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(02/12/16 1:35am)
Fans of the legendary heroine Wonder Woman may be well versed in trivia of the DC Comics universe, but even the most devoted comic book geek may not know that there's a lot more to her history than meets the eye.
(02/08/16 1:48am)
Like many thespians, Bonnie Eckard once lived the life of a performance artist in New York, taking day jobs to support herself while pursuing onstage success. She worked as a bank teller, advertising agent, temp, secretary, bartender, waitress and any other job she could land, determined to support herself and carve out a life in the theater.
(02/07/16 11:53pm)
Most people know Dr. Ruth as the infamous sex therapist and media personality who charms and educates national audiences with her straightforward bedroom advice, but few know the remarkable story of the woman behind the celebrity.
(02/03/16 2:45am)
At first glance, ASU professor David Barker's office in Dixie Gammage Hall resembles a medieval armory or a king's torture chamber. The first thing you see when you walk in is a large rack filled with an assortment of mock swords, daggers and other weapons that glint menacingly at any student who comes in seeking extra credit the last week of the semester.
(01/29/16 3:23am)
On Friday night, two seasoned dancers will take the stage to perform dramatic commentaries on personal empowerment and movement.
(01/22/16 2:16am)
Successful lawyer by day, prominent pop artist
by night and compassionate philanthropist in between — this ASU grad makes the
rest of us look like slackers.
(01/19/16 2:49am)
Even
the most reluctant runner can find a reason to lace up their tennis shoes when
the intimidating concept of a 5K is combined with music, friends, dancing and
color. The 2016 Tempe Color Run aims to mix fitness with celebration in its fifth annual event at Tempe Beach Park on Jan. 23.
(12/03/15 3:31am)
The second annual Phoenix Comicon Fan Fest promises to bring the best of geek culture to the University of Phoenix Stadium, featuring stars like Karen Gillan ("Doctor Who"), Alaina Huffman ("Stargate Universe") and Sean Maher ("Firefly"), as well as dozens of award-winning comic book authors and artists for a three-day event that includes panels, cosplay, photo ops, autographs, shopping and more.
(11/25/15 2:30am)
There are a lot of factors that go into making a tattoo great — subject, design, placement, composition and color, to name a few. You can have the coolest idea ever, but getting a quality tattoo really comes down to picking an artist and shop that can turn your dream design into ink you'll still love in 50 years.
(11/20/15 2:48am)
In the heart of downtown Phoenix, the smell of cinnamon wafts onto the street, luring pedestrians off Central Avenue like a siren song. But the new Short Leash location, with its award-winning homemade doughnuts and specialty hot dogs, doesn't need black magic to draw in business.
(11/18/15 8:11pm)
"Bears. Beets. Battlestar Galactica."
(11/16/15 12:25am)
Few playwrights have the guts to take on some of the most controversial questions in modern society, and even fewer can do it successfully. It's easier to write catchy show tunes and choreograph elaborate dance numbers than it is to face hard questions ― which makes it all the more remarkable when a play can captivate its audience without jazz hands or tap shoes.
(11/13/15 2:30am)
As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches in a tumultuous political and social climate, it's guaranteed that dinner conversation will have an element of thinly-veiled hostility. A night at the theater may seem like an easy escape from uncomfortable conflict, but theatergoers interested in the upcoming production of "Disgraced" shouldn't be looking for a whimsical, feel-good production. Instead they should prepare to confront some of the most controversial issues surrounding race, religion and identity in modern America.
(11/11/15 2:56am)
Nov. 11 is a day to recognize all American veterans who have served the country, both in war and in peacetime. Many of the country's most iconic celebrities have served in the military, often before celebrity status, but sometimes during their onstage careers. Here are five of the most notable celebrity veterans in American culture:
(11/06/15 2:37am)
Alexandra Ncube is no stranger to the Gammage Auditorium. She grew up attending shows there and graduated from ASU in 2012 with a degree in Theatre.
(11/01/15 11:28pm)
By its very nature, theater is an immensely personal experience. Unlike movies, where screens portray distant visions of filmed actors and far-off places, live theater places the action right in front of the audience, allowing viewers to connect on a much more personal level.
(11/02/15 12:03am)
Ladies and gentlemen, it's a historic moment in the heart of Tempe: a competitor to Chipotle has appeared in the form of a locally-owned taco shop, nonetheless.
(10/29/15 12:10am)
One of the most distinct fall traditions is dressing up in creative costumes to celebrate the one week a year when it's socially acceptable to don cat ears or a lab coat in public.
(11/03/15 2:07am)
The college football season is well underway, and every weekend the Sun Devil Stadium is full of ravenous fans fueled by passion and cheap, greasy sideline food. Fans bored with the typical fare of hotdogs, hamburgers and nachos have reason to celebrate, however, because the stadium now welcomes fresh, authentic Mexican food to its menu.
(10/04/15 11:54pm)
It's rare to find a musical that stands the test of time through multiple generations of theatergoers. Nevertheless, the ASU Lyric Opera Theatre's production of "Company" is just as charming as the 1970 Broadway original, which won seven Tony awards.