Events and Programs

Unless noted otherwise, performances are free and open to the public through the Kjell Meling Arts for All Initiative. For further information, call the box office at 814-949-5452.

Spring 2026

Theatre Production: The Oregon Trail

The Oregon Trail by Bekah Brunstetter will be performed Wednesday through Friday, March 25 through 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

The Oregon Trail News Release

Dance Performance: Amor Fati (Love of Fate)

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Dance Ensemble, along with Allied Motion Dance Company, will perform Amor Fati (Love of Fate) on Thursday and Friday, April 16 and 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Performances are free and open to the public.

Open Dance Classes for Adults

Penn State Altoona will host open dance classes from 1 to 2:15 p.m. on Sundays, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, March 22 and April 26, in the dance studio, room 148 of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

Open Dance Classes News Release

Fall 2025

Working: A Musical

Penn State Altoona will present the musical Working Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 29 through 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

Working News Release Working Program

Ivyside Dance Ensemble Fall 2025 Performance

Ivyside Dance Ensemble (IDE), Penn State Altoona’s student dance company, along with Allied Motion Dance Company, comprised of adult dancers from the area, will offer a fall performance at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 13 and 14, in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

IDE News Release IDE Program

Ivyside Pride presents Uplifted

Penn State Altoona’s Ivyside Pride choral group will offer its fall performance, Uplifted, on Thursday and Friday, December 4 and 5, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Both performances are free and open to the public.

Uplifted News Release Uplifted Program

Penn State Altoona University Jazz Band

Penn State Altoona's University Jazz Band, with guest trumpeter James Moore, will perform Saturday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Wolf Kuhn Theatre of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts.

University Jazz Band New Release University Jazz Band Program

About The Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts

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