Performances

‘Dance in Flight’ Gives a Captivating Show

February 16, 2022 by Timothy Gay

“Dance in Flight” presented their annual performance in Smothers Theatre, Feb. 10 through 12. The show highlighted the reality of how life was during the pandemic.

Student Director Fulfills Leadership Dreams with Dance in Flight

November 9, 2021 by Stella Zhang

Junior Annabella Nordlund has always been an avid dancer. In this student profile, Nordlund talks about her role as the assistant student director of Dance in Flight, as well as her passions and hopes for the whole team.

Pepperdine’s CoffeeHouse Brings Back Live Music

September 30, 2021 by Stella Zhang

CoffeeHouse has long been a Pepperdine tradition for students to relax, drink coffee and enjoy live music. Now that students have returned to campus, the Board planned the first in-person CoffeeHouse since the start of COVID-19.

‘An Evening with Pepperdine Fine Arts’ Gives Students a Chance to Display their Talents Virtually

April 26, 2020 by Caroline Sharpless

Students from the Fine Arts Division unite the Pepperdine community by entertaining viewers from their homes around the country.

Pepp Opera Presents Dynamic Multi-Show Performance

February 27, 2020 by Caroline Sharpless & Savannah Welch

Pepperdine opera brings two different new works to Smothers Theatre, showcasing the versatility of student talent at Pepperdine.

Derina Harvey Band Ushers in New Season for Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts

January 28, 2020 by Lauren Chivers

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts prepares for its upcoming season of new artists with Derina Harvey band concert.

Fall Semester Brings New Entertainment to the Center for the Arts

September 3, 2019 by Autumn Bryant

Pepperdine’s fall performances are getting ready to open the curtains.

Songfest to Debut ‘California Calling’

March 12, 2019 by Piper Wright

Image Courtesy of Karina Valenzuela One of Pepperdine’s longest-running traditions, Songfest, will debut its 47th annual spring performance Wednesday through Saturday in Smothers Theatre. This year’s Songfest theme is “California Calling,” referring to the different cultural aspects and history of California. First-time Songfest performer junior and Maya McDowell wrote in an email that this year’s […]