Theater

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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2 is a couple, 3 is 'Company' in latest Lyric Opera production

"Company" is a Tony-winning musical comedy based on music from Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Firth.

By Tanner Stechnij | September 26, 2015

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ASU MainStage drops the boys to the curb, adding seven women playwrights for the 2015-2016 theater season

ASU's MainStage lineup for the 2015-2016 season features a voice not generally heard, the voice of women. 

By Ryan Santistevan | September 16, 2015

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ASU Theatre and Shakespeare club focuses on the classics

For students who enjoy classic plays, Shakespeare or acting, the ASU Theatre and Shakespeare Club has plenty of performances and poems to go around.

By Bridget Dowd | April 1, 2015

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Strong acting saves ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Herberger Theater from becoming a tragedy

“Romeo and Juliet,” playing at the Herberger Theater Center, is worth seeing, despite the confusing interpretation.

By Bridget Dowd | March 28, 2015

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Broadway's "Cinderella" hits Gammage, modernizes classic tale

The national tour of "Cinderella" visiting ASU Gammage shows "It's Possible" to modernize a fairytale.

By Liz Nichols | March 15, 2015

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Lyric Opera Theater director honored in gala concert

Not only was the origin of the performers diverse, but the repertoire spanned nearly every century and every genre of music performed over the last quarter-century of Reber's tenure.

| March 2, 2015

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Philip Glass transforms Gammage, opens window to ethereal world

It was an honor seeing the master of minimalism, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the two musicians he selected to perform with.

| March 1, 2015

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'Five Presidents' brings political comedy to Herberger

Written by Emmy-winning writer Rick Cleveland, “Five Presidents” attempts to answer some of the burning questions Americans might ask about the inner lives of presidents.

By Liz Nichols | February 18, 2015

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'Dirty Dancing' has phenomenal opening night at ASU Gammage

The talented actors of "Dirty Dancing" stayed true to the film production as they took to the stage on their opening night last night, receiving a standing ovation.

By Desiree Pharias | February 18, 2015

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