106.5 WYRK presents its 2026 Stars With Guitars Fall Acoustic Show on the Center for the Arts Mainstage. For 20 years WYRK has presented country artists from up-and-comers to seasoned favorites — the show once featured a 15-year-old Taylor Swift.
A free event inviting the community to explore UB’s arts scene and see how art is made at UB, with the chance to meet university artists and go behind the scenes.
Directed by Sarah Bray and Ty Burgess as part of the Student Directed Series.
“Defending Democracy: A Conversation with Liz Cheney.” Cheney served as U.S. representative for Wyoming from 2017 to 2023, chaired the House Republican Conference and was vice chair of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre.
Directed by Jenna Zavrel, with choreographers Alyvia Christensen, Erinn Cosgrove, Erin Devine, Ella Hankinson, Kendra Jones, Grace Lamanna, Mackenzie Leone and Kira Sethi. Nov. 13–14 at 7:30 pm and Nov. 14–15 at 2 pm, Black Box Theatre.
Award-winning performer Carisa Hendrix stars as charming socialite and cocktail enthusiast Lucy Darling in The More the Merrier, a touring variety show featuring her razor-sharp wit, unquestionable advice and delightful […]
Punch Brothers, formed by mandolinist and vocalist Chris Thile in 2006, is a virtuosic and boundary-pushing band featuring guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. This trailblazing, Best Folk Album GRAMMY®-winning quintet is known for “wild virtuosity used for more than just virtuosity” (Rolling Stone) and for taking “bluegrass […]
Book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, adapted from Rick Riordan’s novel. Directed by Mason Beggs, choreography by Madeline Dembowski, music direction by Matt Marco. Nov. 20 […]
Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his […]
The Wailin' Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse; three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect vocal sound. Starting as a happy accident of solo singer/songwriters getting […]
Directed by Madeline Dembowski (faculty mentor Anne Burnidge), with choreographers Ava Basset, Alyvia Christensen, Madeline Dembowski, Samantha Oliver and Miranda Spada. Dec. 4–5 at 7:30 pm.
In the fall of 2026, three college students whose identities and safety feel under threat turn to Dungeons & Dragons to escape — a modern frame for Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
A theatre faculty recital featuring Matt Marco, Joelle LaChance and Lana Sugarman.
UB Musical Theatre sings the songs of Stephen Schwartz. Directed by James Beaudry, music direction by Matt Marco.
“Limitless: From the Earth to the Stars.” A real-life “Guardian of the Galaxy,” Moogega “Moo” Cooper is the planetary protection lead of NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance mission, keeping the red planet safe from Earth’s contaminants.
Written and directed by Ty Burgess as part of the Student Directed Series. Feb. 12–13 at 7:30 pm.
Directed by Lana Sugarman, musical direction by Matt Marco, design/technology coordination by Lynne Koscielniak.
Zodiaque Dance Company's spring concert, March 5–7, 2027, Drama Theatre.
“Becoming Human.” Palaeoanthropologist, evolutionary biologist and National Geographic Explorer Ella Al-Shamahi is a Neanderthal specialist, host of the PBS series HUMAN and a presenter on the BBC’s Our Changing Planet.
The all-new Sesame Street Live show brings Elmo and his friends to the stage with singing, dancing and favorite songs like “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves” and “Letter of […]
By Bella Poynton, directed by Eero Laine. April 1–2 at 7:30 pm and April 3–4 at 2 pm, Black Box Theatre.
Known for its energized, athletic and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for contemporary American dance, including the iconic Caught. Mainstage Theatre. UB faculty, staff and students get $5 off at the UBCFA ticket office.
MFA Dance Thesis directed by Anne Burnidge and choreographed by Madeline Dembowski; ChoreoLab directed by Jenna Zavrel. April 9–11, Black Box Theatre.
An all-new live production celebrating the music and visual world of Pink Floyd’s golden era, 1971–1979, performed by the Harry Waters Band. Mainstage Theatre. UB faculty, staff and students get […]
By Naomi Iizuka, directed by Quest Sky Zeidler. April 16–17 at 7:30 pm and April 17 at 2 pm.
