Visual and Performing Arts - NMU Events and Announcements

Visual and Performing Arts

NMUs Department of Music is proud to present various brass students and faculty, along with the Far North Brass! Performing in Reynolds Recital Hall on November 9th at 7:30 p.m., come support our brass studio! This concert is free and open to the public.

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The Music Department welcomes Mimmi Fulmer, a opera singer, and Craig Randal Johnson, pianist and conductor, perform a wide variety of songs from Finland, Sweden, and Denmark on November 11th.  This event is being presented through a collaboration between the Siril Endowment for the Musical Arts and the Finlandia Foundation National - Lake Superior Chapter. Ticket cost for general admission $12, Youth (18 and under) and NMU students - Free

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The NMU Department of Music is hosting their annual Choral Invitational! Come and hear performances from Gwinn, Calumet and Ishpeming schools. The NMU Arts Chorale will also perform. All choirs will combine in the cumulative performance conducting by Clinician, Dr. Donna Poirier. This concert is free and open to the public.

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Join the NMU Symphony Orchestra and the NMU University Choir and Arts Chorale for the Midwestern Premiere of THE UNARMED CHILD. Michael Bussewitz-Quarm, composer, will be here to speak about her work and the relevance to our society. THE UNARMED CHILD is a "song cycle" based on texts written by Shantel Sellers, Adrian Dunn, Christina Rossetti and others. Please join us for this important work on Sunday, October 16 at 3pm. This concert is free and open to the public.

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Rescheduled from last winter, Memphis Symphony Orchestra acting principal flutist Adam Sadberry will be accompanied by award winning pianist Wynona Wang will be joining us this October 17th for his concert on "Togetherness." Together, they will illustrate connection, embodying how music and life reflect each other, and the foundational quality of sharing. This is a ticketed event; general admission is $12 and NMU students and youth are free! Please see the ticket link below to purchase tickets!

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Come down to Reynolds Recital Hall October 5th at 7:30 p.m. to hear the first hints of jazz this 2022-23 school year, directed for the first time by our very own Patrick Booth! "Swing" by to show your support!

Visual and Performing Arts

An Authentic Native American Dance Experience
Enjoy a spectacular, educational, and respectful Native American dance performance this season at the Forest Roberts Theatre! The Woodland Sky Native American Dance Company was established in 2013 and is comprised of Native American Ojibwe, Lakota, Potawatomi, Menominee, and Apache dancers. The group represents men’s and women’s Native American styles including traditional, fancy, jingle, grass, and hoop. Woodland Sky's focus is the telling of historic tales and stories using traditional native songs and dances.

Saturday, February 11th at 1:00pm - THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE
Saturday, February 11th at 7:30pm

Location: Forest Roberts Theatre

Tickets are $17 for General Public, $12 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $10 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Additionally, join us after the final performance for an exclusive reception featuring complimentary food and beverages and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team! The post-show reception is included with a ticket purchased for the 7:30pm performance on February 11 and will follow the show in the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby. All theatre and dance majors and minors are invited to attend free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu, by phone at 906-227-1032, or in person at any NMU Ticket outlet.

Questions? Email us at nmutd@nmu.edu or visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/woodland-sky-dance-company.

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A Rollicking Musical Comedy
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey
Grease is the word! Celebrate the Rydell High class of 1959 in this iconic rock ’n’ roll musical. Meet the Burger Palace Boys and the Pink Ladies, a group of ten working-class teenagers navigating peer pressure, friendship, and love, amongst other things. New-to-town good girl Sandy Dumbrowski falls hard for head greaser Danny Zuko when the two meet during the summer, but will their relationship survive the ups and downs of high school? With a toe-tapping score that inspired the smash hit movie adaptation, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

NOTE: This production contains some adult language, mild adult themes, and smoking.

“Grease” is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., a Concord Theatricals Company. www.concordtheatricals.com

Friday, April 14th at 7:30pm - Opening Night Party
Saturday, April 15th at 1:00pm - THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE
Saturday, April 15th at 7:30pm
Wednesday, April 19th at 7:30pm
Thursday, April 20th at 7:30pm
Friday, April 21st at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 22nd at 7:30pm

Location: Forest Roberts Theatre

Tickets are $17 for General Public, $12 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $10 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Additionally, join us after the first performance for an exclusive opening night party featuring complimentary food and beverages and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team! The opening night party is included with a ticket purchased for opening night, April 14, and will follow the show in the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby. All theatre and dance majors and minors are invited to attend free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu, by phone at 906-227-1032, or in person at any NMU Ticket outlet.

Questions? Email us at nmutd@nmu.edu or visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/grease.

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A Darkly Thrilling One-Act Tragedy
Written by Oscar Wilde
Performed with the CO/LAB Collective
In this ominous lyrical drama that has fascinated and inspired artists across the ages, Jokanaan (John the Baptist) has been imprisoned by King Herod in a cistern below the terrace of Herod’s palace. The young, beautiful princess Salome, Herod’s stepdaughter, finds herself inexplicably drawn to Jokanaan and, though all of her attempts to seduce him fail, swears she will kiss him – but at what cost? Originally banned in Britain for its portrayal of biblical characters, this twisted tale of lust and revenge is sure to entrance audiences.

NOTE: This production contains strong adult themes and moments of intense violence.

Friday, February 24th at 7:30pm - Opening Night Party
Saturday, February 25th at 1:00pm - THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE
Saturday, February 25th at 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 1st at 7:30pm
Thursday, March 2nd at 7:30pm
Friday, March 3rd at 7:30pm
Saturday, March 4th at 7:30pm

Location: James A. Panowski Black Box Theatre

Tickets are $17 for General Public, $12 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $10 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Additionally, join us after the first performance for an exclusive opening night party featuring complimentary food and beverages and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team! The opening night party is included with a ticket purchased for opening night, February 24, and will follow the show in McClintock 106. All theatre and dance majors and minors are invited to attend free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu, by phone at 906-227-1032, or in person at any NMU Ticket outlet.

Questions? Email us at nmutd@nmu.edu or visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/salome.

Visual and Performing Arts

A Vibrant Dance Showcase
Choreographed and Performed by NMU Dance Students and Faculty
The CO/LAB Company presents a unique collaborative dance experience. More details to come... please stay tuned!

Thursday, February 2nd at 7:30pm - Opening Night Party
Friday, February 3rd at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 4th at 1:00pm - THEATRE FOR ALL PERFORMANCE
Saturday, February 4th at 7:30pm

Location: Forest Roberts Theatre

Tickets are $17 for General Public, $12 for NMU Faculty/Staff, Seniors, and Military, $10 for Students, and $5 for NMU Students.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Additionally, join us after the first performance for an exclusive opening night party featuring complimentary food and beverages and a meet and greet with the cast and creative team! The opening night party is included with a ticket purchased for opening night, February 2, and will follow the show in the Forest Roberts Theatre lobby. All theatre and dance majors and minors are invited to attend free of charge.

Tickets can be purchased online at tickets.nmu.edu, by phone at 906-227-1032, or in person at any NMU Ticket outlet.

Questions? Email us at nmutd@nmu.edu or visit https://nmu.edu/theatreanddance/colab-company.