Arts & Entertainment “Spring Awakening” successfully brings teenage angst to life 22 Apr 201522 Apr 2015 By: Taylor Roberts ~Staff Writer~ Xavier University’s Director of Theatre, Stephen Skiles, and the cast of ‘Spring Awakening’ brought teenage angst to life in four bold performances last weekend in…
Arts & Entertainment “Ring of Fire” burns out quickly 29 Jan 201529 Jan 2015 By: Tatum Hunter ~Opinions & Editorials Editor~ Despite fantastic musicality and performances, “Ring of Fire” misses the mark in terms of narration, innovation and appeal Musical theater has its own special…
Arts & Entertainment “Black Fly” soars beyond setbacks 11 Dec 2014 By: Alex Spindler ~Arts & Entertainment Editor~ The regional premiere of Nick Gandiello’s modern drama “Black Fly Spring” made its home debut at the Gallagher Student Center Theatre to an…
Arts & Entertainment Department of Music and Theatre to premiere “Black Fly Spring” 4 Dec 201411 Dec 2014 By: Zenab Saeed ~Staff Writer~ Xavier Theatre will present a production of the play “Black Fly Spring” from Dec. 4-7 in the Gallagher Student Center Theatre. The show features four…
Arts & Entertainment Gripping “Safe House” delivers from beginning to end 30 Oct 2014 By: Alex Spindler ~Arts & Entertainment Editor~ The sheer brilliance and potency of live theatre exploded on Oct. 23 at Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park with the world premiere of…
Arts & Entertainment “Godspell” 16 Oct 2014 By: Liz Slocum ~Staff Writer~ Stephen Schwartz’s “Godspell” will be opening at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17. at the Gallagher Center Theatre. Based on the story of Jesus Christ, this upbeat…
Opinions & Editorials The shows must go on: Why live performance deserves to survive 2 Oct 20142 Oct 2014 In the age of television and film, many see acting on the stage as an obsolete art form. However, this view reflects an inadequate understanding of theater’s importance and value.…
Arts & Entertainment Dr. Jim Daughters joins Department of Music and Theatre 26 Sep 2014 By: Liz Slocum ~Staff Writer~ The Xavier University Department of Music and Theatre has a new interim director. Dr. Jim Daughters has stepped into the position of director of instrumental…
Arts & Entertainment “From White Plains” showcases strong acting yet talks around issues 20 Feb 2014 By: Alex Spindler ~Staff Writer~ Michael Perlman’s social drama, “From White Plains,” opened last weekend as part of the Xavier University Department of Music and Theatre’s second official season. Not…
Campus News Theatre Department hosts anti-bullying events, art 13 Feb 2014 By: Tatum Hunter ~Staff Writer~ In conjunction with its upcoming production of “From White Plains,” the Department of Music and Theatre is planning three anti-bullying events for the Xavier community…
