Upcoming Events
Spring Awakening: A Special Collaboration of Gonzaga Theatre, Gonzaga Dance, and Gonzaga Dept of Music
Production:
Books & Lyrics by Steven Sater, Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Joseph Lyons
Music Directed by Jadrian Tarver
Dates:
Thursday, November 16, 2023, 7:30 pm
Friday, November 17, 2023, 7:30 pm
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 19, 2023, 2 pm
Location: Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Coughlin Theatre
Cost: $18 general public, $15 Gonzaga students, staff, faculty
Based on the 1891 play by Frank Wedekind this coming-of-age rock musical with book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik follows a group of teenagers as they navigate their way to adulthood while the adults in their lives turn a blind eye to their desire and desperate need for knowledge and compassion.
This musical contains mature subject matter.
Spring Awakening is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Snowflake Showcase
Dates:
Friday, December 1, 2023, 6:00 pm
Friday, December 1, 2023, 8:00 pm
Location: Magnuson Theatre
Cost: $8-$10
Tickets: bit.ly/TicketCenterDance
A seasonal show featuring work from the Boundless Student taught dance classes and select academic classes. There is something for everyone in this annual, student produced event.
The Revolutionists: a Staged Reading
Production:
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Professor Leslie Stamoolis
Special Guest Dramaturgy by Dr. Laurie Arnold, Director of the Native Studies Program
Dates:
Thursday, February 8, 2024, 7:30 pm
Friday, February 9, 2024, 7:30 pm
Location: Magnuson Theatre
Cost: $10 for all
The Revolutionists is a new play about four very real women who lived boldly in France during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe De Gouge, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, lose their heads, and try to beat back the extremist insanity of Paris of 1793. What was a hopeful revolution for the people is now sinking into hyper-violent hypocritical male rhetoric. However will modern audiences relate.
This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world.
It's a true story.
Or total fiction.
Or a play about a play.
Or a raucous resurrection...that ends in a song and a scaffold.
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Dates:
Friday, February 16, 2024, 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 17, 2024, 7:30 pm
Location: Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center Coughlin Theatre
Cost: $45-$80
Tickets: bit.ly/TicketCenterDance
Pacific Northwest Ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, was founded in 1972. In July 2005, Peter Boal became artistic director, succeeding Kent Stowell and Francia Russell, artistic directors since 1977. The Company of nearly fifty dancers presents more than 100 performances each year of full-length and mixed repertory ballets and has toured to Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, and throughout the United States, with celebrated appearances at Jacob’s Pillow and in New York City and Washington DC. The Spokane engagement at Gonzaga will be an evening of mixed repertory dances from this acclaimed company including works from Swan Lake and Twyla Tharp.
“The company glowed with its full, formidable luster, the performers expansive, their clean technique articulate yet relaxed.”
Celebrate EveryBODY Screendance Film Festival
Dates:Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 7:30 pm
Location: Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
Cost: Free, Donations encouraged
Tickets: bit.ly/TicketCenterDance
This annual screendance film festival features works from students and faculty representing Universities all over the world. The film showing will be followed by a live feedback session with adjudicators. Proceeds benefit the Dance for Parkinson’s program at Gonzaga University.
The Odyssey: Theatre for Young Audiences Mainstage Production
Production:
Based on the epic poem by Homer
Adapted by Blake Anthony Edwards
Dates:
March 22, 2024, 7:30 pm
March 23, 2024, 2:00 pm*
March 23, 2024, 7:30 pm
March 24, 2024, 2:00 pm*
*Relaxed Performances-The performances on March 23 and 24 at 2 pm will be relaxed performances. House lights will be partially up, and families are welcome to move, exit, re-enter, and whisper or talk lightly as needed.
Location: Magnuson Theatre
Cost: $15 for general public, $12 for Gonzaga students, staff, and faculty. Special pricing available for student groups at Educational Matinees and public shows. Contact theatre@gonzaga.edu for more information about group pricing.
The Odyssey is an irreverent retelling of Homer’s epic poem, reimagined as a piece of Theatre for Young Audiences. Odysseus and his faithful servant Dumbocles must complete their long, winding journey home after the Trojan War, but many pitfalls await! Bring the whole family to this special Gonzaga TYA production.
Student Choreography Concert
Dates:
Friday, April 12, 2024, 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2024, 7:00 pm
Location: Magnuson Theatre
Cost: $8-$10
Tickets: bit.ly/TicketCenterDance
This annual screendance film festival features works from students and faculty representing Universities all over the world. The film showing will be followed by a live feedback session with adjudicators. Proceeds benefit the Dance for Parkinson’s program at Gonzaga University.
22nd Annual Spring Dance Concert
Dates:
Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:30 pm
Saturday, April 27, 2024, 7:30 pm
Location: Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center
Cost: $10-$15
Tickets: bit.ly/TicketCenterDance
The Spring Dance Concert will feature works choreographed by Gonzaga Dance faculty and set on current students in the program. Works will cross all genres including ballet, modern, jazz, musical theatre, and tap. The concert will also feature an exciting dive into the story of Alice in Wonderland through Tap dance.
Gonzaga University Theatre Sports (GUTS) Improv Performances
Date: Multiple shows each semester, October Performance: Saturday, October 7, 2023, 9:30pm
Location: Magnuson Theatre
Cost: $1 suggested donation
Our student comedy improv group showcases family friendly humor for a singular experience every show you attend!
Suggested donations taken in advance or at the door. Seating is general admission.
Boone Street Hooligans Sketch Comedy Show
Date: One show each semester, Fall Performances: Friday, October 13, 2023, 7:30pm & Saturday, October 14, 2023, 7:30pm
Location: Magnuson Theatre
Cost: $5 suggested donation to a chosen local charity
Celebrating its 21th edition, Boone Street Hooligans is a student led sketch comedy show that performs twice a year with original scripts written by the students!
Suggested donations taken at the door. Seating is general admission.