As things begin to pick up pace and summer approaches so does the event calendar. Right now, Fargo and campus are both offering a variety of events. Whether it be theater, music or comedy you are after, Fargo’s got you covered.
The Christians
Theatre NDSU’s last play of the season is “The Christians” by Lucas Hnath.
The play follows the church of Pastor Paul, which, 20 years ago was only a modest storefront. Since then, the church has grown with an ever expanding congregation. Although all appears to be thriving, Pastor Paul is about to deliver a sermon that will shake the foundations of his church’s belief.
The play begins its run 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Askanase Auditorium. Admission is free with your student ID.
NDSU Performing Arts
Next week marks a busy one for NDSU Performing Arts as many ensemble have their last performances of the season.
The NDSU Percussion Ensemble Concert is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Festival Concert Hall. The concert will feature the work of Alexander Lepak and Jared Spears.
NDSU University Band will be hosting a concert 7:30 p.m. April 29. The concert will include work by composers Frank Ticheli and John Williams. Joseph Kreines, a nationally acclaimed conductor, composer and educator, will also be featured as a guest conductor.
NDSU Wind Symphony has a concert 7:30 April 30. This concert will include works by composers Prokofiev, Schumann and Holst and will also be conducted by Joseph Kreines.
All concerts are free for NDSU students with a student ID.
David Cross
Acclaimed comedian David Cross will be taking the stage at the Fargo Theatre 8 p.m. April 30.
Cross, of “Arrested Development” fame, will bring his unique style style and voice on his comedy tour. Cross’ current North American comedy tour is in support of his new book “I Drink for a Reason.”
Cross’ performance at the Fargo Theatre will definitely feature this award-winning comedy with an eclectic approach that will please the audience.
The Addams Family
The Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre will present “The Addams Family” from Friday through May 1.
In the Fargo-Moorhead Community Theater production and reinterpretation of the show, the plot follows Wednesday as she falls in love with a boy from a respectable family. This makes for a unlikely and troublesome dynamic as Wednesday’s dark and deadpan qualities are contrasted with her new boyfriend’s proper and innocent nature.
The FMCT production of “The Addams Family” is at the Stage at Island Park and tickets are on sale.