17 upcoming events with the theater tag
516 past events with this tagApr 16, 2026
This 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
This 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
This 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
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