The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts

Shedd Theatricals 2026
Brigadoon
July 10-12 & 17-19
The Shedd Institute, Eugene OR

Styled “a whimsical musical fantasy” by its creators, Brigadoon is, like The Wizard of Oz and most of the popular literature of the 1930s and ‘40s, as much a morality play as a light-hearted entertainment…a fine example of the era’s ability to work out life’s thorniest issues through flights of fancy and with a refreshing dose of good-humor, joie de vivre, and old-fashioned ethics. Alan Jay Lerner based his tale—of an enchanted village that only appears one day in every 100 years—on Germelshausen, an 1861 German short story. But the mid-1940s were not exactly the most strategic of times to launch a Broadway musical set in Germany, so he changed the locale to the Scottish Highlands. Add absolutely wonderful music by Frederick Loewe with such heartwarming songs as "I'll Go Home With Bonnie Jean", "The Heather On The Hill", and "Almost Like Being In Love" and the results were and are, well, magical.

Join us for Dinners At Six before evening performances and after matinées!

Thank you to our sponsors, The Eye Center, Obie Companies, McKenzie River Broadcasting, Big Foot Beverages, Residence Inn by Mariott, The Eugene Hotel, and Oregon iLasik for this production.

Ruthie Foster
Thu, June 25, 7:30 PM
The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR

Ruthie Foster returns to Jaqua Concert Hall Thursday June 25th. Renowned for her ability to weave together a tapestry of diverse musical influences ranging from gospel and blues to folk and soul, Foster's musical odyssey has taken her from singing in churches in rural Texas to earning multiple Grammy nominations, gracing the stage of New York’s Beacon Theatre with the Allman Brothers, and collaborating with icons such as Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. With her milestone tenth studio album, Mileage, released by the legendary Sun Records, Foster continues to tell stories that reflect her personal triumphs, losses, and the universal human experience.

Join us for Dinners At Six before the show!

Thank you to our sponsors, The Law Office of Lourdes Sanchez, King Estate, and The Eye Center, for this concert

The Sugar Beets: Songbook Release Show
Sat June 20, 7:30 PM
The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR

The Sugar Beets, Eugene’s beloved Americana ensemble, invite the community to celebrate the release of their much-anticipated songbook with a special concert on June 20, 2026, in the Jaqua Concert Hall at The Shedd Institute.

Known for their signature dual female lead singers, rhythmic grooves, heartfelt lyrics, multi-instrumentalists, and vibrant performances, a Sugar Beets show is a journey into the heart of the Pacific Northwest's artistic spirit. Their open-hearted original music, infectious playfulness, beautiful harmonies, and inspiring arrangements have been bringing audiences to their feet since 1990.

This unique event marks the culmination of a yearlong project led by Cykler Song Scholar Jack McGaughey, a graduate student in music composition at the UO School of Music and Dance, and keyboardist for The Sugar Beets. Through research, writing, and public events, Jack has explored and preserved the stories and songs of The Sugar Beets, highlighting their lasting cultural impact on the region. The songbook will include notation, chord charts, lyrics and, of course, credit to the songwriters including Beets’ founding member John Shenon and longtime songwriting partner Jeanine Emery. It will be available to purchase for the first time at the concert.

The event will showcase band members and original songs from every era since they met in the University of Oregon dorms in 1990. Featuring classic Beets favorites: "Higher", "Secret to Happiness", "The Heat Don’t Go", and obscure relics from their cassettes "Paraloocha Moon" (1992) and "You’re Not Real" (1993). The complete collection of The Sugar Beets' studio albums are available on streaming services, thanks to Jack’s work. Look forward to national treasure Paul Biondi on woodwinds, sheet music for sing-alongs, and plenty of room for dancing.

Join us for Dinners At Six before the show!

Thank you to our sponsors, John & Joy Haines, Collis Wealth Management,, and The Eye Center for this performance!

The Vaudeville Hour!
Sun June 7, 5:30 PM
The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR

The Shedd Institute’s E. Y. Harburg Academy for Musical Theatre presents the 12th semi-annual Vaudeville Hour! Academy students will be paying homage to the art of Vaudeville with musical numbers, comedy sketches, and more! The Vaudeville Hour will include songs like “Lydia The Tattooed Lady”, “Be A Clown”, and “It's A Hard Knock Life”, "Over The Rainbow", "Triplets", "Sisters" along with several comedy sketches and some classic physical comedy as well.

There will be one performance on Sunday, June 7th at 5:30 pm

Admission is free, ticketed reserved seating. Obtain tickets at The Shedd Ticket Office or online.

To continue celebrating the 100 years of our historic building The Shedd created a special display highlighting the many weddings and love stories that took place in this beautiful space, and now we invite you to share in the joy.

We invite you to admire the photos and wedding keepsakes from ceremonies held in the building over the last 100 years. These memories tell the story of this cherished place and the generations of couples who began their lives together within its walls.
The gallery will be open for the month of June during Shedd business hours, Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM and Saturday and Sunday 9AM-2PM.

If you were married at the First Baptist Church (now The Shedd Institute) and would like your memories included, please write to us at [email protected]

Vanessa Greenway: Come On Strong
Fri, May 29, 7:30 PM & Sun, May 31, 3:00 PM
The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR

Vanessa Greenway celebrates the iconic Lena Horne, a singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist whose career spanned more than seventy years, appearing in such musical films as Stormy Weather and Cabin in the Sky, and lit up Broadway in Calypso, Jamaica, and the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music. Her powerful voice and charismatic performing style made her performances of favorites such as "Stormy Weather", "Someone To Watch Over Me", "Come On Strong" and "The Rules Of The Road" unforgettable.

Join us for Dinners At Six before evening concerts and after matinées!

Thank you to our sponsors, Syman-Degler Group, Collis Wealth Management, and The Eye Center, for this production.