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State Press Play: How do ASU student actors navigate a pandemic on set?

Sit down with student actors to learn about how film creatives are handing the pandemic.

By Travis Robertson | November 15, 2020

Students see nonprofits persevere through struggles of the pandemic

A recent poll shows the severity of the pandemic's impacts on Arizona nonprofits, but some are persevering through hardships to continue operating.

By Kacey Wilson | October 28, 2020

ASU Music Theatre and Opera collaborates on cast album highlighting mental health

Several ASU musical theatre and opera majors were featured on the cast album for "The Anxiety Project," a musical project highlighting struggles with mental health.

By Lauren Kobley | October 12, 2020

ASU Gammage, Kerr keep performances alive digitally amid COVID-19

ASU Gammage and Kerr are working to create virtual events in lieu of the season's regular programming, much of which was canceled due to the pandemic.

By Sabrina Kenoun | October 4, 2020

ASU Gammage postpones three shows

ASU Gammage announced Tuesday that three Broadway shows will be rescheduled due to changes with the Broadway touring productions.

By Wyatt Myskow | June 16, 2020

Fine arts programs cancel events, move online amid COVID-19 concerns

ASU Gammage announced its show lineup for the 2020-21 season on March 16, featuring broadway hits Hamilton, Hadestown and Frozen.

By Greta Forslund | March 25, 2020

Review: 'Once on This Island' brings Broadway's magic to ASU

Echo reporter Olivia Munson reviews "Once on This Island," playing at Gammage this spring.

By Olivia Munson | March 5, 2020

ASU graduate brings 'Black Women Walking' play To Tempe

"Black Women walking" is an award-winning play that showcases the lives of 11 Black women in American history.

By Pranati Guduru | February 6, 2020

Grey Box Collective explores dealing with trauma through art

Visual art and heavy storytelling are two of the many elements Grey Box Collective utilizes to provide support and education on sensitive topics.

By McKenzie Sadeghi | October 3, 2019

'Funny For a Girl' aims to empower women through laughter

"Funny For a Girl" stars all women in an SNL-influenced comedy show.

By Sara Windom | September 24, 2019

Poor leadership, unresolved claims taint an ASU theatre program

Students say professional misconduct in ASU master's in theatre program impedes their academic and professional success.

By Grace Oldham | May 6, 2019

In a world of infinite possibilities, you will attend ASU's adaptation of 'Constellations'

ASU student director Katie Farrell is reshaping the director role with the goal of putting more focus on the emotions of actors.

By Ellie Borst | February 27, 2019

Herberger Theater offers student discount for broadway shows

100% of the fun for 50% of the price with Herberger Theater's student discount.

By Joseph Perez and Rana Roudi | September 6, 2018

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'The King and I' brings a diverse cast to ASU Gammage

The recent run of Rodgers and Hammerstein's the '"King and I," known for its historic reputation of white-washing, brings a diverse cast to the Gammage stage.

By Andrew Thaung | April 16, 2018

ASU Gammage to host Tony Award-winning musical 'The Color Purple'

ASU Gammage is hosting 'The Color Purple,' a musical detailing hardship and triumph for African American women in the pre-World War II South.

By Melissa Robbins | April 15, 2018

ASU theater professor awarded Ally of the Year for promoting gender diversity

"It seemed pretty obvious, why would we put on shows only by men?" Lance Gharavi, Ally of the Year Award winner, said about his initiative to include more women in ASU theater.

By Andrew Thaung | March 26, 2018