‘Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert’ celebrates Polynesian music, culture Oct. 14
Ticketholders invited to free, family pre-show activity
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025)—Cue the rousing Oscar Award-nominated songs. A strong female lead saves the day to a live musical performance with Disney’s “Moana Live-to-Film Concert,” the North American tour.
The film and music event will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in Eisenhower Auditorium.
Tickets are $39 for an adult, $14 for a University Park student, and $22 for a person 18 and younger and are available for purchase online. Avoid the $4 fee by purchasing over the phone at 814-863-0255 or in person, weekdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m., at Eisenhower Auditorium.
Visit “Moana Live-to-Concert Film” online for more information and to purchase tickets.
Animated film favorite gets the live score treatment
Disney Concerts and AMP Worldwide presentation is a celebration of the music and songs from the 2016 award-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios’ classic.
The event features a full-length screening of the beloved movie, accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists.
The film score features the songs “How Far I’ll Go” and “You’re Welcome” by Lin Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton”); as well as “Shiny” sung by Jemaine Clement (“What We Do in the Shadows”); among others.
Inspired by Polynesian mythology, “Moana” tells the story of the strong-willed daughter of a village chief tasked with returning a mystical relic to a legendary goddess. When a blight strikes her island, Moana sets sail in search of demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) in the hope of returning the relic to Te Fiti and saving her community.
Watch “Making the Music of Moana,” featuring interviews with songwriters and composers Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Mancina, and Opetaia Foa'i.
Pre-show family activity
Ticketholders are invited to an Arts Engagement Family Program pre-show activity from 5:30–6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the Eisenhower Auditorium Conference Room. The pre-show activity is free and open to all “Moana” ticketholders. Penn State softball athelete Michela Barbanente will read books provided by Schlow Centre Region Library. The activity will include origami boat making for a wayfinding map, decorating paddles and coloring pages.
ACCESSIBILITY
Audio description
Audio description will be provided for this performance. Reservations are required and must be made by Tuesday, Sept. 30. Call the Sight Loss Support Group of Central Pennsylvania at 814-238-0132 to reserve the service.
Captions
The screening of “Moana” will be presented with English captions.
Discounts
Visit Discounts for information on available ticket-discount programs, including the Arts Engagement Family Program, a free ticket program for Penn State students and a ticket discount for Penn State employees.
Sensory accommodations
The center welcomes patrons of all sensory sensitivities to its performances. Eisenhower Auditorium is certified by KultureCity as a sensory-friendly venue. Upon request, patrons can visit our Quiet Room on the Lounge Level, and they can temporarily sign out a variety of items to accommodate your visit, including noise-reducing earmuffs, anti-strobe glasses, lap pads and fidget toys.
Learn more about all of the Center’s available Accessibility services.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Sponsor
Geisinger
Support provided by
McQuaide Blasko Endowment
Accessibility services provided by
Sidney and Helen S. Friedman Endowment
Support for the Arts Engagement Family Program provided by
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau
William E. McTurk Endowment for Program Support
Family pre-performance engagement event supported by
Gerald B. M. and Sylvia Stein Memorial Endowment
A grant from the University Park Fee Board makes student prices possible.
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