Past Performances
Performing arts live here
Looking for music, theatre, or dance performances to be a part of or simply attend and enjoy? You're in the right place! Check out the events below or in the events calendar to the right for specific dates and times.
The music and theatre arts department presents more than 100 concerts and recitals each year, featuring large and small student vocal, band and orchestra ensembles; four mainstage plays; an active opera theatre ensemble; a one-act play festival; touring theatre; Danceworks, and several special events such as the nationally-recognized Jazz Festival, Gatsby's Gala and Viennese Ball.
Below you'll find performances we've put on throughout the past two years, as well as some of our signature events that happen annually. If you're interested in viewing one of our performances, but can't make it to town — check out our live-streaming page or contact us to purchase a CD from one of our groups.
Events
Viennese Ball
The Viennese Ball provides an opportunity for the community to experience the excellence of the university’s music program and the quality of students.
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The Marriage of Figaro
The Marriage of Figaro is a comedic opera by Mozart and DaPonte tells the chaotic tale of scheming and pranks surrounding the wedding plans for Figaro and Susanna, servants of Count Almaviva.
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Eau Claire Jazz Fest
During the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, UW-Eau Claire students, guest artists and Eau Claire community members watch and perform the some of the finest jazz in the world at venues on campus and in the community.
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Theatre for Young Audiences Tour
This play, set in the late 19th century and sparkling with traditional folk dance and humor, weaves together several favorite tales of Chelm, a town mistakenly filled with foolish souls, from Jewish folklore.
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Boeing Boeing
This 2008 Tony Award winning play is a French farce written by Mark Camoletti, and features Parisian lothario Bernard, and his Italian and German fiancées, each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent “layovers” in Paris.
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Gatsby's Gala
Experience the sights and sounds the roaring 20s! Get your dancing shoes ready every fall when jazzy tunes set the mood for this snazzy soiree.
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