With a variety of shows coming to the Wharton Center this season and limited amounts of cash in your bank account, it can be difficult to decide which shows are worth breaking the bank for. Check out this quiz to find the show you’ll enjoy most if you choose to spend a classy evening at the theatre.
What type of performance generally interests you?
A. Anything that is quick-witted and can keep me laughing
B. Dramatic, artistic pieces that really make me think
C. A show with a great soundtrack that will be stuck in my head for weeks
D. A haunting musical with a lot of romance
Do you want to laugh or feel moved?
A. I want to laugh until I cry
B. I want to be moved and feel as though I have truly experienced art
C. A little of both! Funny moments are great, but I also want to walk away having felt something
D. I want to feel emotionally drawn to the performance
Do you want a performance on a grand scale or something more intimate?
A. I prefer a smaller experience where the audience really feels connected to the actors
B. The bigger the better!
C. A large performance is fine, but I like when it feels personal as well
D. I want it to be somewhere in the middle
What kind of a story are you looking for?
A. Something funny and upbeat, but still intelligent and witty
B. A classic tale of love and drama
C. A powerful story that also contains some fun moments
D. An on-the-edge-of-your-seat, chilling plot
Who are you going with?
A. My significant other and I are looking for an evening of laughs
B. My younger sibling who is visiting for the weekend
C. A group of my friends who want a fun and entertaining show
D. My significant other and I are looking for a dramatic show
Do you prefer shows with dialogue, or would you prefer more music and dancing?
A. I love keeping up with fast-paced dialogue
B. I don’t really want much talking. I prefer to appreciate the visual elements of a performance
C. Talking is fine, but I’m really interested in some catchy tunes
D. I hope it has both!
What kind of ensemble do you want to see?
A. Small is fine, as long as they’re professional and know how to work a crowd
B. A serious professional group who will give a remarkable performance
C. A student ensemble. I want to support my fellow students and it would be awesome to see a familiar face on the stage!
D. A professional Broadway group
Mostly A’s
You Got: "America's Got Downtown"
Where: Pasant Theatre
When: 7:30 p.m. April 30
In this one-man show, Luke Kempner portrays more than 30 characters in a comedy that incorporates well-known celebrities into the TV show “Downton Abbey.”
Those who aren’t as familiar with the show will still be able to watch Kempner take on the stage as a one man army.
Mostly B’s
You Got: Moscow City Ballet: “Swan Lake”
Where: Cobb Great Hall
When: 8 p.m. March 21
From one of Russia’s most successful and popular ballet companies, the Moscow City Ballet, comes this classic tale of love and intrigue. Audiences will experience the style and choreography of the Moscow City Ballet.
Mostly C’s
Where: Pasant Theatre
When: (times vary) April 17-26
This rock musical chronicles the age of the hippies when love was abundant and unrest was brewing. The powerful story paired with a rock soundtrack will provide an evening of quality entertainment.
Mostly D’s
You Got: “Phantom of the Opera”
Where: Cobb Great Hall
When: April 1-12
Complete with new special effects to accompany its classic, haunting musical numbers, the newest production of “Phantom of the Opera” will give you the romance you’re looking for and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Tickets can be purchased on the Wharton Center website.