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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Design/Technology/Management

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Theatre Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Theatre and Education

Bachelor of Science in Arts Administration

Bachelor of Science in Dance Education


Wagner College’s Performing Arts Department provides students with a strong liberal arts background combined with intensive training in dance, music, acting, design, and more. With more than 50 years producing musicals on Staten Island, Wagner College has become a leader in the field. Through a rigorous combination of theory and practice, the department seeks to foster leadership, a sense of community, artistic integrity, intellectual expertise, and the best professional values to serve students in their chosen profession.

Notable Alumni Include:

Dandy Craft, Janine LaManna, Kathy Deitch, Bret Shuford, Scott Barnhardt, Matt Lenz, Monette McKay, Brian Sgambati, Tim Grady, Erin Rubico, Alex Boniello.




Faculty Info:

Rusty Curcio, Phill Hickox, Theresa McCarthy, David McDonald, Michele Pawk, Felicia Ruff, Brian Sharron, Lauri Young, Todd Price, Gary Sullivan.



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Wagner College Opera Presents SUOR ANGELICA & GALLANTRY In May
by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2024

Experience a Spring double-bill by Wagner College Opera featuring Moore's comedic 'Gallantry' and Puccini's tragic 'Suor Angelica'.

PLANO Comes To Wagner College Theatre Stage One
by Stephi Wild - April 22, 2024

Playwright Will Arbery is an American playwright, screenwriter and TV writer, known for his plays Heroes of the Fourth Turning, Plano, and Evanston Salt Costs Climbing. Heroes of the Fourth Turning was a finalist for the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and will be presented in Wagner College Theatre's Stage One venue next May as part of the 2024-25 season.

Richmond County Orchestra to Present CONCERTO DI PRIMAVERA Next Weekend
by Blair Ingenthron - April 21, 2024

On Sunday, April 28th, at 3 pm, the Richmond County Orchestra will present Concerto di Primavera, a farewell and thank you to St John's University Staten Island Campus.

Wagner College Theatre's Stanley Drama Award to Return in 2025
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024

The Stanley Drama Award, administered by Wagner College Theatre, is undergoing changes to its application process for better accessibility.

SEUSSICAL Comes to Wagner College Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 10, 2024

Equally beloved and fantastical, SEUSSICAL brings to life all of our favorite, colorful Dr. Seuss characters. The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton the Elephant and his discovery of the Whos.

Remy Van Collen's NON-DISCLOSURE To Be Featured As Part Of The 2024 Fresh Fruit Festival
by A.A. Cristi - March 28, 2024

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Joshua Piper's CAFE AMERICANO to be Featured in the 2024 Fresh Fruit Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 26, 2024

Experience the romantic dramedy, CAFÉ AMERICANO by Joshua Piper, set in Paris, as a featured event at the 2024 Fresh Fruit Festival MAINSTAGE New Works Festival. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Student Blog: A Big Guide to Making a Musical Theatre Audition Book
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - March 23, 2024

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Student Blog: Being a Freshman in College... Spring Semester Edition
by Student Blogger: Jules Donohue - March 19, 2024

Here's a peek into what I've been doing since coming back from winter break and some insight about what the life of a second semester college freshman in Wagner College's theatre program looks like. In this article, I breakdown this semester's class schedule, personal highlights of the past couple of months, some dos and don'ts of spring semester, how I've grown as a person so far, and what's next for me!

Cast and Creative Team Set For Algonquin's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Stephi Wild - March 07, 2024

Algonquin Arts Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for its April musical, Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run at Algonquin Arts Theatre from April 6 through April 21.

The Cell Theatre Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring Over 20 Resident Artists
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ME AND MY GIRL Comes to Wagner College Theatre
by Stephi Wild - February 22, 2024

Directed by Wagner College Professor Brian Sgambati and Music Directed by Sarah Brett England, ME AND MY GIRL comes to Wagner College Theatre next month.

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by Stephi Wild - March 16, 2024

The Broadway premiere of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola’s film, begins previews tonight, Saturday, March 16. Meet the cast of The Outsiders here!

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by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2024

The writer of the Off-Broadway hit 'Puffs' brings you 'Witches!? In Salem?!' A darkly comedic take on the Salem Witch Trials, this play explores the consequences of religious fanaticism. Don't miss this hilarious and timely production at HERE Arts Center from March 16th to March 30th.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
Me and My Girl
(3/7/24 - 3/17/24)
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing
(11/16/23 - 12/3/23)
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Big Fish Small Cast Edition
(10/17/23 - 10/19/23)
Wagner College - Student Groups
LOVE IN BLOOM in Broadway LOVE IN BLOOM
(6/25/23 - 6/25/23)
Wagner College Theatre
The Prom
(4/27/23 - 5/7/23)
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Cabaret (Original 1966)
(4/29/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Revised 1987)
(4/28/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Revised 1987)
(4/28/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Original 1966)
(4/29/22 - 5/8/22)
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On the Twentieth Century
(3/10/22 - 3/20/22)
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On the Twentieth Century
(3/10/22 - 3/20/22)
CAST
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The Laramie Project
(11/7/20 - 11/8/20)
Wagner College Completely Student Productions
A Doll's House, Part 2
(11/5/20 - 11/8/20)
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
(3/6/20 - 3/15/20)
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Love/Sick (Cariani)
(11/21/19 - 11/24/19)
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ON THE TOWN
(10/3/19 - 10/13/19)
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MY ONE & ONLY
(2/21/19 - 3/3/19)
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HAIR
(4/19/18 - 4/29/18)
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THE WIZARD OF OZ (YPE)
(6/2/17 - 6/4/17)
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TITANIC(ENSEMBLE VERSION)
(2/23/17 - 3/5/17)
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21 Chump Street
(10/6/15 - 10/11/15)
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Cats
(4/22/15 - 5/3/15)
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Monty Python's Spamalot
(2/18/15 - 3/1/15)
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Carousel in Broadway Carousel
(4/22/14 - 5/4/14)
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Tennessee Williams' One Act Plays
(4/24/12 - 4/29/12)
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The Goddess Wheel
(4/18/12 - 4/29/12)
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The Dance Project
(2/28/12 - 3/4/12)
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Urinetown
(2/22/12 - 3/4/12)
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Lysistrata
(11/29/11 - 12/4/11)
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My Fair Lady
(11/16/11 - 12/4/11)
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Catholic School Girls
(11/11/11 - 11/16/11)
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Jesus Christ Superstar
(10/5/11 - 10/16/11)
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Seussical The Musical
(4/13/11 - 5/1/11)
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Smokey Joe's Cafe
(2/23/11 - 3/6/11)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
(11/17/10 - 12/5/10)
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