Center for the Performing Arts

Enriching lives through inspiring experiences.

Sparking Discovery

The Center for the Performing Arts (CPA) provides a context, through artistic connections, to the human experience. By bringing artists and audiences together we spark discovery of passion, inspiration, and inner truths. We are a motivator for creative thinking and examination of our relationship with the world.

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A white woman sits on a stage while a Black women sits in a chair next to her.

January 21, 2025

‘What Does PURPLE Sound Like’ from Feb. 4—6 at Penn State is an opportunity to ‘see’ yourself, others

A bust of Ludwig van Beethoven is shown next to fireworks in a monochromatic color scheme.

January 14, 2025

Tickets on sale now for April 25 concert ‘50 Forward: Beethoven’s Ninth Revisited’

A diverse group of singers stand around a seated Black man playing cello.

January 13, 2025