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'Pablo Escobar is, like, hot’: ‘Our Dear Dead Drug Lord’ dissects 2008 political culture

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Nov. 3 5:14 p.m.

Samwell Rose, Master of Fine Arts directing candidate, handpicked the cast and crew.

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IU production of ‘The Prom’ explores inclusivity, self-expression through satire

By Addison Jacoby · Thursday, Oct. 30 11 a.m.

The musical is performed by students at Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

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Fans celebrate 50 years of ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’ with interactive screening

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Oct. 27 2:40 p.m.

The Buskirk-Chumley Theater presented “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” Saturday night.

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‘Hamlet’ production brings Shakespeare to IU through dance

By Sophie Albert · Saturday, Oct. 11 12:29 p.m.

The dance work will provide a fresh and accessible iteration of the classic play.

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COLUMN: ‘Dance Nation’ captures the rollercoaster ride of being a tween

By Sydney Weber · Sunday, Sept. 28 10:53 a.m.

The show follows a group of young dancers trying to make it to nationals.

Constellation Stage & Screen brings ‘Next to Normal’ to life in Bloomington

By Ishwari Dawkhar · Monday, Sept. 15 5:12 p.m.

“Next to Normal” portrays a family’s struggle with grief, loss, mental illness and healing.

Curtains rise! IU Theatre & Dance sets stage for fall 2025

By Ishwari Dawkhar · Sunday, Sept. 7 12:47 p.m.

The season explores themes of identity and self-expression through vibrant performances.

COLUMN: IU’s production of ‘Legally Blonde’ proves pink never goes out of style

By Halie Jasinover · Tuesday, April 29 3:18 p.m.

Elle Woods’ story is given new life in the iconic musical.

Constellation Stage & Screen takes audience back to the 1950s in ‘Maple and Vine’

By Arnaav Anand · Sunday, March 30 2:23 p.m.

The play will run through April 13 at Constellation Playhouse.

Monroe County Civic Theater brings ‘And Then There Were None’ to life

By Ishwari Dawkhar · Sunday, March 16 2:47 p.m.

Agatha Christie’s play “And Then There Were None” debuts in Bloomington.

30 plays in 60 minutes: The neo-futuristic ‘Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind’

By Arnaav Anand · Saturday, March 8 4:54 p.m.

The audience picked the order, and all the plays were written by the student actors.

Constellation Stage & Screen brings lots of company to ‘Misery’ in sold-out premiere

By Arnaav Anand · Saturday, Feb. 1 8:34 p.m.

The play will run Thursday through Sunday until Feb. 16.

'The Wizard of Oz’ brings packed audience at Buskirk-Chumley Theater

By Lowrie McGeary · Tuesday, Dec. 17,2024 4:39 p.m.

Professional actors joined forces with dozens of elementary schoolers for this classic holiday production.

COLUMN: Jamie Lloyd’s ‘Sunset Boulevard’ holds a mirror to society

By Halie Jasinover · Thursday, Dec. 5,2024 1:22 p.m.

The stripped-down revival hits our society’s obsession with youth.

Piggy court tries Big Bad Wolf, audience to serve as jury

By Sydney Weber · Wednesday, Oct. 30,2024 11:47 a.m.

‘The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!’ is a fun, pun-filled show for families.

REVIEW: 'Reefer Madness' is a fever dream

By Halie Jasinover · Wednesday, Oct. 30,2024 11:41 a.m.

IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance’s production tackles musical satire.

IU Department of Theater, Drama and Contemporary Dance will present ‘Reefer Madness’ Oct. 25-Nov. 2

By Sarayu Gannamani · Monday, Oct. 28,2024 7 a.m.

“Reefer Madness” is a musical comedy with a satirical take on the effects of marijuana.

Jacobs School of Music events to look forward to this fall semester

By Nadia Suben · Wednesday, Sept. 4,2024 5:34 p.m.

Here’s a list of productions coming to the Musical Arts Center.

From barber to killer: Popular Sondheim musical haunts the IU stage

By Leah Corcoran · Friday, May 3,2024 3:08 p.m.

IU Jacobs School of Music brought to life “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."

'Measure for Measure' brings feminism to Shakespeare

By Elizabeth Bowling · Tuesday, Feb. 6,2024 11:19 a.m.

“Measure for Measure” runs until Jan. 27 in the Studio Theatre.

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