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2024-2025 Doudna Season Announced

Doudna Fine Arts Center Announces the 2024-2025 Season Lineup

Tickets for all performances are available for purchase at Doudna Fine Arts Center Tickets.

The Doudna Fine Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University proudly announces its thrilling 2024-2025 Premier Season lineup. Audiences are invited to mark their calendars and secure their seats for an eclectic mix of performances that promise to captivate and inspire.

The 4th Wall: Fruit Flies Like a Banana
Date: August 24, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Theatre
The Fourth Wall ensemble breaks the mold by blending chamber music, theatre, dance, and acrobatics into a stunning hybrid art form. Their performances are hailed for "deft choreography" (The Wall Street Journal), making classical music a dynamic and visually engaging experience.

Broadway A-Z
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Dvorak Concert Hall
Delight in a spectacular evening showcasing Broadway's greatest hits. From "Cabaret" to "Phantom of the Opera," this event features a medley of songs that have defined musical theatre, performed by stars of the Great White Way.

Radius
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Dvorak Concert Hall
Experience the mesmerizing harmonies and innovative arrangements of Radius, a dynamic 5-piece vocal band known for their high-energy pop performances that transcend generational boundaries.

Grupo Bella
Date: October 26, 2024
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Dvorak Concert Hall
Grupo Bella, a versatile ensemble from Los Angeles, showcases their exceptional musical skills and diverse repertoire. With roots in Mariachi music, they span various Latin American and American styles, offering a rich, cultural experience.

She Loves Me: The Musical
Dates: October 31-November 2, November 7-9 @ 7:30 PM, November 10 @ 2:00 PM
Location: The Theatre
Set in a 1930s European perfumery, "She Loves Me" is a charming tale of mistaken identity and anonymous love letters. This timeless musical will warm your heart and delight audiences with its witty, romantic storyline.

Einstein!
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Theatre
"Einstein!" is a one-person play that brings to life the story of a young Albert Einstein in 1914 Berlin. Amidst personal and global turmoil, Einstein makes groundbreaking discoveries, showcasing the human spirit's resilience and brilliance.

65th Jazz Festival Featuring Chad Leftwich Brown
Date: February 7, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Theatre
Join us for a spectacular evening with Chad LB, a "Sax Phenom" celebrated for his Grammy-winning performances and global tours. His music transcends genres and has captivated audiences worldwide.

Afro-Cuban Jazz Collective
Date: February 22, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: The Theatre
Led by guitarist Jose Guzman, the Afro-Cuban Jazz Collective integrates traditional Puerto Rican and Cuban rhythms with modern jazz, creating a vibrant and electrifying performance.

The Weeklings (Beatles Tribute)
Date: March 8, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Dvorak Concert Hall
Relive the magic of The Beatles with The Weeklings, America’s premier Beatles tribute band. Known for their energetic renditions and exceptional musicianship, they bring the legendary music of The Beatles to life.

Chanticleer
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Dvorak Concert Hall
The Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer, renowned as “an orchestra of voices,” offers an awe-inspiring performance. Their repertoire spans classical, gospel, jazz, and popular music, showcasing their vocal virtuosity.