Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture

11/02/2024

In this clip from our latest "Diva to Diva" episode, beloved MIAC artist Melissa Errico shares her thoughts on connecting with audiences, including some memorable advice from the legendary Lee Roy Reams. For more captivating insights and stories, watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgnZ-OXnRr4&t=3s.

10/31/2024

In this excerpt from our latest episode of "Diva to Diva," Melissa Errico reveals how she meticulously crafts her concerts to resonate with her audience—first by "hitting the tuning fork of your mind" before connecting with "the tuning fork of the music." For more fascinating insights into her artistry, be sure to watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgnZ-OXnRr4.

10/30/2024

We're thrilled to share the latest episode of "Diva to Diva," featuring a captivating conversation between the legendary two-time Tony Award winner Donna Murphy and our beloved guest artist, the incomparable Tony-nominated Broadway singer, actress, recording artist, and author Melissa Errico. 😍

The Mercyhurst Institute for Arts & Culture, in collaboration with Tony-nominated Broadway singer, actress, recording artist, and author Melissa Errico, pres...

10/29/2024

How fabulous! Congratulations to our Mercyhurst University artist-in-residence, Betty Buckley!

“Playing Grizabella the Glamour Cat is one of the most cherished memories of my career, and it’s an honor to have this moment memorialized for all the passionate fans of Cats,” Buckley said. “What a special privilege it is to have Grizabella live on in such a dazzling way.”

This holiday season, “let the memory live again” of Betty Buckley’s Tony Award-winning performance in Cats as her Grizabella joins Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ limited edition Broadway Legends ornament series.

10/28/2024

Get ready to feel the beat! 🥁 On Tuesday, Feb. 4, 倭 -Yamato The Drummers of Japan bring their electrifying new show, “Hito no Chikara”—The Power of Human Strength," to Mercyhurst University! 🌏 With over 40 Taiko drums, this immersive performance dives deep into emotion, creativity, and the strength of the human spirit. ✨ Tickets are available online at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎫

10/27/2024

Who else is watching "Agatha All Along"? 🔮 In episode 7, the legendary Patti LuPone shines as Lilia Calderu, delivering what some are calling "the best MCU television performance yet." 🎭 Don't miss your chance to see this three-time Tony winner live at Mercyhurst University on Thursday, April 10. ✨ Tickets are selling fast—secure your seats before they're gone at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎟️

10/26/2024

Ring in the holidays with the Mercyhurst Theatre Program's “A Dickens of a Carol,” an enchanting new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ beloved classic, running Nov. 21-24, in Mercyhurst University's Taylor Little Theatre. 🎭❤️ Tickets are now on sale! 🎟️ Learn more at https://miac.mercyhurst.edu/events/dickens-carol-1. 🎄🌟

10/25/2024

Don’t just take our word for it—hear what fans are saying about Postmodern Jukebox! ✨🎤 Tickets for their Dec. 11 concert at Mercyhurst University are selling quickly! 🤩 Secure your seats today at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎟️

10/22/2024

Exciting news, music lovers! 🎶 Postmodern Jukebox is bringing "The '10' Tour" to Mercyhurst University on Wednesday, Dec. 11. 🎤✨ Get ready for a spectacular blend of vintage styles and modern hits that will have you dancing in your seat! 💃 Tickets are selling quickly—secure your spot today at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎟️

10/21/2024

Get ready for an unforgettable trip through pop music history! 🎶 Postmodern Jukebox is bringing their 10th anniversary tour to Mercyhurst University on Wednesday, Dec. 11, and you won't want to miss this time-twisting collective that reimagines pop hits in a retro style! ✨ Tickets are selling quickly—secure your spot now at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎟️

10/19/2024

Thank you, Pink Martini, for another fabulous concert at Mercyhurst University! 🙏🥳💃👏

10/19/2024

Celebrating a decade of reimagined hits, Postmodern Jukebox brings The '10' Tour to Mercyhurst University on Wednesday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m. 🎶 Don't miss the party! 🥳 Reserve your seats today at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎟️

10/18/2024

Postmodern Jukebox returns to Mercyhurst University with a brand new show! 🎶 Join PMJ for their 10th Anniversary party at the Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Dec. 11. 😎 Tickets are on sale now at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎟️ Dress up in your vintage best and twist the night away with PMJ. 💃

10/17/2024

Tony-nominated Broadway singer, actress, recording artist, and author Melissa Errico returns to Mercyhurst University and her favorite songwriter with an entirely new program of Stephen Sondheim songs, celebrating her new album, “Sondheim In The City.”

Praised in The New York Times as “a New York house tour of thrill and heartbreak... from one of Sondheim’s deepest-hearted yet lightest-touch interpreters” and hailed by Gramophone magazine as a work that “takes the musical theater compilation album to a new level,” Errico will share her new collection at Walker Recital Hall on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m., accompanied by her longtime musical director Tedd Firth.

More information is available at https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/broadway-star-melissa-errico-brings-sondheim-city-mercyhurst-stage.

10/16/2024

Tonight's the night! 🤩 Erie's favorite globe-trotting "little orchestra," Pink Martini, takes the stage of Mercyhurst University's Mary D'Angelo Performing Arts Center! ✨ Last-minute tickets, including some recently released premium seats, are available online at https://miac.universitytickets.com/. 🎟️ Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the start of another exciting season with us! 🥳

10/15/2024

There’s still time to join us for an unforgettable evening with Pink Martini at Mercyhurst University on Wednesday, Oct. 16! 🎶 Grab your tickets now at https://miac.universitytickets.com/, and experience a night filled with uplifting music and good vibes. 💖✨

10/14/2024

Fewer than 100 tickets remain for Pink Martini featuring China Forbes on Wednesday at Mercyhurst University! 🎟️ Reserve your seats before they’re gone at https://miac.universitytickets.com/, and celebrate the start of another exciting season with us! 🥳

10/14/2024

Erie's favorite globe-trotting "little orchestra" returns to Mercyhurst University on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. 🎶✨ Experience the magic of Pink Martini, where jazz, classical, and pop music collide for an unforgettable evening of sophisticated fun! 🌍🎤 Grab your tickets before they're gone at miac.universitytickets.com. 🎟️❤️

10/13/2024

Three days and counting until Erie's favorite globe-trotting "little orchestra," Pink Martini, returns to Mercyhurst University! ✨ A limited number of tickets are still available. 🎟️ Grab yours before they’re gone at https://miac.universitytickets.com/, and celebrate the start of another exciting season with us! 🥳

10/10/2024

Fewer than 100 tickets remain! 🎟️ Reserve your seats before they’re gone at https://miac.universitytickets.com/, and celebrate the start of another exciting season with us! 🥳

Little orchestra serves up multicultural sonic cocktails

10/09/2024

We’re just one week away from our 2024-2025 season opener, Pink Martini featuring China Forbes! Erie’s favorite globe-trotting “little orchestra” brings their 30th anniversary tour to Mercyhurst University's Mary D’Angelo Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

Pink Martini's multilingual repertoire seamlessly blends diverse musical styles and languages, inviting listeners on an enchanting journey around the world. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their sound, this concert promises to be an unforgettable evening!

There are still a few last-minute tickets available. Reserve your seats before they’re gone at https://miac.universitytickets.com/, and celebrate the start of another exciting season with us!

10/03/2024

We’re less than two weeks away from our season opener, Pink Martini featuring China Forbes! 🥳 With fewer than 150 tickets remaining, now is the time to reserve your seats. 🎫 Visit https://miac.universitytickets.com/ or call 814-824-3000 today.

Mercyhurst University students and employees - MU student and employee tickets are not available online. Please come to the box office with your student ID or employee ID to purchase tickets.

11/03/2023

Congratulations to the cast and crew of the Mercyhurst Theatre Program's "The Government Inspector" on a successful opening night!

The production runs through Sunday in Mercyhurst University's Taylor Little Theatre. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/cue-the-mayhem-mercyhurst-theatre-stages-uproarious-comedy.

11/02/2023

The Mercyhurst Theatre Program's production of "The Government Inspector" opens tonight and runs through Sunday in Mercyhurst University's Taylor Little Theatre. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/cue-the-mayhem-mercyhurst-theatre-stages-uproarious-comedy.

10/31/2023

Four weeks from tonight, the world-famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band brings its "Creole Christmas" tour to Mercyhurst University!

Concert tickets are selling quickly, and fewer than 50 seats remain for the pre-concert dinner. Reserve your seat(s) before they're gone at https://miac.universitytickets.com/.