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Spring 2026:
February 20 - March 1
DETROIT 67
Directed by G.D. Kimble
In 1967 Detroit, Motown music is getting the party started, and Chelle and her brother Lank are making ends meet by turning their basement into an after-hours joint. But when a mysterious woman finds her way into their lives, the siblings clash over much more than the family business. As their pent-up feelings erupt, so does their city, and they find themselves caught in the middle of the '67 riots.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall
Show times:
- Fridays, February 20th and 27th at 8 PM
- Saturdays, February 21st and 28th at 8 PM
- Sundays, February 22nd and March 1st at 2 PM
- Thursday, February 26th at 8 PM
March 6 - 14
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Directed by Keith Michael Pinault
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Set in 1900 Sweden, A Little Night Music explores the tangled web of affairs centered around actress, Desirée Armfeldt, and the men who love her: a lawyer by the name of Fredrik Egerman and the Count Carl-Magnus Malcom. When the traveling actress performs in Fredrik's town, the estranged lovers' passion rekindles. This strikes a flurry of jealousy and suspicion between Desirée; Fredrik; Fredrick's wife, Anne; Desirée's current lover, the Count; and the Count's wife, Charlotte. Both men – as well as their jealous wives – agree to join Desirée and her family for a weekend in the country at Desirée's mother's estate. With everyone in one place, infinite possibilities of new romances and second chances bring endless surprises.
Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater in John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Show times:
- Friday, March 6th at 8 PM
- Saturday, March 7th at 8 PM
- Sunday, March 8th at 2 PM
- Thursday, March 12th at 8 PM
- Friday, March 13th at 8 PM
- Saturday, March 14th at 2 PM
April 10 - 19
DOG SEES GOD
Directed by Royston Coppenger
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When CB's dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group's bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that's both haunting and hopeful.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall
Show times:
- Fridays, April 10th and 17th at 8 PM
- Saturdays, April 11th and 18th at 8 PM
- Sundays, April 12th and 19th at 2 PM
- Thursday, April 16th at 8 PM
April 23 - 26
SPRING DANCE CONCERT
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The Spring 2026 Dance Concert features pieces by Hofstra faculty choreographers and guest artists. Pictured: Choreographer Maiya Redding’s “She V.S. Her: What Happens When…,” performed for the Fall 2025 Dance Concert. Photo by Johan Elbers.
Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater in John Cranford Adams Playhouse
Show times:
- Thursday, April 23rd; Friday, April 24th; and *Saturday, April 25th at 8 PM
- *Saturday, April 25th and Sunday, April 26th at 2 PM
*Two performances on Saturday, April 25th
May 1-4
SPRING STUDENT REP
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An exciting festival of student acting, directing, and dance, presented over four days.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall
Show times:
- Friday, May 1st and Monday, May 4th at 7 PM
- Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd at 2 PM
Past Season
Fall 2025
October 3-12
LEND ME A SOPRANO
Directed by Christopher Dippel
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It's 1934, and the clever and combustible Lucille Wiley, manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is ready to welcome world-class soprano Elena Firenzi for her one-night-only starring role in Carmen. Alas, Elena arrives late, her impassioned husband Pasquale has a fit of jealousy, and it remains to be seen whether Mrs. Wiley’s mousy but determined assistant Jo can save the day.
Based on Ken Ludwig’s Tony Award-winning Lend Me A Tenor, this madcap screwball comedy features ladies in the leading roles and is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus
Show times:
- Friday, October 3, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 4, at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, October 5, at 2 p.m.
- Thursday, October 9, at 8 p.m.
- Friday, October 10, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 11, at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, October 12, at 2 p.m.
October 24-November 2
TWO NOBLE KINSMEN
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Co-written by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, Two Noble Kinsmen tells the story of two cousins, Palamon and Arcite, who become fierce rivals when they fall for the same woman, Emilia. The strength of their friendship and the cost of honor are tested in this dramedy.
Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater in John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Show times:
- Friday, October 24, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, October 25, at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, October 26, at 2 p.m.
- Friday, October 31, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, November 1, at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, November 2, at 2 p.m.
October 30-November 1
WHAT FOOLS!
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A 1-Hour Version of A Midsummer Night's Dream
Directed by Sal Salerno
Step into a world of magic, mischief, and mistaken identities in Shakespeare’s enchanting comedy. Set in an enchanted forest, the story follows lovers, actors, and fairies whose paths cross in humorous and unexpected ways. With whimsical twists and timeless themes of love and transformation, What Fools! (a 1-hour version of A Midsummer Night's Dream) is a delightful theatrical experience for all.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus
Show times:
- Thursday, October 30, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, November 1, at 3 p.m.
November 20-23
FALL DANCE CONCERT
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The Fall 2025 Dance Concert features pieces by Hofstra faculty choreographers and guest artists. Pictured: Guest choreographer Daniel Moore’s “Escape,” performed for the 2024 Spring Faculty Dance Concert. Photo by Johan Elbers.
Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater in John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Show times:
- Thursday, November 20, at 8 p.m.
- Friday, November 21, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, November 22, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Sunday, November 23, at 2 p.m.
December 5-8
FALL STUDENT REP
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An exciting festival of student acting, directing, and dance, presented over four days.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus
Show times:
- Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, December 6, at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m.
- Monday, December 8, at 7 p.m.
Spring 2025
March 7-13
GUYS & DOLLS
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Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser. Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
Directed by Christopher Dippel
Music Direction by Kerry A. Prep. Choreography by Meredith R. Van Scoy
Set in Damon Runyon's mythical New York City, "Guys and Dolls" is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler, Nathan Detroit, tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend and nightclub performer, Adelaide, laments that they've been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, for the dough, and Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown, as a result. "Guys and Dolls" takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.
Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater in John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Show times:
- Friday, March 7, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 8, at 8 p.m.
- Sunday, March 9, at 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, March 11, at 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, March 12, at 8 p.m.
- Thursday, March 13, at 8 p.m.
April 4-13
TROJAN WOMEN
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By Euripides. Translated by Alan Shapiro
Directed by Royston Coppenger
After 10 long years of war, the great city of Troy has fallen. Only the mothers, wives, and daughters of its slaughtered warriors survive. Nothing worse can befall them. Then it does, blow after blow. Their previous lives in ruins, the women find unimagined resources in each other and themselves. Trojan Women is a thousands-year-old tale of courage, resilience, and hope in the face of utter devastation.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus.
Show times:
- Fridays, April 4, and April 11, at 8 p.m.
- Saturdays, April 5, and April 12, at 8 p.m.
- Sundays, April 6, and April 13, at 2 p.m.
- Thursday, April 10 at 8 p.m.
April 24-27
SPRING DANCE CONCERT
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The Spring 2025 Dance Concert features pieces by Hofstra faculty choreographers and guest artists. Pictured: Guest choreographer Daniel Moore’s “Escape,” performed for the 2024 Spring Faculty Dance Concert. Photo by Johan Elbers.
Location: Toni and Martin Sosnoff Theater in John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Show times:
- Thursday, April 24, at 8 p.m.
- Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m.
- Saturday, April 26, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m.
May 2-5
STUDENT REP
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An exciting festival of student acting, directing, and dance, presented over four days.
Location: Joan and Donald Schaeffer Black Box Theater in Joseph G. Shapiro Family Hall, South Campus
Show times:
- Friday, May 2, at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, May 3, at 2 p.m.
- Sunday, May 4, at 2 p.m.
- Monday, May 5, at 7 p.m.