534 past events with the theater tag
12 upcoming events with this tagApr 16, 2026
Thursday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 17, 2026
Friday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 18, 2026
Saturday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 19, 2026
Sunday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
2:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 21, 2026
Tuesday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 22, 2026
Wednesday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 23, 2026
Thursday
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Duende Libre
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $19.50 advance, $24.50 at door, Youth $10 Duende Libre is an award-winning jazz trio whose original music combines jazz virtuosity with roots rhythms from Cuba, Brazil, and West Africa into a “strikingly authentic blend.” Each having apprenticed with direct descendants and master musicians of these traditions, they consider themselves disciples of their teachers. The result: A euphoric new jazz that honors its historical roots, pushing open the boundaries of genre to invoke a powerful sonic freedom.
Comprising core members Alex Chadsey (bandleader and keys), Jeff Busch (percussion), and Farko Dosumov (bass), Duende Libre is collectively influenced by the trio’s direct connections with master musicians including Clinton Fearon, Dudley Nesbitt, Dave Hassel, Jesse Bannister, Chucho Valdés, Carlos Santana, Martha Gonzalez, Quetzal Flores, and Joe Santiago.
The band effectively—and uniquely—calls attention to the space between contemporary jazz traditions and broader musical influences from around the globe. Informed by a cumulative century of devoted study, they answer to this with emphatic (and euphoric) sonic interpretations that effectively enrich the collective language of jazz itself.
World-class artists and musicians brought together in the Coffee and Cabernet Series. Experience these internationally renowned artists in the intimate setting of Pruis Hall and enjoy a selection of wine, craft beer or coffee while attending the performance.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 24, 2026
Friday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 25, 2026
Saturday
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
7:30pm @
Oakwood Building, Ball State University
Room 101
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Music & Lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James LapineDirected by Carson Crow
Musical Direction by Jim Rhinehart
Choreography by Kelsey KrigasApril 16-18, 21-25 at 7:30 p.m. | April 19 at 2:30 p.m. | Oakwood 101
An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens spell their way through a series of (potentially made-up) words, hoping never to hear the soul-crushing, pout-inducing, life un-affirming "ding" of the bell that signals a spelling mistake. Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box.
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Apr 27, 2026
Monday
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Menopause the Musical 2
7pm to 9pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $32.50-54.50 All aboard, sisters! The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here! Five years after their chance encounter in a department store, we set sail with our beloved ladies for more high jinks on the high seas. Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’® is a hilarious and heartfelt look at the joys of menopause and friendship — plus hot flashes, mood swings, and memory lapses!
Join us on a trip of self-discovery, backed by a new soundtrack of toe-tapping parodied hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. For these four ladies, menopause was not the end, but the beginning of a beautiful friendship where love conquers all, and friendships never fail.Jun 12, 2026
Friday
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The Taming
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E. Main St
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE TAMING in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre June 12-20. This comedy by Lauren Gunderson, author of The Revolutionists and Book of Will is derived from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. A fast paced combination of politics and beauty pageants that will challenge what you think you know about modern American politics and women.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated PG-13
Jun 13, 2026
Saturday
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The Taming
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E. Main St
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE TAMING in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre June 12-20. This comedy by Lauren Gunderson, author of The Revolutionists and Book of Will is derived from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. A fast paced combination of politics and beauty pageants that will challenge what you think you know about modern American politics and women.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated PG-13
Jun 14, 2026
Sunday
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The Taming
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E. Main St
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE TAMING in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre June 12-20. This comedy by Lauren Gunderson, author of The Revolutionists and Book of Will is derived from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. A fast paced combination of politics and beauty pageants that will challenge what you think you know about modern American politics and women.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated PG-13
Jun 18, 2026
Thursday
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The Taming
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E. Main St
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE TAMING in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre June 12-20. This comedy by Lauren Gunderson, author of The Revolutionists and Book of Will is derived from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. A fast paced combination of politics and beauty pageants that will challenge what you think you know about modern American politics and women.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated PG-13
Jun 19, 2026
Friday
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The Taming
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E. Main St
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE TAMING in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre June 12-20. This comedy by Lauren Gunderson, author of The Revolutionists and Book of Will is derived from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. A fast paced combination of politics and beauty pageants that will challenge what you think you know about modern American politics and women.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated PG-13
Jun 20, 2026
Saturday
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The Taming
7pm @
Muncie Civic Casazza Family Studio Theatre
216 E. Main St
Cost: 20 Muncie Civic Theatre presents THE TAMING in the Casazza Family Studio Theatre June 12-20. This comedy by Lauren Gunderson, author of The Revolutionists and Book of Will is derived from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. A fast paced combination of politics and beauty pageants that will challenge what you think you know about modern American politics and women.
Friday, and Saturday shows are at 7:00pm and the Sunday Matinees are at 3:00pm. General Admission. Rated PG-13
Sep 24, 2026
Thursday
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F.A.M.E.: Fall Arts and Music Extravaganza
5pm to 8pm @
Brown Family Amphitheater, Ball State University
Come preview some of what the College of Fine Arts has to offer - enjoy performances from Studio Band, University Singers, and more!
- Hear about upcoming Theatre and Dance productions
- See a sampling of our music ensembles
- View art made by our students and buy some for yourself or a friend
- Meet clubs and student organizations that fit your interests
- Enjoy a variety of foods from on site food trucks
- Get CFA t-shirts and swag
Contact Stephanie Harshman (stephanie.harshman@bsu.edu) for accommodations for this event.
Sep 26, 2026
Saturday
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Late Nite Catechism
7:30pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
1000 N McKinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Cost: $49 Late Nite Catechism is an uproariously funny play that takes the audience back to their youth. The irrepressible Sister teaches class to a roomful of "students." Throughout the course of the class the benevolent instructor rewards the "students" for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and other nifty prizes. Naughty students may well find themselves on stage sitting in a corner reflecting their actions. However, even the most reluctant "students" will be clamoring to get into this Sister's class. The New York Times calls Late Nite Catechism “interactive theater at its best and full of laughs!”
Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/late-nite-catechism-touring-muncie-indiana-09-26-2026/event/050064D9E6892BF0
Oct 5, 2026
Monday
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Clue
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Tickets start at $35, Youth Tickets start at $18 A mansion. A murder. A mystery.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
©2026 Hasbro. All rights reserved.
Tickets on sale Friday, August 7 at 10 a.m. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/emens-auditorium-tickets-muncie/venue/41132
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F.A.M.E.: Fall Arts and Music Extravaganza
5pm to 8pm @
Brown Family Amphitheater, Ball State University
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