News: Department of Theatre
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This interdisciplinary musical includes the School of Music and department of dance and is dedicated to the memory of NCT founder Robert Brewer.
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Much like athletes, professional musicians, dancers, and artists are prone to career-ending injuries. Music professor Stephen Caplan explains.
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This startlingly modern, all-female production of the classic tragedy investigates the relationship between true democracy and unbridled political power.
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This new department chair says the move to UNLV allows her to continue her commitment to developing new generations of theater devotees.
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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.
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This magical journey reminds Scrooge — and every one of us — of the transformative power of love, friendship, and generosity.
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Good kids wouldn’t do something so bad, would they?
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Performances run through Oct. 8 in the Judy Bayley Theatre.
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Join us for a season of introductions and surprises!
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Performances are 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 27, and 2 p.m. May 28. All proceeds benefit the Nevada Conservatory Theatre.
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UNLV's oldest graduate finishes his degree after nearly seven decades.
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Incoming chair Norma Saldivar also will be executive director of the critically acclaimed Nevada Conservatory Theatre.