
Wagner College Dance Performs MORSO D'AMORE in Stage Oneby BWW News Desk - November 21, 2023MORSO D'AMORE, a ballet powerful for its use of confrontation and subterfuge, is the culmination of a month-long opportunity for a select group of students to work with Caterina Rago, investigating the cultural and social aspects of the Italian phenomenon known as Tantarism. COLLEGIATE THEATRICS: Connor Adair of Lipscomb Universityby Jeffrey Ellis - November 20, 2023Today, we continue to celebrate the return of Collegiate Theatrics featuring one of our favorites from the theatre department at Nashville’s Lipscomb University: Connor Adair, a native of Edmond, Oklahoma. Throughout his time on-campus, he’s become a stalwart company member of virtually every Lipscomb University Theatre production we’ve reviewed, most recently taking on a significant supporting role in their acclaimed production of Big Fish. Belmont University Musical Theatre's HELLO, DOLLY! Boasts An Embarrassment of Richesby Jeffrey Ellis - November 18, 2023It only takes a moment whenconductor Jo Lynn Burks raises her baton and the first notes of the overture are heard to remember that Herman’s score includes a treasure trove of Broadway chestnuts, including “So Long, Dearie,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Elegance,” “It Only Takes A Moment,” “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” as well as the title tune. Review: Edward Hopper Inspires Musto-Campbell LATER THE SAME EVENING at Juilliard Operaby Richard Sasanow - November 15, 2023It’s amazing how much emotion John Musto and Mark Campbell have been able to cram in the mere 75 minutes of LATER THE SAME EVENING, a one act opera, which has been on view this past week at Juilliard Opera at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre, on West 65 Street, down the block from Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Review: UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN at Arkansas State University Beebeby Theresa Bertram - November 15, 2023It’s great when a higher institution can educate the audience, and that is what happened for me when I went to Arkansas State University Beebe’s Theatre Department production of THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN. Though I am familiar with the story of the Titanic, I have never seen this musical and was intrigued to see what this group of scholars have done. With Book by Henry Richard Morris, Music and Lyrics by Meredith Willson, and Directed by Ryan Gibbons, these actors told the story of Mrs. Brown from her humble beginnings with her brothers and pa to her time with royalty and beyond. Things Our Student Bloggers Can't Live Withoutby Blair Ingenthron - November 15, 2023This month, we've asked our student bloggers to let us know one thing they couldn't live without as a theatre student. From tools like iPads and planners to leaning on community support to get them through stressful times, the student bloggers give us the rundown on how to thrive in theatre school. Check out what they had to say here! Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY Announced at Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre, December 7 - 16by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023Get ready for a magical, uproarious experience as Grossmont College Stagehouse Theatre presents Freaky Friday, Disney's beloved body-swap musical comedy, directed by Katie Banville. Based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers, the beloved classic gets a contemporary twist with a hilarious new book by Bridget Carpenter, complemented by pop/rock music by Tom Kitt and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. The College Audition Edge Announces Faculty For Inaugural Summerby BWW News Desk - November 14, 2023The College Audition Edge announces the launch of its inaugural summer of programming in New York City. The program, geared towards the rising high school senior preparing to embark on college auditions, is founded and created by Benjamin Wolfe. Wolfe, founder of the award-winning Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute, brings together nine faculty members from the nation's top ranked BFA musical theatre universities to offer this week-long workshop. Ashley Zhangazha Featured in 2023 Guildhall School Honorsby Aliya Al-Hassan - November 14, 2023Actor, director and Guildhall School mentor, Ashley Zhangazha has been made a Fellow of Guildhall School of Music & Drama at this year’s Guildhall School graduation ceremony on Friday 3 November. Larry Sousa Directs and Choreographs RENT at Boston College This Weekby BWW News Desk - November 13, 2023Acclaimed interdisciplinary theater artist Larry Sousa—whose extensive career as a director, choreographer, designer, educator, and performer has spanned Broadway, regional theater, television, film, and higher education for more than 30 years—has joined Boston College's Theatre Department this academic year as the Monan Professor in Theatre Arts.
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