Theater

5 things we learned from Johnny Depp's dialogue with Lawrence Krauss at ASU

Depp discussed madness, creativity with Krauss at Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium on Saturday.

By Bridget Dowd | March 13, 2016

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Center Stage: Ron May on the individuality of indie-theater in Phoenix

In Ron May's 15th year as founding artistic director of Stray Cat Theatre, it's clear what started as a degree program in directing and theater management at ASU has turned into something much greater than a diploma.

By Skylar Mason | February 28, 2016

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Lyric Opera Theatre's 'L'elisir d'amore' a classic opera with lighthearted romance

The Lyric Opera Theatre's upcoming production of "“L'elisir d'amore”" brings a comedic love story to the Evelyn Smith Music Theatre Feb. 25-28.

By Skylar Mason | February 24, 2016

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Center Stage: Tracy Liz Miller on empowering women in theater

Miller co-founded a nonprofit called The Bridge Initiative to "identify and empower female artists in the Southwest region."

By Skylar Mason | February 22, 2016

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'The America Play' moves the audience in an attempt to find the Foundling Father

ASU Mainstage's latest play is about a son's journey to find his father and an exploration of how our past influences our future.

By Shane Weinstein | February 22, 2016

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'Bridges of Madison County' at Gammage paints a charming, if artificial, picture of romance

The touring production cast of "Bridges" is filled with exceptional actors who produced the best show possible with the rocky source material they were given.

By Skylar Mason | February 17, 2016

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Center stage: Bonnie Eckard on diversity in the theater

ASU theater professor Bonnie Eckard encourages students to pursue their own dreams.

By Skylar Mason | February 7, 2016

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Center stage: David Barker on acting, teaching and the art of being a mime

ASU Professor David Barker talks about his work as a teacher, actor, director, fight choreographer and mime.

By Skylar Mason | February 2, 2016

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Arizona Theatre Company's 'Disgraced' brings controversial dinner conversations to stage

The Arizona Theatre Company's "Disgraced" tackles the issues of race, religion, identity and politics in a raw, timely commentary on American society and its shortcomings.

By Skylar Mason | November 15, 2015

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'Book of Mormon' actress Alexandra Ncube talks opportunity, challenges with ASU students

Talking with "The Book of Mormon" star Alexandra Ncube about touring professionally and her ASU roots.   

By Skylar Mason | November 5, 2015

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An abridged history of Mill Avenue: The grandiose and worldly ASU Gammage

The Grady Gammage Memorial  Auditorium represents ASU and Arizona despite it initially being designed to sit over 7,500 miles away.

By Tanner Stechnij | November 2, 2015

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'Sondheim on Sondheim' showcased composer's life, works

"Sondheim on Sondheim" is part documentary, part human interest feature and part musical revue — combined, a tribute to the man, his work, and his impact on modern theater.

By Skylar Mason | November 1, 2015

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Lyceum Theatre's 'A Streetcar Named Desire' delivers creative design to classic play

The stage design team worked closely together to ensure that the set, the lighting, the sound and the stage effects brought the play up to date for contemporary theatre.

By Logan Saether | October 17, 2015

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Colorado theater group to share personal stories, struggles of immigration with ASU students

Colorado high school students are coming to ASU to dismiss prior stereotypes of immigrants and refugees. 

By Ryan Santistevan | October 14, 2015

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Celebrate the legacy of Irving Berlin at Herberger Theater

"Irving Berlin as Hershey Felder" is a thrilling show that celebrates the work of the legendary songwriter.  

By Obie Dieke | October 13, 2015

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Lyric Opera Theatre's 'Company' explores timeless issue of romantic commitment

With exceptional vocals and acting performances, "Company" does so very well.

By Skylar Mason | October 4, 2015

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