Arts and Performances
Discover the countless opportunities to enjoy visual and performing arts at Mary Baldwin University. From the prestigious Broman Concert series to theatrical performances or guest and student art exhibitions, MBU is a regional hub for artistic expression.
The Blackfriars Playhouse
Just steps from MBU’s campus stands the world’s only re-creation of Shakespeare’s indoor theatre: the Blackfriars Playhouse. The painstakingly crafted, oak-paneled theatre houses the American Shakespeare Center, a proud partner of our Graduate Shakespeare and Performance students.
Together, the American Shakespeare Center and our Shakespeare and Performance students are dedicated to invigorating the language and theatre of Shakespeare and his contemporaries for modern audiences.
The Lyda B. Hunt Gallery
Hunt Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary work by professional artists. emerging or established, of regional, national, or international esteem, and to the exhibition of work by MBU students and faculty. The gallery exhibits work that reflects a wide variety of media and artistic intentions.
Heifetz International Music Institute
The Heifetz Institute brings some of the most talented musicians from around the world to Staunton, Va for special training and performances. Since 2012, MBU has hosted the Heifetz Institute, continuing a long university tradition of cultivating the musical arts.
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