George Mason University's Center for the Arts

The outstanding, talented musicians of the West Virginia University Symphony Orchestra perform works by Mozart, Puccini, and the Symphony No. 5 by Dmitri Shostakovich, under the direction of Mitchell Alan Arnold. WVUSO, one of the regions top collegiate ensembles, is known for performances of searing intensity, passion and stylistic integrity.

Adults: $10
Seniors: $5
Mason Music Students: Free
Group Sales of 10 or more tickets, please call 703-993-8600

By Terrence McNally
Directed by Katie Brunberg

A hilarious and exciting journey through the life and mind of Tommy Flowers, a rebellious 30-year-old who refuses to grow up. As he freeloads his way through New York City accompanied by his trusty dog Arnold, a hobo named Ben, and a struggling cellist named Nedda, you’ll find yourself asking, “Do I feel sorry for Tommy Flowers, or do I secretly wish to be him?"

$10 students, faculty, staff, seniors and groups
$15 general admission

 

From a tiny country in Central Africa comes one of the most gifted and celebrated percussion ensembles in the world — Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi. Their dance and drumming performances are based on ancient sacred traditions that have been passed down from father to son for centuries, yet these distinctive early rhythms sound as modern as any contemporary beat. The thunderous drum sound — the “Burundi beat”— has gained the rapt attention of audiences worldwide and influenced popular Western contemporary artists like Joni Mitchell, Adam and the Ants, and Bow Wow Wow. Originally used exclusively for ceremonial occasions, the distinctive drums are made from hollowed tree trunks and animal skins. Come witness ancient Burundi culture with its thunderous percussive rhythms and mesmerizing movements brought to the stage by this remarkable ensemble!

One of Shakespeare’s most adored comedies is brought to the stage by this outstanding British-American touring company. Set in Northern Italy, this enduring tale is the classic battle for power between the sexes. Bianca, the beautiful youngest child of a lord, cannot marry until her elder sister, Katherina, finds a husband. The older girl’s fierce temper and caustic wit frightens away every prospective suitor, until she meets her match in Petruchio, a newcomer who is hired to seduce and tame her. This timeless play with its controversial depiction of marriage and domestic life told in Shakespeare’s sharp, witty language, has inspired countless imitations from Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, to the modern retelling, 10 Things I Hate About You. This superb production is presented by Aquila Theatre, the theater company described by the New York Times as “extraordinarily inventive and disciplined.”

The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.  

For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at  swondimu@gmu.edu.

The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.

Elaine King

The Goddess Diaries consists of eight short personal narratives about key milestones in the lives of girls and women; storytellers range in age from 11 to 65. From a first visit to the  gynecologist, to surviving bridal registries, bad husbands, and personal violence, the monologues tell compelling stories, and, for a good cause. Similar to Eve Ensler’s Vagina Monologues, the Diaries are a non-profit production created by local playwright Carol Campbell. Interspersed between each woman's speech are music and dance performances which create a rich tapestry of words, sound and movement as expressions of the female journey.  All proceeds go to the GMU Victims of Violence Fund.

$20 - General Admission
$15 - GMU faculty/staff
$5 - GMU student
$15 - Groups of 10, purchased together

Sponsored by GMU Sexual Assault Services

Bizet’s dazzling opera is the spellbinding tale of friendship, jealousy, loyalty, love, and religious duty. Premiering as one of his first works more than a decade before Carmen, this captivating opera is evidence of his great musical gifts and serves as a prelude to the brilliant work that followed. Originally set in a fishing village in ancient Ceylon, two pearl fishermen, Zurga and Nadir, whose friendship was tested years earlier over their romantic obsession with the same beautiful stranger, declare their brotherly bond in one of Bizet’s best-loved duets, Au fond du temple saint. But their long lost love, Leila, soon returns as a mysterious priestess, and when her true identity is revealed their deadly rivalry is, quite literally, reignited. Sung in French with English supertitles.

Join the writers, producers and correspondents of "The Daily Show" as they bring their Emmy-award winning political humor to George Mason University.  Performances from Daily Show favorites like John Hodgman, Al Madrigal, and Adam Lowitt will make this a lineup you won’t want to miss.

Ticket prices:
Students - $15, $10
Family/Faculty/Staff - $20, $15
Community - $25, $20

Presented by University Life

Bizet’s dazzling opera is the spellbinding tale of friendship, jealousy, loyalty, love, and religious duty. Premiering as one of his first works more than a decade before Carmen, this captivating opera is evidence of his great musical gifts and serves as a prelude to the brilliant work that followed. Originally set in a fishing village in ancient Ceylon, two pearl fishermen, Zurga and Nadir, whose friendship was tested years earlier over their romantic obsession with the same beautiful stranger, declare their brotherly bond in one of Bizet’s best-loved duets, Au fond du temple saint. But their long lost love, Leila, soon returns as a mysterious priestess, and when her true identity is revealed their deadly rivalry is, quite literally, reignited. Sung in French with English supertitles.

$5 students, faculty, staff, seniors and groups
$10 general admission

Audrey Kurth Cronin, Professor, Public Policy

This Vision Series event will be held on the Arlington Campus inside Founder's Hall.

Terrorism will be with us forever but individual terrorist campaigns always end. Why? What lessons can we learn from the endings of campaigns to help us nudge them along... click here to read more

Who is Audrey Kurth Cronin?

A live morning drive time broadcast featuring Molly Dedham and Christine Eads

Mason Theater alumnae Molly and Christine return to their roots for a live broadcast of their irreverent talk radio show, with an interview with actor Stacy Keach, live radio plays, improv and … well, it’s live radio, so your guess is as good as ours!

Please visit or call the CFA Ticket Office at 703-993-2787 to get tickets.

$5 students, faculty, staff, seniors and groups
$10 general admission

One of China’s most acclaimed and influential circus troupes introduces a spectacular new production for its inaugural North American tour — Cirque Chinois. Audiences of all ages will marvel at the extraordinary feats of these talented artists and their signature acts, such as the Great Teeterboard, Grand Flying Trapeze, and Group Contortion, that have earned them numerous international awards and worldwide acclaim. For nearly six decades, Direct from Beijing, the National Circus of the People’s Republic of China has been performing its unique style of circus and influencing circuses the world over, including Cirque du Soleil, and Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey. Come enjoy this one-of-a-kind experience filled with juggling, flying trapeze, contortions, and more that will mesmerize and astound audiences of all ages!

View the translated Cirque Chinois herald (PDF).

Brahms: String Sextet No. 2 in G major, Op. 36
Shostakovich: Prelude and Scherzo for String Octet, Op. 11
Mendelssohn: Octet for Strings in Eb major, Op. 20

Relish an afternoon of sublime music by this illustrious ensemble. “Compelling grandeur … masterful,” raves BBC Music Magazine about these eight stellar string musicians who have enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their rich, polished sound and remarkable artistry. Formed in 1967, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble was created to perform larger chamber works from quintets to octets. This gifted ensemble draws from the principal players of the orchestra who regularly work together, using this camaraderie to enhance the level of musicianship. Featuring several configurations of the ensemble from six to eight players, the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble presents an extraordinary program including Brahms’s Sextet in G-Major, Shostakovich’s Prelude and Scherzo for String Octet, and Mendelssohn’s Octet for Strings in Eb-major. “Splendid playing; impeccable sound and balance.” (Gramophone)

Listen to Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble:

Richard Franklin

Don't miss one of the two Pre-Show Discussions
1) Friday evening, October 26 at 7:00 pm, or;
2) Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm
Both discussion will take place on Grand Tier III in the Concert Hall.

Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Musical direction by Dennis Layendecker
Directed by Ken Elston
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
 
Into the Woods draws together the stories and characters of Grimm’s fairy tales to weave a tapestry of poignant lessons and beautiful melodies, bringing new meaning to the stories we tell our children. While everyone’s wish is granted at the end of Act One, the consequences of their actions return to haunt them in Act II, and what begins as a lively, irreverent fantasy becomes a complex and moving allegory for personal responsibility and the most valuable moments of our lives.

$15 students, faculty, staff, seniors and groups
$20 general admission

Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Kelly Ker-Hackleman, piano
Peter Haase & Laura Kobayashi, violin
Nancy Thomas, viola
Kenneth Law, cello

Sculptures selected by Adam Bradley - adjunct faculty

The School of Art exhibitions and lectures are free.  

For additional information, call 703-993-8950 or email Solomon Wondimu at  swondimu@gmu.edu.

The support the School of Art, please call 703-993-4749 or email Kate Leeds-Brody at kleeds@gmu.edu.

Celebrate Halloween with Theater at Mason at the Halloween Hootenanny Open Mic Night

Live performances! A haunted house! Refreshments!
Halloween Costumes optional, but encouraged!

Featuring the Mason Players, Alpha Psi Omega Fraternity, Friends of Theater at Mason, and the Department of Theater.

Sign up at the door for a 5-minute performance slot, or just have a seat and enjoy! Open to all students, faculty, and friends.

Piano, mics and instrument amplification will be provided. You just bring your talent! Musical theater, standards, monologues, rock and roll, comedy, no limits!

Show off your talent and your support of our community at the same time!

Alpha Psi Omega will collect donations throughout the evening to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

Admission is free, but please bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Food for Others in Fairfax County.

Information at 703-993-2195 or theater.gmu.edu

TheaterSpace is located on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University in the Center for the Arts complex, just behind the Concert Hall. Directions at gmu.edu/cfa/directions.

No reservations necessary, just come on by!