GROUPS of 10 or more receive 20% discount on CTE Productions- automatically applied to order. We would love to make your group's experience unique and memorable- please contact Theatre.Arts@cwu.edu to find out more about backstage tours, workshops, visits with designers, production teams and cast.

2018-19 Season

Spring 2019

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

A New Musical, Based on the Victor Hugo Novel and Songs from the Disney Film

May 10-11 and 16-18 @ 7:30PM, May 12 and 19 @ 2:00PM

A sweeping score and powerful story make The Hunchback of Notre Dame an instant classic. Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical.

McConnell Auditorium
Adults $20/15 | Seniors $17/12 | Alumni $17/12 | Students $17/12 | CWU student wID $8
Advance ticket purchase recommended

Parental Guidance
Parents may consider some material unsuitable for their youngest children.
May include situations, language, or actions that may startle some patrons.

Hunchback Special Event, Dinner and a Show

Immerse yourself in 15th Century Paris for a magical evening with Central Theatre Ensemble and the Dakota Cafe. Start the evening off with a classy, French themed dinner at one of Ellensburg's finest restaurants, followed by a dazzling performance at our area's premiere venue.

Starter - French Onion Soup or Nicoise Salad

Entree - Beef Bourguignon, Chicken Merango, or vegetarian Ratatouille on Pasta

Dessert - Strawberry Crepe

(We will email you for your specific dinner orders before the event) 

May 11th ONLY

Dinner seating 5:30pm, Dakota Cafe

Theatre Seating 7:15pm, McConnell Auditorium

Tickets $45, includes Premium Seating, Entree, Starter, Dessert. 

Cocktails, wine and beer, soft drinks and espresso available for purchase.

Tickets for Dinner/Show are only available until May 5th 5pm, and limited in number.

Other Spring Offerings

Orchesis Dance Concert

April 11-13, 7:30PM

New Dates and Location for this perennial favorite. The Orchesis Dance Company teams-up with the BFA lighting students in presenting their Spring Dance Performance. Student and faculty choreography and lighting are featured in this collaborative effort between the two departments.

Family Friendly
Families of all ages can enjoy this production together.
Children should be able to sit next to their parent quietly for at least 1 hour.

Spring Fashion Show

June 1, Times TBA
Milo Smith Tower Theatre
General Admission
Contact Fashion Merchandising for Tickets pre-sale (sold the week before the show in the SURC tabling area) students with ID $8 general admission $10 - all tickets at the door $12.

Building on successful collaborative efforts over the past five years, the CWU student chapter of the United State Institute for Theatre Technology joins the CWU Student Fashion Association and the Apparel, Textiles and Merchandising Program showcasing the talents of students in all three areas.

Family Friendly
Families of all ages can enjoy this production together.
Children should be able to sit next to their parent quietly for at least 1 hour.

AND
Watch for our new year-long

GhostLight Lab Series

Special workshop productions throughout the year;
based on diversity, inclusivity and equity from the voices of a new generation.