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MSU presents a dynamic and honestly funny version of ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
It gets harder and harder to find fully mounted productions of William Shakespeare’s works these days. The casts are large, the costumes are sumptuous, and the language is difficult.
Explore the origin story of ‘Peter Pan’ at Riverwalk
“Peter and the Starcatcher” is an origin-exploring prequel to “Peter Pan,” featuring characters such as Peter himself, Tinkerbell, Mrs. Darling, Captain Hook and a certain …
Ixion Theatre Ensemble captures the intensity of death row imprisonment
“When I Come to Die,” an existentialist drama by Nathan Louis Jackson, is a tough and uncompromising play. It tells the story of a death row inmate who struggles with themes of hope, …
‘Bright Star’ is well worth seeing this weekend
“Bright Star” is exactly the kind of show audiences love to see. The musical features a large, dynamic cast and a spacious, well-designed set that includes the active use of a trapdoor.