2025-2026 Production Season

By Sarah DeLappe
Directed by Lana Sugarman

Oct. 3 - 4, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 4 - 5, 2025 at 2 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students/Children
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

Left quad. Right quad. Lunge. A girls indoor soccer team warms up. From the safety of their suburban stretch circle, the team navigates big questions and wages tiny battles with all the vim and vigor of a pack of adolescent warriors. A portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals.

The Wolves premiered in a production by The Playwright's Realm at The Duke on 42nd Street Theater in New York City in August 2016 under the direction of Lila Neugebauer.

“A delightful meditation on society, sex, and soccer.” – The Village Voice

“The scary, exhilarating brightness of raw adolescence emanates from every scene of this uncannily assured first play by Sarah DeLappe.” – The New York Times

“The Wolves” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com

Content warning: The play includes discussions about sexism, racism, genocide, abortion, body image, alcoholism/substance use, and implied sexual assault, eating disorder, and suicide. It also features harsh language, a homophobic slur, and xenophobia.

Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver
Choreographers: Melanie Aceto, Kurt Adametz, Rebekah Bono, Chanon Judson, Ariana Dixie, Michael Deeb Weaver, Rachel Leonard, Thomas Ralabate, and Kerry Ring

Oct. 23 - 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Oct. 26, 2025 at 2 p.m.*
UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students/Children
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

Founded in 1974, Zodiaque Dance Company (ZDC) has UB’s eminent pre-professional dance company for more than five decades of innovative, creative performances.

In keeping with ZDC’s mission, the fall program features a diverse array of dance styles, including modern, contemporary, jazz, tap, and hip hop. Works will be created by UB Dance faculty Melanie Aceto, Kurt Adametz and Chanon Judson and accomplished local choreographers Ariana Dixie and Rachael Leonard.

The program is punctuated by the contributions of former UB Dance faculty members Thomas Ralabate (Immediate Past Artistic Director of ZDC and Professor Emeritus) and 3rd year MFA candidate Rebekah Bono. The concert is under the co-direction of faculty members Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, who will also set works. It showcases collaborations with our Theatre Design/Technology program.

*UB Dance Day is Sun. Oct. 26. All standard ticketing options are available plus a special $35 UB Dance Day Ticket, which includes:
·         A participatory pre-show workshop for ages 14 and up in the UB Center for the Arts Dance Studios (Rooms B82 & B82 in the basement of building).  Arrive at noon in the hallway outside of the Dance Studios (rooms B82 and B84) for check-in.
·         A dance class focusing on movement presented in the 2pm performance and observation of company warm up, plus Q&A with UB dance majors. No specific dancewear required. Come dressed to move!
·         Admission to "Zodiaque Dance Company 51^st Season Fall Concert" 2 p.m. performance in the Drama Theatre.
·         Questions: Email Professor Kerry Ring: kring2@buffalo.edu

Music by Mark Hollman
Book by Greg Kotis
Lyrics by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
Directed and Choreographed by Doug Weyand
Music Direction by Matt Marco

Nov. 6 - 8, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov.  8 - 9, 2025 at 2 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students/Children
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

A sidesplitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold.

Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, “Urinetown” is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America's greatest art forms.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!

Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, “Urinetown” is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, “Urinetown” catapults the "comedic romp" into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter.

The musical "Urinetown" is rated PG-13, with parental guidance suggested for ages 13 and below due to some humorous adult innuendos and mild profanity.

“Urinetown” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
www.mtishows.com

Directed by Chanon Judson with Rebekah Bono and Charity John

Nov. 14 - 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 15 - 16, 2025 at 2 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students/Children
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

Celebrating diversity in both genre and theme, Choreographers Showcase features new dance works created and performed by BA, BFA and MFA dance majors. Student choreographers receive close faculty mentorship and collaborate with student lighting designers, sound designers, costumers and technicians.

Music by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
Directed by James Beaudry
Music Direction by Matt Marco

Nov. 22, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students/Children
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

The third annual UBMT Sings concert will feature BFA Music Theatre students performing the songs of one of the greatest writing teams in Broadway history. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty are, respectively, the lyricist and composer behind “Ragtime,” “Once on This Island,” “Seussical,” “Anastasia,” and more. These renowned collaborators have received theater, film and music’s highest honors—the Tony Award, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Olivier Awards, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, two Golden Globes and four Grammys. Join our students as they explore the rich melodies and beautifully drawn characters that defined a generation of musical theatre.

Directed by Andre White as part of our Student Directed Series

Dec. 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students/Children
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

Theatre student Andre White will host the 3rd Annual Shakespeare Showcase, featuring undergraduate student performers. The informal, fifty-five minute long program includes a compilation of monologues, sonnets, and scenes from across Shakespeare's works.

By Samuel Beckett and Alex Fawkes, respectively
Directed by Nasir Faulknor and Alex Fawkes, respectively, as part of our Student Directed Series

Feb. 13 - 14, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

In Beckett's critically acclaimed play “Krapp’s Last Tape,” an aging man, who lives a lonely and shabby existence in a darkened room, listens to a taped recording of himself as a young man.

The off-Broadway sensation, a tour-de-force for one actor, is the most affectionate portrait of a character that Beckett has ever done: an aging man who lives a lonely and shabby existence in a darkened room. At year's end, he takes out a bottle of wine, a banana and his tape recorder, and he listens as his own voice from the past recounts the glories and hopes of his youth.

“A melancholy tone poem... Samuel Beckett’s 1958 assessment of a life from the vantage point of its weary end.” – The New York Times

“In The End of Times” by theatre student Alex Fawkes is a satirical play that explores the question of who “deserves to be saved” when the world is ending. It playfully parodies the religious notion that to be gay means an individual will automatically be sent to hell after their life has ended, while incorporating silly elements such as aliens and a cult!

“Krapp’s Last Tape” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
www.concordtheatricals.com

Co-Directed by Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver

Feb. 27 - 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 1, 2026 at 2 p.m.*
Morning Program: Feb. 27, 2026 at 10 a.m.**
UB Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

Founded in 1974, Zodiaque Dance Company (ZDC) has UB’s eminent pre-professional dance company for more than five decades of innovative, creative performances. In keeping with ZDC’s mission, the spring program will a diverse array of dance styles, including modern, contemporary, jazz, African, tap and other percussive forms. Works will be created by a varied and accomplished group of choreographers. The concert is under the co-direction of faculty members Kerry Ring and Michael Deeb Weaver, who will also set works. It showcases collaborations with students in our Theatre Design/Technology program.

*UB Dance Day is Sun. Mar. 1. All standard ticketing options are available plus a special $35 UB Dance Day Ticket, which includes:
·         A participatory pre-show workshop for ages 14 and up in the UBCFA Dance Studios (Rooms B82 & B82 in the basement of building). Arrive at noon in the hallway outside of the Dance Studios (rooms B82 and B84) for check-in.
·         A dance class focusing on movement presented in the 2pm performance and observation of company warm up, plus Q&A with UB dance majors. No specific dancewear required. Come dressed to move!
·         Admission to Zodiaque Dance Company Spring Program 2 p.m. performance in the Drama Theatre.
·         Questions: Email Professor Kerry Ring: kring2@buffalo.edu

**The general public is welcome to attend the morning program. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Box Office. Schools and senior centers may purchase discounted group tickets for $8 each by contacting: rjf3@buffalo.edu. Backstage tours for groups are available upon request.

By William Shakespeare, adapted by Danielle Rosvally
Directed by Danielle Rosvally

Mar.  5 - 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Mar.  8, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Morning Program: Mar. 6, 2026 at 10 a.m.*
UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

In Shakespeare's “Macbeth,” the Scottish general Macbeth is prophesied by three witches to become king. Driven by ambition and his wife's urging, he murders the current King Duncan and seizes the throne. However, his reign is marked by paranoia and further acts of violence and civil war, leading to his eventual downfall and death at the hands of Macduff. 

Content warning: Depictions of violence and murder.

*The general public is welcome to attend the morning program. Tickets may be purchased online or in person at the Box Office. Schools and senior centers may purchase discounted group tickets for $8 each by contacting: rjf3@buffalo.edu. Backstage tours for groups are available upon request.

Directed by Jenna Zavrel
Choreographers TBA

Mar. 26 - 27, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Mar. 28 - 29, 2026 at 2 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

Now in its seventh season, ChoreoLab is a performance and choreographic research laboratory for faculty, graduate and undergraduate dance students and guest artists. Dedicated to fostering a diverse, creative environment to explore movement, the program embraces contemporary trends, while supporting dancers investigating the role of dance within society and culture. ChoreoLab provides versatile opportunities for UB students that reflect the current dance landscape.

The spring program will include a sizable cohort of student performers and technical crew, including both undergraduate and graduates. Works will be created by a varied and accomplished group of choreographers. The concert is under the direction of faculty member Jenna Zavrel, who will also set work, and will showcase collaborations with our Theatre Design/Technology students.

Directed by James Beaudry

Mar. 29, 2026 at 6 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

The Theare Senior Showcase provides graduating BFA students in Acting, Music Theatre and Design/Tech an opportunity to showcase their work to public, enhancing their portfolios before embarking on future professional endeavors in the arts. The program features songs, monologues, and scenes performed as solos and duets, as well as a meet and greet opportunity to connect graduating students with the community.

Faculty Advisor: Chanon Judson
Choreographers: Rebekah Bono and Charity John

Apr. 3 - 4, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 4, 2026 at 2 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Black Box Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

The annual MFA Dance Thesis Concert will feature the premier of new works by MFA Dance candidates Rebekah Bono and Charity John. The production showcases the culmination of the creative research from their thesis projects, a requirement for the conferral of the degree Master of Fine Arts. The concert features collaborations with designers, technologists and the student performers.

The Master of Fine Arts in Dance is the equivalent of the PhD in a scholarly discipline and represents the synthesis of years of study and the honing of artistic sensibilities. The MFA Dance Thesis Concert is an opportunity to see new works by the next generation of doers, makers and thinkers in the field.

A Theatre Studio Ensemble Production in collaboration with the UB School of Management Center for AI Business Innovation
From works by Antonio Machado and Others
Directed by Maria S. Horne

Apr. 10 - 11, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Rehearsal Workshop

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

This interdisciplinary performance brings to life the poetic voices of early 20th-century Spanish poets in a new original translation through an innovative collaboration led by Maria S. Horne and Dominic Sellitto. Blending selected poems and dramatic work, this 60-minute production offers a rich, immersive experience. A post-performance Q&A will invite audiences to engage directly with the creative team and explore the work’s artistic and historical dimensions in the age of AI.

The anticipated run-time is approximately 60 minutes, and it will be followed by a question and answer session. 

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed and Choreographed by James Beaudry
Music Direction by Matt Marco

Apr. 23 - 25, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
Apr. 25 – 26*, 2026 at 2 p.m.
UB Center for the Arts Drama Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim's most popular works, “Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.

*There will be a Character Meet and Greet with photo opportunity at the Sunday matinee.

Content warning: Contains themes that might be triggering or uncomfortable for some audiences, such as violence, death, and themes of sexuality and consent.

“Into the Woods” is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
www.mtishows.com

Directed by Lauren Guarna
as part of our Student Directed Series

May 7 - 9, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.
May 9, 2026 at 2 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

Founded in 1977, Dancers Workshop is an annual student-run showcase led by UB Dance majors, extending to all undergraduates, for a unique dance show experience. The 48^th installment includes work from a substantial cohort of choreographers working with a sizable cast of dancers in a variety of styles. Dancers Workshop is a fun way to celebrate diverse talent at UB beyond the Department of Theatre and Dance and to commemorate the end of a successful year for all students. 

Directed by Grace Rezin and Adriana Vetcha
as part of our Student Directed Series

May 10, 2026 at 4 p.m.
UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

$25 Adults
$20 Seniors/Veterans/UB Employees
$15 Students
$10 UB Students
(Ticketmaster fees apply when purchasing online.)

The annual Dance Senior Showcase provides graduating dance majors with a final opportunity to perform their own choreography for the community before their future professional endeavors in the arts. The program features more than a dozen graduating seniors who appear primarily in solo works, as well as in collaborative group pieces, as they take the UB stage a final time. Senior Dance Showcase is student-directed and produced.