Neil deGrasse Tyson—an engaging, articulate, and passionate scientist and pop-culture communicator for the modern age—will be appearing on the Eisenhower Auditorium stage at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

In “An Astrophysicist Goes to the Movies—Pt. 1,” deGrasse Tyson focuses his sights on Hollywood blockbusters such as “Star Wars,” “Frozen,” “Armageddon,” “Titanic” and “The Martian” for an enlightening review from a science-based perspective. The program covers concepts that our favorite movies got wrong, as well as some of the stuff they got right.

Tickets are available at four different price levels:

• $60.75
• $80.75
• $100.75
• $186.75

The $186.75 is the Premium VIP level ticket and includes a premium seat, post-show Q&A and an autographed poster! Ticket prices are inclusive of fees and taxes. You can save $4 per ticket when ordering your ticket by phone or in person.

Tickets will be available online, by phone at 814-863-0255, or in person, weekdays 10 a.m.– 4 p.m., at Eisenhower Auditorium.