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The J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at Lindenwood University is excited to welcome you to our 2026-2027 season!

We hope you will come and make some memories with us this season. Bring a friend, a family member, or the neighbors! Share with others what makes you want to attend shows, again and again, each season.

One of the great things about the Scheidegger Center is you can take a chance on anything that interests you, or maybe something you have never heard of. The ticket prices are reasonable, the parking is free, and it’s right in your backyard!

Upcoming Events


The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

November 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.
November 21 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
The Emerson Black Box Theater

This heartfelt Tony Award-winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship. Featuring a thrilling score by William Finn, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a joyful night of comedy and quirk that celebrates the pursuit of victory and the gift of being true to oneself.


Fall Dance Concert

November 19-21 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater

The Fall Dance Concert celebrates the creativity and exceptional talent of Lindenwood’s dancers and choreographers, featuring works that span genres from hip hop and contemporary to improvisation and jazz. The program includes new choreography by graduating senior Lauren Head and upperclassmen Grace Burrell and Kaden Wareham. Leading the University Dance Ensemble this semester, Mariko Kumanomido will also premiere a new work featuring a large ensemble of Lindenwood dancers.


Winter Lights

December 1 at 7:30 p.m.
The Lindenwood Theater

Experience Winter Lights, a collaborative performance bringing together Lindenwood University’s Music, Dance, and Theatre programs for an evening celebrating the beauty, warmth, and wonder of the winter season. Through music, movement, and storytelling, these ensembles illuminate the stage with a vibrant collaborative performance for audiences of all ages. Join us early for pre-show entertainment in the lobby, featuring additional performances and festive activities before the concert begins.


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