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University Theatre to present concert version of “The Music Man”

University Theatre to present concert version of “The Music Man”

YSU’s University Theatre will present a concert version of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy “The Music Man” February 25 – 27, 2022 in the YSU Ford Theater, located in YSU’s Bliss Hall. The musical follows traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons locals into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he promises to organize but has no idea how to teach.

An Evening with Austin Pendleton

Cliffe College of Creative Arts announces “An Evening with Austin Pendleton”

The YSU Cliffe College of Creative Arts will present “An Evening with Austin Pendleton” Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 7:00 PM in the YSU Ford Theater, located in YSU’s Bliss Hall. Proceeds earned during the event will benefit Trumbull New  Theatre.

Dana School of Music professor awarded Research Professorship

Dana School of Music professor awarded Research Professorship

Dana School of Music professor Caroline Oltmanns has been awarded a Research Professorship from the YSU Office of Academic Affairs for the 2022-23 academic year. Her research, titled “Theme and Variations, Passacaglias and Chaconnes,” will be completed over a period six credit hours throughout the year.

YSU Musical Theatre to present “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” cabaret

YSU Musical Theatre to present “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” cabaret

YSU’s Musical Theatre program will present a cabaret titled “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Friday, December 10, 2021 at the B&O Station Banquet Hall in Youngstown. The event will feature 30 popular seasonal songs, including jazz, country, and delta blues favorites.

University Theatre presents Little Shop of Horrors

“Little Shop of Horrors” production opens through University Theatre

YSU’s University Theatre will present their production of the black comedy musical “Little Shop of Horrors” beginning Friday, October 29, 2021 through Sunday, November 7 at the YSU Ford Theater in YSU’s Bliss Hall. The story follows florist shop worker Seymour as he raises a plant that feeds on human flesh and blood.

“Almost, Maine” production to open 58th season of University Theatre

“Almost, Maine” production to open 58th season of University Theatre

YSU’s University Theatre will open its 58th season with a production of the romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” beginning Friday, September 24, 2021 through Sunday, October 3 in Spotlight Theatre at YSU’s Bliss Hall. The season will continue with productions of “Little Shop of Horrors” and “The Music Man,” along with winter and spring cabarets.

Professor awarded for dedication to exceptional, innovative teaching

Professor awarded for dedication to exceptional, innovative teaching

Associate professor of theatre Katherine Garlick was awarded a 2020-21 Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching by the YSU Academic Affairs Division April 7, 2021. Garlick teaches courses in costume construction, production design, stage makeup, and theatre history.

University Theatre to present “An Evening with Billy Shakes”

University Theatre to present “An Evening with Billy Shakes”

YSU’s University Theatre will present its next production, “An Evening with Billy Shakes,” April 9 – 11 and 16 – 18, 2021. The virtual production, directed by associate professor of theatre Matthew Mazuroski, will feature scenes from a dozen of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays.

Groovy 70's

University Theatre prepares for spring calendar of events

William Shakespeare, the 1970s, original student work, and an evening of dance are among the highlights of the YSU University Theatre’s 2021 spring season, which opens March 25 and runs through April 24. Other productions will include a cabaret titled “Welcome Spring!” that showcases YSU’s Musical Theatre program, and the Festival of New Works, which will celebrate original student work in film, playwriting, choreography, puppetry, and devised performance.

Elegies: A Song Cycle

University Theatre to present new show titled “Elegies: A Song Cycle”

YSU’s University Theatre will present “Elegies: A Song Cycle,” the program’s second virtual show of the semester, November 13 – 15 and 20 – 22, 2020. Created by William Finn, “Elegies” originally premiered following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and deals with the emotional aftermath of that event and the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s.