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.

Enjoy the final artwork of graduating seniors in The Department of Art & Design Graphic Design Bachelor’s of Fine Arts program. An artists reception will be held on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Come see this all-encompassing holiday celebration including string, brass, percussion, vocal, and commercial music ensembles. Enjoy old classics and new holiday favorites brought to you by the diverse talents of our music students and faculty.

Join Synergy Dance Company in their annual celebration of student choreography. The company members explore imaginative and wonderfully diverse performance art in works created by students and guest choreographers. Don’t miss out on this exciting evening of beauty and power.

Academy Award® nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’sSherlock, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of Shakespeare’s great tragedy. Now seen by over 900,000 people worldwide, the original 2015 broadcast returns to international cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.

As a country arms itself for war, a family tears itself apart. Forced to avenge his father’s death but paralysed by the task ahead, Hamlet rages against the impossibility of his predicament, threatening both his sanity and the security of the state. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions.

Rated: PG-13

“There are a lot more people out there with Jay-Z and Johnny Cash on their playlists than you think,” says Gangstagrass mastermind Rench. Gangstagrass, a genre-demolishing new formula featuring classic bluegrass mixed with hip-hop, has created intense buzz and has delighted audiences everywhere.

Their song "Long Hard Times to Come" is the main title for the FX show Justified and was nominated for an Emmy Award for best theme song. This innovative group has garnered critical praise and massive fan response for its dynamism and spontaneity. You have to see it to believe it!

ASL interpretation will be provided during the performance. 

This artist is represented by BiCoastal Productions LLC. 

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.

This enchanting play follows a family with multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai. Mixing ancient stories, hula, live music, and original songs into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served up with aloha.

Through spellbinding performances and authentic storytelling, The Pa'akai We Bring promises an immersive experience that celebrates Hawaii’s rich traditions. From exhilarating dances to pulsating drumbeats, feel the spirit of the Pacific come alive in a mesmerizing showcase of talent and culture. Take advantage of this extraordinary opportunity to embark on a cultural voyage!

This artist is represented by Holden & Arts Associates.

This program is supported in part by Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts.

For the last thirty-two years, The Peking Acrobats have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They push the limits of human ability, defying gravity with impressive displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. Time-honored Chinese music coalesces with high-tech special effects and awe-inspiring acrobatic feats, creating an exuberant entertainment event with the festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival.

This group has been featured on numerous television shows and specials, including Nickelodeon’s Unfabulous, Ellen’s Really Big Show, The Wayne Brady Show, That’s Incredible, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and NBC’s Ring In The New Year Holiday Special. They have also made their way onto the silver screen with company members being featured in Steven Soderbergh’s hit film Ocean’s Eleven, playing alongside Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, and George Clooney.

The Noorda welcomes The Peking Acrobats back for a second time. They sold out quickly last time, so get your tickets for the whole family soon!

This artist is represented by IMG Artists. 

Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas. Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live from the intimate Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

Rated: R

This performance brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to Utah Valley, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. Led by pianist Luther S. Allison and vocalists Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.

This artist is represented by IMG Artists. 

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.

Experience the vibrant tapestry of Mexican culture brought to life on stage at The Noorda as Ballet Folklórico de México graces our venue with their mesmerizing performance. This internationally renowned ensemble celebrates the rich heritage and diversity of Mexico's traditional dance forms through intricate choreography, colorful costumes, and live music. Join us for an evening of exhilarating movement and unforgettable rhythms, and be transported on a captivating journey across the heart and soul of Mexico's cultural landscape.

 This artist is represented by Cami Music.
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This program is supported in part by Creative West and the National Endowment for the Arts.

          

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.

Feel the pulse of innovation and creativity as Hubbard Street Dance Chicago awakens the human spirit with contemporary dance! Renowned for pushing the boundaries of movement, this group promises an unforgettable evening of kinetic energy and artistic exploration. From graceful fluidity to explosive athleticism, experience the raw power and emotional depth of their performances. Embark on a journey through the dynamic landscape of modern choreography!

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.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who: Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

Rated: PG-13

David Danzmayr, Conductor

Madeline Adkins, Violin

Indulge in the euphoria of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 8. Hear Grammy-winning composer Jessie Montgomery's Overture, and witness Concertmaster Madeline Adkins’ talent shine in Glazunov’s Violin Concerto and Rachmaninoff’s Vocalise.

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.

All performances are Sensory Friendly.

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.

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!

Step into the whimsical world of animation and music with The Queen's Cartoonists as they enchant audiences at The Noorda once again! Known for their unparalleled blend of live music and classic cartoon visuals, these performers promise a delightful evening that will transport viewers of all ages to a nostalgic realm of laughter and melody. Experience the magic of iconic cartoons brought to life through live musical accompaniment, from beloved classics to hidden gems. Join us for a fun-filled journey through the golden age of animation, featuring art from our own UVU Art & Design students!

 This artist is represented by Cami Music. 

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.

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. 

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.