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Aug
Exploring AI
UNCSA Emerging Technology in the Arts Residency

Hosted by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts, the residency centers on AI and the work of acclaimed choreographer and Martha Graham Dance Company member Xin Ying, in collaboration with Mimi Yin and NUUM Collective. The event will bring together artists, technologists, legal scholars and industry leaders to examine the ethical, legal, technical and creative implications of AI for the arts.

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Sep
Symphony
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.

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Sep
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!

Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.

Sep 29 - Oct 3
Fall Dance
Fall Dance

The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.

Oct 1-8
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"Ruined" by Lynn Nottage

Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.

4
Oct
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase

A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.

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Dance alumnus wins Tony Award as a producer of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’

UNCSA School of Dance alumnus Jordan Medley (B.F.A. ’18) won his first Tony Award as a producer, under his production company Medley Houlihan, for best revival of a musical for "Merrily We Roll Along.” The production won in several categories including best actor, best featured actor and best orchestrations. Medley was also nominated as a producer for “Gutenberg: The Musical.” The 77th annual Tony Awards were held Sunday night, honoring the best achievements of the 2023-24 Broadway season.

Jordan Medley (l), and Sam Houlihan / Photo: Instagram

Jordan Medley (L), and Sam Houlihan / Photo: Instagram

“This moment is massive,” Medley shared on the win with his co-producer Sam Houlihan. “Sam and I started this producing journey when we met on ‘Wicked’ last year and to be nominated several times and win a Tony is such a big moment for us.

“We’re excited to celebrate this moment — it’s huge. I’m grateful, proud and very happy of the work we’ve been doing. This is just the beginning for Medley Houlihan and we’re coming for Broadway by storm.”

Medley shared that their production company has more projects in the pipeline for Off West End (aka the London “Fringe”) and additional Broadway shows this fall, including the “Our Town” revival, for which the producing team will join as general partners.

Three additional UNCSA alumni were nominated for Tony Awards; they included  Dance alumna Camille A. Brown (B.F.A. ’01), who was nominated for best choreography for “Hell’s Kitchen”; Design and Production (D&P) alumnus Paul Tazewell (B.F.A. ’86), who was nominated for best costume design of a musical for “Suffs”; and Drama alumnus Orin Wolf (High School ’97), who was nominated as a producer for best musical nominee “Illinoise.”

Numerous alumni from the UNCSA schools of Dance, D&P, Drama and Music are connected to 2024 Tony-nominated and Tony-winning productions and can be viewed on a previous press release.

Information in this release reflects what could be obtained by press time; updates will be made as they are brought to our attention.

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February 25, 2026