Photo of a live performance
We are excited to begin the academic year with new programs, and renewed energy to make Lehman’s performing arts programs a destination for student creativity.

Our undergraduate programs put students in the spotlight. Whether you are a musician, dancer, or actor, we have performance opportunities for you from choral singing, jazz bands, urban and improvisational dance, to contemporary drama. And you don’t have to be a major to perform with us! Our programs prepare the next generation of teachers, composers, playwrights, directors, and arts managers. Our multimedia programs engage the latest in digital audio and video technology with access to one of the finest recording studios in New York City. Courses in Entrepreneurship, Performing Arts Management, Music Therapy, Stagecraft, along with Professional Internships and Practicum provide professional experience and insight to start your career in the performing arts.

                         

Our Performances

Lehman College and Community Virtual Chorus
Wonderful Flight To The Mushroom Planet
Kenopsia: a fairy tale for the apocalypse
Kenopsia: a fairy tale for the apocalypse

Upcoming Events

December 6, 2024

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Auditions for Ti-Jean and His Brothers Friday December 6, 2024 from 12-5pm in the Apex on Lehman College Campus, Room M18 for dance, singing, and acting auditions

The Theatre and Dance programs are holding auditions for Ti-Jean and His Brothers, by Derek Walcott Friday December 6, 2024 from 12-5pm in the Apex on Lehman College Campus, Room M18 for dance, singing, and acting auditions Ti-Jean and His Brothers by Derek Walcott, music by Andre Tanker directed by Rick DesRochers, choreography by Michael Manswell A dance/theatre collaboration from the Nobel Prize-winning playwright/poet and founder of the Trinidad Theatre Workshop, Derek Walcott.

A performance of a symphony and choir.

December 8, 2024

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Winter Concert: Chorus and Orchestra

Master works for chorus and orchestra including Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, additional works by Mendelssohn, Rutter, Handel, as well as multicultural seasonal selections and a holiday sing-along for the audience.

December 10, 2024

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tribute to Mongo Santamaria

The Lehman Latin Jazz Ensemble presents a thrilling journey through the music of legendary Cuban-American percussionist Mongo Santamaria, whose groundbreaking fusion of Latin rhythms and jazz revolutionized the music world.

Photo of dancer for Spring Dance event

December 13, 2024

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Auditions for the 2025 Spring Dance Concert are coming!

Spring Dance Concert Auditions Friday, December 13th, 4:00, APEX Room M18 Come audition for the Spring Dance Concert! No need to prepare anything, just come ready to dance! Contact amy.larimer@lehman.cuny.edu for more information.