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Dept of Theatre: The House That Will Not Stand
11/06/2026 - 7:30pm, 11/07/2026 - 7:30pm, 11/08/2026 - 2:00pm, 11/11/2026 - 7:30pm, 11/12/2026 - 7:30pm, 11/13/2026 - 7:30pm, 11/14/2026 - 7:30pm

New Orleans, 1813. On the eve of the city passing from Spanish to American rule, the world as Beartrice Albans knows it is shifting. A wealthy free woman of color, she has navigated the complex system of plaçage to secure a life of luxury for her three daughters. But as the Louisiana heat rises and a regime change looms, the walls of her grand house begin to close in. Marcus Gardley’s lush, lyrical drama is a haunting exploration of Black female agency, the cost of freedom, and the ghosts we inherit. This is a visceral battle for autonomy, centering the brilliance and defiance of Black womanhood in a world designed to contain it. Kashi Johnson, director. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info. Click here for LU Department of Theatre website.

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Andy Grammer: One Man Show
11/08/2026 - 6:00pm
Experience an intimate high-energy evening with multi-platinum artist Andy Grammer. Stripped to its core, this one-man show blends acoustic performance, spoken word, storytelling, and real-time audience connection into something deeply personal and undeniably uplifting. With only a piano, a guitar, and a room full of voices, Andy turns the stage into a shared experience: moving effortlessly between chart-topping hits, new songs, and the stories behind them. Raw, funny, and fully present, it’s an invitation into the heart of the music.
 
Inspiring fans around the world, he has over 3 billion global streams and a social media following of nearly 5 million. His catalog consists of numerous hits, including the 5X platinum single Honey, I’m Good; the 2X platinum singles Keep Your Head Up, Fresh Eyes, and Don’t Give Up On Me; the platinum singles Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah) and Fine By Me; and the gold albums Andy Grammer (2011) and Magazines Or Novels (2014). When Don’t Give Up On Me became the soundtrack for ESPN’s 13th annual V Week for Cancer Research, he garnered a Sports Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction and a Clio Award. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.
 
Academy of Vocal Arts: Donizetti's L’elisir D’amore (The Elixir of Love)
11/22/2026 - 4:00pm

With its sumptuous arias and lighthearted comedy, L’elisir d’amore remains one of the most popular Donizetti works in the opera repertoire. With no money, no confidence, and no hope of winning the hand of the alluring hotel owner Adina, the young waiter Nemorino entrusts his chance of romance to a quack salesman and a dubious bottle of...magic elixir.

The Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia trains young artists with tremendous potential as international opera soloists. These singers share their talent, training and unique gifts on our concert stage. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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Michael Feinstein 'Coming Home: The Holiday Celebration' with special guest Mandy Gonzalez
11/29/2026 - 4:00pm

Celebrate the season with the legendary Michael Feinstein for an extraordinary musical journey. In this captivating multimedia performance, the five-time Grammy nominee breathes new life into iconic holiday classics and timeless standards. From the nostalgia of White Christmas and The Christmas Song to the soaring spirit of You’ll Never Walk Alone and the playful Hanukkah in Santa Monica, Feinstein curates an unforgettable evening that captures the true essence of holiday magic.

With a career spanning three decades, Feinstein is a global musical force. Whether performing at Carnegie Hall, the White House, or the Sydney Opera House, his artistry as a performer and archivist has made him the preeminent ambassador of American music. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see a master at work. Join us for a night of festive joy that will leave you dreaming of a ‘Winter Wonderland’ long after the final note.


Mandy Gonzalez is an accomplished film, TV, and stage actor and author, celebrated for her versatile Broadway career. Notable for originating Nina Rosario in the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights—earning her a Drama Desk Award—she also starred as Angelica Schuyler in Hamilton and Elphaba in Wicked. Most recently, she guest-starred as Norma Desmond in the Tony-winning revival of Sunset Blvd, and brought her concert, Everything I Know: Mandy Gonzalez sings Lin-Manuel Miranda, to Carnegie Hall to rave reviews. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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The Nutcracker
12/12/2026 - 12:00pm, 12/12/2026 - 4:00pm, 12/13/2026 - 12:00pm, 12/13/2026 - 4:00pm

The Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s magical production of The Nutcracker with a live orchestra playing the full score of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece is a holiday tradition for the whole family! Enjoy the beauty of dancing snowflakes, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and Clara’s dream come to life, with guest artists from the world’s finest ballet companies and a cast of nearly 100 dancers. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info. 

This joint production is a partnership between Zoellner Arts Center, the Lehigh University Music Department and Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. 

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Cherish the Ladies: A Celtic Christmas
12/20/2026 - 4:00pm

Get ready to ignite your holiday spirit with the Grammy-nominated Irish-American supergroup, Cherish the Ladies. Since their sold-out debut in 1985, this powerhouse ensemble has evolved into one of the most beloved and "busiest Irish groups on the planet." This season, they bring their world-renowned blend of tradition and spectacle to the stage for a holiday concert like no other. Experience an enchanted musical journey featuring: lively jigs and reels, beautiful melodies perfect for a winter’s night, and a festive mix of old and new tunes that capture the true soul of Christmas. As The Boston Globe said: “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do!” Whether you’re looking for a night of world-class virtuosity or a warm, "passionate and rambunctious" celebration with family, Cherish the Ladies delivers a masterclass in festive entertainment. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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Well Being Concert: Cissoko & Brotto
01/21/2027 - 12:00pm, 01/21/2027 - 4:00pm
Music’s ability to bridge cultures, expand traditions, and connect individuals can be felt in this powerful, interactive Well-Being Concert with Senegalese kora master and djeli Ablaye Cissoko and French accordionist Cyrille Brotto. In an interview with the UK’s Songlines, Cissoko says, “Both the kora and accordion somehow carry a living tradition. They awaken all our senses and allow us to see humanity differently.”
 
Cissoko is one of his generation’s finest kora players – an 800-year-old instrument which combines the features of the lute and harp. It is used extensively in West Africa by djeli families - traditional historians, genealogists and storytellers - who pass their skills on to their descendants. He incorporates Mandinka griot traditions with contemporary musical creation, performing with artists across genres, including world music, jazz, classical and baroque. Brotto is an accomplished diatonic accordionist and multi-instrumentalist, with a distinguished performing and educational profile in France and across Europe. The rapport between these two artists is evident in their mesmerizing music. This intimate performance by the acclaimed duo aspires to foster new feelings of connection and leave a long-lasting, uplifting impression on audience members.
 

Run time 60 min. approx. 
Seating options: chair, mat, cushion
Post-Show Reflection - up to 60 min. 

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National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine
02/02/2027 - 7:00pm

Volodymyr Sirenko, conductor 
Dmytro Udovychenko, violin

Experience the power and prestige of one of Eastern Europe’s finest ensembles. Formed in 1918, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (NSOU) carries a storied legacy, having collaborated with legendary masters like Leopold Stokowski, Artur Rubinstein, and Mstislav Rostropovich.

Grammy Award-winning conductor Sirenko leads the ensemble in a program including Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 5; works by Ukrainian composers Dmitry Bortniansky and Valentin Silvestrov; and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, featuring the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Competition winner Dmytro Udovychenko. Witness Udovychenko’s artistry alongside Maestro Sirenko and the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine.

The NSOU has ascended to the global stage, earning international acclaim for its technical precision and emotional depth. From Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, the NSOU has captivated audiences across five continents. Whether performing timeless international masterpieces or premiering the works of great Ukrainian composers like Liatoshynskyi and Sylvestrov, every performance is a testament to their enduring artistry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness a world-class orchestra that blends century-old traditions with modern brilliance. Join us for an evening of symphonic grandeur that transcends borders. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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Bortniansky: Overture to Il Quinto Fabio 
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64 
Silvestrov: Silent Songs 
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 

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Well Being Concert: Cantus
02/18/2027 - 12:00pm, 02/18/2027 - 6:00pm
Now in its 32nd season, the “engaging” (New Yorker) low-voice ensemble Cantus is widely known for its trademark warmth and blend, innovative programming and riveting performances of music ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century. The Washington Post has hailed the Cantus sound as having both “exalting finesse” and “expressive power” and refers to the “spontaneous grace” of its music making. The Philadelphia Inquirer called the group nothing short of “exquisite.”  As one of the nation’s few full-time vocal ensembles, Cantus has come to prominence with its distinctive approach to creating music. As the Star Tribune  has written, “The main hallmark of the Cantus sound has always been sheer quality and an unbroken belief in the special way that vocal music has of warming and invigorating the human spirit.”
Cantus will be joined by The Bach Choir and Lehigh University Choral Arts for the Baker Hall performance. 

   

Baker Stage
Located on-stage, seating options: chair, mat, cushion
Run time 60 min. approx. 
Post-Show Reflection - up to 60 min. 

Linderman Library | For Lehigh Campus Community
Run time 60 min. approx.
Seating options: chair, mat, cushion
Post-Show Reflection - up to 60 min.

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Cantus: Wanting Memories: A Tribute to Music and Memory
02/19/2027 - 7:30pm

Why is it that we can recall the lyrics and melody of a song from our childhood, but we struggle to find our keys in the morning, or find ourselves unable to remember peoples’ names? Time and age can cause organized memories to gradually become a maze of fragments, but music often remains the one thing that helps us to remember who we are.

In Wanting Memories, Cantus explores the unique and enduring relationship between music and memory in all of our lives. Through selections that include timeless tunes like Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World and anchored by Ysaÿe M. Barnwell’s Wanting Memories, this performance traverses the realms of nostalgia and family, loss and love, grief, laughter, fear and hope. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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