The University of Minnesota Morris announces the 2024–25 Performing Arts Series presented by the Campus Activities Council (CAC). This season features performances by AnnaRose, Ballets with a Twist, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical, and ProMusica Minnesota.
AnnaRose
Saturday, October 5, 7:30 p.m. | Edson Auditorium
AnnaRose, a Las Vegas magician with a touch of Iowa charm, wows crowds with her spellbinding acts at prestigious spots such as the Magic Castle in LA. Her shows in Sin City have earned her accolades, and her magic has graced top TV shows like Masters of Illusion and The Today Show, where her blend of wit, versatility, and audience rapport shine through.
Ballets with a Twist
Saturday, October 26, 7:30 p.m. | Edson Auditorium
Cocktail Hour: The Show is a lively, visually stunning night-on-the-town experience. Watch as "Manhattan," "Martini," mocktail "Shirley Temple," and more spring off the menu and onto the stage in a series of dazzling vignettes. Suitable for audiences of all ages, the fun and fast-paced show transports theatergoers through time and around the world with original choreography, music, and costume design.
This event is hosted by UMN Morris Chancellor Janet Schrunk Ericksen, and thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor, the performance is free and open to the public. Chancellor Ericksen will also host a reception before the performance in Oyate Hall. No tickets are needed for this performance, and seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical
Friday, February 21, 7:30 p.m. | Edson Auditorium
Broadway's Next Hit Musical is the ultimate stage showdown where viewers get to play director by tossing in song ideas for "The PHONY Awards." Watch as improvisers work their magic, turning these ideas into award-worthy tunes and crafting an entire impromptu musical around the winning song. Get ready for a wild ride filled with on-the-spot scenes, toe-tapping tunes, dance breaks, laughter, and even a chance for the audience to join in on the fun!
ProMusica Minnesota
ProMusica Minnesota Artistic Director and pianist Bethel Balge returns to Morris with a program of timeless classics plus…a grand tango. Minnesota Orchestra’s Principal Clarinetist Gabriel Campos-Zamora and Associate Principal Cellist Silver Ainomäe join forces with Balge to present traditional fare–trios by Beethoven and Brahm and a heady cocktail–Le Grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla. Piazzolla’s Grand Tango was written in 1982 for cello and piano, melding tango rhythms with jazz-inspired syncopation. Come and experience chamber music at its best!
Tickets
Season and individual event tickets are available for purchase online at z.umn.edu/performing-arts-series, over the phone from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 320-589-6077, or in person at the Office of Student Engagement & Events on the Morris Campus, located on the lower level of the Student Center.