Forester Troupe 2026
This musical theater showcase will feature songs from a variety of
well-loved musicals. Sponsored by Alpha Psi Omega, Forester Troupe
will exhibit the work of current students as well as HU alumni and is a
completely student-led performance.
Free Admission
You Can’t Take it With You
Grandpa Vanderhof is the patriarch of an extended, loving, and eccentric family who march to the beat of their own drum, with pride and joy. Their hobbies include collecting snakes, building fireworks in the basement, writing a myriad of plays that never get published, and taking ballet lessons. When Grandpa’s granddaughter, Alice, an attractive and loving girl who is embarrassed by her family’s eccentricities, falls for her boss, Tony, a handsome scion of Wall Street, she fears that their two families — so unlike in manner, politics, and finances — will never come together. And that’s when the fireworks begin... During a disastrous dinner party, Alice’s worst fears are confirmed. Her prospective in-laws are humiliated in a party game and the house is raided by the FBI. Frustrated and upset, Alice intends to run away to the country, until Grandpa and Co. — playing the role of Cupid — manage not only to bring the happy couple together, but to set Tony’s father straight about the true priorities in life. After all, why be obsessed by money? You can’t take it with you...
You Can’t Take It With You (Amateur Performance Rights) is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service.
An educational matinee performance for public, private, and homeschool students is on Thursday, November 19 at 9:30am. Tickets must be reserved in advance by contacting the box office.
'Tis the Season
Join the Huntington University Department of Performing Arts and the Fort Wayne Jazz Orchestra for an unforgettable evening featuring vibrant dance numbers and swingin’ Christmas favorites. Experience the full talent of the University’s singers, dancers, and musicians alongside the rich sound of this premier jazz ensemble
— perfect for all ages and Christmas traditions. Don’t miss your opportunity to celebrate the joy of the season and to reflect on the birth of Christ — the reason for the season.
Anastasia
Book by Terrence McNally, Music by Stephen Flaherty, Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens
From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty, and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an
epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. Anastasia is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
An educational matinee performance for public, private, and homeschool students is on Wednesday, April 14 at 9:30am. Tickets must be reserved in advance by contacting the box office.
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Theatre Program
The study of theatre is more than a desire for the spotlight; it's a calling to breathe life into character. Ready to dive in?
MCA
The Merillat Centre for the Arts houses a large auditorium, a recital hall and an intimate studio theater where performances such as musicals, plays and concerts are shown throughout the year.
Purchase Tickets
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