EMU Theater--The Spitfire Grill (modern musical)

This is a “soul-satisfying…freeing” (NY Times) musical, based on the movie by the same name. Percy, a feisty parolee, follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin, and finds a place working at Hannah's Spitfire Grill. It's for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy – despite the mixed feelings the community has for her – suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fee is $100, and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin' at the Spitfire Grill.  Music and Book by James Valq, Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley, Based on the Film by Lee David Zlotoff  April 13, 14, 19, 20 & 21 @ 7:30pm and April 15 @ 3pm.  Mainstage Theater.  Ticket sales being March 12.        

Please consider donating to the EMU Theater Scholarship Fund....

The EMU Theater Scholarship provides financial assistance to full-time theater majors or minors who have a GPA of at least 3.5, a cross-disciplinary focus within theater, are in good standing and demonstrate financial need. Students are required to submit an essay to apply for this scholarship.

2018 Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival

New for 2018....This year's Festival will include a Baroque Academy Faculty Concert, Bach And His World, on Thursday, June 14 @ 7:30pm at Asbury United Methodist Church.  Tickets are required. 

The Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival is a week-long summer music festival devoted to promoting an appreciation and understanding of the music of Bach and a featured composer, country, era or people. The Festival, widely recognized for its artistic excellence, has been named the “jewel in Harrisonburg’s crown” by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

Visit the Bach Festival website for the complete performance schedule. Tickets ARE required for Festival Concerts 1, 2, & 3 as well as the Baroque Academy Faculty Concert. Tickets are NOT required for noon recitals or the Sunday Leipzig Service. 

Concert 1--June 10 @ 3pm; Concert 2--June 15 @ 7:30pm; Concert 3--June 16 @ 7:30pm.  Lehman Auditorium. 

Baroque Academy Faculty Concert, Bach And His World--June 14 @ 7:30pm.  Asbury United Methodist Church

Tickets can be purchased for individual Festival Concerts or for 3 & 4 Concert Packages at a discounted price.

Ticket sales begin February 1.  

Please consider donating to the Shenandaoh Valley Bach Festival....

We appreciate your generous support of the Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival! Your gift will be used to bring first-rate performers and performances to our stage this summer. Each June, the Bach Festival presents ten exceptional concerts on the Eastern Mennonite University campus and in downtown Harrisonburg.