Fine and Performing Arts

New works and Broadway favorites highlight Wright State’s 2025–26 theatre and dance season

Audiences can expect a season rich with laughter, suspense, heart and history as Wright State University’s 2025–26 theatre and dance lineup showcases both new works and beloved classics. Continue reading

Wright State’s motion pictures program enters new era of excellence in filmmaking

Wright State’s motion pictures program is entering an exciting new chapter, welcoming a new director, honoring a beloved former faculty member with an endowment and celebrating an alumna who earned a top award at the Sundance Film Festival. Continue reading

Pete and Pam Julian create scholarships to help current and future generations of Wright State students

Pete and Pam Julian included Wright State in their estate plan, creating endowed scholarships in athletics, business, nursing and fine and performing arts. Continue reading

Wright State alum Nicole Scherzinger wins first Tony Award for starring role in ‘Sunset Boulevard’

Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State, received the Tony Award for best leading actress in a musical for “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading

Wright State hosts visitors from around Ohio and across the globe for NATO events

During the NATO session in Dayton, Wright State University served as a key support hub, providing meals and housing for over 300 public safety officials. Continue reading

Images of war inspire powerful conversations in Wright State dialogue series

Wright State’s Veteran and Military Center brought together student veterans, service members and military families for a discussion series that used images of war to explore personal military experiences. Continue reading

Wright State alumna Nicole Scherzinger nominated for Tony for ‘Sunset Boulevard’ performance

Nicole Scherzinger, who studied musical theatre and acting at Wright State, is nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.” Continue reading

Wright State’s ArtsGala celebrates the transformative power of art

The 26th annual ArtsGala was a night of “overflowing talent, overflowing brilliance, overflowing amazing artistic achievement” by Wright State’s fine and performing arts students. Continue reading

Wright State students to soar on wings of a jade butterfly at ArtsGala

One of the premier local arts events, ArtsGala showcases the talent of students in Wright State’s art, dance, music, motion pictures and theatre programs while raising money for scholarships. Continue reading

Wright State Theatre to close out 2024–25 season with bittersweet musical ‘Alice by Heart’

Wright State Theatre will transport audiences to the fantastical depths of Wonderland with “Alice by Heart” from March 20 to 30 at the Festival Playhouse in the Creative Arts Center. Continue reading