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Dean College is proud to announce its new 2022-2023 performing arts season. Running from October to May, the lineup includes four theatre shows, four dance shows and multiple showcase performances featuring Dean College students in the School of the Arts and the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance. Season ticket packages will be available online at www.dean.edu/performance starting August 25 and single tickets will be available online starting September 26. Packages include the Full Season Package (eight theatre and dance events), the Theatre Series Package (four events) and the Dance Series Package (four events).
“We are thrilled to share this rich assortment of repertoire, which will include some well-loved standards as well as several premieres, providing wonderful opportunities for our faculty, guest artists, and especially our student-performers to shine,” said Marc M. Arentsen, Dean of the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and the School of the Arts. “As a premier spot for the performing arts in our region, we are eager for our community to help us celebrate creative diversity and together engage in art that connects and delights us.”
The 2022-2023 theatre season starts with Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest” from October 20-23, 2022. The fall musical production is the award-winning “All Shook Up,” inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley®, which runs from November 16-20, 2022. Moving into 2023, “Mr. Burns, a post-electric play” is a contemporary black comedy by Anne Washburn, which runs from February 23-26, 2023. Closing out the theatre series, from March 22-26, 2023, is the legendary musical “Pippin,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Please see the attached show breakdown for more details on each event.
The 2022-2023 dance series begins on November 4-5, 2022 with the collaborative show “Arts Mosaic,” showcasing student works in dance, theatre, music, film and much more. “Faculty Dance Works” runs from December 9-10, 2022 and will be comprised of original works created by School of Dance faculty and guest artists in a wide diversity of dance styles. “Choreographers’ Concert” runs on March 31 and April 1, 2023, featuring Dean emerging student-choreographers’ work. The dance series concludes with the annual “Dance Company,” from April 27-30, 2023, with mixed bill repertoire ranging from hip-hop to jazz, tap, modern and ballet in new and restaged works by award-winning faculty and guest choreographers. Please see the attached show breakdown for more details on each event.
In addition to the mainstage performances listed above, there are multiple showcase events featuring the diverse talents of Dean College students, including “New Dancer Showcase” (December 2-3), “New Thespian Showcase” (December 1 & 3), “Theatre Senior Showcase” (April 14-15, 2023) and “Dance Senior Showcase” (April 21-22, 2023). These events are not included in season ticket packages and will be available for single ticket purchase starting September 26, 2022.
Full season ticket packages will be available starting August 25 and offer a 25% discount on regular single ticket prices. The Full Season Package (eight events) is $132 (reduced from $176 for single tickets) for general public and is $72 (reduced from $96) for senior citizens and non-Dean students.
The Dance Series Package (four events – “Arts Mosaic,” “Faculty Dance Works,” “Choreographers’ Concert” and “Dance Company”) is $66 (reduced from $88) for general public and $36 (reduced from $48) for senior citizens and non-Dean students.
The Theatre Series Package (four events – “The Importance of Being Earnest,” “All Shook Up,” “Mr. Burns-a post-electric play,” and “Pippin”) is $66 (reduced from $88) for general public and $36 (reduced from $48) for senior citizens and non-Dean students.
Season Ticket Package benefits include significant price savings (25% off single ticket prices), the ability to purchase tickets before single tickets go on sale, free ticket exchange privileges, and advance notice of special offers and new show announcements.
Dean College has moved to a ticketless validation system for all events. There are two ways to receive your online season tickets – digitally, via your cell phone or mobile device (highly preferred) or by printing your receipt at home and picking up your tickets at the Will Call line at the Main Stage kiosk starting 60 minutes prior to performances with a valid I.D.
All events and performances are subject to change. Please be sure to visit www.dean.edu/performance for all up-to-date and applicable venue policies. Ticket holders who do not comply with venue policies will not be admitted.
Please note: Dean College welcomes children and families to all of our performances. However, infants and children under 2 years of age are not allowed in the theatre, and children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. All patrons must have their own ticketed seats; lap sitting is not permitted. Only ADA-certified service animals are allowed in the theatre.
2022-2022 School of the Arts Theatre Season breakdown
“The Importance of Being Earnest, A Trivial Comedy for Serious People”
October 20-22, 2022 – 7:30 P.M.
October 22-23, 2022 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
The fashionable Jack and his friend Algernon pretend to be someone else in trying to avoid burdensome social obligations. Meanwhile, Cecily and Gwendolen are both in love with the same mythical suitor. When all four arrive at Jack’s country house on the same weekend, it soon is bedlam. Originally produced in 1895, this high farce with its clever dialogue, wry wit, and elaborate plot twists is Oscar Wilde’s most enduring and popular work.
“All Shook Up”
November 16-19, 2022 – 7:30 P.M.
November 19-20, 2022 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley®
Book by Joe DiPietro
This jukebox musical won a Theatre World Award after its Broadway debut in 2005. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” this heart-warming tale is underscored by music from the Elvis Presley® songbook, and talks about following dreams, love, and the power of music in a 1950s Midwestern town.
“All Shook Up” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights.
“Mr. Burns, A Post-Electric Play”
February 23-25, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
February 25-26, 2023 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Book by Anne Washburn, Score by Michael Friedman, Lyrics by Anne Washburn
Permeated with the idea that we turn to art in times of immense difficulty, this 2013 black comedy by Anne Washburn tells the story of a group of survivors shortly after a global catastrophe. As a way of making sense in an environment that no longer makes sense, they recreate their vanished world through storytelling (some of it featuring Bart Simpson) and turn pop culture of one era into the mythology of another.
“Mr. Burns, a post-electric play” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
“Pippin”
March 22-25, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
March 25-26, 2023 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Book by Roger O. Hirson, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Studded with pop-style musical gems, “Pippin” is an allegory of a young prince in search of himself. Longing to find passion, adventure, or anything else that will make him feel extraordinary, Prince Pippin goes to war to prove his loyalty to his distracted father, King Charles. The prince falls in love with Catherine, a widow with a young son, and struggles to decide whether he should settle down and pursue a peaceful life or continue to make magic with a dazzling troupe of performers.
Originally produced on the Broadway stage by Stuart Ostrow; originally directed on the Broadway stage by Bob Fosse; 2013 Broadway revival directed by Diane Paulus; Theo Ending originally conceived in 1998 by Mitch Sebastian
“Pippin” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
2022-2023 Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance Season breakdown
“Arts Mosaic”
November 4-5, 2022 – 7:30 P.M.
November 5, 2022 – 2:00 P.M.
Guidrey Center
Enjoy select student works and collaborations, integrating dance, theatre, music, film and much more. Join us as we celebrate the diversity of the arts on the Dean College campus.
“Faculty Dance Works”
December 9-10, 2022 – 7:30 P.M.
December 10, 2022 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Join us for an energetic and exciting weekend of dance, featuring outstanding works conceived by the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance faculty and renowned guest artists. Dean College Dance students will perform in a diverse variety of dance styles, from modern dance to ballet to tap and more.
“Choreographers’ Concert”
March 31 - April 1, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
Main Stage
Student choreographers will have selected works showcased and adjudicated by renowned industry professionals in this two-night opportunity. You will have the chance to see the creative talents of emerging student choreographers in a full production setting. Friday evening’s presentation will feature live commentary from the guest artists following each work, while the program will be reprised as a regular concert on Saturday evening.
“Dance Company”
April 27-29, 2023 – 7:30 P.M.
April 29-30, 2023 – 2:00 P.M.
Main Stage
Award-winning faculty and guest choreographers showcase the impressive talent of our dance majors through a mixed bill of new and restaged dance works, ranging in style from hip-hop to jazz dance, tap to modern and ballet.
To learn more about performances, venue policies, and to purchase tickets, visit www.dean.edu/boxoffice.
