Theater
Jan 24, 2025
This Friday
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Arts Alive: Daniel Alexander Jones
7:30pm @
Fine Arts Building
Recital Hall AR217
2021 W. Riverside Avenue
- Daniel Alexander Jones exemplifies the artist-as-energy worker. His wildflower body of original work includes plays, performance pieces, recorded music, concerts, music theatre events, essays, and long-form improvisations. He explores the esoteric and the everyday through his own distinctive dramaturgy. Jones “creates multi-dimensional experiences where bodies, minds, emotions, voices, and spirits conjoin, shimmer, and heal" (The Herb Alpert Foundation).
Feb 7, 2025
Friday
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Feb 8, 2025
Saturday
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Feb 9, 2025
Sunday
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Feb 13, 2025
Thursday
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Feb 14, 2025
Friday
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
Cost: General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
By Dave Malloy
Adapted from War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Directed by Matthew Reeder
University Theatre
February 7-8, 11-14 at 7:30 p.m.
February 9 at 2:30 p.m.Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 is a modern musical adaptation of a section from Tolstoy's War and Peace, focusing on the romantic entanglements and personal struggles of its characters. Set against an eclectic blend of electro-pop, rock, and Russian folk music, it offers a kinetic, experimental take on Tolstoy’s classic themes of love and destiny.
Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812 is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $18 in advance, $20 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday
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Kodo One Earth Tour 2025: Warabe
3:58pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $31 - $41 ; Youth $15 In Japanese, the word “Kodo” holds a double meaning. It can be translated as “heartbeat,” the primal source of all rhythm. However, this group’s name is written with different characters, which mean “drum” and “child.” This reflects Kodo’s desire to play the drums with the simple heart of a child. For their 40th anniversary, they created two works based on their name: “Tsuzumi” takes its name and theme from the drum character, and “Warabe” from the child element.
In “Warabe,” Kodo looks to its classic repertoire and aesthetics from the ensemble’s early days. This production blends simple forms of taiko expression that celebrate the unique sound, resonance, and physicality synonymous with Kodo—forever children of the drum at heart.
Feb 21, 2025
Friday
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
Cost: General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door Ages: For mature audiences only By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Jennifer Blackmer
Strother TheatreFebruary 21-22, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 22-23 at 2:30 p.m.
A raunchy, no-holds-barred satire, POTUS: or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive follows seven brilliant but tired women risking their lives and liberties to save the President from a four-letter scandal rocking an alternative-reality White House. Fast-paced, chaotic and funny, POTUS is a clever ensemble comedy that takes a hard look at the politics of the patriarchy and critiques the roles of empathy, ambition, and the pursuit of power in a deeply divided America.
This play is FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.“POTUS” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the doorFeb 22, 2025
Saturday
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
Cost: General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door Ages: For mature audiences only By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Jennifer Blackmer
Strother TheatreFebruary 21-22, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 22-23 at 2:30 p.m.
A raunchy, no-holds-barred satire, POTUS: or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive follows seven brilliant but tired women risking their lives and liberties to save the President from a four-letter scandal rocking an alternative-reality White House. Fast-paced, chaotic and funny, POTUS is a clever ensemble comedy that takes a hard look at the politics of the patriarchy and critiques the roles of empathy, ambition, and the pursuit of power in a deeply divided America.
This play is FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.“POTUS” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the doorFeb 23, 2025
Sunday
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
Cost: General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door Ages: For mature audiences only By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Jennifer Blackmer
Strother TheatreFebruary 21-22, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 22-23 at 2:30 p.m.
A raunchy, no-holds-barred satire, POTUS: or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive follows seven brilliant but tired women risking their lives and liberties to save the President from a four-letter scandal rocking an alternative-reality White House. Fast-paced, chaotic and funny, POTUS is a clever ensemble comedy that takes a hard look at the politics of the patriarchy and critiques the roles of empathy, ambition, and the pursuit of power in a deeply divided America.
This play is FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.“POTUS” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the doorFeb 25, 2025
Tuesday
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
Cost: General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door Ages: For mature audiences only By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Jennifer Blackmer
Strother TheatreFebruary 21-22, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 22-23 at 2:30 p.m.
A raunchy, no-holds-barred satire, POTUS: or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive follows seven brilliant but tired women risking their lives and liberties to save the President from a four-letter scandal rocking an alternative-reality White House. Fast-paced, chaotic and funny, POTUS is a clever ensemble comedy that takes a hard look at the politics of the patriarchy and critiques the roles of empathy, ambition, and the pursuit of power in a deeply divided America.
This play is FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.“POTUS” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the doorFeb 26, 2025
Wednesday
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
Cost: General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door Ages: For mature audiences only By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Jennifer Blackmer
Strother TheatreFebruary 21-22, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 22-23 at 2:30 p.m.
A raunchy, no-holds-barred satire, POTUS: or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive follows seven brilliant but tired women risking their lives and liberties to save the President from a four-letter scandal rocking an alternative-reality White House. Fast-paced, chaotic and funny, POTUS is a clever ensemble comedy that takes a hard look at the politics of the patriarchy and critiques the roles of empathy, ambition, and the pursuit of power in a deeply divided America.
This play is FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.“POTUS” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the doorFeb 27, 2025
Thursday
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
Cost: General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the door Ages: For mature audiences only By Selina Fillinger
Directed by Jennifer Blackmer
Strother TheatreFebruary 21-22, 25-27 at 7:30 p.m.
February 22-23 at 2:30 p.m.
A raunchy, no-holds-barred satire, POTUS: or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive follows seven brilliant but tired women risking their lives and liberties to save the President from a four-letter scandal rocking an alternative-reality White House. Fast-paced, chaotic and funny, POTUS is a clever ensemble comedy that takes a hard look at the politics of the patriarchy and critiques the roles of empathy, ambition, and the pursuit of power in a deeply divided America.
This play is FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY.“POTUS” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall in person, by phone at 765-285-8749, or online.
General Public: $15 in advance, $17 at the door
Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $12 in advance, $14 at the doorMar 24, 2025
Monday
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Come From Away
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $39 - $69 Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America!
This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
Don’t miss this breathtaking musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein, directed by Tony-winning Best Director, Christopher Ashley and musical staging by Tony-nominee Kelly Devine. The tour is directed by Daniel Goldstein with musical staging by Richard J. Hinds, based on the original Broadway direction and choreography.
Newsweek cheers, “It takes you to a place you never want to leave!”
On 9/11, the world stopped.
On 9/12, their stories moved us all.
Apr 9, 2025
Wednesday
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $35-$45 R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is an electrifying tribute celebrating the music of the legendary Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This concert experience takes audiences on a journey of love, tragedy, courage, and triumph. Starring a live band and supreme vocalists, come experience a night of music by one of the greatest artists of all time.
The concert features all your favorite hits in one evening, including "Natural Woman,” “Think,” “I Knew You Were Waiting for Me,” “Chain of Fools,” “RESPECT,” and many more. You’ll be out of your seat and dancing in the aisles as you lose yourself in the music that inspired a generation.
May 19, 2025
Monday
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STOMP
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: $40 - $50 STOMP – CELEBRATING 30 YEARS IN NORTH AMERICA.
This unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy was created in Brighton, UK, in the summer of 1991. It was the result of a ten-year collaboration between its creators, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas.STOMP does not have a storyline like a traditional musical or play. There is no dialogue or plot. Instead, the eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and hubcaps, just to name a few – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
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STOMP
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
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R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
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Come From Away
7:30pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
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POTUS
7:30pm @
Strother Theatre at Ball State University
located in the north end of the Arts and Communications Building
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Kodo One Earth Tour 2025: Warabe
3:58pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall
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Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
7:30pm @
University Theatre, Ball State University
Ball State University, next to Bracken Library and Pruis Hall