Leon Thomas, in his soulfully dramatic, rock-R&B era, will make his Penn State debut in a live concert at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, in Eisenhower Auditorium, to perform songs from his newest album, “Mutt.”

The event is presented with the help of the Center for the Performing Arts Student Advisory Council and arts engagement assistants. Learn more about the Student Advisory Council.

The singer-songwriter, musician, pop-music producer got his start acting on the Broadway stage and in shows like HBO’s “Insecure” and Nickelodeon’s “Victorious.” Now developing his vocal prowess in Motown studios, Thomas will prove his soulful, rhythmic rock style with a performance of songs from his newest album, “Mutt.”

He also can boast six degrees of separation with powerhouses of the pop and hip-hop music circles. He’s written or produced songs for Ariana Grande, Toni Braxton, Jack Harlow, Post Malone, Rick Ross and Jay-Z. He’s collaborated on music with Freddie Gibbs and Pittsburgh-based rapper Wiz Khalifa. And in 2024, he won a Grammy Award for his work on the hit song “Snooze” by SZA.

“‘Mutt’ unites Thomas’ love of jazz icons like Art Blakey and Miles Davis with neo-soul and rock acts like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin to forge sleek jams with a contemporary edge,” said a reporter for the Grammy Awards.

Thomas released “Mutt,” his first single from Ty Dolla Sign’s Motown-adjacent label EZMNY Records, in September.

Reserved-seat tickets are $10 for a University Park student, and $25 for non-students. Tickets will be available online, by phone at 814-863-0255, or in person, weekdays 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., at Eisenhower Auditorium.

Visit Leon Thomas online for more information about the artist as well as details for Penn State student buyers.