University at Albany: 2023-24 Department of Music and Theatre Performances

ALBANY — The University at Albany Department of Music and Theatre has announced its performances for the 2023-24 season. Offering concerts by guest artists, faculty and students, the Music Program will present 23 performances. The Theatre Program will mount three full productions offering five to six performances of each show plus its annual festival of new plays.  

All performances by the Department of Music and Theatre take place at the UAlbany Performing Arts Center on the main University at Albany campus at 1400 Washington Ave. 

The season begins with Viva Mexico on Tuesday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. Pianist Max Lifchitz celebrates the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month performing a recital featuring music by Mexican composers, and on Thursday, Oct. 12 the ending of Hispanic Heritage Month by performing a recital featuring dance-inspired music from the Americas, titled: Tangos & More.   

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams: Wednesday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 22. This poetic drama, about the choices in the life of a young artist, made the yet-unknown playwright an overnight sensation. It’s an American classic: envisioned for our world today and our unique theatre in the round.

UAlbany Symphony Orchestra & Concert Band – Sunday, Oct. 22. Two of the University’s large ensembles present a shared program.

The Choral Hour – Saturday, Oct. 28. The UAlbany Chamber Singers and Community Chorale perform separately and combined in a program of music from a wide array of styles and culture.

For the complete schedule of the Department’s performances November and beyond, go to: www.albany.edu/pac/department-music-and-theatre-performances.  All tickets purchases must be made on-line at www.albany.edu/pac.