University President Dr. Lynott gives a State of the University address, along with the brief Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is the colorful and comical re-telling of the Old Testament’s Joseph and his eleven jealous brothers who sell him into slavery. Joseph’s ability to interpret dreams sparks a meteoric rise from captivity to a seat at the Pharoah’s right hand. It’s a story of hope, resilience, and forgiveness told...
African and American playwrights in the 20th and 21st century have shared stories of the black experience on two continents and found the binding connection to all of humanity seeking strength, dignity, and purpose. Under the direction of Dorothy Paige-Turner, the Rockford Reader’s Theatre will present selections from the works of August Wilson, Athol Fugard,...
November 20-23, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday, 7:30 pm; Sunday 2 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Deborah Mogford In 2010 a Polish Air Force Flight plane crashed near the Russian City of Smolensky killing the president of Poland, along with 18 members of the Polish Parliament. There is evidence suggesting this air disaster may have...
December 5, 2025 (Friday, 7:30 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Timm Adams Escape to a magical evening of unforgettable songs from Hollywood’s most memorable holiday movies. Rockford University choirs and soloists will take you on a nostalgic journey through the years with music from White Christmas, Meet Me in St. Louis, A...
December 6-7, 2025 Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Sara Goodger Alice is having a horrible holiday. Her parents are busy, her neighbors are mean, and her brother is totally annoying. On top of all that, she has homework — on Christmas Eve! — which involves writing a book report on Alice in Wonderland. While...
May 1, 2026 (Friday, 7:30 pm) Maddox Theatre, Clark Arts Center Director, Prof. Timm Adams Join Rockford University choirs and soloists for an enchanting evening of songs.
