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Binary Theatre Company presents The Haunting of Hill House. The doors open Friday, April 19th-21st at 7:30pm at the Prism Theater in Tempe. (Photo by Ashley Kesweder)

Binary Theatre's production of 'Hill House' terrifies audiences

Everything about this take on “The Haunting of Hill House” will provoke fear in the audience.

By Tyler Verti | April 18, 2013

Michelle Williams to star in upcoming musical 'FELA!' at Gammage

Williams stars in upcoming tour of "FELA!" coming to ASU Gammage.

By Maria Thompson | April 14, 2013

Talents flourish at intimate Gammage open mic night

Gammage was graced with talent on Wednesday for Open Mic Night, an intimate talent show featuring performances from students and staff, including ASU alumnus and nationally recognized spoken-word artist, Myrlin Hepworth.

| March 28, 2013

Binary Theatre's 'Mercy Rule' gives stellar performance

“Mercy Rule” is a play that cuts deep as it expresses themes of depression, death and the fragile state of relationships.

By Tyler Verti | March 27, 2013

Memphis the Musical rocks its opening night

A jukebox comes to life at the ASU Gammage after the "Memphis" performance.

By Maria Thompson | March 10, 2013

'Memphis' cast member talks character development and tour life

Tony Award-winning musical, “Memphis” comes to ASU Gammage next week.

By Maria Thompson | March 5, 2013

'The Pornographer' engages audiences, poses hard questions

“The Pornographer” is not about porn in the traditional sense or even about sex, but about how an artist’s work is misconstrued as being vile filth.

By Tyler Verti | March 1, 2013

(Photo courtesy of Brinkhoff/Mögenburg ©)

'War Horse' leaves audience speechless at ASU Gammage

Detailed features and interaction with the horses will make viewers fall in love with the puppets of "War Horse."

By Maria Thompson | February 7, 2013

'War Horse' performer talks horses, puppet care for national tour

Former ASU student, Mike Heslin, discusses the national tour of “War Horse” at ASU Gammage.

By Maria Thompson | January 30, 2013

Photo Courtesy of Arizona Theatre Company

ASU students play role in 'Emma' production

Arizona Theatre Company’s first production of 2013 takes audiences back to 18th-century England with the lavish musical adaption of Jane Austen’s "Emma."

| January 14, 2013

Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan flies over audiences at ASU Gammage

Childhood fantasies are brought to life while actors lack sparkle and liveliness.

By Maria Thompson | January 9, 2013

(Photos courtesy of Cirque Du Soleil and Paramount Pictures)

Cirque du Soleil brings Las Vegas to Scottsdale

Cirque du Soleil performers will take over Scottsdale Fashion Square mall as they promote their film “Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away.”

By Mikayla Gilbert | December 6, 2012

Cortney Wolfson (right) stars as Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family" that will be playing at ASU Gammage Dec. 11-16. (Photo courtesy of Jeremy Daniel)

‘The Addams Family’ star talks past, future goals

Transitioning to a Broadway musical, “The Addams Family” is still considered a unique production.

By Maria Thompson | December 4, 2012

Four-time National Slam Poetry champion Taylor Mali performed some of his works at Old Main's Carson Ballroom Wednesday evening. (Photo courtesy of Taylor Mali)

Slam poet Taylor Mali draws crowd of aspiring teachers

Acclaimed slam poet and teacher’s advocate Taylor Mali gave a reading at Old Main on the Tempe campus Wednesday evening.

By Justine Pallas | November 15, 2012

‘Anything Goes’ cast taps its way to ASU Gammage

Subtle wit and loud tap shoes during “Anything Goes” entertains Gammage-goers of all ages.

By Maria Thompson | November 15, 2012

ASU grad student brings movement to Binary Theater Company

Chelsea Pace directed and choreographed “/impulse/,” a non-scripted movement piece that examines relationships of sex and violence.

By Maria Thompson | November 6, 2012

Alex Finke and Erich Bergen perform a dance number in Roundabout Theatre Company's "Anything Goes." (Photo Courtesy of Joan Marcus)

Actress reveals how to make it big on Broadway

Alex Finke said it was an easy decision when it came to choosing colleges and pursuing a theater degree.

By Maria Thompson | October 21, 2012

Arizona Theater Company's "Next to Normal" is running until Oct. 28 at the downtown Phoenix Herberger Theater Center. (Photo courtesy of Tim Fuller)

Contemporary musical focuses on mental illness agonies

Arizona Theatre Company’s “Next To Normal,” is not a typical musical, but it's undoubtedly captivating and ultimately inspiring with its pop-rock musical numbers and dark lyrics.

By Lindsey Lucero | October 17, 2012

Lemon Andersen will kick off the ASU Gammage "BEYOND" series with his one man show, "County of Kings," this weekend. Photo courtesy of ASU Gammage.

Tony-Award winning actor shares childhood stories

Lemon Andersen’s life in Brooklyn, N.Y was brought to the stage last weekend in “County of Kings,” his one-man play.

By Maria Thompson | October 8, 2012

Ron May stars as Mike Daisey in the one-man production "The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs." (Photo courtesy by Jeff Groseclose)

Actor Ron May shares behind the scenes preparation of one-man show

“The Agony and The Ecstasy of Steve Jobs” Actor Ron May spoke with The State Press about preparation for his role and being a late-bloomer to the “cult of Apple.”

By Taylor Costello | October 7, 2012

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