Events
As part of our collective effort to minimize the impact of Coronavirus/COVID-19 to our community, all performances and events have been cancelled through May 18, 2020. Information for ticket holders can be found here. If you have tickets to a performance that is cancelled, please fill out this form with your preference or contact the Ticket Office.
CANCELLED: Big Band Showdown*
Monday, Mar 30, 2020 8:00pmiWeek Reception/Dance Comp
Thursday, Apr 02, 2020 8:00amMason’s international student clubs present dances from around the world in this colorful and lively competition! Come out and support the participating teams and individuals competing in this year's event. Get your ticket at the Center for the Arts Ticket Box Office or the Office of Stu...Read More
CANCELLED: George Mason University: International Dance Competition
Thursday, Apr 02, 2020 7:00pmMason’s international student clubs present dances from around the world in this colorful and lively competition! Come out and support the participating teams and individuals competing in this year's event. Get your ticket at the Center for the Arts Ticket Box Office or the Office of Student Involve...Read More
CANCELLED: Men on Boats
Thursday, Apr 02, 2020 8:00pmFriday, Apr 03, 2020 8:00pm
Saturday, Apr 04, 2020 2:00pm
Saturday, Apr 04, 2020 8:00pm
Sunday, Apr 05, 2020 2:00pm
By Jaclyn Backhaus
Directed by Mimsi Janis
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Ten Men. Four Boats. One Grand Canyon. Flipping gender, historical, and theatrical conventions on their heads, follow the true(ish) history of the 1869 expedition when a one-armed captain and a crew of insane yet l...Read More
CANCELLED: American Festival Pops Orchestra: Spotlight on Broadway
Saturday, Apr 04, 2020 8:00pmPresented By: Great Performances at Mason
This performance is cancelled. Information for ticket holders can be found here. If you have tickets to a performance that is cancelled, you will be contacted by the Center for the Arts Ticket Office with details about your tickets.
Spotlight on Broadway
Featuring Lisa Vroman
The...Read More
CANCELLED: University Singers & Mason Symphony Orchestra Concert*
Sunday, Apr 05, 2020 3:00pmUniversity Singers are under the direction of Dr. Stan Engebretson.
A select choral ensemble at George Mason University, the University Singers are dedicated to the performance of advanced vocal chamber music ranging from Renaissance to contemporary and commissioned works.
School...Read More
CANCELLED: Dr. Balakerskaia Piano Studio Recital*
Thursday, Apr 09, 2020 7:00pmCome out and enjoy some of the fine work of the piano students of Dr. Anna Balakerskaia!
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
...Read MoreCANCELLED: Tuba Studio Recital*
Friday, Apr 10, 2020 6:00pmPlease come and enjoy the finest work of the tuba studio in this free performance and open to the public.
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
...Read MoreCANCELLED: Guitar Ensemble Concert*
Saturday, Apr 11, 2020 8:00pmJoin us for the George Mason University Guitar Ensemble's concert. The program will include music for two, three, and four guitars, as well as music for large ensemble. Under the direction of Professor Matt Trkula, the GMU Guitar Ensemble features School of Music guitar students from a variety of ma...Read More
CANCELLED: Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, Apr 11, 2020 8:00pmPresented By: Great Performances at Mason
This performance is cancelled. Information for ticket holders can be found here. If you have tickets to a performance that is cancelled, you will be contacted by the Center for the Arts Ticket Office with details about your tickets.
Featuring Maria Schneider, conductor
CANCELLED: Spring: New Dances
Thursday, Apr 16, 2020 8:00pmFriday, Apr 17, 2020 8:00pm
Saturday, Apr 18, 2020 8:00pm
Meet the next generation of contemporary choreographers.
Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors and students, $7 group
...Read MoreCANCELLED: Chorale Broadway Showcase
Saturday, Apr 18, 2020 2:00pmSaturday, Apr 18, 2020 8:00pm
The University Chorale, a choir of 80-100 singers under the direction of Dr. Lisa Billingham, performs a wide variety of music each semester ranging from classical styles to multi-cultural works and popular music, including the popular Broadway Showcase each spring.
...Read More
CANCELLED: Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel: Close Encounters of a Musical Kind
Sunday, Apr 19, 2020 7:00pmPresented By: Great Performances at Mason
This performance is cancelled. Information for ticket holders can be found here. If you have tickets to a performance that is cancelled, you will be contacted by the Center for the Arts Ticket Office with details about your tickets.
In his final concert of the season, Jeffrey Sie...Read More
CANCELLED: Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band Concert*
Thursday, Apr 23, 2020 8:00pmThe Mason University Wind Symphony, led by composer-conductor Mark Camphouse is a select ensemble comprised of outstanding wind, brass, and percussion players in the School of Music and the University. The ensemble’s mission is to study and perform the best literature available for wind ...Read More
CANCELLED: Opera: The Coronation of Poppea
Friday, Apr 24, 2020 8:00pmSaturday, Apr 25, 2020 8:00pm
The Mason University Opera Theater & Workshop provides serious vocal performance students with in-depth study and performance of operas from Baroque to modern, with opera scenes and productions each semester. The Opera Theater presents two to three productions annually.
School of Music students: MUS...Read More
CANCELLED: Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven at 250 - Peace & Joy
Saturday, Apr 25, 2020 8:00pmThis performance is cancelled. Information for ticket holders can be found here. If you have tickets to a performance that is cancelled, you will be contacted by the Center for the Arts Ticket Office with details about your tickets.
Leshnoff: Symphony No. 4 “Heichalos” (Regional ...Read More
CANCELLED: Center for the Arts Open House
Sunday, Apr 26, 2020 1:00pmCelebrating the Announcement of the 30th Anniversary Season
As a thank you for making the Center for the Arts a success for nearly three decades, we swing open our doors for a free open house. Enjoy a festive afternoon of arts experiences, demonstrations, kids’ activities, behind-the-scenes opportu...Read More
CANCELLED: Opera: The Coronation Of Poppea
Sunday, Apr 26, 2020 2:00pmThe Mason University Opera Theater & Workshop provides serious vocal performance students with in-depth study and performance of operas from Baroque to modern, with opera scenes and productions each semester. The Opera Theater presents two to three productions annually.
School of Music students: MUS...Read More
CANCELLED: Mason Jazz Vocal Night*
Monday, Apr 27, 2020 8:00pmCANCELLED: International Jazz Day Concert*
Thursday, Apr 30, 2020 8:00pmTickets: $12 adults, $8 seniors, $5 youth through grade 12
...Read MoreCANCELLED: A Concert Presentation of Spring Awakening
Friday, May 01, 2020 3:00pmFriday, May 01, 2020 8:00pm
A Concert Presentation of Spring Awakening
Book and Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Directed by James Gardiner & Erin Gardiner
Musical Direction by Joe Walsh
Choreography by Amelia McGinnis
Winner of eight Tony Awards, this contemporary rock musical, based on the 1891 German pla...Read More
CANCELLED: Dance Innovations
Friday, May 01, 2020 8:00pmSaturday, May 02, 2020 8:00pm
CANCELLED: Mason Symphony Orchestra & University Choirs Concert*
Saturday, May 02, 2020 8:00pmThe Mason Symphony Orchestra is under the direction of Dr. Dennis Layendecker.
The Mason Symphony Orchestra is comprised of outstanding string, wind, and percussion players from throughout the School of Music.
School of Music students: MUSI 300 credit events are marked with (*).
Tickets:...Read More
CANCELLED: GMU Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Concert*
Sunday, May 03, 2020 1:00pmThe George Mason University Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble has been in existence for over ten years. It draws from a diversified student population of both music majors and non-majors. They have appeared in the Mason Community Arts Academy Regional Conference at GMU, the Northeast Tuba/Euphonium Region...Read More
The Magic of Bill Blagg Live!
Sunday, May 03, 2020 2:00pmBuy Tickets Subscribe and Save
Witness the impossible with top illusionist Bill Blagg in his new mind-bending and hilarious magic show The Magic of Bill Blagg Live! “Unbelievable!” raves USA Today, and “Absolutely Incredible!” echoes The Chicago Tribune. The whole family will rub their eyes in disb...Read More
CANCELLED: Steel Pan Ensemble Concert*
Sunday, May 03, 2020 5:00pmLed by Victor Provost, Steel Pan students learn to the play the steel drum (steel pan, or pan) in a variety of settings, focusing on repertoire from a variety of genres including various musics of the Caribbean.
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CANCELLED: Fairfax Symphony Orchestra: Inspiring the Next Generation
Saturday, May 09, 2020 8:00pmThis performance is cancelled. Information for ticket holders can be found here. If you have tickets to a performance that is cancelled, you will be contacted by the Center for the Arts Ticket Office with details about your tickets.
Featuring the Fairfax Symphony All-Stars
Sharo...Read More
Choralis 20th Anniversary: An Experiment in Music
Sunday, Jun 07, 2020 5:00pmPresented By: Choralis
Experiments in Music
Todd Fickley, pianist
Suzanne Karpov, soprano
Roger Isaacs, countertenor
Steven Eddy, bass
The grand finale of our 20th season will be three crowd-pleasing works composed by 1930s contemporaries. Carl Orff, Igor Stravinsky, and George Gershwin used techniques and text...Read More
