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| | THE BALTIMORE WALTZ
By Paula Vogel
Directed by Bella Issa
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
Loomis Acting Studio, Loomis Hall
Written in 1989 by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel, The Baltimore Waltz is the irreverent, passionate, and flamboyant expression of a sister’s grief. Two years before Vogel’s brother Carl passed away from AIDS-related complications, he asked her on a tour of Europe. They never got the chance to take that trip. The Baltimore Waltz confronts what could have been in the form of an imaginative one-act that is equal parts melodrama and satire. Anna, an elementary school teacher, contracts an unexplored illness known as Acquired Toilet Disease, or ATD. To cope, Anna and her brother Carl travel around Europe in search of both a cure and the trip of their lives. And Anna must contend with the sheer absurdity of her situation all the while. Through this impactful role reversal, The Baltimore Waltz explores the pains of loss and the harsh realities of the AIDS epidemic. | Get Tickets |
| | JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Directed by Laura Welsh
Musical Direction by Gideon Temple
Choreography by Gregory Daniels
Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, at 7:30 pm
Sunday, Nov 17 & 24, at 2:00 pm
Mainstage Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama
What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 50 years. A timeless work, the rock opera is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary and universally known series of events but seen, unusually, through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. Loosely based on the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Superstar follows the last week of Jesus Christ’s life. The story, told entirely through song, explores the personal relationships and struggles between Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, his disciples, his followers and the Roman Empire.
The iconic 1970s rock score contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane.” A true global phenomenon and perfect pick for schools, community theaters and professionals alike, Superstar continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers.
For a cast list, click here. | Get Tickets |
| | BW WOMEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Lisa Miragliotta, Director
Zac Ricker, Accompanist
Friday, November 22, at 8:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building
Come enjoy the concert that will kick off your holiday season! The Baldwin Wallace Women’s Chorus, under the direction of Lisa Miragliotta, will be sharing some holiday favorites, along with pieces by Rutter, Neverud, Pinkzebra and more. | Get Tickets |
| | TESTING GROUND
Directed by Christina Lindhout
Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Blackbox Theatre, Kleist Center for Art and Drama
Testing Ground is dedicated to nurturing developing choreographers. It provides a unique platform for these artists to present their work and receive valuable feedback from both the audience and invited dance professionals from the Greater Cleveland area. The event aims to foster artistic growth, encouraging dance artists to return to the studio with constructive insights that can refine and elevate their work. | Get Tickets |
| | CONSERVATORY ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT
Featuring the BW Singers, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, and more!
Saturday, December 7, 2:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building
Sponsored by the Friends of the Conservatory, this annual tradition features an array of Conservatory ensembles performing festive selections.
Opportunities to further support the Friends of the Conservatory will be available at the concert via the annual cookie and poinsettia sale.
After the concert, experience the city of Berea's Jack Frost Festival, including a parade, tree lighting and fireworks. For more information, click here. Please allow extra time for travel and parking in Berea due to the Festival.
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| | HOLIDAY GALA 2024: WINTER WONDERLAND
Saturday, December 7, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Strosacker Hall (Union)
BW Holiday Gala is an all-campus formal event that only happens once every two years. It is a time for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families to gather together to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and being the BW community. There will be tasty treats from BW Dining Services, live musical performances from students, a DJ for dancing, crafts, a photobooth, and time to enjoy each other’s company.
The Gala is only open to current BW students, faculty and staff (no outside guests/family).
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| | BW MEN'S CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Devon Steve (he/him), Director
Sunday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building
The 18th Annual BW Men's Chorus Holiday Concerts will include music by J.S. Bach, Eric Whitacre, and Elaine Hagenberg, alongside regional choral premieres, and holiday favorites! With performances by the Men’s Chorus and Men’s Chorus Chamber Orchestra, there is something for everyone. Gather your friends and family, and celebrate the holidays with us! | Get Tickets |
| | REINHOLD AND MARGARET KADER MEMORIAL ASTRONOMY LECTURE & BURRELL MEMORIAL OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE
Chasing Asteroid Occultations Around the World: An Amateur’s Contribution to Science
Friday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama
Kai Getrost will present a program on his world travels to time asteroid occultations with a research team.
After the lecture, the Burrell Observatory will be open for viewing, weather permitting. | Get Tickets |
| | BW BEATLES PRESENTS
"WHITE ALBUM" (Abridged)
Saturday, January 25, 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Musical Arts Building
"The oldest collegiate Beatles Festival" is a tribute to the Fab Four conceived with a wink and a nod to the BW Bach Festival.
The BW Beatles are proud to bring the most commercially successful and only double album The Beatles ever created to the stage this January. Taking influence from modern concert formats, not only will they rock out and bring you Back to the USSR, but also chill out with an acoustic set featuring arrangements by student composers. Seeing as this is a double album the group has selected the best of the White Album. | Get Tickets |
| | SKELETON CREW
By Dominique Morriseau / Directed by Maya Norman
Wednesday - Saturday, February 12-15 @ 7:30 p.m.
Loomis Acting Studio, Loomis Hall
Taken from the mind of the award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau, Skeleton Crew is the third installment from Morisseau’s Detroit Project. Set in 2008, the story features four factory workers facing the possible demise of their stamping plant in Detroit in midst of the Great Recession. As we join them in their break room we get a glimpse into their lives, relationships, and challenges. This brilliant play begs the question: what does sacrifice mean and what is “the right choice?” | Get Tickets |
| | DANCE CONCERT 2025 - POLYGLOTS: USING DANCE AS LANGUAGE
Directed by Christina Lindhout
Choreography by Nasir Banks, Greg Daniels, Elise Dobbins, Delilah Hartlage, Brad Hughes, Christina Lindhout, Sabrina Lindhout, with assistance by Hallie Harder
Wednesday - Saturday, February 19-22 @ 7:30 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama
Join us for Dance Concert 2025, “Polyglots: Using Dance as Language"! Through a unique fusion of multiple genres of dance, poetry, and original music, this concert showcases dance's identity as a "universal language," one that can express a broad spectrum of stories, ideas, emotions, and identities.
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| | APPROPRIATE
By Brandon Jacob Jenkins / Directed by René D. Copeland
Friday & Saturday, February 28 & March 1 @ 7:30 p.m.
Kleist Lobby, Kleist Center for Art and Drama
Appropriate is a gripping stage play by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins that delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the legacy of the past. Set in a dilapidated plantation home in Arkansas, the play follows the estranged Lafayette siblings as they reunite to settle their deceased father's estate. As they sort through his belongings, they uncover disturbing secrets that challenge their perceptions of their family's history and force them to confront deep-seated tensions and unresolved issues. With its powerful themes and sharp, often darkly humorous dialogue, Appropriate explores the intersection of race, memory, and identity, examining how the past continues to shape the present. | Get Tickets |
| | ELEPHANT'S GRAVEYARD
By George Brant / Directed by Keira McDonald
Wednesday - Saturday, April 2 - 5 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 6 @ 2:00 p.m.
Fynes Hall, Kulas Musical Arts Building
Elephant's Graveyard is the true tale of the tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee, which resulted in the only known lynching of an elephant. Set in September of 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence, and revenge. | Get Tickets |
| | REINHOLD AND MARGARET KADER MEMORIAL ASTRONOMY LECTURE & BURRELL MEMORIAL OBSERVATORY OPEN HOUSE
The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: NASA's Next Great Observatory
Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre, Kleist Center for Art & Drama
Detailed Description of Event: Dr. David Weinberg Chairman of the OSU Astronomy Department will present a lecture on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope scheduled to launch May 2027.
After the lecture, the Burrell Observatory will be open for viewing, weather permitting. | Get Tickets |
| | THE THREE SISTERS
By Anton Chekov / Translation by Sarah Ruhl
Directed By David Alford
Thursday - Saturday, April 24 - 26 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 27 @ 2:00 p.m.
Blackbox Theatre, Kleist Center for Art and Drama
The Prozorov sisters – Olga, Masha, and Irina – dream of escaping their small Russian town and returning to Moscow. Over the course of several years, we are immersed in their lives, and the lives of those around them, as they long for a more meaningful existence. In this seminal masterpiece, Chekhov abandons traditional dramatic storytelling and instead focuses on the arc of his characters’ emotional journeys and inner motivations. First produced by the Moscow Art Theatre in 1901, and co-directed by the legendary acting teacher Constantin Stanislavsky, the play toured worldwide, profoundly altering the course of modern drama. It’s about the elusive pursuit of happiness, and it’s just as vital today. | Get Tickets |
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