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Behind the scenes of 'Chariots of Fire' U.S. premiere stage design

April 02, 2017
The director knew the team had to create space for the actors to run, and while this running would include some stylized choreography, the majority had to be true running. Luckily, he had the right man for the job.

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Women’s Chorus performance to center on Mary

March 28, 2017
Under the direction of Jean Applonie, Women’s Chorus has prepared a night full of variety including Baroque, contemporary, popular folk and hymns. 

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Symphonic Band to perform ‘Tributes and Escapades’ Mar. 30

March 26, 2017
The performance will include “Incantation and Dance” and “Release the Hounds,” by Daniel Montoya as well as a piece honoring Rosa Parks. 

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Symphony Orchestra to premiere student composition in Mar. 29 performance

March 26, 2017
The concert will feature music from Russia, Italy and America.

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BYU presents U.S. premiere of Chariots of Fire beginning Mar. 31

March 21, 2017
After five years of work BYU has obtained the rights for the production. In preparation for the performance, seats were removed from the Pardoe Theatre to make room for a track that will run through the audience.

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A stylistic portrayal of Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ opens Mar. 24

March 19, 2017
Based on the Salem witch trials, the play emphasizes the danger a fear-based society can create and its potential to destroy lives.
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Prague’s Cirk La Putyka returns with ‘Slapstick Sonata’ Mar. 22

March 09, 2017
With a multi-talented cast of dancers, actors, mimes and comedians, Cirk La Putyka transcends the lines between acrobatics, contemporary dance, concert and sport.

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BYU Chamber Orchestra to perform preview of Philippines tour March 10

March 05, 2017
The concert will feature music from American composers such as Bernstein, Copland, John Williams, Gershwin and more. 

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Symphony Orchestra to perform annual ‘Evening of Concertos’ March 9

March 05, 2017
The BYU Symphony Orchestra will perform Mar. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the de Jong Concert Hall of the Harris Fine Arts Center. The performance will include a variety of compositions including works by Mozart, Puccini and Tchaikovsky.

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BYU Philharmonic will present the annual ‘Evening of Concertos’ March 7

March 05, 2017
The Philharmonic is the flagship orchestra of the five orchestras in the BYU School of Music. This performance is an annual event that will feature the best junior, senior and graduate students in the School of Music. 

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BYU to host U.S. National Amateur DanceSport Championships March 8-11

March 02, 2017
The National Dance Council of America has selected the DanceSport Championship at BYU to be its showcase event of the year in amateur dance with $42,000 in championship prize rewards.

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Broadway vocalists including original Mary Poppins joins composer Frank Wildhorn at BYU

February 27, 2017
BRAVO! Professional Performing Arts at BYU presents the multi-Grammy and Tony Award-nominated composer and songwriter Frank Wildhorn in concert.

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Renowned Philharmonia Quartett Berlin to perform at BYU March 11

February 27, 2017
This ensemble has established itself as one of the world’s premier string quartets and has an extensive history of international concerts and diverse discography. The ensemble was founded in 1984.

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'BYU Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival' includes performances from BYU Synthesis and guest artists

February 27, 2017
This performance will feature guest artists jazz pianist Tamir Hendelman and jazz trumpet soloist Pharez Whitted.

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Symphonic Band to perform a show centered on man’s quest for flight

February 26, 2017
The night will feature acclaimed audio book narrator Diane Dabczynski as the poetic voice accompanying the Symphonic Band’s performance.

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BYU Baroque Ensemble to perform March 2

February 23, 2017
The group will perform in the Madsen Recital Hall and play “top ten” hits from the Baroque period including Vivaldi. 

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BYU dancEnsemble presents 'an evening of new choreography' March 10-11

February 23, 2017
The Brigham Young University Department of Dance presents dancEnsemble: an evening of new choreography on Friday, March 10 and Saturday March 11 at 7:30 p.m. with a Saturday matinee performance at 2 p.m. 

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Student production 'happysadness' tackles challenging topics

February 20, 2017
Written by recent BYU alumna Chandra Lloyd, happysadness went through a writer/dramaturge/actor workshop at BYU before being selected as the “Microburst” performance of 2017.

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