July 2021
Brian Hoffman, Red Skelton Impersonator – Red Skelton Performing Arts Center
The Annual Red Skelton Festival kicks off at 7:00pm on Friday, July 16 with Red Skelton impersonator, Brian Hoffman. Hoffman will give a tribute to Red Skelton during his "Remembering Red" performance. He has visited Vincennes many times before always amazing the audience with his portrayal of Red! The talented ventriloquist, Mr. Puppet will open the evening's entertainment. Tickets are $15/adults and $5/children 13 and under. Please call the Red Skelton Museum for tickets at 812.888.4184.
Find out more »October 2022
A Gala Concert
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department - Music will present “A Gala Concert” on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 pm in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre, 20 Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes, Indiana. The concert is free, and the public is invited to attend. Doors will open at 7:00 pm.
Find out more »Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
The Vincennes University Humanities Film & Lecture Series and Wabash Valley Progressives are joining together on Monday, October 10th to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day...
Find out more »Dena Carter
Five-Time Multi-Platinum artist Deana Carter is coming to the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center! With hit songs such as "Strawberry Wine," and "We Danced Away" this is a show you won't want to miss! For tickets, call (812) 888-4354.
Find out more »November 2022
“Rumours” a Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
The passion for the music of Fleetwood Mac is what makes Rumours a success. The band's members are influenced by and admire Fleetwood Mac and for many years have strived not only to recreate their unmistakable enchanting sound but to give it the honor it so rightly deserves. Fans attending Rumours concerts can feel the love! For tickets, call (812)888-4354.
Find out more »[Cancelled] – Choral Concert
The VU Concert Choir, under the direction of Professor Mark Snyder, has the exciting opportunity to perform with the Evansville Philharmonic Chorus and the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra on November 13. “Heavenly Spheres: Mozart’s Requiem” will be performed at 4:00 pm (Central time) at Victory Theatre in Evansville. This is an amazing learning opportunity for our students to perform an important piece of music literature and perform in a large chorus with professional musicians. Our Sunday, November 13, 6:00pm Choral Concert here at VU is being…
Find out more »Guitars in the Night
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department presents "Guitars in the Night." The concert will take place on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. (EST), in Vincennes University’s Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend. This year's concert features VU Music's Blues Ensemble performing various blues tunes. Special Guests: Scott Mercer, Dave Parman, and the group "Wood & Wire" VU Blues Ensemble: Jordan L. Baker, drums Madyson T. Borders, guitar and vocals Eli C.…
Find out more »Indiana Bandmasters Association All-District Honor Band Performance, with Guest Conductor Dr. Daniel Tembras
Admission is free.
Find out more »Christmas Gala Concert
Music student production, RSPAC Theatre, admission is free.
Find out more »December 2022
All is Calm – VU Community Series Production
Join the Vincennes University Alumni Association as they present, All is Calm - The Christmas Truce of 1914. The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence, a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into No Man’s Land singing “Stille Nacht.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, and peace. A remarkable true story told in the words and songs of the men who lived it. For more information about the 2022-2023 Alumni Community Series season or to…
Find out more »ABBA-Solutely Christmas!
All of your favorite ABBA hits with the perfect mix of Christmas music sprinkled in to celebrate the holidays. Direct from the U.K., The ABBA Show will light up your holidays with their ABBA-Solutley Christmas Show. Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Take a Chance On Me, Super Trouper, Voulez Vous, Gimme Gimme Gimme, SOS, The Winner Takes it all, and Thank you for the Music. For information and tickets, please contact the Red Skelton Museum, at (812) 888-4184.
Find out more »January 2023
The Nostalgia Show
A TRIBUTE TO THE PAST WITH RANDY RIGGLE- COMEDIAN, SINGER, IMPERSONATOR AND ENTERTAINMENT EXTRAORDINAIRE! WITH HIS CLEAN, REFRESHING APPROACH TO HUMOR, RANDY TAKES YOU ON A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE FILLED WITH SONGS AND LAUGHS IN HIS ONE-MAN SHOW, WHICH INCLUDES A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS.
Find out more »February 2023
Ballet Magnificat
First Baptist Church of Vincennes is happy to announce the return of Ballet Magnificat! to the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center on Sunday, Feb 5 at 6pm! They will be performing “The Hiding Place”, the story of Corrie Ten Boom. Tickets are $18 at the door or $15 when you reserve your tickets in advance. Reserve and purchase your tickets now using this link: https://linktr.ee/fbcvin
Find out more »Fear
"Fear" is a production made entirely by the creative minds of the Theatre Program faculty and students. The show is a conglomeration of short plays dealing with the concept of fear. The pieces in the show are "Culinary Class" and "217," written by VU student Peter Hesselgrave, "No Means No," "Left Waiting," and "This is America," written by VU student Chelsea Wyatt, "Graduation Fears" and High School Killer," written by VU student Allyson Withycombe, and "Clearing My Mind" by VU…
Find out more »Fear
"Fear" is a production made entirely by the creative minds of the Theatre Program faculty and students. The show is a conglomeration of short plays dealing with the concept of fear. The pieces in the show are "Culinary Class" and "217," written by VU student Peter Hesselgrave, "No Means No," "Left Waiting," and "This is America," written by VU student Chelsea Wyatt, "Graduation Fears" and High School Killer," written by VU student Allyson Withycombe, and "Clearing My Mind" by VU…
Find out more »Fear
"Fear" is a production made entirely by the creative minds of the Theatre Program faculty and students. The show is a conglomeration of short plays dealing with the concept of fear. The pieces in the show are "Culinary Class" and "217," written by VU student Peter Hesselgrave, "No Means No," "Left Waiting," and "This is America," written by VU student Chelsea Wyatt, "Graduation Fears" and High School Killer," written by VU student Allyson Withycombe, and "Clearing My Mind" by VU…
Find out more »Fear
"Fear" is a production made entirely by the creative minds of the Theatre Program faculty and students. The show is a conglomeration of short plays dealing with the concept of fear. The pieces in the show are "Culinary Class" and "217," written by VU student Peter Hesselgrave, "No Means No," "Left Waiting," and "This is America," written by VU student Chelsea Wyatt, "Graduation Fears" and High School Killer," written by VU student Allyson Withycombe, and "Clearing My Mind" by VU…
Find out more »March 2023
The StepCrew
The StepCrew boasts performers from the likes of The Chieftains, Cherish The Ladies, Loreena McKennit, Carlos Nunez, and Bowfire. As six-time Grammy Award winner Paddy Maloney of The Chieftains quotes, "The StepCrew does not simply draw their audience in, they take them by the hand and remind us what dance is meant to be about - fun!."
Find out more »H. Joyce Kim-Rohrer performs
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department will present a Faculty Recital featuring VU Music Professor H. Joyce Kim-Rohrer, clarinet, on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. Professor Kim-Rohrer will be accompanied by VU Music Professor Dr. Claudia Bossard, piano, and guest artist and former VU music adjunct faculty member Betsy Graves, flute. The recital will feature music by French composers: Charles Lefebvre, Francis Poulenc, and Camille Saint-Saens. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and…
Find out more »Guitar Fest
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department presents a "Guitar Fest." The concert will take place on Thursday, March 23rd at 7:00 p.m. (EST), in Vincennes University’s Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre. Admission is Free and the public is invited to attend. This year's concert features VU Music's Blues Ensemble performing "The Music of Chicago" (The Chicago Transit Authority). Special guests, VU Music faculty Susie Jackson, Drums; Dr. Claudia Bossard, Piano; and Mark Snyder, Vocals. Also performing, local group "Wood and Wire."…
Find out more »The Rainbow Fish Musical
Based on the classic children's story "The Rainbow Fish Musical" is a delightful undersea adventure of friendship and the joy of sharing. "The Rainbow Fish Musical" will be presented by the Vincennes University Theatre Program at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for performances on: Friday, March 31st at 7:00 PM EST, Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 PM EST, and Sunday, April 2nd at 2:00 PM EST The students performing include Ethan Montgomery as the Rainbow Fish, Peter Hesselgrave…
Find out more »April 2023
The Rainbow Fish Musical
The Rainbow Fish Musical is a family-friendly performance by Vincennes University theatre and music students. For tickets or information, stop by the box office or call 812-888-4039.
Find out more »The Rainbow Fish Musical
Based on the classic children's story "The Rainbow Fish Musical" is a delightful undersea adventure of friendship and the joy of sharing. "The Rainbow Fish Musical" will be presented by the Vincennes University Theatre Program at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for performances on: Friday, March 31st at 7:00 PM EST, Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 PM EST, and Sunday, April 2nd at 2:00 PM EST The students performing include Ethan Montgomery as the Rainbow Fish, Peter Hesselgrave…
Find out more »The Rainbow Fish Musical
The Rainbow Fish Musical is a family-friendly performance by Vincennes University theatre and music students. For tickets or information, stop by the box office or call 812-888-4039.
Find out more »The Rainbow Fish Musical
Based on the classic children's story "The Rainbow Fish Musical" is a delightful undersea adventure of friendship and the joy of sharing. "The Rainbow Fish Musical" will be presented by the Vincennes University Theatre Program at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available for performances on: Friday, March 31st at 7:00 PM EST, Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 PM EST, and Sunday, April 2nd at 2:00 PM EST The students performing include Ethan Montgomery as the Rainbow Fish, Peter Hesselgrave…
Find out more »Drum Enchanted Evening
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department will present “Drum Enchanted Evening”, featuring the VU Percussion Ensemble, on Thursday, April 13, at 7:30 pm in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre. Doors will open at 7:00 pm. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. The Theatre is located on the Vincennes Campus at 20 Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes, Indiana. The VU Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Susie Jackson, consists of percussionists playing a variety of…
Find out more »An Evening of Winds and Percussion
Vincennes University Concert Band, Brass Ensemble and Woodwind Ensemble will host a free live performance.
Find out more »Gentri
GENTRI, which is short for “The Gentlemen Trio” was established in June 2014 and is comprised of three dynamic tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott, and Bradley Quinn Lever. The fourth member of the group is the award winning composer, arranger, and producer Stephen Nelson.. To date, GENTRI has released four EP’s and three full length albums, the most recent being a Christmas album, “Season of Light“. GENTRI’s third Christmas album. Almost all of GENTRI’s albums have reached #1 on various…
Find out more »Jazz on the Wabash
Vincennes University Jazz ensemble will host a free concert.
Find out more »Choral Concert
"Choral Kaleidoscope" Thursday, April 27th @ 7:30 p.m. (EST) A “Choral Kaleidoscope” will be presented by the Vincennes University Concert Choir and the VU Connection Choir. The “Choral Kaleidoscope” will be held on Thursday, April 27th at 7:30 p.m. (EST) in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre, 20 Red Skelton Boulevard, Vincennes, Indiana. The event is free, and the public is invited to attend. Doors will open at 7:00 pm. The choirs, under the direction of Mark Snyder, will perform many different forms of choral music: Madrigal,…
Find out more »May 2023
Riders in the Sky
The best in Western music since 1977. Award-winning harmonies, wacky Western wit and high-yodeling adventures.
Find out more »July 2023
The Red Skelton Comedy Showcase
SEE THE RED SKELTON COMEDY SHOWCASE! The biggest names in clean comedy in the Midwest will go head to head in honor of Red Skelton’s birthday on July 18th, but only one will win the revered Skeltie Award! Join Clint Hall, Andy Imlay, Drew Davis, Gavin Eddings, Carrie Moore, Kris Izzi, and Molly Fahrlander as they battle it out onstage. Will it be the Dry Bar Comedy veteran, the funniest man in Louisville, or the “kid the DARE program worked…
Find out more »September 2023
Pageant honors special women
A local pageant of women with developmental challenges will crown a Ms. Marvelous at 2 p.m. Sept. 24 at the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center.
Find out more »The Texas Tenors
The most successful group and third highest-selling artist in the history of America's Got Talent! Since 2009 they have released five studio albums, 2 PBS specials, multiple singles, and have earned the distinction of being Billboard Magazine's #10 Classical Artists in the World.
Find out more »October 2023
A Music Gala Concert
The Vincennes University Performing Arts Department - Music will present “A Gala Concert” on Wednesday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Red Skelton Performing Arts Center Theatre. The evening will showcase a variety of Vincennes University student music performing groups, including the VU Brass Ensemble and the VU Jazz Ensemble, the VU Concert Band and the VU Percussion Ensemble the VU Concert Choir and the VU Connection, and the VU Woodwind Ensemble.
Find out more »The Starlets
Inspired by iconic girl groups The Ronettes, The Angels, The Shirelles and The Supremes, The Starlets take you on a musical journey through the 50's & 60's when radio was dominated by Pop, Doo-Wop, R&B and Motown.
Find out more »The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan
Find out more »The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan
Find out more »The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan
Find out more »The Lightning Theif: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Lightning Thief is a musical with music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2005 novel of the same name by Rick Riordan.
Find out more »November 2023
December 2023
The Grass Roots
Since their formation, The Grass Roots have gone on to chart 29 singles; thirteen of which went gold followed by two gold albums and one platinum album. In the entire history of Rock'n'Roll, only nine bands (including The Beatles) have charted more hits on Billboard's Hot 100 than The Grassroots.
Find out more »Beatles Christmas Extravaganza
All of your favorite Beatles hits with the perfect mix of Christmas music and fun surprises sprinkled in to celebrate the holidays.
Find out more »February 2024
Red Skelton Comedy Showcase
Join us for a night of laughter at our Comedy Showcase! Six hilarious comedians will go head-to-head, competing for the Red Skelton "Skelty" Award. This is the third competition of the season and all the winners will compete in July at the upcoming festival for a chance to take home the title!
Find out more »Gaslight
Gaslight, set in 1910 London, is an intense drama about a woman being manipulated by her husband into thinking she is going insane. Written by Patrick Hamilton, the play Gaslight is the origin of the modern term gaslighting.
Find out more »Gaslight
Gaslight, set in 1910 London, is an intense drama about a woman being manipulated by her husband into thinking she is going insane. Written by Patrick Hamilton, the play Gaslight is the origin of the modern term gaslighting.
Find out more »Gaslight
Gaslight, set in 1910 London, is an intense drama about a woman being manipulated by her husband into thinking she is going insane. Written by Patrick Hamilton, the play Gaslight is the origin of the modern term gaslighting.
Find out more »Gaslight
Gaslight, set in 1910 London, is an intense drama about a woman being manipulated by her husband into thinking she is going insane. Written by Patrick Hamilton, the play Gaslight is the origin of the modern term gaslighting.
Find out more »March 2024
Night Fever – A Tribute to The Bee Gees
"Night Fever" - The Bee Gees Tribute is the largest production of the Bee Gees in the world. This all Canadian cast has been touring for the past ten years, from Disneyland to Russia, recreating the look and sound of the Bee Gees.
Find out more »Steve Lippia & The Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra – Simply Swinging Great American Crooners
This is a rich, powerful, world-class show by one of America's best interpreters of the "Popular American Songbook," Steve Lippia accompanied by the Evansville Philarmonic Orchestra. It features well-known, beloved classics made famous by the greatest popular singer of the 20th century, Frank Sinatra.
Find out more »April 2024
The Hidden Sun
Celebrate the 2024 Solar Eclipse through NASA imagery, Poetry, & Music
Find out more »Laughter Before the Darkness
As an actor, mime, stuntman, comedian, clown, puppeteer, magician, producer, and director, Reed Steele has performed literally thousands of times on stage, television, and film from Los Angeles to New York. Reed is an advocate of arts in education and has been an educator artist for 40 years for the National Endowment for the Arts, Indiana Arts Commission, Arts for Learning Young Audiences of Indiana, New Jersey, New Orleans, and Kansas City Chapters, and collaborated with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.…
Find out more »Jaimee Paul & Leif Shires – My Favorite Things
Raised in Southern Illinois, steeped in the church choir, Ms. Paul was influenced by Gospel and Blues, cultivating a special place in her heart for jazz. Leif and Jaimee have had the privilege of performing fo audiences throughout the US, Canada, Europe, and Japan. Some attendees have included a United States President, Prime Ministers, Congressmen, and Ambassadors.
Find out more »October 2024
Artrageous
Artrageous is a troupe of misfits artists, singers, dancers and musicians who started as friends doing street theatre in Vancouver. As people who live and breathe the Arts, Creativity, Community, and Inspiration, they created Artrageous to pay tribute to their roots and share their passion with the world. Art, Music, Theater, Singing, Dancing, Audience Interaction...
All on one stage. All done as a team of friends seeing the world and sharing a love of the Arts.
November 2024
Guitars in the Night
No tickets required Free and open to the public
Find out more »December 2024
Bob Seger Tribute Christmas Special
Celebrate the holiday season with a rockin' Bob Seger tribute show at the fabulous Red Skelton Performing Arts Center! SEGER SYSTEM – Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute was formed to honor and continue the musical legacy of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. SEGER SYSTEM re-creates the look, feel, and most importantly, the sound of one of rock’s revered icons by delivering an authentic representation of Bob Seger’s greatest hits. Based out of the Dallas, Texas area, SEGER SYSTEM has…
Find out more »Midtown Men – Stars from the Original Cast of Jersey Boys
The VU Alumni Association is proud to present The Midtown Men! ....................... Stars From The Original Broadway Cast Of Jersey Boys: The Midtown Men reunites stars from the Original Broadway Cast of the smash hit musical, Jersey Boys. Launched in 2010 from their three year rocket ride together bringing to life the sound story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, Broadway’s breakout vocal sensation is widely celebrated for their signature renditions of the iconic hits of the 1960s. Together,…
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