FRANKLIN, Mass., Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the curtain rises on a new academic year, Dean College’s performing arts programs are stepping into the spotlight with renewed energy and a box office lineup that promises to captivate audiences.
This year also marks a leadership milestone with the appointment of Stephen Ursprung as dean of the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance and the School of the Arts. A longtime faculty member, Ursprung brings to the role a deep commitment to student-centered learning, professional preparation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Long respected for its theatre and dance training, Dean continues to offer students a strong foundation in performance while engaging the local community through a diverse schedule of productions. The 2025–2026 season includes a compelling mix of plays, musicals, and dance performances:
The Wolves – October 15-19, 2025
Fall Dance Concert – October 31-November 1, 2025
Cabaret – November 12-16, 2025
New Dancer Showcase – November 21-22, 2025
New Thespian Showcase – November 22-23, 2025
Faculty Dance Works – December 5-6, 2025
Much Ado About Nothing – February 18-22, 2026
Choreographers’ Concert – February 27-28, 2026
The Prom – April 8-12, 2026
Dance Company – April 23-26, 2026
Theatre Senior Showcase – April 26-27, 2026
Dance Senior Showcase – May 1-2, 2026
Regularly priced tickets range from $12 to $22 per show. Full-season ticket packages offer a 25 percent discount off the regular single-ticket prices. The Full Season Package (eight performances) is $132 for the general public and $72 for senior citizens and non-Dean students. All shows for Dean students are $5.
The Theatre Series Package (four performances – “The Wolves,” “Cabaret,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” and “The Prom”) is $66 for the general public and $36 for senior citizens and non-Dean students.
The Dance Series Package (four performances – “Fall Dance Concert,” “Faculty Dance Works,” “Choreographers’ Concert,” and “Dance Company”) is $66 for the general public and $36 for senior citizens and non-Dean students.
Ticket packages are now available online at www.dean.edu/performance. Individual show tickets will be available beginning September 1.
“The performing arts have the power to inspire, challenge, and unite us,” said Dean Ursprung. “This upcoming season reflects the passion and dedication of our students and faculty, and we’re honored to share their creative voices with audiences throughout the year.”
With a strong artistic vision, a dedicated faculty, and a community of emerging artists, Dean College’s performing arts programs continue to offer high-quality productions and an exceptional training ground for the next generation of performers and creators.
About Dean College
Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 160 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility, and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference.
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