“The 2025-26 River Campus season lineup is an assortment of storytelling filled with memorable characters and theatrical innovation,” said Rhonda Weller-Stilson, dean of the Holland College of Arts and Media. “We are looking forward to sharing this exciting season with our audiences.”

Season ticket packages allow patrons to select their tickets prior to the individual sale date. Purchasing a package is the best way to save on River Campus Events. The River Campus All Access package offers the greatest value, with a 37% savings compared to buying individual event tickets.

EBO MD Symphony Package

The EBO MD Symphony package celebrates the 25^th season of the Southeast Symphony Orchestra.

• 24: Opening Night! features pianist Marika Bournaki performing Gershwin’s flamboyant Rhapsody in Blue.
• 2: The symphony performs Soaring Strings, features Elgar’s Serenade for Strings and Barber’s Adagio for Strings.
• March 3: The University Choir and Choral Union will join the symphony for Vaughn Williams’ Dona Nobis.
• April 24: A 25^th Anniversary Celebration concert features Conductor Laureate Dr. Sara Edgerton, performing Beethoven’s Triple Concerto with pianist Emiko Edwards.

Commerce Bank and City of Cape Girardeau Theatre and Dance Package

The Commerce Bank Theatre and Dance package offers a mix of classic, contemporary and dynamic performances.

• 25-Sunday, Sept. 28: Grease brings nostalgia of the ’50s to the stage.
• 30-Sunday, Nov. 2: Working: The Musical captures the diverse voices of American workers.
• 20-Sunday, Nov. 23: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night delivers a comedic twist with mistaken identities, love and mischief.
• 5-8: The Winter Dance Concert showcases the artistry and creativity of contemporary dance.
• 26-March 1: The winner of the 2025 Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival, Six Inches Above the Knee by Sally Seitz.
• April 9-12: The spring musical, Legally Blonde, energizes the stage with its bubbly, empowering story of Elle Woods.

Saint Francis Healthcare System Special Events Package

The Saint Francis Healthcare System Special Event package brings three annual favorites.

• 5-6: Big Band Holiday Jukebox spreads holiday cheer for the entire family.
• 13: The Southeast Jazz Bands performs their crowd-pleasing annual Clark Terry Jazz Festival Concert.
• May 1: Celebrate the Arts returns with its annual Holland College collaboration showcasing the work from art, dance, mass media, music, and theatre, and dance students.

Holland College Master Package

This package includes all packages listed above, plus Holland College Master Package ticket holders receive tickets to two additional season events.

• 9: I Will Sing features the Southeast Choirs as they celebrate the art of voice and song.
• 18: Southeast Opera Theatre performs an opera double feature of Dido and Aeneus presented in the original English, along with an abridged version of the operatic farce: Alcina, with updated dialogue in English, and arias sung in Italian; sponsored by First State Community Bank.

River Campus All Access Package

The River Campus All Access package consists of the EBO MD Symphony package, the Commerce Bank and City of Cape Girardeau Theatre and Dance package, and the Saint Francis Healthcare System Special Events package. This package also includes all other ticketed events listed on the current season order form.

In addition to ticketed performances, the River Campus hosts a wide range of free concerts, exhibitions and student showcases open to the public throughout the year. For more information on season tickets, email tickets@semo.edu or call (573) 651-2265. To view the full calendar of events, visit RiverCampus.org.  

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