Performing Arts

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

onStage

A graphic illustration of an amphitheater with the words An Iliad overlaid.
Next Performing Arts

Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare

An Iliad Presented by CATCO in partnership with the Wexner Center for the Arts

Performing Arts | Theater

Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 8:00 Pm
Multiple Dates/Times Available
A hot pink image with Raja Feather Kelly in the center of the frame standing on a stage. Kelly is in a pink jacket and wig with arm outstretched. Kelly appears to be singing and behind Kelly are balloons and tinsel covered backdrop.
Virtual
Past Performing Arts

Raja Feather Kelly

HYSTERIA Live Q&A | June 2

Performing Arts | Interdisciplinary

Wed, Jun 2, 2021 - Fri, Jun 18, 2021
Multiple Dates/Times Available
A person dances while wearing a mask.
Virtual
Past Performing Arts

Netta Yerushalmy

Distant Dance Demonstration Live intro | Mar 23

Performing Arts | Dance

Tue, Mar 23, 2021 - Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Brian Harnetty
Virtual
Past Performing Arts

Brian Harnetty

Shawnee, Ohio Live Q&A | Mar 9

Performing Arts | Music

Tue, Mar 9, 2021 - Tue, Mar 23, 2021
Multiple Dates/Times Available
Gómez-Peña is seated in his home studio. He is wearing a black jacket with no shirt underneath. He wears a hat and in front of him is a piece of paper. To his right is a plastic, green alien head and to his left is an ashtray with a cigarette resting in it.
Virtual
Past Talks & More

Guillermo Gómez-Peña

WE ARE ALL ALIENS 

Talks & More | Performing Arts | Interdisciplinary

Thu, Feb 11, 2021
Counterfeit Madison sitting among flora
Virtual
Past Artist Talks

Counterfeit Madison

The Hips and the Booty Don’t Lie: Counterfeit Madison and the White American Thing, Episode 2

Performing Arts | Performing Arts | Music

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

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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