Theatre & Dance Performances
The Department of Theatre and Dance provides student opportunities and training in all aspects of theatre creation and production, including design, directing, and performance with five main stage performances per year and multiple second stage experiences each semester. The Dance minor offers a dance production at the end of each semester.
Theatre and Dance tickets are available through the Belmont Box Office.
September
27
Tom Jones
Join Belmont’s Department of Theatre and Dance for Tom Jones. Tom Jones is born of dubious parentage. He is taken in by Squire Allworthy and raised alongside the Squire’s nephew, Blifil. As they grow up together, Blifil takes every opportunity to remind Jones of his illegitimacy and inferiority. Nevertheless, Jones grows up strong, handsome, sincere, kind and charming. He falls in love with Sophia Western, who lives on a neighboring estate. Sophia’s father arranges her marriage to Blifil, whom Sophia finds repulsive; her love for Tom Jones is discovered. Tom is banished, and Sophia later runs away to join him. They are, of course, pursued by everyone else. What results is an adventure where Tom gets mixed up with a variety of dubious individuals from society as he makes his way to London.
Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
28
Tom Jones
Join Belmont’s Department of Theatre and Dance for Tom Jones. Tom Jones is born of dubious parentage. He is taken in by Squire Allworthy and raised alongside the Squire’s nephew, Blifil. As they grow up together, Blifil takes every opportunity to remind Jones of his illegitimacy and inferiority. Nevertheless, Jones grows up strong, handsome, sincere, kind and charming. He falls in love with Sophia Western, who lives on a neighboring estate. Sophia’s father arranges her marriage to Blifil, whom Sophia finds repulsive; her love for Tom Jones is discovered. Tom is banished, and Sophia later runs away to join him. They are, of course, pursued by everyone else. What results is an adventure where Tom gets mixed up with a variety of dubious individuals from society as he makes his way to London.
Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
29
Tom Jones
Join Belmont’s Department of Theatre and Dance for Tom Jones. Tom Jones is born of dubious parentage. He is taken in by Squire Allworthy and raised alongside the Squire’s nephew, Blifil. As they grow up together, Blifil takes every opportunity to remind Jones of his illegitimacy and inferiority. Nevertheless, Jones grows up strong, handsome, sincere, kind and charming. He falls in love with Sophia Western, who lives on a neighboring estate. Sophia’s father arranges her marriage to Blifil, whom Sophia finds repulsive; her love for Tom Jones is discovered. Tom is banished, and Sophia later runs away to join him. They are, of course, pursued by everyone else. What results is an adventure where Tom gets mixed up with a variety of dubious individuals from society as he makes his way to London.
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
October
03
Tom Jones
Join Belmont’s Department of Theatre and Dance for Tom Jones. Tom Jones is born of dubious parentage. He is taken in by Squire Allworthy and raised alongside the Squire’s nephew, Blifil. As they grow up together, Blifil takes every opportunity to remind Jones of his illegitimacy and inferiority. Nevertheless, Jones grows up strong, handsome, sincere, kind and charming. He falls in love with Sophia Western, who lives on a neighboring estate. Sophia’s father arranges her marriage to Blifil, whom Sophia finds repulsive; her love for Tom Jones is discovered. Tom is banished, and Sophia later runs away to join him. They are, of course, pursued by everyone else. What results is an adventure where Tom gets mixed up with a variety of dubious individuals from society as he makes his way to London.
Date: Thursday, October 03, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
04
Tom Jones
Join Belmont’s Department of Theatre and Dance for Tom Jones. Tom Jones is born of dubious parentage. He is taken in by Squire Allworthy and raised alongside the Squire’s nephew, Blifil. As they grow up together, Blifil takes every opportunity to remind Jones of his illegitimacy and inferiority. Nevertheless, Jones grows up strong, handsome, sincere, kind and charming. He falls in love with Sophia Western, who lives on a neighboring estate. Sophia’s father arranges her marriage to Blifil, whom Sophia finds repulsive; her love for Tom Jones is discovered. Tom is banished, and Sophia later runs away to join him. They are, of course, pursued by everyone else. What results is an adventure where Tom gets mixed up with a variety of dubious individuals from society as he makes his way to London.
Date: Friday, October 04, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
05
Tom Jones
Join Belmont’s Department of Theatre and Dance for Tom Jones. Tom Jones is born of dubious parentage. He is taken in by Squire Allworthy and raised alongside the Squire’s nephew, Blifil. As they grow up together, Blifil takes every opportunity to remind Jones of his illegitimacy and inferiority. Nevertheless, Jones grows up strong, handsome, sincere, kind and charming. He falls in love with Sophia Western, who lives on a neighboring estate. Sophia’s father arranges her marriage to Blifil, whom Sophia finds repulsive; her love for Tom Jones is discovered. Tom is banished, and Sophia later runs away to join him. They are, of course, pursued by everyone else. What results is an adventure where Tom gets mixed up with a variety of dubious individuals from society as he makes his way to London.
Date: Saturday, October 05, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
November
08
The Game's Afoot
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Date: Friday, November 08, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
09
The Game's Afoot
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Date: Saturday, November 09, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
10
The Game's Afoot
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Date: Sunday, November 10, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
14
The Game's Afoot
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
15
The Game's Afoot
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
16
The Game's Afoot
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
22
Moving Stories – A Dance Composition Showcase
A showcase of original dance compositions created by dance minor students. Each choreographer presents a movement piece unique to their life experience and highlights the use of the human body as a means of expression.
Date: Friday, November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
23
Moving Stories – A Dance Composition Showcase
A showcase of original dance compositions created by dance minor students. Each choreographer presents a movement piece unique to their life experience and highlights the use of the human body as a means of expression.
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
24
Moving Stories – A Dance Composition Showcase
A showcase of original dance compositions created by dance minor students. Each choreographer presents a movement piece unique to their life experience and highlights the use of the human body as a means of expression.
Date: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
February
20
Pride and Prejudice
In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
21
Pride and Prejudice
In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
22
Pride and Prejudice
In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
23
Pride & Prejudice
In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
27
Pride and Prejudice
In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
28
Pride and Prejudice
In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
March
01
Pride and Prejudice
Description: In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Saturday, March 01, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
02
Pride and Prejudice
In partnership with the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Pride and Prejudice is bold, surprising, boisterous and timely. This new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry, despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing, and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?! Literature’s greatest tale of latent love has never felt so theatrical, or so full of life than it does in this effervescent adaptation. Because what turns us into greater fools…than the high-stakes game of love?
Date: Sunday, March 02, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Troutt Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
28
A Year with Frog and Toad
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
29
A Year with Frog and Toad
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
30
A Year with Frog and Toad
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family. *Sensory Friendly! For more information, contact Shawn Knight at shawn.knight@belmont.edu.
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
April
03
A Year with Frog and Toad
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
Date: Thursday, April 03, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
04
A Year with Frog and Toad
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
Date: Friday, April 04, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
05
A Year with Frog and Toad
A hit on Broadway, A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards – including Best Musical. Based on Arnold Lobel's well-loved books, and featuring a hummable score by Robert and Willie Reale, this whimsical show follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the rather grumpy Toad – through four fun-filled seasons. The jazzy, upbeat score of A Year with Frog and Toad bubbles with melody and wit, making it an inventive, exuberant and enchanting musical for the whole family.
Date: Saturday, April 05, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Black Box Theater
Theatre & Dance Performances
05
Mixed Bill XXI- body & soul
Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance, Mixed Bill XXI- body & soul features the Belmont University Dance Company performing works created by faculty, students and guest artists. This year’s presentation also features a partnership with Nashville’s di Mossa, a professional dance company that promotes reflective exchange through collective movement experiences.
Date: Saturday, April 05, 2025
Time: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Venue: The Fisher Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre & Dance Performances
06
Mixed Bill XXI- body & soul
Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance, Mixed Bill XXI- body & soul features the Belmont University Dance Company performing works created by faculty, students and guest artists. This year’s presentation also features a partnership with Nashville’s di Mossa, a professional dance company that promotes reflective exchange through collective movement experiences.