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Four acts lined up for annual “Brown Bag” concert series at JGA

March 17, 2026 by Lynn M. Lansdown

For its third season, Missouri State University’s “Brown Bag Concert Series” continues to enliven April lunchtime with its lineup of talented performers.

Held once again at the John Goodman Amphitheatre (JGA), the event is free and open to the public. The amphitheater is located immediately north of Craig Hall in the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Arts Park.

All performances start at noon. Public parking will be available starting at 11 a.m. across Grand Street in Parking Lots 22 and 24.

“Bring your lunch, relax and enjoy some great music,” said Mark Templeton, executive director of marketing and external relations for JGA.

Call for musicians for third annual “April at the Amphitheatre” concert series

February 11, 2026 by Reynolds College

The “April at the Amphitheatre” brown bag music series is once again calling for musician applications.

Now in its third year, the series is open to artists from across the Ozarks. “Solo and group artists are welcome to apply. We are looking for a broad range of styles,” said Mark Templeton, executive director of John Goodman Amphitheatre (JGA) marketing and external relations.

Selected artists will receive a $300 honorarium.

During the month of April, artists perform on Wednesdays during the lunch hour for approximately 45 minutes.

Performances will be held at the JGA in the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Arts Park of Missouri State University.

All performances and are free and open to the public.

JGA and the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities sponsor the event.

Contact Mark Templeton for more information.

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Performance dates

April 1
April 8
April 15
April 22

“Awakening” theme defines 2025-26 Theatre and Dance season

September 3, 2025 by Lynn M. Lansdown

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers an exciting and innovative lineup of shows, ranging from Shakespeare to Broadway classics, for its 2025-26 schedule.

This year’s production theme, “Awakening,” is based on the idea that the artistic disciplines of theatre and dance awaken us to a universe of ideas and emotions, said Mark Templeton, executive director of marketing and external relations. In turn, they broaden our perspective and deepen our understanding of ourselves and others.

Because of ongoing construction of the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Complex and interior restoration in Craig Hall, this year’s productions will be performed in other venues. These locations include the John Goodman Amphitheatre, the Credo Arts Center and the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts.

Call for musicians for second annual “April at the Amphitheatre” concert series

February 24, 2025 by Lynn M. Lansdown

The “April at the Amphitheatre” concert series is once again calling for musician applications.

Now in its second year, the series is open to artists from across the Ozarks. Selected artists will receive a $300 honorarium.

During the month of April, artists perform on Wednesdays during the lunch hour for approximately 45 minutes.

Performances will be held at the John Goodman Amphitheatre (JGA) in the Judith Enyeart Reynolds Arts Park of Missouri State University.

All performances and are free and open to the public.

JGA and the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities sponsor the event.

Contact Mark Templeton, Executive Director of JGA Marketing and External Relations, for more information.

Apply

Performance dates

April 9
April 16
April 23
April 30

Theatre and Dance presents “White Christmas” Nov. 14-22

November 8, 2024 by Lynn M. Lansdown

Missouri State University’s Department of Theatre and Dance gets festive for the holidays with its stage production of Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.”

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-16 and 20-22, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee performance Nov. 17.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for students/seniors. Special advance rates are available for students with an MSU ID.

All performances take place in Craig Hall Coger Theatre.

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Discounts on tickets with “Toys for Tots” donation

Additionally, audience members can celebrate the season by donating to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program, according to Mark Templeton, theatre and dance managing director.

“Receiving boxes have been placed adjacent to the Craig Hall box office,” Templeton said. “Anyone who donates a toy will be eligible for a $10 discount on an adult/senior/student ticket. One discount per toy received.”