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Student Blog: Justice for the Jukebox Photo Student Blog: Justice for the Jukebox
by Student Blogger: Ellie Weaver - March 18, 2024

Jukebox musicals, like Mamma Mia, have experienced mass success in both movie theaters and live on stage. But recently, some hard-core theater fans are saying they are tired of these pop-filled musicals. I, on the other hand, am here to vouch for the importance of the jukebox musical.


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Conversation with Playwright Larissa FastHorse, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater in Broadway Logo

Conversation with Playwright Larissa FastHorse, presented by the Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Theater & Music Theater

3/20
Princeton University
Princeton
Amélie The Musical in Broadway Logo

Amélie The Musical

3/15 - 3/23/2024
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights
Performing the Peace in Broadway Logo

Performing the Peace

3/22 - 3/23/2024
Princeton University
Princeton
Trinity Irish Dance Company in Broadway Logo

Trinity Irish Dance Company

3/24
George Mason University
Fairfax
Argonautika in Broadway Logo

Argonautika

3/15 - 3/24/2024
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo


Student Center Articles

Registration Now Open for CTG's College & Career Fair for the Arts by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2024

High school students as well as their parents and guardiansand high school educators are invited to register and attend Center Theatre Group’s 2024 College &Career Fair for the Arts.

Middlebury College Comedians Perform OFF CAMPUS by Stephi Wild - February 13, 2024

For the first time in Middlebury College history, the college’s comedians will be coming out of hiding on campus to perform their show “Off Campus,” off campus and at the Town Hall Theater for Middlebury’s public

Review: TROILUS AND CRESSIDA Opens at the University of Alberta's Timms Centre for the Arts by Sarah Dussome - February 11, 2024

MFA directing candidate Brett Dahl’s adaptation features swordplay, abstract visuals, and queer romance.

Review: Sock 'N' Buskin's THE OUTSIDERS at Carleton University's Kailash Mital Theatre by Courtney Castelino - February 11, 2024

What did our critic think of THE OUTSIDERS at Sock ‘N’ Buskin?

San Francisco State University Dance Theatre to Present New Works from Kara Davis and Katerina Bousleli in April by Blair Ingenthron - February 10, 2024

University Dance Theatre 2024 will present new works by choreographers Kara Davis and Katerina Bousleli on April 5-7th at The Little Theatre. Learn more about the performance here!

A RAISIN IN THE SUN Comes to The University of South Carolina's Dept. of Theatre and Dance This Month by Stephi Wild - February 07, 2024

The University of South Carolina Dept. of Theatre and Dance will present Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Performances begin on February 23. Learn more about the production here!

Hillsborough Community College to Present High School Dance Day Featuring Workshops, Networking & More by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 06, 2024

Hillsborough Community College will host High School Dance Day, a free event for HS dancers. RSVP now and learn more about this opportunity.

The Da Camera Society of Mount Saint Mary's University Announces 50th Anniversary Season by A.A. Cristi - February 05, 2024

The Da Camera Society of Mount Saint Mary’s University celebrates its 50th Anniversary Season with concerts in Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Santa Monica, Orange County, and Los Angeles. Experience internationally acclaimed artists in unique and culturally significant venues.

Feature: Arkansas Shooting Stars: College Edition by Theresa Bertram - February 04, 2024

Today’s spotlights are on two outstanding performers that I love to see on stage. GRACE PITTS grew up in the Central Arkansas theatre scene and continues to make waves in the entertainment field. KEIREN MINTER still helps with his community, even though he is busy thriving in school. Both features are captivating to watch, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for them.

Meet the Graduates of Royal Central School of Speech and Drama by Team BWW - February 21, 2024

From performers to stage managers to producers and writers our graduates go on to incredible achievements in film, theatre, television and more. Hear from a few of our USA-based graduates about what they’ve been up to.

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and Deafinitely Theatre Launch BSL Acting Intensive Course by Stephi Wild - February 02, 2024

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and Deafinitely Theatre, in collaboration with Graeae Theatre Company, have announced the launch of a new, 5-day BSL Acting Intensive course in July 2024.

Acclaimed Performance Artist Kristina Wong Performs And Exhibits At University Of The Arts by A.A. Cristi - February 01, 2024

Acclaimed performance artist Kristina Wong performs and exhibits at University of the Arts.

Purchase College Latin Jazz Festival Pays Tribute To Eddie Palmieri by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2024

On Saturday, February 10, the inaugural Purchase College Latin Jazz Festival will take place at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College (The Purchase PAC). The festival will include two events: The Purchase College Jazz Festival at 3:30pm and A Tribute to Eddie Palmieri at 8pm.

Babson College Names Soprano Karen Slack Artist-in-Residence, Presenting WHO I AM BEYOND MY VOICE by Stephi Wild - February 01, 2024

Soprano and entrepreneur Karen Slack will appear for Who I am Beyond My Voice: Karen Slack in Residence at Babson College in Wellesley, MA from Tuesday, March 19 through Friday, March 22, 2024.

Queens College is Celebrating Black History Month With a Full Calendar of Exhibitions and Performances by A.A. Cristi - January 31, 2024

Queens College will celebrate Black History Month with a full calendar of events, including exhibitions and performances. Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library and the Queens College SEEK Program are marking the month by cosponsoring “Struggle to Learn, Learn to Struggle”:

Collage Dance Collective Performs At Kenan Auditorium At The University Of North Carolina Wilmington by A.A. Cristi - January 30, 2024

Collage Dance Collective Performs at Kenan Auditorium at the University of North Carolina Wilmington on February 24, 2024. Don't miss this debut performance by one of the nation's largest ballet companies.

Audition Tips for Applying to a UK Drama Institution by Team BWW - February 14, 2024

You’ve submitted your application and you’ve been offered an interview or audition. Here’s what you need to know! 

What Parents Should Know to Support Theatre Students: Advice from Our Student Bloggers by Blair Ingenthron - January 21, 2024

This month, we've asked our student bloggers 'What do parents need to know to better support their children in theatre/arts majors?' From giving support during good times and bad, to understanding just how rigorous training can be, the student bloggers offer advice on how to best support the theatre student in your life.

The Carbonell Awards Seeks College-Bound Applicants for 2024 Jack Zink Memorial Scholarships by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024

Gary Schweikhart, board president of the Carbonell Awards, South Florida’s Theatre & Arts Honors, reminded college-bound high school students that the nonprofit organization is now accepting applications for its 2024 Jack Zink Memorial Student Scholarships.

Review: HOLD ON at Edison Theatre on the Washington University Campus by James Lindhorst - January 13, 2024

Webb’s historical drama is spectacularly brought to life by Ron Himes’ direction. The Black Rep's production of HOLD ON is spellbinding storytelling. It is a first-rate production of the momentous events that shaped the civil rights movement and resulted in important legislation. Himes, his cast, and crew have produced an exceptional piece of theatre that honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King.

The School Of Drama At The University Of Washington Is Pleased To Present A THICK DESCRIPTION OF HARRY SMITH, VOL. 1 by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2024

The School of Drama at the University of Washington will present A THICK DESCRIPTION OF HARRY SMITH, VOL. 1, a play written by Carlos Murillo, directed by graduate M.F.A.

What You Need to Know About Applying to a Graduate Degree in the UK by Team BWW - February 07, 2024

Here are the specific steps you need to take if you are considering training on a drama-focused graduate programme in the UK. 

What You Need to Know About Applying to a Bachelors' Degree in the UK by Team BWW - January 31, 2024

If you’re considering making the journey across the pond to study a bachelor’s degree at a performing arts university in the UK, here’s what you need to know. 

Want to Command the Stage? Hot Tips from Broadway and Las Vegas Actor Rick Faugno by Team BWW - January 09, 2024

Broadway and Las Vegas actor Rick Faugno (Jersey Boys; Kiss Me, Kate; Show Boat), gives you tips from his online musical theatre course with Interlochen Online, Musical Theatre: Movement Techniques, that will help you use your body as an instrument to tell the story of a character.

PlayMakers Perform EVERY BRILLIANT THING as Part of a Campus-Wide Effort to Raise Awareness on Mental Health by Stephi Wild - January 09, 2024

The PlayMakers’ production of Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe’s play Every Brilliant Thing is part of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s campus and system-wide efforts to raise awareness on the issue of mental health and wellness.



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