Saint Nicolas

December 6, 2013 at 7:30pm

At the Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Celebrate the Feast of Saint Nicolas with a performance by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra of Benjamin Britten's Saint Nicolas, a glorious cantata commemorating the life and legend of the man who inspired Santa Claus. Add Britten's Ceremony of Carols and you have an incredible evening of music to get you in the Christmas spirit.

50th Celebration Event

General Public: $35

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Cherish the Ladies

An Irish Christmas

Presented by Sacred Heart University's Center for Irish Cultural Studies and the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society

December 7, 2013 at 8pm

When describing Cherish the Ladies, the critics say it best:
"It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn't enjoy what they do"
- The Boston Globe

"An astonishing array of virtuosity"
- The Washington Post

"Expands the annals of Irish music in America... the music is passionate, tender and rambunctious"
- The New York Times

For the past twenty-five years, Cherish the Ladies has proven worthy of these accolades and in doing so have become one of the most engaging ensembles in the history of Irish music.

50th Celebration Event

General Public: $25
Senior Citizens: $20
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $20
Students: $10

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Come to the Cabaret!

Starring performers from the early days of the Sacred Heart University Cabaret Theatre

March 15, 2014 at 8pm

Come to the Cabaret is a live musical revue featuring songs that celebrate the early days of SHU's Theatre Department (from 1967-1973), the birth of the Cabaret Theatre at Sacred Heart University and the creation of the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport.

A host of original performers that Fairfield County audiences have loved will be returning to SHU after more than 40 years. This musical revue will have the added talent of current SHU students from the theatre, dance and music departments.

This promises to be a magical evening celebrating the past and the future of theatre in Fairfield county.

50th Celebration Event

VI P (with private dessert reception): $50
General Public: $20
Senior Citizens: $15
Faculty/Staff/Alumni: $15
Students: $10

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Kevin Nealon

Already Performed this Season

SHU Alumnus, Kevin Nealon '75, returns to Park Ave for a comedic performance in the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts that will benefit the Sacred Heart University Scholarship Programs.

As an actor, comedian, Nealon is best known for his nine-year stint as a cast member of NBC's Saturday Night Live (SNL), and has received critical acclaim for his role in the Showtime series, Weeds. In addition, Nealon has starred in big hits such as Anger Management, Wedding Singer, Happy Gilmore, You Don't Mess with the Zohan, Joe Dirt, Daddy Day Care, Grandma's Boy and many others.

As one of the longest running cast members on NBC's Saturday Night Live (1986-1995), Nealon created some of the show's most memorable characters, including 'The Subliminal Man' and 'Hans and Franz.' Nealon's reoccurring role as an anchor on 'Weekend Update' made the sketch a show staple. In 1988 Kevin earned an Emmy Award nomination as part of the SNL writing team. A sought-after guest star on television, Kevin has made a number of appearances on Hot In Cleveland. Franklin & Bash, Monk, Fat Actress, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Still Standing.

50th Celebration Event

Echoes of Erin

October 11, 2013 at 8pm

Join us for a colorful and exciting evening of Irish traditional music, song, dance and humor. Presented by the Center for Irish Cultural Studies, the Shamrock Traditional Irish Music Society and the P.V. O'Donnell Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann.