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Orchestra Concert
Before many of our concerts, there will be an Instrument Petting Zoo! Come to the Academic Quad early to meet the instruments you’ll be listening to. To prepare for the concert, you can review pictures of the orchestra’s instruments below.
Note: Attendees will not be able to touch all of the instruments. Please look for signs by the instruments to know which you are allowed to touch.
AIDS (BCEFA) Benefit
Date TBD (December 2025)
Little Women, The Broadway Musical
November 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Book by Allan Knee, Music by Jason Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott
Presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI)
MainStage Theatre, E.O. Bull Center for the Arts
Based on the life of Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, The Broadway Musical tells the heartfelt story of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up together during the time of the Civil War. With dreams of becoming a writer, Jo struggles to get her stories published. Encouraged by her friend, Professor Bhaer, to write from the heart, Jo crafts a touching tale inspired by the lives, laughter, and challenges she shares with her sisters. A timeless coming-of-age story filled with warmth, courage, and family bonds—perfect for audiences of all ages.
The TDU Polar Express
Sunday, November 23rd at 3pm
West Chester University, Sykes Student Union Theater
110 W. Rosedale Ave., West Chester, PA 19382
(Free parking available behind the building on weekends—no permit required.)
The Three Feathers
Saturday, November 15, at 3:00 p.m.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building
700 S. High Street, West Chester, PA
Before the performance, audience members are invited to enjoy a sensory-friendly craft activity in the Asplundh Concert Hall lobby between 2:00 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.
Divergence
WCU’s Dance Company Presents DIVERGENCE
November 8th 2pm
Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center
Sideways Stories from Wayside School, Oct. 16-19
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance invites audiences of all ages to experience the zany, magical, and heartwarming world of Louis Sachar’s Sideways Stories from Wayside School, October 16–19, 2025. Adapted for the stage by John Olive and directed by Associate Director of Theatre John Bellomo, the production brings the beloved children’s classic to life in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building & Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester.
Concert on the Quad
- 2025: Friday, September 19
- 2024: Thursday, April 25
- 2023: Thursday, April 27
- 2022: Thursday, May 5
2024
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