CUNY Stages unites the performing arts centers of 14 CUNY campuses to foster collaboration, creativity, and diversity in the arts. By integrating multidisciplinary performances into campus and community life, it promotes accessibility, artistic excellence, and audience inclusivity. Together, these stages amplify the cultural impact of the largest urban public university system in the U.S.

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Prelude Festival

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Cirque-tacular and DCA Productions presents “Spooktacular”

BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center

18 Oct 2026

The Acting Company presents TANGO PALACE by María Irene Fornés

Engelman Recital Hall

19 Oct 2026

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

24 Oct 2026

Cirque Kalabanté: WOW (World of Words)

Colden Auditorium

25 Oct 2026

Aristotle’s Playlist

Ida K. Lang Recital Hall

28 Oct 2026

Ginuwine at Lehman Center

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

7 Nov 2026

La Cocina, By Tony Meneses

Frederick Loewe Theatre

17 Nov 2026

Hunter College Choir with the Hunter College Jazz Ensemble

Main Theater

7 Dec 2026

Curious George Live!

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

21 Feb 2027

Aida Cuevas & Flor de Toloache

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

18 Oct 2026

Chamber Recital: Abendlider/Liebeslieder

Tow Center Atrium and Terrace

20 Oct 2026

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

24 Oct 2026

FEFU AND HER FRIENDS

Don Buchwald Theater

25 Oct 2026

Left Behind: A Film To Spark a Movement

Engelman Recital Hall

29 Oct 2026

World Premiere: STORIES OF WAR

Gerald W Lynch Theater

12 Nov 2026

Dance Department Fall Rep Concert

The Kaye Playhouse

20 Nov 2026

The Nutcracker Ballet

Claire Tow Theater

12 Dec 2026

Aida Cuevas & Flor de Toloache

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

18 Oct 2026

Book Celebration: The Diaries of Judith Malina with NOW! Judith Malina and the Living Theatre

Martin E. Segal Theatre

22 Oct 2026

Joe Bataan: 60 Years of Salsa & Latin Soul

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

24 Oct 2026

Violines Para Ochún

Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

25 Oct 2026

Sekou McMiller, closed worklight rehearsal

Gerald W Lynch Theater

2 Nov 2026

Luis Vargas - Bachatéame NYC

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

14 Nov 2026

A Charlie Brown Christmas - Live On Stage

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

29 Nov 2026

The Magic School Bus Live

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

13 Dec 2026

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