By Samuel Beckett and Alex Fawkes, respectively
Directed by Nasir Faulknor and Alex Fawkes, respectively, as part of our Student Directed SeriesFeb. 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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.comCo-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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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 RosvallyMar. 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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 TBAMar. 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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 JohnApr. 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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. HorneApr. 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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.
The production embraces a stripped-down aesthetic. No lighting or set design, and minimal props and costumes --- effectively, conditions which mirror those which Shakespeare’s players worked in. Elizabethan actors often had only four days of rehearsal. According, our actors will take the stage with script in hand – holding scrolls upon which are their parts so they might reference as they act.
Henry VI ii has 52 named parts. Our actors will play between four and six roles each. In addition, each will be cast in two “tracks.” Before every performance, a coin flip will determine which track they play for that performance, ensuring that every performance will be unique.
As the production develops, director Dr. Danielle Rosvally is documenting the behind-the-scenes process on TikTok at: http://www.tiktok.com/@yassifiedshax (look for “Directing Henry” in the video banner).
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Directed and Choreographed by James Beaudry
Music Direction by Matt MarcoApr. 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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.comDirected by Lauren Guarna
as part of our Student Directed SeriesMay 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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 48th 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 SeriesMay 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.)*Playbill will be available 48 hours before performance.
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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.
