News: Department of Theatre

illustration of a crown
Arts and Culture |

This interdisciplinary musical includes the School of Music and department of dance and is dedicated to the memory of NCT founder Robert Brewer.

Portrait Stephen Caplan with student Jairo Pulido
Arts and Culture |

Much like athletes, professional musicians, dancers, and artists are prone to career-ending injuries. Music professor Stephen Caplan explains.

two actresses facing each other
Arts and Culture |

This startlingly modern, all-female production of the classic tragedy investigates the relationship between true democracy and unbridled political power.

Norma Saldivar talking to students
People |

This new department chair says the move to UNLV allows her to continue her commitment to developing new generations of theater devotees.

woman and man
Arts and Culture |

Excluded as a black man from the major leagues during his prime, Troy Maxon's bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and son.

Ghost of Christmas Present and Ebenezer Scrooge
Arts and Culture |

This magical journey reminds Scrooge — and every one of us — of the transformative power of love, friendship, and generosity.

theater poster
Arts and Culture |

Good kids wouldn’t do something so bad, would they?

Take Me Out actors
Arts and Culture |

Performances run through Oct. 8 in the Judy Bayley Theatre.

Take Me Out promotional poster
Arts and Culture |

Join us for a season of introductions and surprises!

Poster for Clowntown: A Musical
Arts and Culture |

Performances are 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 27, and 2 p.m. May 28. All proceeds benefit the Nevada Conservatory Theatre.

J.J. Brennan in a UNLV cap
Campus News |

UNLV's oldest graduate finishes his degree after nearly seven decades.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Arts and Culture |

Incoming chair Norma Saldivar also will be executive director of the critically acclaimed Nevada Conservatory Theatre.