Penn State Centre Stage & the School of Theatre present:
New One Night on Broadway
Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Playhouse Theatre, University Park
Alumni from Broadway and the professional world return to Penn State to create a one-of-a-kind program that honors the School of Theatre's rich history while celebrating the vibrant future of our theatrical community.
Event Details
5:00–6:00pm: Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres on terrace
6:15–7:15pm: Performance in theatre
7:30pm: Gala buffet celebration on stage
(Cocktail attire is requested.)
Ticket Options
Pre-show & performance: $129
Full evening, including the gala buffet celebration: $254
Advance sales only. Price includes $4 Ticketmaster fee. Fee will be waived if tickets are purchased in person at the Arts Ticket Center or by phone.
Free parking in lot Green N (behind former Palmer Museum, Park Ave & Shortlidge Rd)
A Grand Reunion of Talent
One Night on Broadway is hosted by Interim Director Aquila Kikora Franklin and the Penn State Centre Stage Community Council. The program is directed by Professor John Simpkins, featuring Penn State School of Theatre Alumni.
Spotlight on Designers
Experience the creativity behind the curtain! Designers shaping the future of theatre will showcase their work in stunning displays throughout the theatre lobby, offering a glimpse into the artistry that brings productions to life.
Support the Legacy
All proceeds from the New One Night on Broadway will directly support the School of Theatre, helping future generations of performers, designers, and directors bring their artistry to life.
Mar
20
Beyond the Press(Prinkmaking Exhibition)
Date & Time: March 20, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
20
TenderHead/Touching Grass
Date & Time: March 20, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
20
Bach’s Lunch – School of Music Voice Area Noontime Concert Piano Program with Voice Performance and Pedagogy Students
Date & Time: March 20, 2025 from 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
20
New Music Festival: Matchstick Percussion
Date & Time: March 20, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
21
Beyond the Press(Prinkmaking Exhibition)
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
21
TenderHead/Touching Grass
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
21
DMA Solo Recital: Xi Wang, piano
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
21
Erika Port- Touching Grass (MFA Thesis Exhibition) Artist Talk
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 from 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
21
Bianca MacPherson- TenderHead (MFA Thesis Exhibition) Artist Talk
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 from 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
21
TenderHead/Touching Grass Reception
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 from 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
21
New Music Festival Concert II
Date & Time: March 21, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
22
New Music Festival Concert III
Date & Time: March 22, 2025 from 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
22
New Music Festival Concert IV
Date & Time: March 22, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
22
Circa “Duck Pond”
Date & Time: March 22, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Eisenhower Auditorium
Admission Type: Ticket purchase required
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23
2025 Penn State Bass Day: Masterclass with Nina Bernat
Date & Time: March 23, 2025 from 09:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
23
2025 Penn State Bass Day: Workshop with Gaelen McCormick
Date & Time: March 23, 2025 from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
23
2025 Penn State Bass Day: Masterclass with Phoebe Russell
Date & Time: March 23, 2025 from 01:00 PM - 02:20 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
23
2025 Penn State Bass Day: Bass Ensemble with Patricia Weitzel
Date & Time: March 23, 2025 from 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
23
2025 Penn State Bass Day: Guest Recital and Bass Ensemble Performance
Date & Time: March 23, 2025 from 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
23
BM 4th-Year Recital: Elora Danan, bass trombone
Date & Time: March 23, 2025 from 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Location: Esber Rehearsal Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
24
Beyond the Press(Prinkmaking Exhibition)
Date & Time: March 24, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
24
TenderHead/Touching Grass
Date & Time: March 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
24
BM 4th-Year Degree Recital: Caden Werner, percussion
Date & Time: March 24, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
25
Beyond the Press(Prinkmaking Exhibition)
Date & Time: March 25, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
25
TenderHead/Touching Grass
Date & Time: March 25, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
25
Leon Thomas
Date & Time: March 25, 2025 from 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Location: Eisenhower Auditorium
Admission Type: Ticket purchase required
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26
Beyond the Press(Prinkmaking Exhibition)
Date & Time: March 26, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
26
TenderHead/Touching Grass
Date & Time: March 26, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
26
Stuckeman Virtual Architecture Lecture: "Digitization and Fingerwork" by Tim Ingold
Date & Time: March 26, 2025 from 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
26
Drama and Music: Bluebird Cutebook & Incarnation
Date & Time: March 26, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
26
CANCELLED: BM Recital: Ian Smith, piano
Date & Time: March 26, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Location: Esber Rehearsal Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
27
Beyond the Press(Prinkmaking Exhibition)
Date & Time: March 27, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
27
TenderHead/Touching Grass
Date & Time: March 27, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
27
Bach’s Lunch – School of Music Voice Area Noontime Concert Voice Minors & Elective Voice Students
Date & Time: March 27, 2025 from 12:10 PM - 12:45 PM
Location: Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
27
“Dear Evan Hansen”
Date & Time: March 27, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Eisenhower Auditorium
Admission Type: Ticket purchase required
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27
Guest Artist Recital: Christopher Guzman, piano
Date & Time: March 27, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
28
Beyond the Press(Prinkmaking Exhibition)
Date & Time: March 28, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
28
TenderHead/Touching Grass
Date & Time: March 28, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
28
The Graduate Exhibition: Performance Option
Date & Time: March 28, 2025 from 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
28
Composers' Concert IV
Date & Time: March 28, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Esber Rehearsal Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
30
BM 4th-Year Recital: Colson Board, bass trombone
Date & Time: March 30, 2025 from 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Location: Esber Rehearsal Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
30
Bass Studio Recital
Date & Time: March 30, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
31
Taiwan Diary-Austin Hill Solo Exhibtion
Date & Time: March 31, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Patterson Building; 286 Curtin Road
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
31
"Remnants" - A Thesis Exhibition Featuring Works by Liz Krick
Date & Time: March 31, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
31
UTILITY EVENT :: A&A Admission Type :: Ticket Purchase Required
Date & Time: March 31, 2025 from 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Location: Test event no location
Admission Type: Ticket purchase required
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31
"Remnants" - A Thesis Exhibition Featuring Works by Liz Krick
Date & Time: March 31, 2025 from 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Mar
31
Early Music Ensemble: Bach, Beethoven, and Bridgetower
Date & Time: March 31, 2025 from 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Location: Recital Hall
Admission Type: Ticket purchase required
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Apr
01
Taiwan Diary-Austin Hill Solo Exhibtion
Date & Time: April 01, 2025 from 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Patterson Building; 286 Curtin Road
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Apr
01
"Remnants" - A Thesis Exhibition Featuring Works by Liz Krick
Date & Time: April 01, 2025 from 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required
Apr
01
"Remnants" - A Thesis Exhibition Featuring Works by Liz Krick Artist Talk
Date & Time: April 01, 2025 from 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Location: Visual Arts Building- Zoller Gallery
Admission Type: Free, no registration or ticket required