Music, Theatre and Dance

Dr. Brooke Covington and Charlotte Costic '27 (left) discuss the AIDS Memorial Quilt with attendees of the Hampton Roads Social Justice Conference.

AIDS Quilt Stitches Together Community

Memorial Quilt inspires campus activities, conversations

April 23, 2026

Dr. Kelly Rossum playing a trumpet

Jazz4Justice Concert Attracts CNU Talent from Past and Present

Event benefits Legal Aid Society and scholarships for Captains

April 9, 2026

Dr. Mike Levine speaking in front of a presentation of Bad Bunny

Captains, Meet Bad Bunny

New honors class introduces students to popular musical performer

March 17, 2026

Jonathan Martin and Yuja Wang

Music Major Shines in Masterclass with Yuja Wang

One of the world’s most acclaimed pianists conducts masterclass with Captains.

May 2, 2025

Kyle Bates stands in a back hallway of the Ferguson Center for the Arts holding an envelope with her name on it.

Kylee Bates '27 Earns Broadway Award

Students participate in a masterclass with Broadway veterans

January 13, 2025

Members of the Marching Captains perform in Parliament Square in London

Marching Captains Wow London

Band shines on big, historic stage

January 6, 2025

Caroline Scruggs and her instrument the theremin.

Musical Alum Plays her Way to TikTok Fame

Caroline Scruggs '14 elevates rare instrument to social media stardom.

December 4, 2024

Erika Henningsen stands in the spotlight with members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra behind her

Gratitude and Awe

A Star’s-eye View of the Ferguson Center

November 25, 2024

Dr. Chelsey Hamm holds a Taylor Swift vinyl album with the album cover to the right.

Taylor Swift Coming to a Classroom Near You

"Ready For It?"

October 17, 2024

Jacob Young and Trent Garrett speak with a student while a person films

CNU to Host Star-Studded Premiere for Young Filmmakers

Hampton Roads native brings Next Generation Storytellers to Ferguson.

October 4, 2024

Cora Barr as Anna Hyatt Huntington in the Anne Noland Edwards Gallery

Bringing Art to Life

Immersive play explores the life of a world-renowned artist.

July 25, 2024

Members of the James River Shakespeare Company ensemble in various forms of action on stage.

New James River Shakespeare Company Opens to Rave Reviews

Professional ensemble on campus breathes new life into 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'

June 28, 2024

A student works intensely on a robot.

New Schools Will Serve Engineering, Computing and Arts Students

Board also approves 2024-25 tuition and fees.

May 3, 2024

An empty Diamonstein Concert Hall

From the Classroom to the Concert Hall

Hundreds of local young musicians to perform on the stage of stars

April 10, 2024

On the set of the film I’ll Find You, director Alan Adeleke and intimacy coordinator Jamie Monahan ‘09

Meet a "Strong Multi-Hyphenate" Captain for Life

Jamie Monahan is an intimacy coordinator and much more

March 21, 2024

A group of CNU musical theatre students perform on stage at 54 Below in New York City.

"This Is Your Moment. Make it Count!"

Christopher Newport’s musical theatre students shine in New York City

March 20, 2024

The horn section of the Christopher Newport University wind ensemble are lit at night while performing.

Wind Ensemble Takes Its Show to Argentina

Performing abroad proves to be an unforgettable experience

October 19, 2023

The Marching Captains practice on a field with the cupolas of the Torggler Fine Arts Center, Trible Library and CNH in the background.

London Calling!

The Marching Captains will perform in one of the world’s greatest parades.

October 5, 2023

Two individuals tap dance in an empty dance studio.

Summer Scholar Steps into History of Broadway Tap Dancing

Student and professor create in-depth resource for dancers.

September 6, 2023

Nii Akwei Adoteye smiles while holding his saxophone amongst band members.

Christopher Newport Alum Credits Music Education For His Success

Nii Akwei Adoteye returns to campus to perform at Ferguson Center

April 8, 2023

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