Syracuse International Film Festival welcomes back film lovers
After a year online due to the pandemic, the Syracuse International Film Festival is being held in-person Oct. 22-24. Read more »
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Redhouse plans to welcome back audiences in December
Live audience members will reenter Redhouse starting with a production of “Sister Act.” Read more »
Members of Syracuse band CAMM are activists in the community
The four women of CAMM, which performs music from a variety of genres, are each activists in the Syracuse community. Read more »
15 films to watch while stuck at home in quarantine
Screen Time Columnist Patrick Gunn recommends watching both old and new films while social distancing. Films such as “The Wizard of Oz,” “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” and “Parasite” all made the list. Read more »
Broadway shutdown freezes work for SU Drama alumni, students
Senior musical theater majors came home from New York City two weeks ago, uncertain of when they’ll get to perform again. Read more »
‘The Matchmaker’ comedy to run at CNY Playhouse
The comedy about a merchant who hires a matchmaker in hopes of finding love was the inspiration behind the Broadway musical, “Hello Dolly.” Read more »
First Year Players begin auditions for spring musical ‘9 to 5’
First Year Players is holding auditions for its show “9 to 5” this week. Sign-ups for the show are located on the first floor of the Women’s Building. Read more »
Actors in 'A Syracuse Christmas Carol' talk show, favorite moments
Actors Allison Macri and Temar Underwood talked with The Daily Orange about their upcoming performances in “A Syracuse Christmas Carol” at the Redhouse Arts Center. Read more »
Syracuse Stage brings 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' to life
Syracuse Stage is currently showing “Beauty and the Beast” with a cast of SU students and professional actors. The show incorporates flying effects, acrobatics and a 12-piece orchestra to tell a tale as old as time. Read more »
SU Drama Department's show 'The Crucible' premieres this Saturday
“The Crucible” based on the Salem witch trials will be performed at Syracuse Stage. The show will run from Nov. 8-17. Read more »
'Theater of War' performance will catalyze discussion about wounds of war
Theater of War Productions is bringing its signature project “Theater of War” to Maxwell Auditorium this Thursday, where a reading of the Ancient Greek play “Ajax” will be followed by a panel and town hall-like discussion. Read more »
SU Drama announces 2019-20 season
SU Drama announced its show lineup for the 2019-20 season. Read more »
Video: FYP to present Disney’s "Newsies" on stage
On April 11 through 13, an ensemble of student performers will transport audiences to 1899 Brooklyn, when newsboys took a stand against the rising price of newspapers, with their production of Disney’s “Newsies." Read more »
FYP to present Disney’s ‘Newsies’ on stage
First Year Players’ production of Disney’s “Newsies” will open Thursday at 8 p.m. in Goldstein Auditorium. Read more »
Black Box Players’ production of ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ opens Friday
Black Box Players’ student-run production of “Circle Mirror Transformation” opens Friday at The Loft Theatre. Read more »
‘Les Misérables’ Broadway tour to visit Landmark Theatre
The current Broadway tour will stop at the Landmark Theatre, running from March 26 to 31. Read more »
Cold Read Festival connects playwrights, audiences with new work
UPDATED: Feb. 7, 2019 at 12:45 p.m. The 2019 Cold Read Festival aims to give playwrights and actors an opportunity to workshop their latest pieces in… Read more »
A look into how the arts are funded in Syracuse
Beyond the three Syracuse-based arts organizations recommended for grants from the NEA this year, arts organizations across the city receive support from NYSCA and CNY Arts, among others. Read more »
Building Company Theater develops education programs with theater exercises
Syracuse University Department of Drama professor Stephen Cross strives to enrich the Syracuse community through Building Company Theater’s education initiatives. Read more »
SU Drama addresses Herero genocide in ‘We Are Proud to Present’
Syracuse University’s Department of Drama’s performance of “We Are Proud To Present a Presentation About the Herero of Namibia, Formerly Known as Southwest Africa, From the German Südwestafrika, Between the Years 1884–1915” opens Saturday. Read more »
‘Native Gardens’ brings love, satire to Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage’s production of “Native Gardens,” a satirical look at human relationships and class privilege in the United States, runs from Feb. 13 through March 3. Read more »
University Union to host advanced screening of ‘Happy Death Day 2U’
University Union will host an advance screening of mystery film sequel, “Happy Death Day 2U” on Feb. 4 at HBC Gifford Auditorium. The film follows Theresa Gelbman reliving the same day repeatedly until she is murdered, the twist is now she must save her friends too from the masked murderer. Read more »
Underground stand-up scene gives student comics a place to grow
Although Syracuse University has over 300 registered student organizations, stand-up comedy has less of an organized presence on campus. For comedians, underground shows present an opportunity to perform their craft. Read more »
Local art exhibition aims to raise awareness of Rust Belt gun violence
This is the final week to see the Community Folk Art Center’s exhibit “in the clearing.” The art installation takes a look at the effect of gun violence on residents living in Rust Belt cities. Read more »
