(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Rider University's College of Arts and Sciences has announced its Fall 2022 performing arts schedule. Rider’s comprehensive theatre, musical theatre, dance, music and voice programs have a rich tradition of preparing students for thriving careers as well-rounded performers and musical leaders. Westminster Chapel Choir, Westminster Choir and Westminster Symphonic Choir will also be performing on the road.
Experience the emerging talent of Rider’s students firsthand by attending one of these nearly 20 performance events.
Urinetown: The Musical - In the not-so-distant future, a terrible water shortage and 20-year drought has led to a government ban on private toilets and a proliferation of paid public toilets, owned and operated by a single megalomaniac company: the Urine Good Company. If the poor don’t obey the strict laws prohibiting free urination, they’ll be sent to the dreaded and mysterious “Urinetown.” After too long under the heel of the malevolent Caldwell B. Cladwell, the poor stage a revolt, led by a brave young hero, fighting tooth and nail for the freedom to pee “wherever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, and with whomever you like. Winner of three Tony Awards, Urinetown tells the tale of a government-enforced ban on private toilets forcing its citizens to pay for the use of public amenities – a hilarious musical satire of bureaucracy, municipal politics and musical theater itself. Todd Buonopane, director; Peter de Mets, music director. Performances take place at Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater on October 7 at 7:30pm; October 8 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and October 9 at 2:00pm.
Social Justice Sing - October 15 at 1:00pm; Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater. On World Singing Day, October 15th, we will join with voices around the world for a singing experience centered around celebrating our common humanity and justice for all. We will explore musical styles from folk and classical to Broadway and R&B. Together, we will raise our voices as advocates for equity. Westminster Choir College faculty and students will be joined by ChildrenSong as co-hosts for this intergenerational event in honor of World Singing Day, open to everyone. Every voice matters. No singing experience is required!
The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong - You all know the classic murder mystery story. There has been an untimely death at a country manor, everyone is a suspect, and an inspector is set on the case to find who the culprit is. However, when this play is performed by the accident-prone thespians of The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong…does! Expect a plethora of disasters from missed lines to falling props, you’ll just have to see for yourself! Performances take place at Rider University, Yvonne Theater on October 28 at 7:30pm; October 29 at 2:00pm & 7:30pm; and October 30 at 2:00pm. Directed by Miriam Mills.
Westminster Chapel Choir Fall Concert on October 29 at 3:00pm. Rider University, Gill Chapel; Alicia Brozovich, conductor.
Fall Musical Theatre Cabaret - November 5 at 7:30pm and November 6 at 2:00pm. Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Bachelor of Fine Arts Acting Showcase - November 5 at 2:00pm and November 6 at 7:30pm. Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Westminster Choir on November 5 at 6:00pm. St. Agnes Church, 29 Quealy Place, Rockville Center, Long Island, New York, 11570. James Jordan, conductor
Fall Dance Day on November 11 at 1:45pm.Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater. Kim Vaccaro, director
Westminster Jubilee Singers 25th Anniversary Concert on November 12 at 3:00pm. Liquid Church, 545 Meadow Road, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540. Vinroy Brown, conductor
Westminster Choir Fall Concert on November 13 at 4:00pm. Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, New Jersey, 08540, James Jordan, conductor
Celebration of Lights featuring the Westminster Jubilee Singers and Westminster Concert Bell Choir on November 16 at 5:30pm. Rider University, Moore Library. Vinroy Brown, conductor; Kathy Shaw, conductor
Cendrillon (Cinderella) on November 18 at 7:30pm and November 19 at 7:30pm. Rider University, Yvonne Theater. Pauline Viardot, composer; Susan Ashbaker, producer and maestra; Michelle Eugene, stage director. A chamber operetta with dialogue in three acts, based on the story of Cinderella.
Symphonic Choir Fall Concert: El Mesías (Messiah) on November 20, time TBD. New York, New York, location TBD. Ruben Valenzuela, guest conductor. Handel’s famous oratorio, a hallmark of Western music, in a new Spanish-language translation.
Westminster Concert Bell Choir on December 2 at 7:30pm. Ocean County Community College, 1 College Drive, Toms River, New Jersey, 08754. Kathy Shaw, conductor.
Westminster Concert Bell Choir Fall Concert on December 3 at 4:00pm and December 4 at 4:00pm. Rider University, Gill Chapel. Kathy Shaw, conductor
Children’s Hour - December 9 at 7:30pm; December 10 at 2:00pm; December 10 at 7:30pm; and December 11 at 2:00pm. Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater. Mark Wade, director.
An Evening of Readings & Carols: 30th Anniversary - December 9-10, 7:30pm. Princeton University Chapel, Princeton, New Jersey, 08544. The Choirs of Westminster Choir College.
Westminster Concert Bell Choir on December 16 at 7:30pm. Lehigh University, 27 Memorial Drive, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015. Kathy Shaw, conductor
Please note that all event dates and programs are subject to change. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit rider.edu/arts or call the Box Office at 609-896-7775.
