All Invited to Spring Drama, Dance, and Music Performances
Mar 28, 2025Bellevue College will host music, dance, and theatre performances from both students and world entertainers this spring.
Bellevue College will host music, dance, and theatre performances from both students and world entertainers this spring. From March to June, Bellevue College’s Theatre Arts and Music departments will offer local arts and entertainment shows available to the entire community.
The college is home to Carlson Theatre, a 300-seat theater, and Stop Gap Studio, a 60-to 80-seat theater, both located in the E Building on the Bellevue College campus. General admission, ranging from free tickets to $15-$20, is affordable and accessible to all. Paid parking and maps of the college are also available. The Theatre Arts and Music departments produce events throughout the entire academic year.
March
Show title: 27th Annual Bellevue College Jazz Festival
Date: March 28-29
Time: 9 AM to 5:30 PM on March 28; 9 AM to 5 PM, and 8 PM on March 29
Location: Carlson Theatre
Description: Join Bellevue College’s Music department for a multi-day celebration of all things jazz. Bellevue College’s Jazz Band, directed by Jim Sisko, will host student musicians from middle school and high school. Middle schoolers will perform on March 28, with the top three schools earning special recognition in addition to a special presentation of eight individual awards. High schoolers will perform on March 29, with the top three schools selected to perform for an evening concert. The evening concert will start at 8 PM and will include a performance by the Bellevue College Jazz Band with guest artist John Swana. Evening concert tickets are available for $15.
April
Show title: Petrit Çeku (Guitar series)
Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Carlson Theatre
Description: Petrit Çeku has performed recitals across the globe and has been a soloist with symphony orchestras such as the Baltimore Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Czech Chamber Philharmonic, Daejeon Philharmonic, State Hermitage Orchestra of St. Petersburg, Pannon Philharmonic, and Zagreb Philharmonic.
May
Show title: BC/DC Dance Ensemble Show
Date: May 2, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Carlson Theatre
Description: Directed by Jenna Spinei, The Bellevue College Dance Company works all year to bring this special and diverse evening of dance to the Carlson Theatre.
Show title: Chicago
Date: May 29-June 7
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Stop Gap Studio
Description: In roaring twenties Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap… until he finds out he’s been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another “Merry Murderess,” Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the “American Dream”: fame, fortune, and acquittal. This sharp-edged satire features a dazzling score that sparked immortal staging by Bob Fosse. This musical is based on a book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, musically directed by Aimee Hong, choreographed by Jenna Spinei, and directed by Bradetta Vines. Tickets are $15 for general admission and $10 for Bellevue College students and employees.
June
Show title: Eva Beneke (Guitar series)
Date: June 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Carlson Theatre
Description: German guitarist Eva Beneke has won prizes at international guitar competitions in The Netherlands, Italy and the U.S., and has performed on internationally broadcast radio and television programs. Her latest album is a NAXOS recording of Fernando Sor ́s “Complete Works for Voice and Guitar” with mezzo-soprano Nerea Berraondo and was released in 2017.
Show title: Florestan Chamber Music: Music of Bellevue College Student Composers
Date: June 13, 2025
Time: 7 PM
Location: Carlson Theatre
Show title: Florestan Chamber Music: An Evening Concert
Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 7 PM
Location: Carlson Theatre
Show title: From the Chamber (Student Showcase Concert)
Date: June 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Carlson Theatre