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Immersive ‘electro-pop musical’ opens 2023-24 Mainstage Series
When it hit Broadway in 2016, “Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812” created a new definition of what musical theater could be – and now this whirlwind of a production comes to the stage at SUNY Fredonia.
Mainstage season closes with Lee’s 'Lear'
The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia will close out the 2022-23 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series with “Lear,” a work by Young Jean Lee, the first Korean American woman to have a play on Broadway.
Fredonia theater department to offer fresh take on Shakespeare classic
A truly timeless classic comes to the stage of Marvel Theatre at SUNY Fredonia this month when the Department of Theatre and Dance presents William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
Grayson to share experiences with students
Alex Grayson, who studied Musical Theatre at SUNY Fredonia in the early 2010s, will share his experiences with current theatre students in a virtual discussion on April 25 at 11 a.m.
Sondheim musical ‘Into The Woods’ first offering of theatre series
The Department of Theatre and Dance will open the 2022-23 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series with six performances of the musical “Into The Woods” from Oct. 21 to 29 in Marvel Theatre.
Dance major Raffaele named ‘Student of the Month’ for February
Virginia Raffaele, a senior from Merate, Italy, majoring in Dance, has been named Student of the Month for February by the Office of Residence Life.
Acclaimed choreographer leads, challenges students in residency
A week-long “Global Majority Men in Dance” residency, directed by guest choreographer Carlos Jones, an international artist whose work spans the concert stage, theatre, television and film, has culminated with a new choreographed work.
‘Global Majority Men in Dance’ residency set
The Department of Theatre and Dance will host a week-long residency, “Global Majority Men in Dance,” conducted by guest artists and Williams Visiting Professors Alfonso Cervera and Irvin Gonzalez during the week of Feb. 21.
Hillman Opera offers whimsical take on a Cimarosa classic
The 18th century will meet the 1980s when the Hillman Opera presents its whimsical take on Italian composer Domenico Cimarosa’s masterpiece “Il Matrimonio Segreto” (“The Secret Marriage”) in November.
Fredonia Dance returns to present Merrins Chamber Concert; Director Alterio reflects
After spending the 2020-21 season presenting its performances in a virtual format, the Department of Theatre and Dance has returned to live, in-person events with the Fredonia Dance Ensemble performing its Fall Chamber Concert in November.