Theater

ARTS EVENT ROUNDUP: OCT. 17 TO OCT. 23

Take a break for some creativity as the semester picks up pace again.

By Claire van Doren | October 16, 2023

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ARTS EVENT ROUNDUP: OCT. 11 TO OCT. 16

Fall break is over, which means art on campus is coming back to life.

By Claire van Doren | October 11, 2023

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ARTS EVENT ROUNDUP: OCT. 2 TO OCT. 8

Across all campuses, art at ASU is on the move heading through midterms and into fall break.

By Claire van Doren | October 2, 2023

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Arts Event Roundup: Sept. 18 to Sept. 24

Experience ASU's dynamic arts and performances through a curated weekly roundup showcasing diverse talents and captivating events on campus.

By Abbi Vargo | September 18, 2023

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West campus faculty, alumni and students showcase art across disciplines and genres

Alumni, students and faculty discuss the uniqueness of the Interdisciplinary Arts and Performance program amid the opening of the "IndigoShado: Legends" exhibition. 

By Sophia Braccio | September 14, 2023

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The Echo arts roundup: Sept. 5 to Sept. 10

For every art form, there's an ASU event! Learn more about the ASU community's arts events happening this week.

By Claire van Doren | September 5, 2023

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Beyond witches and hoods: 'Into The Woods' opens as final show of the 2022-2023 season

ASU Music Theatre and Opera is presenting "Into The Woods" April 14-23 as their final show of the 2022-2023 season, uncovering deeper themes beyond its fairytale premise.  

By Shri Swaminathan | April 12, 2023

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Comedian Kristina Wong weaves theater from social change

Kristina Wong, an elected representative and 2022 Pulitzer Prize finalist, brings theater and social change to ASU as an artist-in-residence at Gammage.  

By Shri Swaminathan | March 14, 2023

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ASU Black Theatre Organization performs first show 'Pipeline'

Founded last fall, the ASU Black Theatre Organization uses its first show to confront the racial discrimination ingrained in American public education.  

By Claire van Doren | February 23, 2023

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ASU alumna Caelan Creaser to perform at Gammage as part of Disney's 'Frozen'

Caelan Creaser, ASU musical theater alumna, returns to Gammage Auditorium Feb. 22 through Mar. 5. for the national tour of Disney's "Frozen."

By Shri Swaminathan | February 20, 2023

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Review: 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is a lot of buzz

The 50th-anniversary touring production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” playing ASU Gammage from Jan. 31 to Feb. 5 is a glittery revival, making up for its lack of depth with feverish energy.

By Shri Swaminathan | February 3, 2023

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ASU may have a key role in Arizona's $1B water investment

Gov. Doug Ducey proposed a historic $1 billion investment in Arizona's water future through desalination. 

By James Doyle Brown Jr. | February 18, 2022

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'The Color Cabaret' returns to the stage to highlight BIPOC student performances

A diverse cast of ASU students shares their stories in "The Color Cabaret" for the third year.

By Tristan Richards | February 1, 2022

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Center Stage: 'A clown of all trades'

ASU theatre student and clown drag performer Hugo Crick-Furman provides their insights on the art form and discusses the fundamental problems present in "RuPaul's Drag Race."

By Peter Vezeau | November 9, 2021

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'Mean Girls' the musical premieres its tour at ASU Gammage

"Mean Girls," the musical inspired by the legendary movie, opens its first nationwide tour at ASU Gammage with an energetic cast and an enthusiastic audience.

By Alexis Moulton | November 7, 2021

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Center Stage: New ASU production "EVERYBODY" determines roles by lottery

Students discuss a new rehearsal method ahead of performing "EVERYBODY," a play with roles assigned at random each night.

By Peter Vezeau | October 13, 2021

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Center Stage: New ASU production performs lucha libre from a distance

Join Peter Vezeau to discuss diversity, culture and virtual performance in this lucha libre themed play.

By Peter Vezeau | April 5, 2021

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From stage to screen: Putting life back into virtual theater

ASU lecturer Toby Yatso discusses his experience creating live theater for a virtual audience.

By Noah Delgado | March 26, 2021

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Center Stage: How IDEA is making a platform for diverse performers at Herberger

MOSAIC, a new production highlighting diversity in dance, music and theatre, prepares to be shown virtually in April.

By Peter Vezeau | March 23, 2021

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Center Stage: ASU Theatre experiments in virtual storytelling, expanding beyond the traditional stage

Is virtual theatre a new performance art or the next step in evolving the theatre?

By Peter Vezeau | February 25, 2021

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