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Students from Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will combine a whirlwind of mistaken identities, slamming doors and compromising plot twists in the hilarious farce "Lend Me a Tenor," opening on the University Theatre stage March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled March 30-31 and April 4-7, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. April 1. "The play was a smash hit on Broadway and continues to be popular with audiences nearly 30 years later," said Michael O'Hara, director of the production and associate dean of the College of Fine Arts. "I'm thrilled to return to one of my favorite comedies."

The play starts on the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. The year is 1934, and the guest artist, world famous Italian tenor Tito Morelli, is nowhere to be found. Even worse, when Morelli finally appears, a blackout-inducing combination of alcohol and sedatives leaves the company's assistant manager, Max, believing he is dead. What follows is a chain reaction of hilarious confusion and mistaken identity as Max tries to save the performance in this screwball comedy.

Students have been rehearsing the play since the beginning of February. A farce typically takes time to get all the mechanical aspects worked out, doors opening and closing, sleight of hand, timing and several props, O'Hara said.

"Because this cast is made up of undergraduates, the physical comedy they're able to achieve is simply amazing," he added. "The amount of energy and physicality they infuse into the comic moment is worthy of anyone's attention."

Tickets for the performance cost $13 for the general public, $12 for faculty and staff, $10 for senior citizens and $7 for students. They are available from the University Theatre Box Office, open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the box office at 765-285-8749 or visit www.bsu.edu/theatre for more information.

Students from Ball State University's Department of Theatre and Dance will combine a whirlwind of mistaken identities, slamming doors and compromising plot twists in the hilarious farce "Lend Me a Tenor," opening on the University Theatre stage March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Additional performances are scheduled March 30-31 and April 4-7, with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. April 1. "The play was a smash hit on Broadway and continues to be popular with audiences nearly 30 years later," said Michael O'Hara, director of the production and associate dean of the College of Fine Arts. "I'm thrilled to return to one of my favorite comedies."

The play starts on the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company. The year is 1934, and the guest artist, world famous Italian tenor Tito Morelli, is nowhere to be found. Even worse, when Morelli finally appears, a blackout-inducing combination of alcohol and sedatives leaves the company's assistant manager, Max, believing he is dead. What follows is a chain reaction of hilarious confusion and mistaken identity as Max tries to save the performance in this screwball comedy.

Students have been rehearsing the play since the beginning of February. A farce typically takes time to get all the mechanical aspects worked out, doors opening and closing, sleight of hand, timing and several props, O'Hara said.

"Because this cast is made up of undergraduates, the physical comedy they're able to achieve is simply amazing," he added. "The amount of energy and physicality they infuse into the comic moment is worthy of anyone's attention."

Tickets for the performance cost $13 for the general public, $12 for faculty and staff, $10 for senior citizens and $7 for students. They are available from the University Theatre Box Office, open from noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact the box office at 765-285-8749 or visit www.bsu.edu/theatre for more information.

The Ball State School of Music’s annual Chamber Music Festival is believed to be the longest-running continuous university-affiliated series of its kind in the country. These concerts showcase the eclectic talents of numerous faculty, students, and guest artists.  This is the second of four concerts.

The Ball State School of Music’s annual Chamber Music Festival is believed to be the longest-running continuous university-affiliated series of its kind in the country. These concerts showcase the eclectic talents of numerous faculty, students, and guest artists.

The Ball State School of Music’s annual Chamber Music Festival is believed to be the longest-running continuous university-affiliated series of its kind in the country. These concerts showcase the eclectic talents of numerous faculty, students, and guest artists.

Campus and community singers come together to form the Ball State School of Music Summer Chorus, under the direction of Duane Karna, where they perform music from around the world. The concerts include vocal presentations of the finest in light classical, pop, jazz, spiritual/gospel, and patriotic music.

Ball State’s Summer Band and Summer Jazz Ensemble join forces to present traditional and contemporary works representing all musical periods and styles, and including classic hits of the big bands. Summer Band is conducted by Shawn Vondran, the Jazz Ensemble by Mark Buselli.

Campus and community singers come together to form the Ball State School of Music Summer Chorus, under the direction of Duane Karna, where they perform music from around the world. The concerts include vocal presentations of the finest in light classical, pop, jazz, spiritual/gospel, and patriotic music.

Douglas Droste, the newly appointed Director of Orchestras, makes his debut conducting the School of Music’s all-student orchestra. Faculty soloists are featured on all three fall semester concerts.

For ticket information contact: Emens Auditorium at 765-285-1539 or 1-877-99-EMENS;Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000.  Tickets go on sale August 12, 2013.

The Ball State Jazz Ensembles have performed around the world. Come enjoy a night of standard jazz favorites as well as original compositions and arrangements by ensemble members.

For ticket information contact: Emens Auditorium at 765-285-1539 or 1-877-99-EMENS; Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets go on sale August 12, 2013.

The Ball State Jazz Ensembles have performed around the world. Come enjoy a night of standard jazz favorites as well as original compositions and arrangements by ensemble members.

For ticket information contact: Emens Auditorium at 765-285-1539 or 1-877-99-EMENS; Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets go on sale August 12, 2013.

Ball State's top two band ensembles present a series of concerts each year under the direction of Thomas Caneva, Director of Bands, and Shawn Vondran, Assistant Director of Bands.

For ticket information contact: Emens Auditorium at 765-285-1539 or 1-877-99-EMENS; Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets go on sale August 12, 2013.

Come enjoy a wide-range of musical numbers performed by the major ensembles in the School of Music. All proceeds benefit School of Music student scholarships.

Reception to immediately follow in the Mueller Lobby.

For ticket information contact: Emens Auditorium at 765-285-1539 or 1-877-99-EMENS; Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets go on sale August 12, 2013.