The Awesome ‘80s Prom by Michael Frayn
The Awesome ‘80s Prom is a brand new blast-from-the-past party in the style of Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding and The Donkey Show… in 1989! All your favorite characters from your favorite ‘80s movies are at the prom, from the captain of the football team to the Asian exchange student, from the geek to the hottie head cheerleader, and they’re all competing for Prom King and Queen. And just like on American Idol, the audience decides who wins! Come back in time and join the breakdance circle, or just sit back and watch the ‘80s drama unfold.
- Friday, November 16, 2012 | 8PM in University Commons
- Saturday, November 17, 2012 | 8PM in University Commons
- Sunday November 18, 2012 | 3PM in University Commons
- General Public: $22
- Faculty/ Staff: $15
- Senior Citizens: $15
- Students: $10
- SHU Students: $5
The 25thAnnual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and lyrics by William Finn. Book by Rachel Sheinkin. Conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a hilarious take of overachievers’ angst chronicling the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime. The show’s Tony Award winning creative team has created the unlikeliest of hit musicals about the unlikeliest heroes: a quirky yet charming cast of outsiders for whom a spelling bee is the one place where they can stand out and fit in at the same time.
- Thursday, April 18, 2013 | 8PM in Edgerton
- Friday, April 19, 2013 | 8PM in Edgerton
- Saturday, April 20, 2013 | 8PM in Edgerton
- Sunday, April 21, 2013 | 3PM in Edgerton
Nunsense by Dan Groggin
Winner of four Outer Critics Circle Awards including Best off- Broadway Musical in its original New York production, this hilarious international hit was revived in New York with a male case Nunsense A-Men! The show is a fundraiser put on by the Little Sisters of Hoboken to raise money to bury sisters accidently poisoned by the convent book, Sister Julia (child of God). Updated with new jokes, additional lyrics, two new arrangements and a brand new song, this zany musical has been videotaped for television starting Rue McClanahan as the Mother Superior. “A hail of fun and frolic! Wacky and outrageous with a hysterical anything goes sense of fun!” NY Times. “You don’t have to be Catholic to love Nunsense!” Entertainment Tonight. “Inspired madness! Go See it!” Jewish Post and Opinion. “Guaranteed to life your spirits… very, very funny.” National Catholic News.
- Thursday, March 14, 2013 | 8PM in The Little Theatre
- Friday, March 15, 2013 | 8PM in The Little Theatre
- Saturday, March 16, 2013 | 8PM in The Little Theatre
- Sunday, March 17, 2013 | 3PM in The Little Theatre
- General Public: $22
- Faculty/ Staff: $15
- Senior Citizens: $15
- Students: $10
- SHU Students: $5
Theatre Fest
Theatre Fest is a black box- style performance of student-written, -directed, and –acted one- acts. Black box- style theatre is a change to show one- act plays written by students with very basic technical arrangements, such as limited sets, simple lighting effects, no props and an intimate focus on the story, writing and performances rather than technical elements.
- Fall
- Friday, November 2, 2012 | 8PM in the Edgerton
- Saturday, November 3, 2012 | 3PM and 8PM in the Edgerton
- Sunday, November 4, 2012 | 3PM in the Edgerton
- Spring
- Friday, February 15, 2013 | 8PM in the Little Theatre
- Saturday, February 16, 2013 | 3PM and 8PM in the Little Theatre
- Sunday, February 17, 2013 | 3PM in the Little Theatre
Improv
The Sacred Heart Improv Troupe proudly presents The Awkward Handshakes. The Awkward Handshakes is the premiere SHU improve team consisting of competitive trained improv artists. The show will consist of various improv games, as seen on TV shows such as Whose Line Is It Anyway?
- Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 10:10PM in the Edgerton
- Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 10:10PM in the Edgerton
- Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at 10:10PM in the Edgerton
- Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:10PM in the Little Theatre
- Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 10:10PM in the Little Theatre
- Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:10PM in the Little Theatre
- Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 10:10PM in the Little Theatre
Mass of New Light for Choir and Jazz Quartet- World Premiere
Saturday October 13, 2013 | 7PM in the Chapel of The Holy Spirit
Under the direction of Dr. John Michniewicz and Assistant Director and Organist Galen Tate, the University Choirs will perform this world premiere. Special guests will be Peter Tongi, composer on the jazz piano; Jamie Gatti, bass; Tom Roach, drums; and Timothy Moran, soprano saxophone.
Family Weekend Concert
Saturday October 28, 2012 | 1:30PM in the Edgerton
Concert Choir, Liturgical Choir, Pioneer Choir, 4 Heart Harmony, SHU L.O.V.E (Ladies Only Vocal Ensemble) present selection for choir and soloists.
A Christmas Choral Extravaganza!
Saturday December 1, 2012 | 7:30PM in the Edgerton
Celebrate the Season as the Concert Choir, Liturgical Choir, Pioneer Choir, 4 Heart, SHU LOVE (Ladies Only Vocal Ensemble) and soloists present traditional and contemporary seasonal selections designed to ring in the holiday season with loads of good cheer and special guest direct from the North Pole.
- Dr. John Michniewicz, director; Galen Tate, assistant director
- General Public: $5
Annual Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols
Sunday December 9, 2012 | 4:30PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
The Christmas Story is brought to life through readings, carols and Christmas anthems sung by The Concert Choir, Liturgical Choir, Pioneer Choir, 4 Heart Harmony and SHU LOVE.
- Dr. John Michniewicz, director; Galen Tate, assistant director
- Free Admission, Freewill offering will be taken
Gospelfest
Saturday February 23, 2013 |7:30PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
90 minutes of toe- tapping inspiration and praise with 4 Heart Harmony, SHU LOVE (Ladies Only Vocal Ensemble), and University of Bridgeport Chamber Singers, Fairfield County Children’s Choir, soloists and special guests.
Palm Sunday Concert
Saturday March 23, 2013 | 7:30PM in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit
The Concert Choir, Liturgical Choir, Pioneer Choir, 4 Heart Harmony and SHU LOVE perform.
- Dr. John Michniewicz, director; Galen Tate, assistant director
Empowering Our Youth! A special concert to stand up to bullying
Saturday April 13, 2013 | 7:30PM in the Edgerton
Friday April 12, 2013 | Noon in the Edgerton for special invited school groups
- Dr. John Michniewicz, director; Galen Tate, assistant director
Road Trippin’ the Fourth Annual SHU LOVE Pops Concert
Saturday April 27, 2013 | 7:30PM in the Edgerton
Join the Ladies Only Vocal Ensemble as they hit the road coast to coast with tunes from the Eagles to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, from Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel… and done miss the crowning of the King of the Road.
- General Public: $5
Celebrate! University Band and Choir Pops Concert
Sunday May 5, 2013 | 3PM in the Edgerton
From Cinco de Mayo to celebrations around the world, the Sacred Heart University Band and Choir join forces to present a fun- filled program of music to celebrate this festive time of year.
Student Chamber Series
Chamber Ensembles I
Sunday, December 2, 2012 | 3PM
Sacred Heart University Instrumental Chamber Ensembles performs music from classical, contemporary and popular styles. Join the Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, String Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble, String Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble for an afternoon of chamber music.
Elements Concert
Sunday, February 24, 2013 | 3PM
Sacred Heart University presents our fourth annual Elements Concert. This unique program in the round includes performances from all of our performing arts area including theatre, band and choir. Please join us for a wonderful display of our Performing Arts Department.
Chamber Ensembles II
Sunday, April 7, 2013 | 3PM
Sacred Heart University Instrumental Chamber Ensembles perform music from classical, contemporary and popular styles. Join the Brass Ensemble, Woodwind Ensemble, String Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble for an afternoon of chamber music.
University Band Series
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Sunday, December 9, 2012 | 2PM
The Sacred Heart University Band presents Clement C. Moore’s timeless classic ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas in a new setting created especially for the SHU Band by composer Mark Snyder, along with your other favorites, to put you in the holiday spirit.
Let Us Rejoice
Sunday, March 24, 2012 | 3PM
Enjoy a musical celebration of life and the promise of renewal that the spring brings, featuring Let Us Rejoice! by longtime friend of the SHU Band, Bill Locklear. Also featured is Sacred Heart faculty member violinist Janet Boughton performing Saint- Saen’s dazzling Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso.
Celebrate!
Sunday, May 5, 2013 | 3PM
From Cinco de Mayo to celebrations around the world, the Sacred Heart University Band and Choir join forces to presents a fun- filled program of music to celebrate this festive time of year.
SHU Dance Ensemble, formally known as SHU FORCE is now an official dance program within our already established Performing Arts Department. Out performance are a combination of both student and professional choreography. We perform across the various genres of: tap, jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and more. You can see us perform at various venues on and off campus.
- Thursday, October 25, 2012 | 10:10PM
- Tuesday, April 23, 2013 | 10:10PM
- Saturday, April 27, 2013 | 2PM
- Students: $5
- SHU Students: $3