The John and Joan Mullen Center for the
Performing Arts
Villanova’s Center for the Performing Arts is a hub for performances, creativity, engagement, and exploration for the University’s performing arts community - enriching Villanova’s campus and enhancing educational opportunities across the University.
COMING SOON
BalletX Presents: The Four Seasons Reimagined
Performances:
- September 10 at 7 pm
- September 11 at 7 pm
- September 12 at 2 pm and 7 pm
Venue: Topper Theatre
Tickets: $25-90
US Navy Band, Northeast Trident Brass Quintet
Presented by: Musica Nova
The US Navy Band Northeast Trident Brass Quintet will perform a concert featuring US Military music, American patriotic and folk music and popular songs.
When: September 15, 2026 at 7pm
Venue: Topper Theatre
Tickets: Free and open to the public
The Moors
Presented by: Villanova Theatre Department
Written by: Jen Silverman
Directed by: Edward Sobel
On the desolate English moors, two sisters and their maid carefully guard family secrets. When a governess arrives expecting a conventional post, she discovers unwritten rules, shifting alliances, and very real danger. In The Moors, every character aches to be loved, recognized, or feared — and at least one of them is willing to kill for it.
At turns humorous, savage and seductive, Silverman’s dark comedy, steeped in Victorian atmosphere, takes inspiration from the Brontë sisters' celebrated novels to create a world all its own.
Come for the gothic intrigue. Stay for the lovestruck dog.
The Moors is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Performances:
- Wildcard Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 8pm
- September 24-October 4, 2026
- Thursdays at 8pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm
Venue: Court Theatre
Tickets: $10-30
Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man Film Screening
Presented By: Terence MacSwiney Club Film Screening and Center for Irish Studies
The Center for Irish Studies, the Philadelphia Irish Society and Tar Anall America present the documentary film Gerry Adams: A Ballymurphy Man , followed by a brief talkback with the director, Trisha Ziff.
When: September 26, 2026 at 2pm
Venue: Smith Lab Theatre
Tickets: Free, but reservations required
Celebrating Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. : Strength of Others book launch and tribute
Presented by: John and Joan Mullen, in partnership with the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova
The Strength of Others is a new book about the extraordinary life of Servant of God Fr. Bill Atkinson, O.S.A., and the community that cared for him. It draws on dozens of interviews and never-before-shared stories from the Atkinson family, Augustinian Friars, former classmates, caregivers and fellow teachers from Monsignor Bonner High School.
When: September 30, 2026 | Reception begins at 6pm, discussion at 7pm and a book signing at 8pm
Venue: Topper Theatre
Tickets: Free, but reservations required
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The Mullen Center is located at:
Intersection of Lancaster Ave/Rt. 30 and Ithan Ave (Google Directions)