Join us for an evening of song featuring the music of George and Ira Gershwin! Enjoy tunes from their most beloved musicals, from Crazy for You to An American in Paris, and some lesser-known gems from their songbook as well. This performance will feature UVU's Chamber Orchestra, sharing this music in the way it’s meant to be listened to, with live dancing and signing from The Department of Theatre's BFA Musical Theatre program.

Please make sure to stop by the accompanying Department of Art & Design exhibition, Rhythm and Reverie: Inspired by Gershwin and Jazz, in Gallery on 6th from January 6-30, 2025.

Be inspired by the breathtaking artwork currently on display at the Gallery on 6th—Rhythm and Reverie! A collection of mixed mediums, this exhibit highlights movement, colors, and themes found in genre of jazz. A companion piece to the UVU Department of Theatre and Music’s January 24 performance, Curtain’s Up: A Night of Gershwin, you will love visiting this exhibit.

Join us for the artists' reception on January 23 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

BOLT FROM THE BLUE delivers a powerful, electric evening as UVU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble pushes movement and storytelling to new heights. Featuring five original works by visionary choreographers Abby Z and the New Utility, Angela Banchero-Kelleher, Stephanie Garcia, Amy Miller, and Melissa Younker, this concert surprises and inspires at every turn with live music by UVU’s Chamber Orchestra and guest performances from Repertory Ballet Ensemble and Synergy Dance Company. Bold stage design and joyful, interdisciplinary collaboration promise an unforgettable journey that redefines what dance can be.

Between the Worlds explores multiple meanings, connecting the contemporary world with tradition while highlighting the relationship between people and the land. The exhibition includes Eugene Tapahe's more extensive projects, such as Hózhó, a Diné (Navajo) word that means ‘walking in beauty,’ and Art Heals: The Jingle Dress Project. Through a combination of installations, photography, and performance, Tapahe engages people and places, while mapping monuments as sacred sites throughout the modern world.

Join us for an opening reception on November 12 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Jillian is your everyday, ordinary peasant with dreams to marry a prince (specifically Prince Rupert). However, when he humiliates her at the royal ball, Jillian joins forces with her Fairy Godmother to destroy all princes—one heartbreak at a time.

Content Warning: Contains flashing lights, haze and smoke effects, sudden loud noises, and mild staged intimacy.

Myth and ritual are central to understanding art history as they provide insight into the cultural, religious, and social contexts that shape artistic expression. These often involve gods, supernatural beings, and heroic figures and provide a framework for understanding the world and one’s place in it. Where myths focus on stories and beliefs, rituals are rooted in actions, ceremonies, or symbolic behaviors that are intended to achieve a particular effect or mark an important occasion. This symposium will explore the relationships between mythological narratives and/or ritualistic practices through the lens of art history.

A wind symphony provides all voices from a traditional orchestra using only wind and percussion instruments. That is, there are no string sections: violins, violas, and cellos. This is done by adding many more brass and woodwind players and percussionists playing both pitched and rhythm instruments. The sound of a wind symphony is unique. Some feel it has the characteristic sound of a large and powerful pipe organ. Yet the music is an artistically combined sound. Individual musicians intone their own separate "pipes" and percussionists create sounds striking a wide variety of instruments. This carefully blended interpretation breathes life into the composer's work, which in turn communicates in a way that only fine music can. Enjoy UVU’s Wind Symphony for a unique classical music experience.

See more than 100 artworks and archival objects from the State of Utah Alice Merrill Horne Art Collection as part of a rare, public exhibition at the UVU Museum of Art. The free 125th Anniversary Exhibition is on display from Dec. 10, 2024 to March 15, 2025.

As the first arts agency in the nation, Utah Division of Arts & Museums (UA&M) continues to celebrate its milestone quasquicentennial. The 125th Anniversary Exhibition features a variety of art genres supported by the division, including folk arts, performing arts, and public arts.

Eleven-year-old Kathryn is paralyzed by social anxiety. Estranged from her classmates, she spends all her time in her basement with her two passions: Alfred Hitchcock and stop motion animation. When her enthusiastic attempts to win a trip to Hitchcock’s old film sets fall apart faster than her clay figures, Kathryn is sent a possible gift with the arrival of the new neighbor girl, Nadia. Forced to spend her afternoons at Kathryn’s house while her mom is working, Nadia’s keen interest in art could be the secret to Kathryn’s success. With her anxiety trying to block her at every turn, Kathryn must learn how to share her dream – and potentially make a friend along the way.

Please join us for a sensory friendly performance on Saturday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m.
ASL interpretation will be provided at the 6:30 p.m. performance on Friday, March 21.

Suitable for all ages.

Join Repertory Ballet Ensemble for Traversing Tradition, an unforgettable journey through ballet's rich landscape, from the elegance of classical works to cutting-edge contemporary creations. Under the artistic direction of Christa St. John and Tyler Schnese, this concert features exhilarating choreography by Jazz Bynum in collaboration with Ballet West and a new work by Amy Miller in collaboration with Gibney, New York City.

Be captivated by a reimagining of Giselle and experience the brilliance of iconic choreographers Marius Petipa and José Limón, presented in partnership with the José Limón Dance Foundation. This fusion of classic and modern artistry promises an evening of breathtaking performances you won’t want to miss.

The Saturday matinee performance will honor the life and legacy of beloved UVU faculty member Corinne Wallentine (Oct. 11, 1989 – Aug. 24, 2024). This abbreviated 45-minute program features excerpts from Repertory Ballet Ensemble’s Traversing Tradition concert, alongside two of Corinne's own choreographic works performed by her students from The Dance Conservatory.

Soak up the creativity as UVU's singer/songwriters share their original compositions in the Commercial Music Showcase. Like Pop? You'll hear that. Like Alt or Folk? You'll hear those too. There's something for everyone. The one constant is that it's guaranteed to be new music you've never heard before.

Come join us for a celebration of UVU’s Finnish initiative in a collaboration with the UVU International Office. Featuring three of Sibelius’ most beloved works in the staple classical repertoire, his patriotic Finlandia, his famous Violin Concerto, and all-time classic Sibelius’ Second Symphony, Finnish Ambassador Salmimies from Los Angeles is slated to attend the event.

There’s nothing like a big band playing some of the best music jazz has to offer. Join The Jazz Orchestra as they share some of the most important music from the jazz scene both past and present. Be a part of that spontaneous moment of creation that happens as truly great musicians are inspired by each other and great composers. You’ll have a blast!

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

LITTLE WOMEN is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Looking for a rock concert, a pop concert, and an a cappella concert? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Join all of the bands and a cappella groups from UVU’s Commercial Music program for an exciting, stand up and shout, dancing in the aisles kind of night. Buy your tickets early so you don’t miss the most rockin’ night at UVU.

UVU opera singers take you on a whimsical, guided exploration of what opera really is, and what it most definitely is not! Experience the visceral thrills, humor, and passion of the art form through the eyes of a first-timer.

Join The UVU and Wolverine Steelbands as they explore Soca and Calypso, the traditional music of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as more popular music styles. This concert features international performing artist Tyler Swick as a soloist and composer.

Our Emerald Singers present an evening of energetic and powerful music. You’ll love their compelling harmonies and rich, complex counterpoint. You’ll experience humor, excitement, and amazement. Join us for an astounding evening of song!

The UVU Ballroom Dance Company wows audiences and judges around the world with their fresh choreography, attention to technique, and enthusiasm for the art of International and American ballroom styles, including Latin, Standard Ballroom, Smooth, and Rhythm. Don’t miss out on this amazing company, who has won two USA Dance National Formation Championships as well as performed on ABC's Dancing With The Stars.

UVU’s annual ten-minute play festival of student written, student directed, student designed, and student acted work is always one of the most popular events of the year! Come for a celebration of the creative process in the theatre!

Content warning: Some shows may not be suitable for children. 

Our Chamber Choir provides an intimate experience where you can get up close and personal with the beautiful harmonies of voices raised in song. Join them on a musical adventure through the serene and peaceful to the powerful and moving.

Join us for our final wind symphony performance of the year!

A wind symphony provides all voices from a traditional orchestra using only wind and percussion instruments. That is, there are no string sections: violins, violas, and cellos. This is done by adding many more brass and woodwind players and percussionists playing both pitched and rhythm instruments. The sound of a wind symphony is unique. Some feel it has the characteristic sound of a large and powerful pipe organ. Yet the music is an artistically combined sound. Individual musicians intone their own separate "pipes" and percussionists create sounds striking a wide variety of instruments. This carefully blended interpretation breathes life into the composer's work, which in turn communicates in a way that only fine music can. Enjoy UVU’s Wind Symphony tonight for a unique classical music experience.

Come share with us an evening of Tango and Dance! UVU’s Chamber Orchestra will be joined by UVU’s Contemporary Dance Ensemble in a performance of Gardel’s "Por Una Cabeza," amongst other works. We will also present the world premiere of "Bailas en el Tiempo" for Violin and Chamber Orchestra composed by UVU alumna Angelica Salazar, bringing music and dance together in a celebration of the fiery passion of the Tango!