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Monday, September 21, 2026
Sunday, September 6, 2026
CHILDREN OF EDEN - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - September 25-27, 2026
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John Caird
September 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m.
September 27, 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
From musical theatre greats, Stephen Schwartz and John Caird, comes a joyous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith... not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! An expansive and ambitious musical, the original production used a cast of sixty.
Adam, Eve, Noah and the "Father" who created them deal with the headstrong, cataclysmic actions of their respective children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet. but inspiring. message: that "the hardest part of love... is letting go."
Prologue to Ariadne auf Naxos - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - October 20, 2026
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Music by Richard Strauss
Presented in concert with the ASU Symphony Orchestra
October 20, 7:30 p.m.
ASU Gammage
The ASU Symphony Orchestra presents the first half of the concert with works by Louise Farrenc and Manuel de Falla, and features faculty guest artist Jeff Anderle, solo clarinet, on Michael Torke's "October," in a new version commissioned by ASU Orchestras.
The second half of the concert features ASU Music Theatre and Opera in collaboration with the ASU Symphony Orchestra presenting "Prologue to Ariadne auf Naxos" by Richard Strauss. In Ariadne auf Naxos, we experience how a marriage of convenience between high-brow opera and low-brow comedy can succeed. Invention triumphs and harmony prevails.
Please join us for this concert celebrating the breadth and talent of ASU's own artistic community.
Repertoire:
Louise Farrenc: Overture No. 2 in E-flat Major
Michael Torke: October (Jeff Anderle, solo clarinet)
Manuel de Falla: El Sombrero de Tres Picos, Suite No. 2
Richard Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos (Prologue)
HAIR - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - November 20-22, 2026
Music by Galt MacDermot
Book & Lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni
November 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.
November 22 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Hair tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. Claude, his friend Berger, their roommate Sheila and their friends struggle to balance their young lives, loves and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their conservative parents and society.
DIALOGUES OF THE CARMELITES (Dialogues des carmélites) - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - February 26-28, 2027
By Francis Poulenc
February 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 28 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Color Cabaret - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - January 22-23, 2027
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January 22 and 23, 7:30 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
URINETOWN - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - April 9-11, 2027
Music by Mark Hollmann
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis
April 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.
April 11 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
MTO Scenes Program (MTO “Finale”) - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - April 23-24, 2027
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April 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.
April 24 at 2 p.m.
Music Theatre Solo Cabarets - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - April 28-30, 2027
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April 28, 29, 30 at 7:30pm
ASU Kerr Cultural Center
Music Theatre Showcase - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - May 8, 2027
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May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Monday, August 3, 2026
ASU Music Theatre and Opera's 2026/2027 Season!
Children of Eden
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz
Book by John Caird
September 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m.
September 27, 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Prologue to Ariadne auf Naxos
Music by Richard Strauss
Presented in concert with the ASU Symphony Orchestra
October 21, 4 p.m.
Tempe Center for the Arts
Hair
Music by Galt MacDermot
Book & Lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni
November 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m.
November 22 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Color Cabaret
January 22 and 23, 7:30 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Dialogues of the Carmelites (Dialogues des carmélites)
By Francis Poulenc
February 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 28 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Urinetown
Music by Mark Hollmann
Book & Lyrics by Greg Kotis
April 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m.
April 11 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
MTO Scenes Program (MTO “Finale”)
April 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m.
April 24 at 2 p.m.
Music Theatre Solo Cabarets
April 28, 29, 30 at 7:30pm
ASU Kerr Cultural Center
Music Theatre Showcase
May 8, 7:30 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Review Highlights: CURTAINS - Arizona State University
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| Owen Donsker photo by Reg Madison |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through November 23
"Curtains is a bright and funny musical whodunit that blends showbiz satire with old-fashioned musical comedy charm. With a winning cast and smart direction that plays into the zany humor and backstage antics in the show, Arizona State University's production embraces every bit of the musical's playful spirit....Chelsea Anderson's direction is bright and energetic, highlighting the comical backstage hijinks as well as the over-the-top world of Robbin' Hood with a great cast who capture the tongue-in-cheek tone of the script while delivering warm comedic performances. ...a wonderfully engaging Owen Donsker as Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, playing the lovable character with warmth, charm, and keen comic instincts. Donsker makes Cioffi's enthusiasm for both detective work and musical theatre equally endearing and his singing voice is bright and warm. Kendal Turpin as Carmen Bernstein, the show's producer, steals nearly every scene with her sharp comic timing, take-charge attitude, and beautifully brassy singing voice. " - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Friday, November 21, 2025
Monday, November 17, 2025
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Review Highlights: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD - ASU Music Theatre and Opera
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| The Cast Photo by by Emilio Miguel Torres |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through October 5
"Jason Robert Brown's Songs for a New World is a unique and powerful song cycle that explores the choices people make in defining moments of their lives. Arizona State University Music Theatre and Opera's current production brings Brown's moving, eclectic, and exceptional score to life with energy and heart, reminding audiences why the piece has remained a favorite since its premiere almost 30 years ago. With a blend of pop, gospel, and traditional theatre songs, the show is not only musically rich but has themes that resonate, centering on ideas of hope, resilience, risk, and change. Under Jose Antonio Guevara's strong direction and with an exceptionally talented cast, ASU's production perfectly captures the spirit of Brown's work." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Saturday, September 27, 2025
CURTAINS - ASU Music Theatre and Opera -November 21-23, 2025
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Book by Rupert Holmes
Nov. 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 23 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Hijinks and high stakes take center stage in this musical-comedy murder mystery. When an opening night murder makes everyone a suspect, homicide detective and amateur showman Frank Cioffi has these show people toe tapping this and that way around reasonable doubt to find the real culprit–all while saving their hides and the show. With music and lyrics by legendary team Kander & Ebb (Chicago, Cabaret), this loving homage to Golden Age musicals delivers quick-witted, hilariously memorable characters, and more twists and turns than a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers number. For the musical fan who loves clever comedy, impressive production numbers, and a little murder on the side, Curtains sure is a tough act to follow.
Content warning: Staged murders and violence in a farcical style, brief use of stage weapons and gunshot sound effects, mildly suggestive humor.
Curtains is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
Director: Chelsea Anderson
Music Direction:
Choreography: Molly Lajoie
Color Cabaret - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - January 24-25, 2026
Jan. 24 and 25, 7:30 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Join current ASU students for the annual Color Cabaret. This entirely student-led cabaret helps provide an opportunity for composers, lyricists/librettists and performers of color, formed through personal connections, friends and colleagues from all over ASU, to share their creativity.
May contain language and subject matter not suitable for young audiences.
FLIGHT - ASU Music Theatre and Opera - February 27-March 1, 2026
Music by Jonathan Dove
Libretto by April De Angelis
Feb. 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m.
March 1 at 2 p.m.
Evelyn Smith Music Theatre
Jonathan Dove’s contemporary masterpiece follows the story of The Refugee, inspired by the real-life story of an Iranian refugee who lived in Charles De Gaulle Airport for 18 years, whose story unfolds around a diverse group of travelers. After a storm grounds all flights for the night, he witnesses romances bloom, relationships unravel, and lives changed, while the mysterious Controller watches from her control tower. Dove’s lush and rhythmic score blends laugh-out-loud scenarios, touching human stories with deeply moving and playful musical themes. Flight invites audiences to reflect on how we interact with those around us and how we manage those interactions in moments of crisis.
Content warning: Contains mature content and scenes of sexual intimacy. Recommended for audiences ages 14 and up; parental guidance is recommended for audience members under the age of 18 years old.
Flight by Jonathan Dove and April De Angelis is presented under license from G. Schirmer Inc./Associated Music Publishers, copyright owners.
Director: David Radamés Toro
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