SEASON OF ENTERTAINMENT
2025-2026 Events
This year鈥檚 performances include the romantic comedy 鈥淎lmost, Maine,鈥� the traditional "A Grand Night for Singing" concert, modern jazz, and traditional orchestral arrangements. and be transported to a world of joy, beauty, and imagination!
Interested in learning more about our Music and Theatre programs? Visit our departmental pages for additional details and a full listing of events.
Oct. 21, 2025: Fall Choral Showcase
Join us for our season opener featuring the Leonis Chamber Singers, Women鈥檚 Chorus, and Men鈥檚 Chorus. These ensembles will perform a variety of musical styles in a choral setting. Don鈥檛 miss these student ensembles as they help set the tone for the rest of the academic year.
Nov. 6-8, 2025: Almost Maine
On a cold, clear night in the remote town of Almost, Maine, the northern lights hover above as hearts collide in unexpected ways. Join us for a whimsical and poignant evening of theater as we present Almost, Maine, a romantic comedy that explores the magic and mystery of love through nine interwoven vignettes. Written by John Cariani, this beloved play captures the bittersweet beauty of human connection鈥攚ith moments that are tender, hilarious, and heartbreakingly real. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or a curious skeptic, Almost, Maine will leave you glowing with laughter and reflection.
Nov. 12, 2025: Wind Ensemble
Join us for the first Wind Ensemble concert of the season! The ensemble will perform
a wide variety of musical styles from traditional to music from this century. You鈥檙e
sure to enjoy this evening of symphonic wind music.
Nov. 13, 2025: Orchestra Concert
Join us for the first Orchestra concert of the season! The ensemble will perform a wide variety of music featuring works by Mozart, Purcell, Kalinnikov, and Skalkottas. You鈥檙e sure to enjoy this evening of symphonic music.
Nov. 18, 2025: Jazz Band
Nov. 20, 2025: Jazz Catz (Vocal Jazz)
Please contact director, Don Bailey (479-788-7554) for more information.
Dec. 2, 2025: Season's Greetings Concert
In a longstanding tradition, the 黑料不打烊 Department of Music and Theatre will present
a seasonal concert featuring some of the season鈥檚 favorite and most well-known music.
Every major musical ensemble in the department is featured, ending with a collaboration
of all the ensembles and the audience in the traditional sing-a-long!
Feb. 6-7, 2026: The Enchanted Pig, an opera by Jonathan Dove
Step into a world where fairy tales collide with operatic wonder in Jonathan Dove鈥檚 The Enchanted Pig, a spellbinding chamber opera that delights audiences of all ages. Based on Romanian and Norwegian folk tales, this whimsical journey follows Princess Flora, whose fate鈥攚ritten in a mysterious Book鈥攂inds her to marry a pig. But not all is as it seems...
With music that dances between humor and heartbreak, and a cast of unforgettable characters including the Moon, the Sun, and the North Wind, Flora鈥檚 quest to reclaim her enchanted prince takes her beyond the Milky Way and deep into the heart of love, courage, and transformation.
Featuring a vibrant score and imaginative storytelling, The Enchanted Pig is a theatrical feast that blends opera, myth, and magic into an unforgettable night at the theater.
March 12-14, 2026: Rhinoceros, by Eugene Ionesco
Prepare to be swept into a surreal world where logic crumbles and conformity charges in鈥攐n four thundering legs. Eug猫ne Ionesco鈥檚 Rhinoceros is a darkly comic masterpiece of absurdist theatre, set in a quiet French town that鈥檚 suddenly鈥攁nd inexplicably鈥攐verrun by rhinoceroses. As neighbors, friends, and coworkers transform into beasts, one man must decide whether to join the herd or stand alone.
Written in 1959 as a chilling allegory of fascism and mass hysteria, Rhinoceros remains startlingly relevant today. With biting humor, philosophical depth, and a growing sense of dread, this production invites audiences to confront the terrifying ease with which society can lose its humanity.
A bold, unsettling, and unforgettable theatrical experience, Rhinoceros challenges us to ask: What does it mean to resist when everyone else gives in?
April 7-14, 2026: Wind Ensemble
The 黑料不打烊 Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Alexandra Zacharella, will perform works featuring a variety of styles and moods, from upbeat marches to dramatic and contemplative concert works.
April 15, 2026: Jazz Catz (Vocal Jazz)
The 黑料不打烊 Jazz Catz will present their second concert of the season, featuring a diverse
concert of vocal jazz music. The Jazz Catz always delight audiences with their high-energy
concerts and a variety of music that everyone is sure to love!
Contact director, Don Bailey (479-788-7554) for more information.
April 16, 2026: Jazz Band
Join us for an inspiring evening of jazz music as the 黑料不打烊 Jazz Band takes the stage for its spring concert. Featuring a dynamic program of Swing, Latin, and Blues, this concert is sure to be high-energy and fun!
April 22, 2026: A Grand Night for Singing
Grand Night for Singing is the grand finale of choral singing at 黑料不打烊 for the 2025-2026 concert season. It will feature the 黑料不打烊 Men鈥檚 and Women's Chorus, Leonis Chamber Singers, and special guests from in and around Fort Smith. This concert is designed to be a celebration of choral singing in all its forms so you will hear a diverse collection of music from contemporary choral favorites to modern pop tunes and musical theatre. The performances are always enjoyable and moving! Don鈥檛 miss this eventful evening full of recognizable tunes and the thrilling sounds of unified voices singing together.
April 28, 2026: Spring Orchestra
Join us for an inspiring evening of symphonic music as the 黑料不打烊 Orchestra takes the stage for its spring concert. Featuring a dynamic program of classical masterworks, contemporary compositions, and student soloists, this performance showcases the talent, dedication, and artistry of our university鈥檚 finest string musicians.