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"Wicked," the movie adaptation of the Tony award-winning musical of the same name, was released on Nov. 22, 2024.

Review: Holding space for the “Wicked” movie

Samantha Leeper, Arts & Culture Reporter
December 12, 2024
A crowd eagerly awaits the start of "Beetlejuice: The Musical" on Oct. 8 at the Des Moines Civic Center.

Review: Does “Beetlejuice: The Musical” live up to the 1988 film?

Kylie Portz, Arts & Culture Reporter
October 16, 2023
Tony Award-winning musical Hairspray performed at Stephens Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 4.

Review: Hairspray on Tour gave everything fans wanted and more

Nicole Hasek, Niche Editor
February 6, 2023
A wall full of past playbills is displayed at the Ames Community Theater (ACTORS). Behind the scenes at ACTORS, production roles such as co-producer and director require hard work and organization to put on a show.

Ames Community Theater musical open for auditions

Ashlee Staerk, Special Sections Editor
January 19, 2023
The cast of Night of the Living Dead at a rehearsal Nov. 1.

They’re coming to get you, Barbara: Night of The Living Dead the Musical

Jacob Barker, Reporter
November 9, 2022
"Baba" is a new musical that will be performed by ISU Theatre students this weekend at Fisher Theater. 

ISU Theatre students to perform new musical about climate activism

Ella Hawkins
April 7, 2022
"Tick, Tick... Boom" is the newest movie from Lin-Manuel Miranda and tells the story of playwright Jonathan Larson.

“Tick, Tick… Boom”: A new musical mixed with an autobiography shows the story of a young creative

Hannah Scott
December 8, 2021
ISU Theatre, Opera Studio and the ISU Symphony Orchestra will perform the opera "Street Scene" this weekend at Fisher Theater.

Iowa State Theatre to perform Street Scene Opera this weekend

Olivia Jackovin
November 10, 2021
The film adaptation of "Dear Evan Hansen" has received heavy criticism for the casting of Ben Platt and its treatment of the topic of mental health.

“Dear Evan Hansen”: the musical turned film received heavy criticism for mental health depiction and film choices

Hannah Scott
October 18, 2021
After a long break from performing, Broadway and its performances are making their way back into the world.

How Broadway is making its debut back into the world

Julie Nagel
September 2, 2021
The ISD Editorial Board encourages students to take advantage of the Iowa State University Department of Music and Theatre's accessible and quality performances in the time of COVID-19.

Editorial: An appreciation for music and theater

Editorial Board
April 7, 2021
Popular K-pop band BTS is loved by many fans all over the world, including students at Iowa State. 

Iowa State students share their love for Korean boyband BTS

Cherry Tran
October 14, 2020
Performers Sam Barnes and Nicole Galliart in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change."

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ to come to Ames Community Theater

Lydia Wede
November 9, 2019
"Jersey Boys" details the hardships and successes of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

Broadway musical “Jersey Boys” comes to Stephens Auditorium one night only

Lydia Wede
October 29, 2019
Varieties 2018's theme is "Step Into Stardom."

Varieties finals to crown a victor this weekend

Emily.Urban.Com
February 22, 2018
The Next Top Broadway Star: a Battle for the Spotlight practices before the semi-finals this Friday and Saturday night.

Varieties brings tradition and music to the Great Hall this weekend

Emily.Urban.Com
February 7, 2018
Visit Transylvania in “The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein,” Mar. 17-Apr. 9, 2017, at the Des Moines Community Playhouse. Left to right:Patricia Arvanis as Inga, Charlie Reese as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, Mary Bricker as Frau Blücher and Brett Spahr as Igor.

Humor Meets Horror in ‘The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein’

Tommy Crook
April 8, 2017
Libby Peterson (left), Emmy Cuvelier (bottom middle), Maddie Olsem (upper middle) and Morgan Darrow (right) pose after a musical number.

Actresses connect with sister characters in Little Women

Hollie Schlesselman
March 30, 2017
Leslie Odom Jr., famously known for his role as Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton, sang “Wait for It,” “Dear Theodosia,” and “The Room Where It Happens,” from Hamilton while at the Stephens Auditorium on March 29 for the lecture "Hamilton and the Road to Success." Odom discussed his career, sang, and answered audience questions. He also sang one of his favorite songs from the Broadway musical Rent “Without You”.

PHOTOS: Leslie Odom Jr. at Stephens Auditorium

March 29, 2017
"Chicago the Musical" will be at Stephens Auditorium this weekend Friday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.

‘CHICAGO’ bringing Broadway to Stephens Auditorium

Tommy Crook
February 20, 2017

Theater Review: 5 ways the “Joseph” tour updated just enough

Maggie Curry
April 5, 2016
Peppa Pig and family treat kids to a sing-along adventure in "Peppa Pig's Big Splash," coming to Stephens Auditorium in October.

C.Y. Stephens announces ‘Peppa Pig’ ticket sales to begin Friday

Maggie Curry
March 23, 2016
Joseph receives his dreamcoat in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat," in Stephens Auditorium on April 5.

The Man In the Dreamcoat: Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Stephens Auditorium

Maggie Curry
March 20, 2016

Q&A with the man in the dreamcoat

Maggie Curry
March 20, 2016
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