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World Cinema Series: Monsieur Lazhar

Pollak Theatre

Philippe Falardeau’s “Monsieur Lazhar” (2011) (PG-13). At a Montréal public grade school, an Algerian immigrant is hired to replace a popular teacher who committed suicide in her classroom. While helping his students deal with their grief, his own recent loss is revealed.

National Theatre Live: As You Like It (Broadcast in HD)

Pollak Theatre

Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change comes to the National Theatre for the first time in over 30 years, with Rosalie Craig (London Road, Macbeth at MIF) as Rosalind.
With her father the Duke banished and in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into the Forest of Arden.
There, released from convention, Rosalind experiences the liberating rush of transformation. Disguising herself as a boy, she embraces a different way of living and falls spectacularly in love.

$22

Celebrated Author Erik Larson To Speak at Monmouth University

Pollak Theatre

Celebrated author Erik Larson will speak at Monmouth University on Monday, March 28, 2016, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in Pollak Theatre. This event is free and open to the public. Erik Larson has written five books that have appeared on the New York Times’ bestseller list, including such critically acclaimed works as In the […]

Bolshoi Ballet: Spartacus (Broadcast Live in HD)

Pollak Theatre

In ancient Rome, Spartacus, a Thracian king, is turned captive by Crassus with his wife Phrygia. Forced to fight as a gladiator and kill one of his friends, Spartacus plots an unprecedented upheaval. Grigorovich’s Spartacus was created at the Bolshoi in 1968 and has since remained the Russian company’s signature
ballet. This most spectacular production is an epic tour de force, giving full expression to the virility and strength for which the Bolshoi’s male dancers are renowned. Principal dancer Mikhail Lobukhin is stunning in the role of the legendary gladiator, along with Svetlana Zakharova as Aegina and Vladislav Lantratov as Crassus.

$22

Laurence Juber

The Great Hall Auditorium

Fusing folk, jazz, pop and classical styles, Two-time GRAMMY winner Laurence Juber creates a multifaceted performance that belies the use of only one instrument. Lead guitarist for Paul McCartney’s Wings, Juber is a world-class guitar virtuoso solo artist, composer and arranger. Laurence Juber has released 18 critically acclaimed solo albums, including Guitarist and PCH. His solo CD, Pop Goes Guitar, includes the arrangement of Stand By Me that was heard nationally in the ‘Diamonds Are Forever’ commercial. His last release, Wooden Horses, showcases LJ’s compositions for solo guitar, and his latest CD is LJ Plays The Beatles Vol.2, a follow-up to Vol 1 which is one of Acoustic Guitar Magazine’s’ all-time Top Ten acoustic albums. Juber is featured on the CD Poppin’ Guitars, a tribute to the music of the Sherman Brothers, and can be seen in the documentary film, The Brothers, about those celebrated Disney composers. Performance will be followed by a followed by Q&A from Monmouth’s Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Dr. Kenneth Womack.

$28; $35 (Gold Circle)

Met Opera: Madama Butterfly (Broadcast in HD)

Pollak Theatre

Anthony Minghella’s breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. One of the world’s foremost Butterflys, soprano Kristine Opolais, takes on the title role, and Roberto Alagna sings Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly’s heart. Karel Mark Chichon conducts.

$23

Acafest 2016

Pollak Theatre

Hosted by the Monmouth University Sea Sharps. Join us April 2, for the a cappella concert of the year. With the help of the brothers from AKPSI, a portion of proceeds will benefit Habit for Humanity.

$3 for MU students; $5 for General Admission

Please Come Donate Blood on Tuesday, April 5

Monmouth University needs your help! Please come donate blood on Tuesday, April 5 in Anacon! Please use the available link to schedule your appointment time to avoid waiting. Or you can contact Leigh Wilkins by phone at 732-842-5750 x 270 or by email at lwilkins@cjbcblood.org. Appointments are now being honored in an effort to improve […]

ART NOW: Eric Barry Drasin and Phillip David Stearns

The Great Hall

Eric Barry Drasin is a Brooklyn-based artist, musician and curator working at the intersection of digital media, performance and installation. Phillip David Stearns is also based in Brooklyn. His work is centered on the use of electronic technologies and electronic media to explore dynamic relationships between ideas and material. Eric and Phil will give a joint artist lecture as well as lead a demonstration of their tools and techniques.