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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

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

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

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

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

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

(Photo courtesy of Fernando Aceves via ASU Gammage)

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

'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

'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

Valentine's Day on a budget

If you thought I was going to leave you high and dry on the most overrated holiday of the year, think again.

By Faith Decker | February 12, 2015

Soprano Carole FitzPatrick performs Ottorino Respighi's "Le repose en Egypte" Monday at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Piper Theater. The concert was the first of the 2015 "ASU Concerts at the Center," which showcases the accomplished faculty and students of ASU's Herberger Institute's School of Music. (J. Bauer-Leffler/The State Press)

ASU music professors perform powerful, comedic classical concert

Professors Carloe FitzPatrick and Russell Ryan performed at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts last night as part of the series ASU Concerts at the Center.

By Desiree Pharias | February 10, 2015

Lolita Gongora as Titania, under Oberon's spell, dotes on Michael Arcaro as Bottom during the ASU Theatre and Shakespeare Club's 2014 production, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Nikki Gallagher. (Photo courtesy of Impressions by JenneLynne)

ASU Theatre and Shakespeare Club keeps theater alive with 'Much Ado About Nothing'

With the help of fundraising campaigns, The ASU Theatre and Shakespeare Club aims to produce The Bard of Avon’s timeless classic.

By Zackary Moran-Norris | February 9, 2015

Journalism sophomore Hattie Hayes poses for a picture on Feb. 5, 2015 in Phoenix. Hayes studies journalism and film at ASU and is one of the performers for the Vagina Monologues 2015 premiering Feb. 14, 2015 at “The Pressroom” in Phoenix. (Jonathan Galan/ The State Press)

Phoenix to host Vagina Monologues on Valentine's Day

The Pressroom will host Phoenix’s 2015 Vagina Monologues on Feb. 14 to raise awareness for violence against women.

By Aimee Plante | February 5, 2015

Cinema back to spotlight

In Tempe, we're miles and miles from Broadway. But it doesn't mean we can't enjoy the thought of some of our favorite cinematic stars in the literal spotlight.

By Faith Decker | February 5, 2015

Arizona State's Gammage Theater is pictured in Tempe.

'Go, Go, Go,' see 'Joseph' at ASU Gammage

The touring musical, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," hits Gammage with its funny and family-friendly songs and colorful dance routines.

By Liz Nichols | January 15, 2015

Photo courtesy of George A. Hirliman Productions.

Broad on a Budget: 'Reefer Madness' Smokes ASU Theatre Department

Bring your friends to "Reefer Madness: The Musical," a show featuring religious parodies, adult humor, suggested drug use, violence and sexual explicitness- there's absolutely no way that you aren't guaranteed a humorous night.

By Faith Decker | January 13, 2015