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Join us as our band ensembles take the stage for the final concert of the semester. This program brings the year to a close with energy, reflection, and celebration - showcasing the hard work, growth, and musicianship of our students. A fitting finale you won’t want to miss.
Presented by the ETSU Department of Theatre & DanceSunday, April 19, 2026 • 2:00 pmBert C. Bach Theatre Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. CARRIE: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com PLEASE NOTE: This production includes strong language and content that some people may find objectionable. This production also includes the use of loud noises, atmospheric haze, and strobe effects. Viewer...
Presented by the ETSU Department of Theatre & DanceSunday, April 19, 2026 • 2:00 pmBert C. Bach Theatre Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it. CARRIE: THE MUSICAL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com PLEASE NOTE: This production includes strong language and content that some people may find objectionable. This production also includes the use of loud noises, atmospheric haze, and strobe effects. Viewer...
ETSU faculty pianists Marissa Mathia and Steve Sensenig present an evening of dynamic collaboration and artistry. Both accomplished performers, educators, and collaborators, they bring a wealth of experience spanning solo performance, orchestral appearances, chamber music, composition, and musical theatre. Marissa Mathia has performed internationally and as a concerto soloist, and is passionate about collaboration and piano pedagogy. Steve Sensenig, a versatile pianist and composer, has performed across the United States and internationally, worked extensively in theatre and orchestral settings, and is widely respected for his collaborative artistry and original compositions.
Voices come together in Draw the Circle Wide, a choral concert celebrating connection, community, and the power of singing together. Featuring ETSU Bucsworth, Belles, and Chorale, this program invites listeners into a shared musical space rooted in unity, expression, and belonging.
The orchestra joins forces with our Opera Department for an evening of dramatic storytelling and sweeping sound. Featuring powerful vocal performances alongside rich orchestral color, this concert brings the stage to life through music that is bold, expressive, and full of emotion.
Remember putting on an album and listening from start to finish? Relive that moment with a live concert experience unlike any other as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Bon Jovi’s iconic album Slippery When Wet live in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of Bon Jovi’s greatest hits. For over a decade, the Black Jacket Symphony has performed over 40 classic rock albums, bringing an incredible night of entertainment to over a million music lovers across the US. The group of hand-picked musicians changes based upon the album being performed—and no sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. It’s a full night of rock and roll magic—plus a...
Swing, groove, and improv take center stage as our Jazz Ensemble brings an evening of classic charts and contemporary sounds to life. From tight ensemble hits to standout solos, this concert celebrates the creativity, energy, and spontaneity at the heart of jazz.
Tickets will go on sale on Monday, March 16th for this event. The ETSU Jazz Ensemble presents an evening of scorching arrangements featuring our smoking hot rhythm section, expanded percussion and blazing horns. ETSU's vocal jazz group Greyscale will join us on a few tunes to add even more fuel to the fire for this exciting performance.
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn(Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally(Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien(Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But...
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn(Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally(Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien(Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But...
SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn(Tootsie), a score by the Grammy® Award–winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally(Kacey Musgraves’ “Follow Your Arrow”), and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien(Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater. SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, a lovable con man, and an a-maize-ing battle for the heart & soil of Cob County. Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But...
Experience an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling that honors the resilience of the human spirit and the rich cultural heritage of Appalachia. Program Highlights:The internationally acclaimed Kruger Brothers, celebrated for their extraordinary musicianship and artistryPowerful, thought-provoking lyrics by songwriter and activist Si KahnVoices of the Mountains performing alongside members of the unsheltered communityThe world premiere of a newly commissioned symphonic work by the Kruger Brothers, blending Appalachian musical traditions with the sound of a full orchestra Presented as part of our Paths to Dignity program—which brings music to those experiencing homelessness—this concert shines a light on stories of hope, dignity, and perseverance. Through a unique fusion of voices, instruments, and traditions, the evening offers music that connects, uplifts, and...
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! "The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed one billion streams worldwide! AGE RECOMMENDED – The show is recommended for ages 10 & up, but Don't Lose Ur Head, we love our Queens...
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! "The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed one billion streams worldwide! AGE RECOMMENDED – The show is recommended for ages 10 & up, but Don't Lose Ur Head, we love our Queens...
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! The New York Times says SIX “TOTALLY RULES!” (Critic's Pick) and The Washington Post hails SIX as “Exactly the kind of energizing, inspirational illumination this town aches for! "The SIX: LIVE ON OPENING NIGHT Broadway album debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard cast album charts and surpassed one billion streams worldwide! AGE RECOMMENDED – The show is recommended for ages 10 & up, but Don't Lose Ur Head, we love our Queens...
Broadway is calling… and we’re answering! Join the Appalachian Equality Chorus for Broadway, Baby! — an unforgettable concert celebrating the music, drama, and joy of the Broadway stage. From show-stopping anthems to heartfelt ballads, this performance brings the magic of musical theatre to life through the power of community and pride. Clarence Brown Theatre, Knoxville• June 5 at 8:00 p.m.• June 6 at 3:00 p.m. ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City• June 7 at 4:00 p.m.TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
It’s official! Meet your 2026 TEDxJohnsonCity speakers! Alexandra Battle (Johnson City, TN) Kate Craig (Johnson City, TN) Dr. Sarah Long (Johnson City, TN) David Nelson (Johnson City, TN) Jessica Stollings (Johnson City, TN) Joshua Britt (Tucker, GA) Dr. Karah Sprouse (Lebanon, TN) Tickets go on sale March 2nd at 10am, so mark your calendars! We cannot wait to see you on Friday, June 26, at 6pm at the ETSU Martin Center for The Arts! Tickets go on sale March 2 @ 10:00 am. @etsumartinctr
Presented by Kingsport BalletSponsored by BravissimaSaturday, June 27, 2026 • 7:00pmETSU Martin Center for the Arts In Kingsport Ballet’s original contemporary ballet, Vincent, the genius and prolific painter battles his darker, troubled self on the stage. By bringing his favorite painting themes to life through the art of dance, this production tells the story of Vincent's struggle with mental illness with empathy, heartache, and beauty. Vincent features original choreography performed by regional talent, hand-painted backdrops, and costumes inspired by Van Gogh's "Sunflowers", "Starry Night", and other works. The ballet is brought to the stage in a collaborative effort with many exceptionally talented contributors in various fields of the arts. Kingsport Ballet’s 2025 production of Vincent received glowing reviews such as...
Presented by Kingsport BalletSponsored by BravissimaSaturday, June 27, 2026 • 7:00pmETSU Martin Center for the Arts In Kingsport Ballet’s original contemporary ballet, Vincent, the genius and prolific painter battles his darker, troubled self on the stage. By bringing his favorite painting themes to life through the art of dance, this production tells the story of Vincent's struggle with mental illness with empathy, heartache, and beauty. Vincent features original choreography performed by regional talent, hand-painted backdrops, and costumes inspired by Van Gogh's "Sunflowers", "Starry Night", and other works. The ballet is brought to the stage in a collaborative effort with many exceptionally talented contributors in various fields of the arts. Kingsport Ballet’s 2025 production of Vincent received glowing reviews such as...