Rider University is proud to host a number of high-quality performances through its Westminster Choir College and Department of Performing Arts throughout the academic year. Read on to learn about ways to save money on multiple performance packages and ways to support the arts at Rider!
Gifts may be made at any time by visiting alumni.rider.edu/support-arts.
Subscription Options
Subscriptions can be purchased online through our ticketing site, VBO Tickets.
TRY4 Experience Series
Get 4 Performances for the price of 3!
Cost:
- Adult – $70
- Senior – $55
- Non-Rider Student/Child – $55
Benefits of subscription:
- Choose your reserved seats for all performances in package
- Advanced seat selection for Spring performances included in package
- Discounted pricing on individual ticket
Performances in Package:
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Friday, December 8, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 9, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 10, 2 p.m.
Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Radium Girls
Friday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 24, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 25, 2 p.m.
Yvonne Theater
Rider Dances
Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 3, 2 p.m.
Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Anything Goes
Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 20, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m.
Yvonne Theater
Create-Your-Own Series
Pick 4 or more performances and get 15% off!
This option is split between the Fall and Spring performances. For full performance info visit rider.edu/arts.
Fall 2023 Package (Sales begin September 6, 2023):
The Prom
Friday, October 6 - Sunday, October 8, 2023
Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Much Ado About Nothing
Wednesday, October 18 - Sunday, October 22, 2023
Spitz Theater
Westminster Chapel Choir & Jubilee Singers Homecoming Concert
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Gill Chapel
Westminster Choir Fall Concert
Sunday, November 5, 2023
Gill Chapel
Fall Student Dance Concert
Friday, November 10 - Saturday, November 11, 2023
Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Fall Opera: Suor Angelica & Hermit Songs
Friday, November 17 - Saturday, November 18, 2023
Yvonne Theater
Rider University Chorale Concert
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Gill Chapel
Westminster Jubilee Singers Fall Concert
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Gill Chapel
Westminster Concert Bell Choir Holiday Performance
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Gill Chapel
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812
Friday, December 8 - Sunday, December 10, 2023
Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Spring 2024 Package (Sales begin January 22, 2024):
Radium Girls
Friday, February 23 - Sunday, February 25, 2024
Yvonne Theater
Rider Dances
Saturday, March 2 - Sunday, March 3, 2024
Bart Luedeke Center Theater
A Doll’s House
Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24, 2024
Yvonne Theater
Celebration of Black Music
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Gill Chapel
Spring Opera
Saturday, April 6 - Sunday, April 7, 2024
Bart Luedeke Center Theater
Anything Goes
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21, 2024
Yvonne Theater
Westminster Concert Bell Choir Concert
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Gill Chapel
Westminster Choir Concert
Sunday, April 21, 2024
Gill Chapel
Westminster Jubilee Singers Spring Concert
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Gill Chapel
Rider Friend of the Arts
Through our new Rider Friend of the Arts patron program, you can both enjoy upcoming select musical theater and dance performances while supporting students with financial need.
As a Rider Friend of the Arts, you will join a community of passionate supporters of the arts who ardently believe in Rider's talented students. With a gift of $150/individual or $300/couple or more, you can enjoy a unique relationship with Rider's Arts faculty and students, receiving benefits that include opportunities to meet our student artists and directors at our VIP receptions.
Rider is committed to providing critically important preparation to our Department of Performing Arts and Westminster Choir College students. Generous donors have helped provide support for theatre technology, production equipment and scholarships. As a patron, your contribution will support our Performing Arts Student Relief Fund that helps meet the performance needs of students with financial need, for example, providing support for “tools of the trade” such as music scores, dance shoes, transportation to auditions, or other expenses that help prepare students for their future professional careers. Or, funds may be directed to the Westminster Scholarship Fund or designated for other purposes.
The 2023 - 2024 Patron Program levels are...
Friend* - $300
Includes two complimentary tickets to four productions of your choice, recognition in our digital program and an invitation to one wine and cheese reception (*Single Friend of Rider Performing Arts available for $150).
Sponsor - $500
Includes four complimentary tickets to four productions of your choice, recognition in our digital program and an invitation to two wine and cheese receptions.
Benefactor - $1,000
Includes six complimentary tickets to four productions of your choice, recognition in our digital program, invitation to two wine and cheese receptions and premium seating at all other Rider Performing Arts productions and concerts.
Artist Circle - $5,000
Includes six complimentary tickets to four productions of your choice, recognition in our digital program, invitation to two wine and cheese receptions, premium seating at all other Rider Performing Arts productions and concerts and a pre- or post-performance discussion (to be scheduled with you) with College of Arts and Sciences leadership.
All proceeds benefit the Performing Arts Student Relief Fund unless otherwise noted. Gifts to Rider are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Their deductibility may be reduced by the value of benefits received.
To join the 2023-2024 patron program, follow this link: Friend of Rider Performing Arts.
2023 Readings & Carols Patron Program
Reserve your tickets in advance by becoming a Readings and Carols Patron. Patrons will receive premium seating for the performance, recognition in the concert program, and – most importantly – the satisfaction of
supporting Westminster Choir College’s deserving students through a contribution to the Westminster Scholarship Fund. The Patron Program runs from October 2 through October 25. Click here to learn more.