News: Department of Theatre
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UNLV alumna Daniella Toscano’s task was to do something that’s been done thousands of times, yet make it look new. Go behind the scenes with the costume designer for 'A Christmas Carol.'
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This special production is directed by Utah Shakespeare Festival's Brian Vaughn and stars television's Armin Shimerman as Ebenezer Scrooge.
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"Trial by Jury" & "The Beautiful Bridegroom" will be featured in UNLV Opera’s Nov. 12-13 performances in Dr. Arturo Rando-Grillot Recital Hall.
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Performances are in the Black Box Theatre. Tickets are just $16.50, and discounts are available. UNLV students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.
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Theater professor Lezlie C. Cross on Beatrice, one of Shakespeare’s wittiest heroines, and the example she set for modern feminists. Learn more at her free University Forum lecture Sept. 30.
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The spectacle of Beijing’s preeminent circus will have the whole family on the edge of their seats.
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Performances are in the Judy Bayley Theatre. Tickets are just $27.50-$33, and discounts are available. UNLV students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.
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Performances run through Sept. 27 in the UNLV Black Box Theatre. Tickets are just $16.50. UNLV students can purchase one ticket for $10 with valid ID.
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Southern Nevada’s longstanding performing arts venue will feature the acclaimed Charles Vanda Master Series, The Allegro Guitar Series, and the Chamber Music Series.
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Broadway veterans and local Las Vegas professionals lead the cast of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre’s new musical “ACE.” Get tickets for the Aug. 22 and 23 performances.
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The Nevada Conservatory Theatre will present the new musical “ACE” in a fully-staged concert setting for two performances Aug. 22-23.
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An eclectic group of six vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime May 1-10. Directed by Tim Bennett.