141 Past Events at Emens Auditorium

Blue Man Group will thrill Muncie with its high-octane theatrical experience. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music, and technology. If you've ever seen Blue Man Group, it's a must-see. If you're already a fan, don't miss it. The New York Times heralds the show as "One of the most delightful performance pieces ever staged." E! Entertainment News exclaims, "BLUE MAN GROUP is what every live performance aspireds to be." The Baltimore Sun raves, "Blue Man Group packs a wallop. It's a big, loud, funny, silly, visually arresting production!" Although it is impossible to describe, people of all ages agree that BLUE MAN GROUP is an intensely exiting and wildly outrageous show that leaves the entire audience in a blissful, euphoric state. With no spoken language, BLUE MAN GROUP is perfect for people of all ages, languages, and cultures.

The Ball State Jazz Ensembles perform with the winners of the Dimensions in Jazz High School Bands competition on March 2 in Emens Auditorium.  The Ensembles go out with a bang on April 10 with special guest artist Steve Lippia.

To purchase tickets, call 877-99-EMENS.

PostSecret is an ongoing community mail art project, created by Frank Warren, in which people mail their secrets anonymously on a homemade postcard. Select secrets are then posted on the PostSecret website, or used for PostSecret's books, museum exhibits or events around the nation. The concept of the project was that completely anonymous people decorate a postcard and portray a secret that they had never previously revealed. Entries range from admissions of sexual misconduct and criminal activity to confessions of secret desires, embarrassing habits, hopes and dreams. The secrets are meant to be empowering both to the author and to those who read it. Frank Warren claims that the postcards are inspirational to those who read them, have healing powers for those who write them, give hope to people who identify with a stranger's secret, and create an anonymous community of acceptance.

Ball State Opera Theatre is proud to present L’elisir d’amore (the elixir of love), by Gaetano Donizetti, this April 5 & 7, 2013 in Emens Auditorium. 

Set in the old west, Nemorino, the town's smithy and wainwright, is hopelessly in love with the rich bank owner, Adina, who doesn't even know he exists. When a traveling snake oil salesman comes to town and sells Nemorino a magic love potion, the results are hilarious and touching. L'elisir d'amore is filled with the melodies of the bel canto era and climaxes with one of the most well-known and beloved of all tenor arias: Una furtiva lagrima; an aria made famous by the greatest tenors of the century: Caruso, Gigli and Pavarotti.

To purchase tickets, call 877-99-EMENS.

Ball State Opera Theatre is proud to present L’elisir d’amore (the elixir of love), by Gaetano Donizetti, this April 5 & 7, 2013 in Emens Auditorium. 

Set in the old west, Nemorino, the town's smithy and wainwright, is hopelessly in love with the rich bank owner, Adina, who doesn't even know he exists. When a traveling snake oil salesman comes to town and sells Nemorino a magic love potion, the results are hilarious and touching. L'elisir d'amore is filled with the melodies of the bel canto era and climaxes with one of the most well-known and beloved of all tenor arias: Una furtiva lagrima; an aria made famous by the greatest tenors of the century: Caruso, Gigli and Pavarotti.

To purchase tickets, call 877-99-EMENS.

The Ball State University Singers present the 49th Annual Spectacular at Emens Auditorium on April 12 and 13 at 7:30pm.  On April 12, don't miss the University Singer's Children's Show at 9:30am in Emens Auditorium.  Admission to the Children's Show is free.

To purchase tickets to the Annual Spectacular, call 877-99-EMENS.

The Ball State University Singers present the 49th Annual Spectacular at Emens Auditorium on April 12 and 13 at 7:30pm.  On April 12, don't miss the University Singer's Children's Show at 9:30am in Emens Auditorium.  Admission to the Children's Show is free.

To purchase tickets to the Annual Spectacular, call 877-99-EMENS.

Les 7 doigts de la Main translates as "the 7 fingers of the hand." It is a twist on a French idiom ("the five fingers of the hand") used to describe distinct parts united tightly, moving in cooridination towards one common goal. Les 7 doigts de la main's initial goal was to bring circus to a human scale, all the while blending such diverse forms as acrobatics, avant-garde dance, physical comedy, music, song, spoken word, interactive video projections, and live DJ-ing. The result was a brand new type of show. 2012 marks the premiere of their largest creation yet, PSY. The 7 Fingers found that the juxtaposition of dark and complex themes with the joyful and celebratory language of circus made for a rich artistic experiencem, and this time dove into the murky underworld of the human psyche, traveling through the various characters' dreams, visions and memories.

Program: 

Brahms         Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 77

Schubert       Symphony No. 9 in C Major

Time: 7:30 p.m, pre-concert talk with guest conductor 6:30pm

Single Ticket Price: Students:Free in advance/$5 at door Adults: $30/$21/$23/$17

Neal Gittleman, guest conductor

Svetlin Roussev, violin

Rock of Ages is the smash hit musical featuring 28 classic rock tunes including Don't Stop Believin', We Built This City, The Final Countdown, Wanted Dead or Alive, Here I Go Again, Harden My Heart, Can't Fight this Feeling, Renegade and I Want To Know What Love Is. In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker in LA's most famous rock club and they fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80's. It's about dreaming big, playing loud and paryting on! The New York Times calls it "Majestic Brilliance" and Spin Magazine describes it as "Pure Broadway Gold."

The international sensation, Feet Don't Fail Me Now, embarks upon a tour of the United States after making its triumphant return from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Europe. This theatrical hit guarantees to enthrall audiences of all ages with its medley of positivity and infectious rhythm.

Rhythmic Circus, a troupe of 11 internationally renowned artists, created and performs the applauded theatrical production that celebrates the indomitable power of the human spirit. An award-winning ensemble pilot the audience on a musical voyage telling the tale of four tap dancing misfits who cross paths with a nutty private investigator possessing the extraordinarily bizarre power to halt time. The ensuing bond that develops between them sets them forth on a journey that presents wildly creative look at personal discovery and transformation.

For ticket information, please visit the Emens Auditorium website.

Math is Amazing! Bradley Fields captivates the audience with his famous magic illusions, as he turns them on to the history, the power and beauty of the language of Math!

With large multimedia projections, stage illusions, comedy, drama, and audience interaction, the show promotes math-skills and problem-solving. By integrating math concepts with vocabulary, geography, history, and everyday problem-solving, sudents of different interests, abilities and learning styles are able to relate math in new ways. For over 20 years, teachers, math specialists and educators internationally have given it their highest accolades. California Institute of Technology raves "TREMENDOUS!...A very high level of artistic achievement combined with subject matter that proved to be of great interest to our audience and local schools."

Kids leave the theatre enthralled, with a renewed sense of wonder, and the enthusiasm to discover the Magic of Math! Since 1987, MatheMagic!® has been seen by over 2 million kids in schools and performing arts centers nationwide!

For ticket information, please visit the Emens Auditorium website.

Hello Dolly! was first produced on Broadway in 1964, winning ten Tony Awards including Best Musical. This classic has become one of the most enduring musical theatre hits, enjoying three Broadway revivals as well as international success. The 1969 film adaptation starring Barbara Streisand was nominated for seven Academy Awards. The show's album, "Hello, Dolly!," an Original Cast Recording, was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. This touring production features Sally Struthers in the title role. Jerry Hermans score is filled with Broadway standards, not just the title song, but terrific songs like "Put on Your Sunday Clothes," "It Only Takes a Moment," and the show-stopping act one curtain song, "Before the Parade Passes By."    

For ticket information, please visit the Emens Auditorium website.

The Country Music Association's choice as the best New Artist of 2012 earned his trophy because of his intense, single-minded dedication to his music. Hunter Hayes works at his craft virtually every waking hour. In his world, there are no days off. There are no hobbies or outside interests. Everything is focused on musical self-improvement. "With me, it's always going to be music," he states. "That's the one thing I know. That is my thing. That is my place. I make music because it's the only way I can breathe. This is how I want to spend the rest of my life."

His laser-like focus has resulted in an album that is the talk of the country-music community. He wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on Hunter Hayes. He co-produced it. He sings all the vocals, and he plays all of the 30-some instruments heard on the record.

For ticket information, please visit the Emens Auditorium website.