Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State

03/29/2025

The 19th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow begins today!

The 19th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow, a family friendly event that offers free admission, will be conducted March 29-30 at C3 Sports Complex, located at 200 Ellis Place in State College.

03/27/2025

Don't miss this year's Traditional American Indian Powwow happening this weekend!

Traditional American Indian Powwow scheduled March 29-30 in State College ⭐

The 19th annual Penn State Traditional American Indian Powwow, a family-friendly event that offers free admission, will be conducted March 29-30 at C3 Sports Complex

🔗: https://ow.ly/8bYW50Vls5m

03/26/2025

Dear Penn State... tomorrow's Dear Evan Hansen day!

📸: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

03/26/2025

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Penn State’s Music Service Club uses the musical gifts of its members to serve the community and build strong connections with each other.

03/26/2025

If you could have dinner 🍽 with three Broadway show characters, who would you pick & why?

03/25/2025

We had a wonderful time at Educators Night Out prior to Circa Duck Pond this weekend! Thank you to all the educators who joined us!

📸: Jordan Wilson

03/24/2025

Hear what audiences have to say about this powerful musical coming to Penn State on March 27.

03/24/2025

Way to go, Noa! Noa is also one of our Arts Engagement Assistants here at the Center.

Penn State student Noa Diggs is committed to advocating for marginalized communities through her studies in criminology, social justice and women’s studies. She said that her experiences have shaped her goal of pursuing a career in public policy and law to drive systemic change.

03/24/2025

“With the launch of the Arts Ticket Center app, we are excited for our patrons to have a fast easy way to access, manage and purchase their arts tickets,” Center for the Performing Arts Ticket Manager Shannon Arney said. “We are excited about this additional service in providing a great customer experience.”

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)—If you’re a fan of the performing arts and ready to simplify your life, there is an app for you. The Arts Ti

03/23/2025

Are you ready to get creepy, kooky, and all together ooky with us?!

03/23/2025

Bang on a Can All-Stars will return to Penn State for the third time on April 9 for another ultra-dynamic performance that crosses the boundaries of classical, jazz, rock, world, and experimental music to perform David Lang’s before and after nature. The Penn State Concert Choir will join Bang on a Can for the performance.

📸: Bang on a Can group photo, Peter Serling

03/22/2025

Feathers are gonna fly tonight at Eisenhower Auditorium! We are excited to welcome Circa back to our stage in Duck Pond, an exuberant take on Swan Lake!

Tickets will be available at the door for the 7:30 p.m. performance.

03/21/2025

Meet the characters of Circa Duck Pond!

03/21/2025

It's almost time to immerse yourself into the world of "Dear Evan Hansen" at Penn State. This inspiring show opens next week!

Get your tickets: cpa.psu.edu/events/dear-evan-hansen

Photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

03/19/2025

From the Penn State family to one a bit more macabre, College of Arts and Architecture alum Melody Munitz will return to Eisenhower Auditorium starring as Wednesday Addams in the national tour of the musical “The Addams Family.” Read more: https://cpa.psu.edu/features/melody-munitz-feature

Photo by Meredith Mashburn Photography

03/19/2025

See you all there!

WPSU and the State College Area School District will co-host the Multicultural Children’s Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the State College Area High School South Building.

WPSU and the State College Area School District will co-host the Multicultural Children’s Festival from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, at the State College Area High School South Building. Discover the world through art, music and hands-on activities for children. The festival is f...