February 2018
Tanglewood Marionettes: Cinderella
Eliot-Pearson Children's School proudly presents "Cinderella," performed by the award-winning Tanglewood Marionettes. Set in the eighteenth century and featuring a dozen lavishly costumed 30-inch marionettes, this production of "Cinderella" is a Tanglewood Marionettes showpiece. The story unfolds as the pages of a giant book open to reveal each beautifully painted setting — the village square, the rustic kitchen, the magnificent ballroom, plus many more (one scene even “pops” right out of the book!). All of your favorite characters are here, from gentle Cinderella to the bumptious Step-Sisters and…
Find out more »March 2018
Film screening: Clinica de Migrantes
The Department of Community Health and the Premedical Society at Tufts University present a screening of the award-winning HBO documenatry "Clinica de Migrantes: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. " The film is about Puentes de Salud, a volunteer-run clinic that provides free medical care to undocumented immigrants in south Philadelphia. It follows the workers and patients of Puentes through months of routine care. "Clinica" is also a look at the heroic doctors and nurses who work pro bono to ensure…
Find out more »Collins Players Musical Revue
Collins Musical Players is six-month musical theater program at Tufts University for young adults in grades 7-12 who want to further their musical theater training in a small group setting. Students work in a collaborative environment to build a musical revue, improve their vocal technique, and to learn to tell a story through song. Whether students have a background in vocal training or are just starting out, Collins Musical Players helps students take their musical theater talents, and appreciation, to…
Find out more »Collins Players Musical Revue
Collins Musical Players is six-month musical theater program at Tufts University for young adults in grades 7-12 who want to further their musical theater training in a small group setting. Students work in a collaborative environment to build a musical revue, improve their vocal technique, and to learn to tell a story through song. Whether students have a background in vocal training or are just starting out, Collins Musical Players helps students take their musical theater talents, and appreciation, to…
Find out more »Assassins
Torn Ticket II, Tufts University's only student-run musical theatre organization, is presenting three performances of "Assassins," directed by Peter Spearman with music direction by Audrey Buckzo and Moira Loh. Based onthe book by John Weidman, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. "Assassins" lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the president of the United States, in a one-act historical "revusical" that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee…
Find out more »Assassins
Torn Ticket II, Tufts University's only student-run musical theatre organization, is presenting three performances of "Assassins," directed by Peter Spearman with music direction by Audrey Buckzo and Moira Loh. Based onthe book by John Weidman, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. "Assassins" lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the president of the United States, in a one-act historical "revusical" that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee…
Find out more »Assassins
Torn Ticket II, Tufts University's only student-run musical theatre organization, presents the third and final performances of "Assassins," directed by Peter Spearman with music direction by Audrey Buckzo and Moira Loh. Based onthe book by John Weidman, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. "Assassins" lays bare the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the president of the United States, in a one-act historical "revusical" that explores the dark side of the American experience. From John Wilkes Booth…
Find out more »April 2018
Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Into Paradise
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its spring semester show, "Into Paradise." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. "Into Paradise" will be repeated at 8 p.m. on April 14 at Cohen…
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir Concert
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as it presents its spring concert, "Faith. Hope. Love." Tickets are $7 for general admission seating. Call 617-627-3679 to purchase tickets. If available, tickets will be sold at the door (cash).
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Into Paradise
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its spring semester show, "Into Paradise." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained at the Mayer Campus Center Information Booth.
Find out more »HYPE! Mimez 20th Anniversary Show
Take a walk down the mime-ory lane with HYPE! as its celebrate its 20th anniversary! Founded in 1998 and based at Tufts University, award-winning HYPE! is the New England's only collegiate mime troupe. Members write, direct and perform original mime skits set to contemporary music. HYPE! presents two end-of-semester shows each year, and also performs at smaller events on and off campus. HYPE! combines cool mime techniques and theatrical staging to (silently) tell stories of all kinds. The genre of…
Find out more »October 2018
Tufts Dance Showcase
The Tufts University Dance Program celebrates the wide array of dance activity on campus with performances by members of many of the student dance groups including Sarabande, Tamasha, JumboRaas, Tufts Tap Ensemble, Tufts Ballroom, and more. The event, part of Parents' Weekend, is free and open to the public.
Find out more »November 2018
Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir Concert
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their fall concert, "Walking by Faith." Tickets are $7 for general admission seating. Call 617-627-3679 to purchase tickets.
Find out more »December 2018
Spirit of the Creative: Outrageous
Spirit of the Creative, an urban dance group at Tufts University, invites you to its fall show, "Outrageous." Urban dance is a dance style grounded in choreography with heavy ties to hip hop and street dance styles. Spirit of the Creative's dancers come to the group with a variety of backgrounds and experiences in dance. As a student-run group, shows are fully choreographed and produced by our members. Admission is free and tickets may be reserved through Tufts Tickets. A…
Find out more »Spirit of the Creative: Outrageous
Spirit of the Creative, an urban dance group at Tufts University, invites you to its fall show, "Outrageous." Urban dance is a dance style grounded in choreography with heavy ties to hip hop and street dance styles. Spirit of the Creative's dancers come to the group with a variety of backgrounds and experiences in dance. As a student-run group, shows are fully choreographed and produced by our members. Admission is free and tickets may be reserved through Tufts Tickets. …
Find out more »Tufts Cheap Sox and HYPE! Mimez
Two of Tufts University's most beloved performance groups are teaming up for their spectacular once-a-year show! Get ready to laugh, snort, and probably cry a little with an improv set from Tufts Cheap Sox, followed by a show of all-new skits from HYPE Mimez! Cheap Sox is Tufts University’s pinkest, oldest, and (self-named) most attractive improv group on campus set out on a mission – to serve the people with laughs. It describes its main strategies to accomplish this task include short…
Find out more »Noor Ensemble
The Noor Ensemble presents a concert to commemorate al-mawlid al-nabawī — the anniversary of the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The Noor Ensemble’s annual concert at Tufts originated after Richard Jankowsky, an associate professor in the Department of Music, was introduced to the group while planning a symposium on Music and Islam in 2012. Jankowsky said he saw the concert as an opportunity to create a “safe, welcoming space for members of the region’s Muslim community to come together in celebration, and for…
Find out more »February 2019
Bonaparte’s Family Magic Concert
Eliot-Pearson Children's School at Tufts University presents a family magic concert with Bonaparte the Magician. Bonaparte’s family magic concert is a dynamic, fun-filled show for all ages featuring dazzling illusions, hilarious age-appropriate comedy and spontaneous interactive audience participation. Children of all ages will be amazed and astounded by Bonaparte’s mysterious visual tricks and they’ll love the dramatic appearance of Snow the white dove and an adorable fuzzy bunny named Fluffy. The Family magic concert will captivate children and adults alike. Ticket prices are $9 if purchased in advance through…
Find out more »March 2019
TEDxTufts
TEDxTufts presents its fifth annual event, powered by the spread of ideas within and throughout the larger Tufts University community. This year’s theme is Mosaic in Motion, which represents how individuals from different backgrounds can come together to form a mosaic of the human experience. Speakers include Tufts students, alumni and faculty and will talk about the intersection of comedy and politics, illiteracy, sustainable agriculture, and more. Speakers are Aaron Weinstein, Akshob Gridharadas, Annie Bricker, Lara Durgavich, Matthew Stewart, Robert…
Find out more »Heathers the Musical
Torn Ticket II, Tufts University's only student-run musical theater group, presents "Heathers the Musical," directed by Nick Jodka, music directed by Josh Kim, and choreographed by Amanda Rose. Originally performed Off-Broadway, "Heathers" offers a petri dish sample of American society through the lens of an exaggerated 1980s high school. The audience follows Veronica in a dark satirical journey to try to find beauty in life and in others. Disillusioned regarding where true beauty lies, she ditches her childhood best friend…
Find out more »Heathers the Musical
Torn Ticket II, Tufts University's only student-run musical theater group, presents "Heathers the Musical," directed by Nick Jodka, music directed by Josh Kim, and choreographed by Amanda Rose. Originally performed Off-Broadway, "Heathers" offers a petri dish sample of American society through the lens of an exaggerated 1980s high school. The audience follows Veronica in a dark satirical journey to try to find beauty in life and in others. Disillusioned regarding where true beauty lies, she ditches her childhood best friend…
Find out more »April 2019
Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Freefall
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its spring semester show, "Freefall," which showcases original works in contemporary, ballet, and jazz. Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. "Freefall" will be performed again…
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir Concert
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as it presents its spring concert, titled "Perspective." Tickets are $7 for general admission seating. Call 617-627-3679 to purchase tickets. If available, tickets will be sold at the door (cash).
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Freefall
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its spring semester show, "Freefall," which showcases original works in contemporary, ballet, and jazz. Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained…
Find out more »HYPE! Mimez and Tufts Cheap Sox
Two of Tufts University's most beloved performance groups are teaming up again for their spring show. Get ready to laugh, snort, and probably cry a little with an improv set from Tufts Cheap Sox, followed by "Duck, Duck, Goose," a show of all-new original skits from HYPE! Mimez. Cheap Sox is Tufts University’s pinkest, oldest, and (self-named) most attractive improv group on campus set out on a mission – to serve the people with laughs. It describes its main strategies to accomplish…
Find out more »October 2019
Tufts Dance Showcase
The Tufts University Dance Program celebrates the wide array of dance activity on campus with performances by members of many of the student dance groups including Sarabande, Tamasha, JumboRaas, Tufts Tap Ensemble, Tufts Ballroom, and more. The event, part of Parents' Weekend, is free and open to the public.
Find out more »November 2019
This Is My Brave – College Edition
Tufts University invites the community to "This is My Brave," a live presentation of essays, original music, comedy and poetry performed by college students living with―or loving someone with―a mental health condition. The event is a part of Stigma Unstuck: A Mental Health Art Series at Tufts and is organized by This Is My Brave, Inc., an organization that aims to break the stigma associated with mental health illness and substance use by celebrating real-life stories. This event is free and…
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: After Midnight
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its fall semester show, "After Midnight," a steamy ode to the wee hours. Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained through the…
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir Concert
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as it presents its fall concert. Tickets are $7 for general admission seating and may be purchased through the Tufts Ticketing website.
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: After Midnight
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its fall semester show, "After Midnight," a steamy ode to the wee hours. Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained through the…
Find out more »December 2019
Tufts Cheap Sox and HYPE! Mimez
Two of Tufts University's most beloved performance groups are teaming up again for your comedic pleasure. Enjoy improv from Tufts Cheap Sox and all-new original skits from HYPE! Mimez. Cheap Sox is Tufts University’s pinkest, oldest, and (self-named) most attractive improv group on campus set out on a mission – to serve the people with laughs. It describes its main strategies to accomplish this task as short form, long form, and mixed form improvisational comedy, and its not main strategies…
Find out more »February 2020
Mike the Bubble Man
Eliot-Pearson Children's School at Tufts University invites the community to "Mike the Bubble Man," an interactive 45-minute family show about bubbles that brings magic and science to the stage. Through music, choreography and comedy, bubbles in all shapes and sizes come alive, sparking imagination and wonder. Exploring science through bubbles creates an entertaining learning environment that introduces shapes, color and chemistry. A love of bubbles is never outgrown — especially when there’s a chance to see the world from inside…
Find out more »March 2020
Postponed: One Day University
Due to the closure of the Tufts University campus due to the coronavirus outbreak, the One Day University session scheduled for today has been postponed. A new date will be announced. One Day University brings together professors from the finest universities in the country to present special versions of their best lectures to a live public audience.
Find out more »April 2020
Canceled: Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir Concert
Due to the closure of the Tufts University campus because of the coronavirus outbreak, the Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir's spring concert has been canceled, along with all Tufts Department of Music events through April 30.
Find out more »November 2021
Almanac the Musical
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance studies presents the first of seven performances of "Almanac," a new, original musical on the creation and preservation of Black American music. "Almanac" asks, "What is the true price of cultural and artistic agency for the Black American Artist?" and "How can we define 'Black Art'?" Now more than ever, the artistic universe is seeking to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive arts industry. "Almanac" is a project that stands…
Find out more »Almanac the Musical
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance studies presents the second of seven performances of "Almanac," a new, original musical on the creation and preservation of Black American music. "Almanac" asks, "What is the true price of cultural and artistic agency for the Black American Artist?" and "How can we define 'Black Art'?" Now more than ever, the artistic universe is seeking to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive arts industry. "Almanac" is a project that stands…
Find out more »Almanac the Musical
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance studies presents the third of seven performances of "Almanac," a new, original musical on the creation and preservation of Black American music. "Almanac" asks, "What is the true price of cultural and artistic agency for the Black American Artist?" and "How can we define 'Black Art'?" Now more than ever, the artistic universe is seeking to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive arts industry. "Almanac" is a project that stands…
Find out more »Almanac the Musical
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance studies presents the fourth of seven performances of "Almanac," a new, original musical on the creation and preservation of Black American music. "Almanac" asks, "What is the true price of cultural and artistic agency for the Black American Artist?" and "How can we define 'Black Art'?" Now more than ever, the artistic universe is seeking to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive arts industry. "Almanac" is a project that stands…
Find out more »Almanac the Musical
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance studies presents the fourth of seven performances of "Almanac," a new, original musical on the creation and preservation of Black American music. "Almanac" asks, "What is the true price of cultural and artistic agency for the Black American Artist?" and "How can we define 'Black Art'?" Now more than ever, the artistic universe is seeking to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive arts industry. "Almanac" is a project that stands…
Find out more »Almanac the Musical
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance studies presents the sixth of seven performances of "Almanac," a new, original musical on the creation and preservation of Black American music. "Almanac" asks, "What is the true price of cultural and artistic agency for the Black American Artist?" and "How can we define 'Black Art'?" Now more than ever, the artistic universe is seeking to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive arts industry. "Almanac" is a project that stands…
Find out more »Almanac the Musical
The Tufts University Department of Theatre, Dance and Performance studies presents the seventh and final performance of "Almanac," a new, original musical on the creation and preservation of Black American music. "Almanac" asks, "What is the true price of cultural and artistic agency for the Black American Artist?" and "How can we define 'Black Art'?" Now more than ever, the artistic universe is seeking to build a more just, equitable, and inclusive arts industry. "Almanac" is a project that stands…
Find out more »Northeast K-Pop Dance Showcase
The Korean Dance Association at Tufts University invites you to its inaugural Northeast K-Pop Dance Showcase (NeKS), featuring nine collegiate dance groups from around the Northeast that specialize in K-Pop and other Asian dance performing covers of of iconic K-Pop songs. Two groups, KoDA and Boston University’s miXx, will perform live on the Cohen Auditorium stage. Performances also will be shown by Brown’s DAEBAK, Cornell’s E.Motion, MIT’s Asian Dance Team, NYU’s KNESIS, Princeton’s KoKo Pops, Rutgers’ HARU, and Yale’s Movement.…
Find out more »December 2021
Torn Ticket II: Mamma Mia!
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of "Mamma Mia!" ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Mamma Mia!
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of "Mamma Mia!" ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Mamma Mia!
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of "Mamma Mia!" ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.…
Find out more »March 2022
WuZee Showcase: Serenity
WuZee, the only Chinese dance group at Tufts University, presents its fifth annual showcase, this year titled "Serenity." Serenity suggests a state of stillness and tranquility in turbulence. Let your stresses go and let yourself be swept away by fans and parasols for a night of Chinese history and art! Featuring guest performances from Full Sound, KODA, Verge from Boston University and others. Free tickets are available through the Tufts Online Ticket Office.
Find out more »April 2022
Break The Stage
The Tufts Black Student Union presents its 17th annual Break The Stage Competition hosted featuring performances by Tufts dance groups ENVY, Blackout, Roti & Rum and COCOA, plus off-campus dance teams. Admission is $5; purchase tickets through the Tufts online ticket office.
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their spring concert. Tickets are $7 for general admission seating. Call the Aidekman Arts Center Box Office at 617-627-3493 or visit www.tuftsdramadancetickets.com to purchase tickets. Please note that due to COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must present a Tufts ID or a COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. For others this event will be live streamed through Tufts Music Live…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Chicago
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of the musical "Chicago." Enjoy sex, scandal, dance, satire during Chicago's jazz age, and – well, you know – all that jazz! Tickets go on sale through the Tufts online box office at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18. Additional performances will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 22, and 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23.
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Chicago
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of the musical "Chicago." Enjoy sex, scandal, dance, satire during Chicago's jazz age, and – well, you know – all that jazz! Tickets go on sale through the Tufts online box office at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18. The final performance will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 23.
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Chicago
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of the musical "Chicago." Enjoy sex, scandal, dance, satire during Chicago's jazz age, and – well, you know – all that jazz! Tickets go on sale through the Tufts online box office at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18.
Find out more »COCOA Pan-Afro Showcase
COCOA, the Children of Cultures of Africa dance organization at Tufts University, presents their first ever Pan-Afro Showcase. In addition to the Afrobeats Competitive Dance Team, the event will feature collaborative and guest performances by ENVY, the Harlem Grooves, Roti & Rum and more. Free admission and open to the public; reserve tickets through the Tufts online ticket office.
Find out more »May 2022
Harlem Grooves Spring Showcase
Harlem Grooves, a student dance company at Tufts University dedicated to Black American style, presents its spring showcase featuring performances by the Grooves and other creatives of color on campus. Free admission and open to the public; reserve a ticket through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »November 2022
Spirit of the Creative: Elevate
Spirit of the Creative, a hip-hop choreography dance team at Tufts University, invites you to its fall show, "Elevate." Expect a hard-hitting, supercool, rollercoaster of a night as SoC gets its groove on! Admission is free; tickets may be reserved through Tufts Tickets. A second performance will be presented at 8 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, also at Cohen Auditorium.
Find out more »Northeast K-Pop Dance Showcase
The Korean Dance Association at Tufts University (KoDA) invites you to its second annual Northeast K-Pop Dance Showcase (NeKS), titled "ATTENTION." The showcase ia collaboration of various New England area dance groups specializing in K-pop and other forms of dance. In-person guests will include Boston University’s miXx and Brown’s DAEBAK. Also showcased will be videos from MIT's ADT, Rutgers' Haru Dance, Mount Holyoke's Rainbow Jelly, and Binghamton Paradox. Admission is free; reserve your seat through Tufts Tickets.
Find out more »Spirit of the Creative: Elevate
Spirit of the Creative, a hip-hop choreography dance team at Tufts University, invites you to the second performance of its fall show, "Elevate." Expect a hard-hitting, supercool, rollercoaster of a night as SoC gets its groove on! Admission is free; tickets may be reserved through Tufts Tickets.
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Any Way the Wind Blows
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its fall semester show, "Any Way the Wind Blows." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained through the Tufts Tickets website.…
Find out more »Canceled: Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir's fall concert has been canceled.
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Any Way the Wind Blows
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents the second of two performances of its fall semester show, "Any Way the Wind Blows." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be…
Find out more »December 2022
HYPE! Mimez: Am I a Mime? Or am I a Muppet?
HYPE! Mimez at Tufts University, New England's only collegiate mime troupe, presents its fall show, "Am I a Mime? Or am I a Muppet?" Come ready to laugh, cry, and learn about the important differences between mimes and muppets. HYPE! Mimez Members write, direct and perform original mime skits set to contemporary music. HYPE! presents two end-of-semester shows each year, and also performs at smaller events on and off campus. HYPE! combines cool mime techniques and theatrical staging to (silently)…
Find out more »April 2023
Spirit of the Creative: PowerUp
Spirit of the Creative, a hip-hop and commercial choreography dance team at Tufts University, invites you to the first of two performances of its spring show, "PowerUp." Come for an unbelievable night of hard-hitting, dynamic, student-choreographed performances. Admission is free; tickets may be reserved through the Tufts online ticket office. The second performance will be at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 8.
Find out more »Spirit of the Creative: PowerUp
Spirit of the Creative, a hip-hop and commercial choreography dance team at Tufts University, invites you to the second of two performances of its spring show, "PowerUp." Come for an unbelievable night of hard-hitting, dynamic, student-choreographed performances. Admission is free; tickets may be reserved through the Tufts online ticket office.
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Dream State
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents the first of two performances of its spring semester show, "Dream State." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained through the Tufts…
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their spring concert under the direction of David Coleman. Tickets are $7 and only available to be purchased at the door preceding the concert. Note: Due to university COVID regulations, live audience attendees at Tufts Music events must be prepared to present a Tufts ID or COVID vaccination card showing that they have been vaccinated and boosted. This concert also can be viewed online via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »WuZee Showcase: Eclipse
WuZee, the only Chinese dance group at Tufts University, presents its sixth annual spring showcase, "Eclipse." Taoists believe that the universe is shaped by opposing forces, known as yin and yang. Their interaction defines harmony and balance in our lives. This means that within force there is softness, but there is also softness within force. Eclipse represents the synergy that exists between forces that are antagonistic and polarizing to each other yet are equally necessary. Eclipse occurs when the sun…
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Dream State
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents the second of two performances of its spring semester show, "Dream State." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained through the Tufts…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Falsettos
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the first of three performances of the sung-through musical "Falsettos." Directed by Will Flamm, with music direction by Aviva Senzon. The play tells the story of a gay man named Marvin, his lover Whizzer, Marvin’s wife Trina and their extended family from the early '80s through the early days of the AIDS crisis. Tonight's performance is an open dress rehearsal; additional performances will be at 8 p.m.…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Falsettos
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the second of three performances of the sung-through musical "Falsettos." Directed by Will Flamm, with music direction by Aviva Senzon. The play tells the story of a gay man named Marvin, his lover Whizzer, Marvin’s wife Trina and their extended family from the early '80s through the early days of the AIDS crisis. The final performance will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22. Reserve free…
Find out more »Torn Ticket II: Falsettos
Torn Ticket II, the only student-run musical theater group at Tufts University, presents the third and final performance of the sung-through musical "Falsettos." Directed by Will Flamm, with music direction by Aviva Senzon. The play tells the story of a gay man named Marvin, his lover Whizzer, Marvin’s wife Trina and their extended family from the early '80s through the early days of the AIDS crisis. Reserve free tickets through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »Harlem Grooves Spring Showcase
Harlem Grooves, a student dance company at Tufts University dedicated to Black American style, presents its spring showcase featuring a variety of styles, including jazz, hip-hop, and modern. Free admission and open to the public; reserve a ticket starting at 10:30 a.m. on April 24 through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »Collegiate Mime Nationals
HYPE! Mimez at Tufts University, New England's only collegiate mime troupe, is hosting the 25th annual National Collegiate Mime Competition at Cohen Auditorium. Come see HYPE! Mimez square off against the toughest mime troupes in the country. HYPE! Mimez members write, direct and perform original mime skits set to contemporary music. The genre of skits ranges from comedy to scary to heartwarming to bizarre to sad, and everything else in between. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »June 2023
Tufts Movie: Encanto
Tufts University invites the community to a Reunion Weekend outdoor showing of the Disney film "Encanto." A computer-animated musical fantasy comedy, "Encanto" won a 2022 Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film. Due to the inclement weather in the forecast, the movie (1 hour, 42 minutes long) will be shown in Cohen Auditorium, rather than outdoors on Fletcher Field.
Find out more »October 2023
Tufts President Kumar Inauguration Arts Showcase
Tufts University presents a Student Performing Arts Showcase in honor of Sunil Kumar’s installation this week as Tufts' 14th president. This event highlights the remarkable talents of Tufts students featuring an assortment of the short, student-led music, dance, and theater performances. The event is open to the public and will run for approximately 90 minutes. This event will be webcasted.
Find out more »November 2023
Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Like Second Nature
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its fall semester show, "Like Second Nature." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained through the Tufts Tickets website. A second…
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Like Second Nature
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents the second performance of its fall semester show, "Like Second Nature." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. Its mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are so passionate about. Free tickets may be obtained through the Tufts…
Find out more »Tufts KoDA Fall Showcase: Move
Are you a fan of K-pop? Do you love dance performances? Join Tufts KoDA (Korean Dance Association) for its inaugural fall showcase, "Move." The event brings together collegiate dance groups specializing in K-pop from around the Northeast and will feature guest performances from BU Mixx, Brown DAEBAK, and UMass Boston Whisper. Tickets are free and may be reserved through the Tufts Tickets website or obtained at the door. KoDA is a student-run dance group dedicated to learning, teaching, and performing…
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their fall concert under the direction of David Coleman. Tickets are $7 for general admission seating. Visit tuftsdramadancetickets.com to purchase tickets, or call the Aidekman Arts Center Box Office at 617-627-3493 with any questions. This concert also can be viewed online via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »April 2024
Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Runaway
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents the first of two performances of its spring semester show, "Runaway." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. "Runaway" will feature pieces in jazz and contemporary styles with a bunch of high-energy guest performers. Free tickets may be obtained through the Tufts Tickets website. A second performance will take place at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 6,…
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Runaway
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents the second of two performances of its spring semester show, "Runaway." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows. "Runaway" will feature pieces in jazz and contemporary styles with a bunch of high-energy guest performers. Free tickets may be obtained through the Tufts Tickets website.
Find out more »Spirit of the Creative: Supersonic
Spirit of the Creative, a hip-hop and commercial choreography dance team at Tufts University, invites you to the first of two performances of its spring show, "Supersonic." Free tickets will be able to be reserved through the Tufts online ticket office. The second performance will be at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, also at Cohen Auditorium.
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their spring concert under the direction of David Coleman. General admission tickets are $7 through the Tufts online box office. The concert also will be viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »WuZee Showcase: In Full Bloom
WuZee, the only Chinese fusion dance group at Tufts University, presents its seventh annual spring showcase, "In Full Bloom." Free tickets are available through the Tufts Online Ticket Office.
Find out more »Spirit of the Creative: Supersonic
Spirit of the Creative, a hip-hop and commercial choreography dance team at Tufts University, invites you to the second of two performances of its spring show, "Supersonic." Free tickets will be able to be reserved through the Tufts online ticket office.
Find out more »Harlem Grooves Spring Showcase
Harlem Grooves, a student dance company at Tufts University dedicated to Black American style, presents its spring showcase featuring a variety of styles, including jazz, hip-hop, and modern. There also will be guest performance groups. Free admission and open to the public. Tickets will be available through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »November 2024
Spirit of the Creative: Alter Ego
Spirit of the Creative, a hip hop and commercial choreography dance group from Tufts University, invites you to their fall show, "Alter Ego." Spirit of the Creative's dance routines draw inspiration from diverse styles, including street jazz, hip hop, k-pop, contemporary, and other genres that vary based on the unique styles and backgrounds of the group's members and choreographers. SOC takes pride in putting on entirely student-choreographed/produced shows at the end of each semester with hard-hitting choreography. Admission is free;…
Find out more »Spirit of the Creative: Alter Ego
Spirit of the Creative, a hip hop and commercial choreography dance group from Tufts University, invites you to the second performance of their fall show, "Alter Ego." Spirit of the Creative's dance routines draw inspiration from diverse styles, including street jazz, hip hop, k-pop, contemporary, and other genres that vary based on the unique styles and backgrounds of the group's members and choreographers. SOC takes pride in putting on entirely student-choreographed/produced shows at the end of each semester with hard-hitting…
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Resonance
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents its fall semester show, "Resonance." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows; this show will feature choreographed pieces from this semester in a range of contemporary and jazz styles. Sarabande's mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form that Sarabande members are…
Find out more »Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir
Join the 220-voice Tufts Third Day Gospel Choir as they present their fall concert under the direction of David Coleman. Tickets are $7 for general admission seating and can be purchased through the Tufts online box office. Also viewable via Tufts Music Live Streaming.
Find out more »Sarabande Dance Ensemble: Resonance
Sarabande Dance Ensemble of Tufts University presents the second performance of its fall semester show, "Resonance." Sarabande is a student-run dance group that focuses on ballet, contemporary, and jazz. Members choreograph their own dances and produce their own shows; this show will feature choreographed pieces from this semester in a range of contemporary and jazz styles. Sarabande's mission is to bring dance to the Tufts campus in a way that inspires audiences and allows them to appreciate the art form…
Find out more »Tufts KoDA Fall Showcase: XO, KoDA
The Korean Dance Association (KoDA) and Tufts University presents its second annual fall showcase, "XO, KoDA." The event brings together collegiate dance groups specializing in K-pop from around the Northeast. Tickets are free and may be reserved through the Tufts Tickets website or obtained at the door. KoDA is a student-run dance group dedicated to learning, teaching, and performing choreographies from K-pop artists and popular Korean dance studios.
Find out more »Harlem Grooves Fall Showcase
Harlem Grooves, a student dance company at Tufts University dedicated to Black American style, presents its fall showcase, "Good Girl Gone Bad." Witness a transformation from innocence to empowerment as Harlem Grooves blends modern, contemporary, hip hop and jazz movement. Free admission and open to the public. Reserve tickets through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »Tufts Dance Collective: The Body Tea Party
The Tufts Dance Collective, which describes itself as "a dance group for people who can't dance," presents its fall performance, "The Body Tea Party." Tickets will be available starting at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 18, through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »December 2024
Tufts Burlesque Troupe: Who’s on Aux?
The Tufts University Burlesque Troupe presents the first of two performances of its fall semester show, Who's on Aux?, an ode to artists, albums, eras, and genres of music. Tickets go on sale at noon on Monday, December 2, through the Tufts online box office. A second performance will take place at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, also at Cohen Auditorium. The Tufts Burlesque Troupe is committed to creating a body-positive and identity-affirming environment for expression through dance.
Find out more »HYPE! Mimez: Now In Technicolor
HYPE! Mimez at Tufts University, New England's only collegiate mime troupe, presents its fall show, "Now In Technicolor." Admission is free; reserve a ticket through the Tufts online box office. HYPE! Mimez is going on 26 years old. Members write direct, technically design, and perform skits for both the Tufts campus and the surrounding Boston community. First and foremost, the group is a collaborative unit of artists, performers, comedians and creators who love to play and inspire each other to…
Find out more »Tufts Tap Ensemble: Lose Control
The Tufts University Tap Ensemble presents its fall semester performance, Lose Control, performing student-choreographed tap dance pieces from this semester. Admission is free; make ticket reservations through the Tufts online box office.
Find out more »Tufts Burlesque Troupe: Who’s on Aux?
The Tufts University Burlesque Troupe presents the second of two performances of its fall semester show, Who's on Aux?, an ode to artists, albums, eras, and genres of music. Tickets go on sale at noon on Monday, December 2, through the Tufts online box office. The Tufts Burlesque Troupe is committed to creating a body-positive and identity-affirming environment for expression through dance.
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