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‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ brings Turner’s life and music to IU

By Sophie Albert · Friday, March 6 1:56 p.m.

“Tina” detailed Turner’s moving life story, set to the backdrop of her biggest hits.

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IU Theatre prepares to bring ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to life

By Lexi Bunting · Tuesday, March 3 8:41 a.m.

IU’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” explores identity and celebration.

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COLUMN: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ musical brings laughs and heart to IU

By Sophie Albert · Sunday, March 1 12:26 p.m.

“Mrs. Doubtfire” came to IU on Feb. 28, bringing laughs and a message about love.

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COLUMN: 'Kinky Boots' dazzles IU Auditorium in fun yet heartfelt performance

By Sophie Albert · Thursday, Feb. 12 2:55 p.m.

"Kinky Boots" delivered a performance that left me laughing, crying and dancing along.

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MFA students produce 'Pride and Prejudice' for IU stage

By Lexi Bunting · Thursday, Feb. 12 8 a.m.

IU MFA candidates bring Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" to life.

Off Night Productions presents political comedy ‘POTUS’

By Lexi Bunting · Tuesday, Feb. 3 6:08 p.m.

The local stage-reading blends sharp political humor with an all-female cast.

Constellation Stage & Screen welcomes new production ‘Séance: The Board Awakens’

By Lexi Bunting · Saturday, Jan. 31 10:01 a.m.

“Séance: The Board Awakens” blends magic, acting and storytelling.

At First Sight New Works Festival returns with IU student plays, theatre productions

By Lexi Bunting · Wednesday, Jan. 21 2:45 p.m.

The festival offers a first look at new plays in development.

IU considers moving Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance into Jacobs

By Addison Jacoby · Friday, Dec. 19,2025 5:32 p.m.

The merger would take place in fall 2027 at the earliest.

Constellation Stage & Screen presents ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’

By Michael Sigal · Monday, Dec. 15,2025 8:56 p.m.

Constellation’s production of the holiday classic brings singing and dancing to town.

‘Faculty Dance: Body to Body’ dance concert to premiere Friday at IU

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Dec. 8,2025 10:29 a.m.

The production is two hours long with intermission at the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

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

By Addison Jacoby · Monday, Nov. 3,2025 5:14 p.m.

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

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

By Addison Jacoby · Thursday, Oct. 30,2025 11 a.m.

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

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

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Oct. 27,2025 2:40 p.m.

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

‘Hamlet’ production brings Shakespeare to IU through dance

By Sophie Albert · Saturday, Oct. 11,2025 12:29 p.m.

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

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

By Sydney Weber · Sunday, Sept. 28,2025 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. 15,2025 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. 7,2025 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 29,2025 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 30,2025 2:23 p.m.

The play will run through April 13 at Constellation Playhouse.

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Theater

‘Tina: The Tina Turner Musical’ brings Turner’s life and music to IU

IU Theatre prepares to bring ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to life

COLUMN: ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ musical brings laughs and heart to IU

COLUMN: 'Kinky Boots' dazzles IU Auditorium in fun yet heartfelt performance

MFA students produce 'Pride and Prejudice' for IU stage

Off Night Productions presents political comedy ‘POTUS’

Constellation Stage & Screen welcomes new production ‘Séance: The Board Awakens’

At First Sight New Works Festival returns with IU student plays, theatre productions

IU considers moving Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance into Jacobs

Constellation Stage & Screen presents ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’

‘Faculty Dance: Body to Body’ dance concert to premiere Friday at IU

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

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

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

‘Hamlet’ production brings Shakespeare to IU through dance

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

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

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

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

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

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