Events: Presenting Series

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

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. Under the baton of Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Volodymyr Sirenko, 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. Repertoire: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, Dmytro Udovychenko, soloist; Silvestrov Silent Music, and Beethoven Symphony no. 5. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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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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Ladysmith Black Mambazo
03/06/2027 - 7:30pm

Graceland was Paul Simon’s comeback album, and the secret to its success on the road to winning the Grammy for Album of the Year was the vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Dubbed by the late Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s “Cultural Ambassadors to the World,” they share a joy and excitement that breaks down barriers and unites everyone through the universal language of music. The group performs isicathamiya – a traditional music that originated with black mine workers in South Africa. During apartheid, the group chose to write peaceful music with messages of hope and joy. Over its long history, the group has recorded with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Josh Groban, Emmylou Harris, Melissa Etheridge and many others. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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Palaver Strings
03/12/2027 - 7:30pm

Discover why the GRAMMY®-nominated Palaver Strings is hailed as one of New England’s most innovative and dynamic chamber ensembles. Since 2014, this musician-led collective has shattered the traditional "orchestra" mold, replacing the rigid podium with a collaborative, democratic spirit that brings raw energy and fresh perspectives to every performance. From bold world premieres to timeless classics, their repertoire features world-renowned collaborators.  The ensemble’s elite artistry has been showcased at world-class venues such as Carnegie Hall and Tanglewood. More than just a concert, a Palaver performance is a mission-driven experience. Celebrated for their "artivism," the ensemble curates programs that amplify underrepresented voices and address social justice, ensuring that every note played resonates with the world we live in today. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

 

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Gravity and Other Myths: Ten Thousand Hours
04/09/2027 - 7:30pm

Everybody is a master of something. Blink, step, jump, balance, flip, fly. This is an ode to the countless hours needed to achieve great things. A tribute to the dedication required to realize our physical ambitions. An acknowledgement of the backstory, often more spectacular than the finished product. Eight acrobats and one musician investigate physical skill: how we obtain it, how we perfect it, and how it can transform our lives. Through highlighting the nuance of high-level acrobatics, audiences experience a heightened appreciation of the countless hours required to master the skills they are witnessing. Set to a driving, dynamic, and intricate musical score using percussion/drums live on-stage, Ten Thousand Hours is a revelry of the distinct physical language that defines GOM and a celebration of the pursuit of mastery. This is a love letter to our bodies and the amazing things they let us do every day. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

 

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Pilobolus: Trips
04/23/2027 - 7:30pm

Pilobolus returns to arts center with Trips, a seamless journey through gravity-defying feats and emotional landscapes. Each dance work flows into the next with explosive athleticism, physical poetry, and sly humor, bringing you on a journey to infinite realities. From the skies to the soul to galaxies beyond, Trips isn’t just a series of works—it’s a single, shifting experience led by an intergalactic captain on a voyage through Pilobolus. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

 

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Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock 'N Roll
05/21/2027 - 7:30pm

Get ready for a high-octane journey through the half-century that changed music forever! Award-winning composer and producer Neil Berg brings the often-unknown stories of rock and roll to life in an electrifying showcase featuring Broadway’s brightest stars and powerhouse rock vocalists. This isn't just a concert—it’s a time machine with better hair and louder guitars. From the trailblazing icons of the 1940s to the neon-soaked hits of the MTV era, you’ll experience the evolution of sound through the songs that defined generations. It’s a setlist of legends — relive the magic of Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Aretha Franklin. Feel the stadium energy of Led Zeppelin, Journey, and Aerosmith, and celebrate the songwriting genius of Carole King, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen. From Motown soul to Disco fever and New Wave cool, no stone is left unturned. This is the definitive celebration of the music that rocked the world. Click HERE for artist's website. LU Students attend for FREE, click for more info.

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