Performing Arts Series
Cheers to 30 years! Join us for our most spectacular season yet as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
Willis Delony
Classical Piano | Jazz Trio
Friday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
One of the nation's leading classical/jazz crossover artists,
Willis Delony is sure to delight as he collaborates with regional renowned jazz artists. Get ready to enjoy an enchanting evening filled with beautiful melodies.
Showtime: Friday, March 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
Willis Delony will also offer masterclasses and special performances for the community:
March 12 – Willis Delony High School Masterclass (10 a.m.), Willis Delony Rathskeller Performance (8 p.m.)
March 13 – Willis Delony SBU Masterclass (12:30 p.m.)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Shakespeare’s 37 plays, 3 actors, the (self-proclaimed) record for the shortest production of HAMLET at 43 seconds, and only 97 total minutes… how could this not be funny? The worldwide phenomenon that is THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [revised] [again] comes to the Quick Center. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. Irreverent, current, and downright silly, the perfect treat as Spring hits the air!
Showtime: Friday, April 17, and Saturday April 18, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. | Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
Kenan Center artists will also offer masterclasses and special performances for the community:
April 18 – Kenan Center H.S Masterclass (11 a.m.), Kenan Center VPA Masterclass (12:00 p.m.), Kenan Center SBU Masterclass (1:30 p.m.), Kenan Center Community Masterclass (2:30 p.m.)
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]
Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, Jess Winfield
New revisions by Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield
Originally produced by Reduced Shakespeare Company
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED] [AGAIN] is produced by special arrangement with Broadway Play Publishing Inc, NYC.
www.broadwayplaypublishing.com
Closing Ceremony | Gala
Calabria Foti, Laura Peterson, Jazz Musicians
Friday, April 24, 2026
Join us as we conclude our yearlong celebration with a special evening honoring the center's founders and supporters.
Open House Reception | 6–8 p.m.
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and performances by university faculty, students, and alumni as guests explore the Quick Center’s galleries and spaces.
Anniversary Concert | 8 p.m.
A special performance by Grammy-nominated artist Calabria Foti, joined by The Fredonia Trio.
This Grand Finale is also a benefit celebration for the Quick Center. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket will support the 30th Anniversary Endowment, helping ensure the arts remain vibrant and accessible in our community for years to come.
Tickets: $150
Purchase your tickets today!
Each performance in the 2025-2026 Performing Arts Series is made possible through the generous collaboration of Friends of Good Music.
PAST PERFORMANCES IN THE SEASON
Opening Ceremony
Buffalo Philharmonic and JoAnn Falletta
Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. S O L D O U T
Enjoy the extraordinary artistry of the
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of the renowned
JoAnn Falletta. This powerful performance promises an evening of moving music and world-class musicianship.
Showtime: Sunday, September 21, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. | Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students. S O L D O U T
Robert Grayson & Paul Groves Studio
"Postcards from Puccini"
Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Experience the passion and drama of Puccini like never before in this special vocal performance presented by
Robert Grayson & Paul Groves Studio. "Postcards from Puccini" brings iconic operatic moments to life in a stirring tribute to one of opera’s most beloved composers.
Showtime: Friday, October 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. |
Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
Southern Tier Symphony Holiday Brass
Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate the season with a dazzling performance by the Southern Tier Symphony's Brass section, Holiday Brass. This concert brings bold, joyful brass sounds to ring in the holidays.
Showtime: Friday, December 5, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. | Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
Galvin Cello Quartet
Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of the Galvin Cello Quartet. These very talented musicians explore the limitless range of a cello ensemble by bringing together new works from diverse cultural backgrounds while seeking to establish the cello quartet as a core part of the classical music world.
Showtime: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. | Tickets: $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5.00 for students.
The Galvin Cello Quartet will also offer masterclasses and special performances for the community:
February 19 – Galvin Cello Quartet High School Masterclass (10 a.m.), Galvin Cello Quartet Rathskeller Performance (8 p.m.)
February 20 – Galvin Cello Quartet SBU Masterclass (12:30 p.m.), Galvin Cello Quartet Performance (7:30 p.m.)