Dance, Film, and Theatre Events

Spring 2024

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Dance, Film, and Theatre Events

Dance Events

All Event information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information  
on all CSULB Dance events please visit csulb.edu/dance. 

CSULB Dance  
2024 Spring CSULB Dance in Concert

Wednesday-Friday, March 13-15 at 8pm 
Saturday, March 16 at 2&8pm 
Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater Tickets: $25/$16 
Livestream will be available online via Eventbrite


2024 Contemporary Dance Concert
Thursday-Friday, April 25-26 at 8pm 
Saturday, April 27 at 2&8pm 
Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater Tickets: $25/$16
Livestream will be available online via Eventbrite

2024 1st Year MFA Showing
Friday, May 10 at 4pm
Martha B. Knoebel Dance Theater

 

Film Events 

No Public Film Events have been scheduled for the Spring semester at this time.  
Screenings, Panels and other public events are expected and will be announced once  
details are available. For the most up-to-date information on all  
Film & Electronic Arts events please visit csulb.edu/film. 

Theatre Events

All Event information is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information on all  
Theatre Arts Department events please visit csulb.edu/theatre. 

Frantic: Long Beach
January 25, 31, February 1-3, 7-9 at 7:30pm
January 27 and February 10 at 2pm
Studio Theatre Tickets: $25/$23

The Frantic Assembly Company from the UK creates stunning physical theatre as featured in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night. Frantic Assembly and CSULB Theatre Arts students have created an original work conceived from an intensive Master Class, telling a story focused on the images, shapes, and unexpected narrative surprises that can be found in ensemble movement theatre. 

Our Dear Dead Drug Lord by Alexis Scheer
March 13-16, 20-22 at 7:30 pm  
March 23 at 2pm  
Studio Theatre Tickets: $25/$23 

A clique of teenage girls in their treehouse hideaway worship Pablo, the drug lord, revealing secret thoughts and a shared desperation to "fit in." The play is an intense view of teen angst, suitable for those 16 years of age and older. 

Ride the Cyclone
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell 
April 24-27, May 1-3 at 7:30pm 
Saturday, May 11 at 2pm 
Studio Theatre Tickets: $25/$23

A group of high school students have all perished on the "Ride the Cyclone" carnival ride. "The Amazing Karnak," a mechanical fortune telling machine, gives one person the chance to return to life. The spirits of the deceased kids must all vote to choose the one who will live, as they grapple with coming to terms with their short lives.

 

Dance, Movement, Theatre, and Film at the Carpenter Center

All Event information is subject to change.  
For the most up-to-date information and tickets please visit carpenterarts.org. 

The Doo Wop Project
Sunday, January 14 at 2pm  

A brand new show—a brand new treat! The stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical are back with fresh renditions of classic Doo Wop hits, plus doo-wopified versions of contemporary favorites from Adele to Garth Brooks. Get ready for another fantastic afternoon concert with the greatest music in American pop and rock history!

David Brighton's SPACE ODDITY: The Quintessential David Bowie Experience
Friday, January 19 at 8pm  

Journey through the genius and glam of David Bowie in this live, theatrically staged spectacle by David Brighton and his stellar band. SPACE ODDITY captures the pop icon’s transformative personas and relentless innovations through timeless classics including "Changes," "Modern Love," and "Heroes" in this thrilling portrait of one of the most relentlessly innovative and influential musicians of our time.” 

An Evening with Henry Winkler 
Saturday, January 20 at 8pm  

From his breakout role as “The Fonz” on Happy Days to his current co-starring role as acting coach Gene Cousineau on the hit HBO dark comedy Barry, Henry Winkler has enjoyed over four decades of success as an actor, producer, and director. Beyond this Emmy Award-winning actor’s success, Winkler is a New York Times bestselling author. Winkler's new memoir, Being Henry, will be released this fall. In this captivating evening, Henry Winkler shares humorous anecdotes and inspirational lessons from his life and storied career.

Arts For Life Series  
Julia Keefe Ouartet
Friday, January 26 at 8pm  

“She gives me hope for the future of jazz.” – Judy Carmichael, NPR
Nationally acclaimed Native American jazz vocalist, actor, activist, and educator Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) honors the legacy of Indigenous contributions to jazz as her quartet performs fresh originals and swinging jazz favorites.