Lecturers, theatre groups, and musicians are brought to the campus for the entertainment and education of students and community members. A student committee plans and facilitates these programs. The Distinguished Lecture Series brings speakers of national prominence due to their significant contributions to society. A committee comprised of students, faculty, staff, and members of the La Crosse community directs this series. A portion of the segregated fee paid by all students is allotted to these programming boards.
Students can purchase reduced rate tickets for all events.
The University Theatre presents four major productions every academic year in the Marie Park Toland Theatre in the Center for the Arts, and a variable number of productions in the Robert Lee Frederick Studio Theatre in Thomas Morris Hall. Toland Theatre productions are normally directed by Department of Theatre Arts faculty or guest artists. Frederick Studio Theatre productions are normally directed by UW-L Theatre students. Opportunities to audition or become otherwise involved with theatre productions are regularly announced throughout the campus. Ticket prices for all performances are held to minimal cost through the support of the Student Apportionment Board.