010-March 13, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Macklanburg Playhouse
100 Willis Ave.
Always an eagerly anticipated Stephens tradition, the Spring Dance Concert features a variety of dance forms such as classic ballet, modern dance, jazz and tap. A variety of world dance selections also highlights this evening of dance.
Fee: $14, general; $7 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Playing for Time
March 19, 2010-March 21, 2010
7:30 p.m., March 19–20; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, March 21
Warehouse Theatre
104 Willis Ave.
This drama—ultimately a celebration of life—is based on the autobiography of Fania Fenelon, a popular Parisian singer and member of the Resistance, who was arrested and sent to Auschwitz. Vanessa Redgrave played the role in a movie version.
Fee: $12 general, $6 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Bach's Lunch
March 25, 2010
12:30 p.m.
Historic Senior Hall Recital Hall
100 Waugh St.
A variety of short musical showcases performed by Stephens students. A great way to spend your lunch hour!
Fee: Free and open to the public.
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Playing for Time
March 25, 2010-March 26, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Warehouse Theatre
104 Willis Ave.
This drama—ultimately a celebration of life—is based on the autobiography of Fania Fenelon, a popular Parisian singer and member of the Resistance, who was arrested and sent to Auschwitz. Vanessa Redgrave played the role in a movie version.
Fee: $12 general, $6 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Some Girl(s)
April 14, 2010-April 17, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Warehouse Theatre
104 Willis Ave.
This provocative new drama follows one man on his quest to clean the slate with past relationships and find the perfect woman . . . whom he may have already lost. This romantic piece casts a truthful yet humorous light on the complexity of relationships.
Fee: $8, general; $6 student/senior
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Bach's Lunch
April 22, 2010
12:30 p.m.
Historic Senior Hall Recital Hall
100 Waugh St.
A variety of short musical showcases performed by Stephens students. A great way to spend your lunch hour!
Fee: Free and open to the public.
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
New Works Dance Concert
April 23, 2010-April 24, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Warehouse Theatre
104 Willis Ave.
Adjudicated student choreography performed by members of the Stephens Dance Company.
Fee: $8, general; $6 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
Annual Spring Choral Concert
April 25, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Historic Senior Hall
100 Waugh St.
Performances by the Stephens College Choir and The Velvetones, the College’s a cappella jazz ensemble that performed at Carnegie Hall in April 2005. For all ages.
Fee: Free and open to the public.
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
H.M.S. Pinafore
May 7, 2010-May 9, 2010
7:30 p.m., May 7–8; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, May 9
Macklanburg Playhouse
100 Willis Ave.
Characters such as Dead Eye Dick, Buttercup and the Modern Major General bring this glorious music to life! The Stephens College Theatre and Music programs will combine to produce this lovely and uplifting operetta.
Fee: $14 general, $7 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
H.M.S. Pinafore
May 12, 2010-May 14, 2010
7:30 p.m.
Macklanburg Playhouse
100 Willis Ave.
Characters such as Dead Eye Dick, Buttercup and the Modern Major General bring this glorious music to life! The Stephens College Theatre and Music programs will combine to produce this lovely and uplifting operetta.
Fee: $14 general, $7 student/senior, 50% discount Stephens student/employee
On the Web: http://www.stephens.edu/performingarts
Contact: Box Office
Phone: (573)876-7199
