From Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical to Snarky Puppy, Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts Continues its Diverse 70th Anniversary Season

Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn Storrs Campus will continue to celebrate its 70^th anniversary season with a schedule of entertainment from chamber music, classical music, Americana, and Celtic music to rock ‘n’ roll and contemporary dance.

The Winter/Spring 2026 season will open on Sunday, February 8 with the family musical Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical based on the beloved children’s book, followed by The Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac on Saturday, February 14. 

The Lenard Chamber Music Series will include performances by The Ulysses Quartet, Sheku and Isata Kanneh-Mason, and The Ruckus Ensemble. 

Special performances will include Natalie MacMaster, Donnell Leahy & The Celtic All-Stars on Friday, March 6; Ladysmith Black Mambazo on Saturday, March 28; and Women of Americana: A Celebration of American Music on Saturday, April 11. 

“The second half of our 70^th anniversary season has something for everyone,” said Rodney Rock, Jorgensen Director. “The special tribute shows continue in honor of the 70^th anniversary of the birth of Rock ‘n’ Roll with a tribute to Fleetwood Mac – The Seven Wonders on Valentine’s Day (Feb 14).  Ladysmith Black Mambazo returns to Storrs for the fifth time. 

Dance continues with BODYTRAFFIC (Feb 18); and of course, we will host more world-renowned artists as part of the Lenard Chamber Music Series, including Ruckus, the baroque ensemble (Feb 20), Ulysses Quartet (Mar 3) and Sheku and Isata Kanneh Mason (Mar 14). 

We’ve also got an incredible exhibition coming to Jorgensen Gallery this spring – “Music for Your Eyes” – featuring works by UConn alum Preston Trombly ‘68. You can read more about the exhibition and Jorgensen events on the new Jorgensen website (Jorgensen.uconn.edu).” 

Tickets for all Winter/Spring 2026 events are now on sale. Visit Jorgensen.UConn.edu for the full list of events, programs, parking information, and more. The schedule follows:

CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM: THE MUSICAL

Sun., Feb. 8, 2 pm 

THE SEVEN WONDERS: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Sat., Feb. 14, 8 pm

BODYTRAFFIC 

Wed., Feb. 18, 7:30 pm 

RUCKUS 

Strawberry Fields: Music of Handel and Sancho

Fri., Feb. 20, 8 pm

CURIOUS GEORGE

“The Golden Meatball”

Sun., Feb. 22, 2 pm

ULYSSES QUARTET

Lenard Chamber Music Series

Tue., March 3, 7:30 pm

NATALIE MACMASTER, DONNELL LEAHY & THE CELTIC ALL-STARS

Fri., March 6, 8 pm

SHEKU KANNEH-MASON, cello 

ISATA KANNEH-MASON, piano

Lenard Chamber Music Series

Sat., March 14, 7:30 pm

LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO

Sat., March 28, 8 pm

WOMEN OF AMERICANA

A Celebration of American Music

Sat., April 11, 8 pm

Cabaret Fare & Bar

SNARKY PUPPY 

Sat., April 18, 8 pm

Cabaret Fare & Bar

*Lenard Chamber Music Series

PUBLICITY PHOTOS:  Spring 2026 Performances images for Press

TICKETS, BOX OFFICE AND OTHER INFORMATION:

Tickets for winter/spring 2026 performances are now on sale on the Jorgensen website, jorgensen.uconn.edu.Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts is located at 2132 Hillside Road on the UConn campus in Storrs. The Box Office is open Mon – Fri, 10 am to 5 pm. For questions and assistance, email jorgensen.tickets@uconn.edu or call 860-486-4226.    

Ample parking is available in North Garage near Jorgensen. The cost of parking is included in the price of a ticket (North Garage only). (Note: all artists, events, dates, programs, and policies are subject to change.) 

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