Performing Arts

"An excellence of connection, not the aesthetics of excellence."
—Bebe Miller

onStage

Collage of six images featuring H2O Danceworks: Global Water Dances Columbus performers
Next Performing Arts

H2O Danceworks: Columbus Choreographers Showcase

Performing Arts | Dance

Fri, Apr 7, 2023, 8:00 Pm
Multiple Dates/Times Available
A photograph of three people playing clarinet in a gallery space.
Next Public Programs

School of Music Performance

Counterpoints

Performing Arts | Music

Sun, Apr 16, 2023, 3:00 Pm
On the left, two women tan themselves with foil reflectors outside on a sunny day. On the right, a musician sits with an acoustic guitar on her lap.
Past Performing Arts

Tarta Relena and Yasmin Williams

Performing Arts | Music

Tue, Mar 28, 2023
A Black man with white chalk on his face lifts his bare foot, gesturing with an open mouth in front of a teal screen projecting a distorted image of an office.  
Ohio Premiere
Past Performing Arts

Brother(hood) Dance!

Afro/Solo/Man

Performing Arts | Dance

Thu, Feb 16, 2023 - Sat, Feb 18, 2023
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Six performers in various outfits surround a large, toppled gold statue of a deity lying on a stage that is covered in colorful plastic bags.
Ohio Premiere
Past Performing Arts

Ontroerend Goed

Are we not drawn onward to new erA Presented by CAPA and Wexner Center for the Arts

Performing Arts | Theater

Wed, Jan 25, 2023 - Thu, Jan 26, 2023
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Black-and-white photo of a dark-haired person resting their face on their tattooed hand. Their face is reflected in a circular mirror to the left of them.
Past Performing Arts

Patchmakers: Synthesize Synchronicities

Performing Arts | Music

Sat, Jan 14, 2023

About the Performing Arts Program

Our performing arts program features singular artists and companies from around the world who are transforming the creation and practice of contemporary dance, music, theater, and cross-disciplinary forms. Audiences enjoy dynamic, one-of-a-kind experiences at our performances, while students and faculty gain invaluable insights and learning opportunities at intimate talks and workshops. Each season, commissions and residencies are awarded to artists making field-defining new works—generous professional and financial support that distinguishes the Wex as a leader in the international performing arts community. The performing arts department staff includes Program Manager Ashley Stanton, Program Assistant Adam Elliott, and Director Lane Czaplinski.

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