Department of Performing Arts

Caroline, or Change
Catch the final shows of Tony Kushner's semi-autobiographical musical "Caroline, or Change, with score by Jeanine Tesori, Nov. 18-21.

Read more about the production or order tickets.

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Oratorio Brought Back to Life
The Georgetown University Music Program presents the recently discovered oratorio Trionfo per l’Assunzione della Santissima Vergine by Nicola Ceva in its first full performance since 1705.  The free concert featuring Georgetown University students and professional musicians will be held on Thursday, December 3 in Wolfington Hall.  Read more about Georgetown University Music Program faculty member Anthony DelDonna's discovery of this oratorio.

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Brazilian Popular Piano: Lineage and Improvisation
The Brazilian Studies Program and Department of Performing Arts are pleased to announce a performance by Cliff Korman, a member of the faculty at The Manhattan School of Music and a highly accomplished performer and composer of Brazilian jazz, as part of the Friday Music Series. In this aula show (performance/lecture), he will discuss and demonstrate aspects of Brazilian popular piano repertoire through the works of composers including Ernesto Nazareth, Chiquinha Gonzaga, Radamés Gnatalli, Tom Jobim, Hermeto Pascoal, and Egberto Gismonti. Korman will consider stylistic and historic components, rhythm groups, and the importance of understanding and maintaining a sense of "groove" and swing.  The performance will take place Friday, November 20, 2009 in New North Building, McNeir Hall on GU's main campus.  Click here to read more the afternoon event or read about his Brazilian Improvisation show later that night.

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GU Dance Company Fall 2009 Concert
Proven by sold out performances, season after season, come experience one of GU’s most popular performing arts groups. Georgetown University Dance Company’s Fall Performance will feature a diverse range of dances ranging from hip-hop to classical ballet by special guest and student choreographers.  The performances will take place on November 20 and 21, 2009 at 8 p.m. in Walsh Building, Walsh Black Box Theatre.  Click here to order tickets.

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A Celebration of the Life and Work of Studs Terkel
Will the Circle Be Unbroken: Death, Rebirth, and Hunger for a Faith
Georgetown’s Theater and Performance Studies Program and Arena Stage commemorate the life of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, broadcaster and activist Studs Terkel, who died on October 31, 2008 at age 96. First developed and presented in several celebrated renditions by Steppenwolf Theater in Chicago, Will the Circle Be Unbroken? is a poignant evening of song, story and celebration, adapted by Prof. Derek Goldman from Studs Terkel's book and featuring Theodore Bikel (Academy Award Nominee for The Defiant Ones), David Strathairn (Academy Award Nominee for Good Night and Good Luck), and many more. The concert-style reading will be held Monday, December 7 at 8 p.m. in Gaston Hall (Healy Building). Read more or order tickets.

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