Northwestern University News

PASS OVER and More Set for Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2025 Season

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 31, 2025

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre has revealed its 2025 season, including a world premiere, a play festival and more.

Composer & Violinist Austin Wulliman Releases New Album, Escape Rites, In May

by A.A. Cristi — March 26, 2025

On Friday, May 9, 2025, violinist, composer, and educator Austin Wulliman will release his second album of original music, Escape Rites, performed alongside his fellow musicians of the JACK Quartet on Sono Luminus.

Katrina Lenk To Lead New THE CHERRY ORCHARD Musical Concert

by A.A. Cristi — March 25, 2025

The American Theatre Wing Jonathan Larson Award Winner Emily Xu Hall will present a concert performance of her new musical adaptation of Chekhov's CHERRY ORCHARD, starring Tony Award winner Katrina Lenk.

Meet the Cast of STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW, Now on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — March 28, 2025

Performances are now underway for the Broadway production of Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Brittney Mack, Aeriel Williams and More to Star in THE COLOR PURPLE at Goodman Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2025

The Color Purple is set to take the stage of the Goodman’s Albert Theatre this summer.

Third Coast Percussion to Tour STRUM, STRIKE, BEND With Composer & Violinist Jessie Montgomery

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 20, 2025

Third Coast Percussion will be joined by fellow GRAMMY Award winner Jessie Montgomery as both a featured composer and violinist on their upcoming Strum, Strike, Bend tour.

MUSIC FROM BAYANO: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey By Darrel Alejandro Holnes To Play Joe's Pub

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 19, 2025

True Colors in association with Miss Mason Productions will present Music from Bayano: An Afro-Panamanian Odyssey, an epic poem with music by Darrel Alejandro Holnes at Joe's Pub.

Theater Wit to Host CityTalk: A Series of Conversations on Assimilation, Antisemitism, and Culture

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2025

Theater Wit, in collaboration with the Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies at Northwestern and Northlight Theatre, will host CityTalk: A Series of Conversations on Assimilation, Antisemitism and Culture.

Third Coast Percussion to Release 20th Anniversary Album STANDARD STOPPAGES

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 13, 2025

GRAMMY Award-winning Third Coast Percussion will release its 20th anniversary full-length album, Standard Stoppages.

12th Estill World Voice Symposium is Coming To Chicago In 2025

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 10, 2025

The 12th Estill World Voice Symposium at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, bringing together voice professionals, educators, performers, and researchers from around the world.

Meet the Cast of SMASH, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway

by Stephi Wild — March 11, 2025

The musical Smash, inspired by the hit NBC television series, will begin previews tonight, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, and officially open Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre.

Playwright Charles Smith Awarded $25,000 Kesselring Prize By The National Arts Club

by A.A. Cristi — March 6, 2025

The National Arts Club has announced its 2024 Kesselring Prize for Playwriting has been awarded to Charles Smith, who was nominated by the Cleveland Playhouse for his play The Price of the Ticket.

Westport Country Playhouse Stages Romantic Comedy THEATRE PEOPLE

by A.A. Cristi — March 5, 2025

Westport Country Playhouse will stage the romantic comedy, “Theatre People,” from March 25 through April 12.

Video: Watch the Trailer For ROMEO & JULIET at Milwaukee Repertory Theater

by Michael Major — March 5, 2025

Watch a video trailer for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ in Milwaukee! See why Shakespeare’s beautiful classic “remains a love story for the ages” with a sneak peek of this “fascinating and highly accessible adaptation” that’s “stunning to watch.

Northwestern Cancels ASSASSINS Mid-Run Amid Backlash Over Racial Slur

by Joshua Wright — March 5, 2025

Northwestern's Lovers & Madmen canceled the final performances of Assassins following student backlash over the inclusion of a racial slur.

CYSO Gala Raises More Than $500,000

by Stephi Wild — March 5, 2025

Celebrating its mission and its talented young musicians, Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras welcomed more than 300 guests to its 2025 Gala: Spanish Rhapsody, on Saturday, February 15 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago.

Douglas Moore Fund For American Opera Presents GIANTS IN THE EARTH REDISCOVERED

by A.A. Cristi — March 4, 2025

The Douglas Moore Fund for American Opera in collaboration with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Scandinavian House of New York City will present Douglas Moore: Giants in the Earth Rediscovered, a FREE program on Tuesday, March 11 at the Scandinavian House.