Welcome to the Department of Performing Arts
Oratorio Brought Back to Life
The Georgetown University Music Program presents the recently discovered oratorio Trionfo per l’Assunzione della Santissima Vergine by Nicola Ceva in its first full performance since 1705. The free concert featuring Georgetown University students and professional musicians will be held on Thursday, December 3 in Wolfington Hall. Read more about Georgetown University Music Program faculty member Anthony DelDonna's discovery of this oratorio.
GU Dance Company Fall 2009 Concert
Proven by sold out performances, season after season, come experience one of GU’s most popular performing arts groups. Georgetown University Dance Company’s Fall Performance will feature a diverse range of dances ranging from hip-hop to classical ballet by special guest and student choreographers. The performances will take place on November 20 and 21, 2009 at 8 p.m. in Walsh Building, Walsh Black Box Theatre. Click here to order tickets.
A Celebration of the Life and Work of Studs Terkel
Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith
Georgetown’s Theater and Performance Studies Program and Arena Stage commemorate the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, broadcaster and activist Studs Terkel, who died on October 31, 2008 at age 96. First developed and presented in several celebrated renditions by Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Will the Circle Be Unbroken? is a poignant evening of song, story and celebration, adapted by Prof. Derek Goldman from Studs Terkel's book and featuring Theodore Bikel (Academy Award Nominee for The Defiant Ones), David Strathairn (Academy Award Nominee for Good Night and Good Luck), and many more. The concert-style reading will be held Monday, December 7 at 8 p.m. in Gaston Hall (Healy Building). Read more or order tickets.
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The Georgetown University Music Program presents the recently discovered oratorio Trionfo per l’Assunzione della Santissima Vergine by Nicola Ceva in its first full performance since 1705. The free concert featuring Georgetown University students and professional musicians will be held on Thursday, December 3 in Wolfington Hall. Read more about Georgetown University Music Program faculty member Anthony DelDonna's discovery of this oratorio.GU Dance Company Fall 2009 Concert
Proven by sold out performances, season after season, come experience one of GU’s most popular performing arts groups. Georgetown University Dance Company’s Fall Performance will feature a diverse range of dances ranging from hip-hop to classical ballet by special guest and student choreographers. The performances will take place on November 20 and 21, 2009 at 8 p.m. in Walsh Building, Walsh Black Box Theatre. Click here to order tickets.A Celebration of the Life and Work of Studs Terkel
Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith
Georgetown’s Theater and Performance Studies Program and Arena Stage commemorate the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, broadcaster and activist Studs Terkel, who died on October 31, 2008 at age 96. First developed and presented in several celebrated renditions by Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Will the Circle Be Unbroken? is a poignant evening of song, story and celebration, adapted by Prof. Derek Goldman from Studs Terkel's book and featuring Theodore Bikel (Academy Award Nominee for The Defiant Ones), David Strathairn (Academy Award Nominee for Good Night and Good Luck), and many more. The concert-style reading will be held Monday, December 7 at 8 p.m. in Gaston Hall (Healy Building). Read more or order tickets.Subscribe to our mailing list to receive performing arts news and periodic reminders of upcoming Performing Arts events and productions advertising student, faculty and staff events.
Upcoming Events
- Dec 3, 8pm: Georgetown Jazz Fall 2009 Concert
- Dec 3, 8pm: Trionfo per l'Assunzione della Santissima Vergine
- Dec 4, 1:15pm: Friday Music: Annual Holiday Concert
Announcements
- GU Theater and Performance Studies and Arena Stage Celebrate Studs Terkel’s Life and Work with “Will the Circle Be Unbroken?”
- Georgetown University Music Faculty and Students Bring to Life 18th-century Oratorio
- Arena Stage/Georgetown University Theater & Performance Studies Program Partnership Continues Into Fourth Year
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