Campus Map Eisner Center for the Performing Arts What's Happening What's Happening Get the latest news and updates related to The Eisner Center for the Performing Arts at Denison University. Navigate Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts Events & Tickets Visitor Info About Sights & Sounds Teaching & Learning Contacts - All - Announcements & Updates Exhibitions Fairs & Festivals Newsletters Performances Student News 2021 Fairs & FestivalsMoving Resiliency: A Screendance FestivalMoving Resiliency: A Screendance Festival on Friday, February 26 7 & 8pm; Saturday, February 27, 7pmDate: February 25, 2021 2020 Curtains up on campusesBroadway may be closed, but performing and other arts are thriving at some colleges, writes Professor Margot Singer.Date: November 19, 2020 PerformancesHow to spell “resilience”A production of the beloved musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee proves the old adage “the show must go on.”Date: November 4, 2020 PerformancesBRANCHBRANCH: a performance practice exploring groundedness and connection in unpredictable timesDate: October 14, 2020 Student NewsA T-shirt that tells a taleDuring COVID-19 the music department wanted to do something to create a sense of community - the result - a great t-shirt shared across the world.Date: June 8, 2020 Student NewsThe Show must go on - even during a pandemicDenison's Theatre students are creating and sharing memories.Date: April 9, 2020 2019 PerformancesCellist Matt Haimovitz at DU with the Vail SeriesEnjoy an interview with renowned cellist Matt Haimovitz, a Vail Series artist performing "A Movable Feast" over this week at Denison.Date: November 20, 2019 PerformancesCandlelight Tour Schedule 2019A full listing of Denison's offered events during the Granville Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour taking place Saturday, Dec. 7.Date: November 8, 2019 Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion new ensemble-in-residenceDenison announces a new collaboration with Third Coast Percussion, a Grammy-winning, artist-run quartet of classically-trained percussionists.Date: October 16, 2019 Celebrating the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing ArtsDenison dedicates the Eisner Center, highlighting the interdisciplinary energy of dance, music and theatre.Date: October 14, 2019 PerformancesA Stage Adaptation of BoJack Horsemen in the Eisner CenterTheatre student Adam Venrick '21 shares his excitement in being on stage for BoJack Horsemen, the first theatre production in the Eisner Center.Date: September 26, 2019 Awards & HonorsNew England Foundation for the Arts Grant for Performing ArtsThe New England Foundation for the Arts has awarded Denison a grant for a performing arts initiative.Date: July 31, 2019 2017 Announcements & UpdatesConstruction of the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing ArtsInformation about the construction of the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing ArtsDate: February 24, 2017 Announcements & UpdatesDenison announces new performing arts centerDenison University has announced a new performing arts building, made possible in part by a grant from The Eisner Foundation.Date: January 13, 2017
Denison Magazine 5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim His path to piano, the mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom he finds in teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college
Making their mark with Messiah This year’s performance of Handel’s epic work included student soloists, a new twist on a long-running Denison tradition.
5 questions with Music’s Sun Min Kim Kim talks about his path to piano, the late mentor who still watches over him, and the freedom of teaching and studying music at a liberal arts college.
HERE US showcases original performances by students of color In its third stage production, HERE US continues to thrive, evolve, and carve out space for passionate performers.
The world premiere of ‘Pearls in the Wave’ ‘Pearls in the Wave,’ a new play by Playwright-in-Residence Hongyi Tian ’13, tells the story of a struggling novelist and her nagging mother.
How We Learn Bringing BoJack to life A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to adapt award-winning animated series BoJack Horseman to the stage poses some creative challenges.
Behind the scenes of 'The Lion King' Mo Stemen '07 shares some stories and tips (hobbies can become a business) from her vantage point inside the production of "The Lion King"
How We Learn A New Home for the Performing Arts As budgets across the country cut corners on the arts, Denison goes all in.
Performances 2023-24 Vail Season Opens The Vail Series proudly presents a season of amazing world-renowned artists and incredible rising stars to Denison. Read more
Newsletters From the director's chair: Caro Elliott '23 Every experience I've had in the Theatre Department has helped me prepare for this... Read more
Performances 'The Other Side/El Otro Lado' A Q & A with dance major Sebastien Goodman ’23 helps us understand the layers of work and dedication that culminate in a performance. Read more