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"Turtles Cry When They Fly," an exhibition by New-York based artist Azi Amiri, will be on display at the Phoenix Institute of Contemporary Art from Feb. 19 to March 11, 2016. Amiri will be discussing this work and many more during her lecture at the ASU art museum on Feb. 23.

Visiting artist Azi Amiri to bring introspection, inspiration to ASU Art Museum lecture

Azi Amiri will discuss her inspirations, influences and imagery during her guest lecture at the ASU Art Museum on Feb. 23.

By Celina Jimenez | February 16, 2016

Photo collage made with courtesy photos from Dr. Jeffery Kennedy done on Feb. 16, 2016

'Passing Strange' production passes through ASU's West campus

The groundbreaking, award-winning musical, "Passing Strange," is a tale of triumph and self-discovery coming to ASU's West campus.

By Noelle Lilley | February 16, 2016

Ceramics senior Christopher Ryan Phillips presents his stoneware piece "Peter Parker" in "Dwellers on the Threshold" exhibit as pictured in the ASU Gallery 100 on Feb. 15, 2016

'Dwellers on the Threshold' exhibit collects everything six ceramic students have learned

Six ceramic seniors collaborate to bring "Dweller's on the Threshold" to ASU's Gallery 100.

By Ryan Santistevan | February 15, 2016

Speakeasy replaces red-light district in the heart of downtown Phoenix

Guests patiently line up in the alley for the bouncer to give them the green light to enter.

By Ian Dickinson | February 15, 2016

Hamilton
Richard Rodgers Theatre

Cast
Lin-Manuel Miranda Alexander Hamilton
Javier Muñoz Alexander Hamilton
Alternate
Carleigh Bettiol
Andrew Chappelle
Ariana DeBose
Alysha Deslorieux
Daveed Diggs Marquis De Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
Renee Elise Goldsberry Angelica Schuyler
Jonathan Groff King George III
Sydney James Harcourt
Neil Haskell
Sasha Hutchings
Christopher Jackson George Washington
Thayne Jasperson
Jasmine Cephas Jones Peggy Schuyler
Maria Reynolds
Stephanie Klemons
Emmy Raver-Lampman
Morgan Marcell
Leslie Odom, Jr. Aaron Burr
Okieriete Onaodowan Hercules Mulligan
James Madison
Anthony Ramos John Laurens
Phillip Hamilton
Jon Rua
Austin Smith
Phillipa Soo Eliza Hamilton
Seth Stewart
Betsy Struxness
Ephraim Sykes
Voltaire Wade-Green
Standby: Javier Muñoz (Alexander Hamilton)

Production Credits:
Thomas Kail (Director)
Andy Blankenbuehler (Choreographer)
David Korins (Scenic Design)
Paul Tazewell (Costume Design)
Howell Binkley (Lighting Design)

Other Credits:
Lyrics by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Music by: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Book by Lin-Manuel Miranda

10 things you should look forward to when 'Hamilton' comes to Gammage

Hamilton is coming to ASU Gammage, this is what you need to know.

By Megan Janetsky | February 14, 2016

Center stage: David Saar on the importance of theater for youth

Saar founded Childsplay in 1977 to provide high-quality professional theater for young audiences.

By Skylar Mason | February 14, 2016

Jack of All Clubs: ASU Quidditch

ASU Quidditch team brings fictional sport to life.

By Jeff Darge | February 14, 2016

Arizona Theatre Company's 'Fences' a masterful staging of the classic play

By combining a timeless Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play with an experienced and dynamic cast, Arizona Theatre Company's "Fences" stands as one of the strongest performances of this season.

By Skylar Mason | February 14, 2016

Dance senior Allyson Yoder rehearses an original dance piece on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. Yoder will be performing her routine in "Transition Projects" from Feb. 19 to Feb. 21 at the Margaret Gisolo Dance Studio in Tempe.

Transition Projects to reflect growth, nostalgia

The culmination of dozens of ASU dance students' undergraduate experiences will take center stage starting Feb. 19 in the school of Film, Dance and Theater's "Transition Projects."

By Celina Jimenez | February 11, 2016

The "Before I die, I will" chalkboard located at the intersection of 3rd Street and Mill Avenue is pictured on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016.

'Before I Die I Will' chalkboard draws attention in downtown Tempe

A chalkboard on Mill Avenue encourages visitors and Tempe residents alike to share what they desire to do before they die.

By Nicole Dusanek | February 11, 2016

Evan Carson, Jessica Morgan, and Samantha Taylor perform in "Lasso of Truth" at ASU's Lyceum Theatre, on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

ASU production 'Lasso of Truth' tells the complex, kinky story of Wonder Woman's creator

Students from the ASU School of Film, Dance and Theatre will take the stage at Lyceum Theatre Feb. 12-21 to tell the tale of Wonder Woman's roots and the turbulent life of the man who created her.

By Skylar Mason | February 11, 2016

Street tacos from Barrio Cafe are pictured on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

Champagne taste, beer budget: Barrio Café

The Barrio Café is by far my favorite Phoenix restaurant.

By Lindsay Roberts | February 11, 2016

Graphic designed with Canva on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016.

14 things to do for Valentine's Day weekend

It's not too late to plan something special.

By Andrew Nicla | February 10, 2016

Palm trees are pictured on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, on the Tempe campus.

The life and times of ASU Tempe's tallest attraction

ASU is known for their palm trees, but these iconic attractions are nearing the end of their lifespans.

By Peter Northfelt | February 10, 2016

The Campus DJ competition was held at Arizona State University in February of 2015.

ASU student DJs play some sick beats with EDM artist Elephante

Campus DJ to bust out some sick beats this Thursday.

By Damon Smith | February 10, 2016

installation photography of Hidden Histories in Latin American Art

National artistic canvas needs more Latinx brushstrokes

Latinx presence in the American art world has brought powerful messages and vibrant styles from its beginning, and now locally and nationally acclaimed artists alike are slowly but surely expanding that presence.

By Celina Jimenez | February 10, 2016