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The cast of The Music Man perform at Bunce Hall at Rowan University. Glassboro, NJ. April 3. 2025. - Staff Photographer / Hayden Fugee

Rowan MainStage’s “The Music Man” breathes new life into classic musical

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer April 9, 2025

On Thursday, April 3, Rowan’s Theatre & Dance program presented its opening night of “The Music Man” at the Tohill Theater in Bunce Hall. “The Music Man” was written by Meredith Willson...

Photo of Debbie Shapiro. - Photo via rowan.edu

Behind the Marie Rader Presenting Series: Debbie Shapiro

Lily Miller, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

For seven years, Debbie Shapiro has been at Rowan University, whether as an adjunct professor teaching “Producing and the Arts” or serving as the director of Community Engagement and Presenting with...

“My favorite parts of the show were absolutely whenever we were able to interact with the audience.” - Photo via Valentina Giannattasio

Lights, camera, “Action”: Rowan Lab Theatre’s latest show takes the stage

Christopher Otto, Staff Writer March 12, 2025

On March 7, Rowan Lab Theatre put on its first show of the Spring season with "Action," performed at the Black Box Studio in Bunce Hall. “Action” was written by Sam Shepard and first premiered in...

Rowan students standing ovation for "Come Together." - Staff Writer / Lily Miller

Come Together: the fall 2024 dance cabaret

Lily Miller, Staff Writer December 11, 2024

From Dec. 5-8, the Rowan University Theatre and Dance Department presented Come Together, an original dance cabaret. This show was directed by Dr. Leslie Elkins, Dr. Christopher M. Roche, and Jessica Arnold...

Two Rowan dance students practice tango at the DEXT-A-THON at Wilson Hall Dance Studio. Glassboro, NJ. Sunday, November 17, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

DEXT-A-THON: fundraiser for breast cancer

Lily Miller, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

On Sunday, Nov. 17, Dance Extensions hosted its fourth annual DEXT-A-THON, a six-hour marathon of open dance classes for university students and community members. These covered a range of styles and catered...

“And once you stop comparing yourself to others, and you start taking inspiration from others.”
 - Graphics Editor / Brendan Cohen

A sit-down with the faces behind “The Tempest”

Dylan Francis, Staff Writer November 6, 2024

Shakespeare's text could be difficult to understand for someone unfamiliar with his terminology. For Danih-Lael Alexandre and Ilana Leshowitz, who performed “The Tempest” at Rowan University, it became...

Dancers spread their arms at the Rowan Dance Festival at Pfleeger Concert Hall, Glassboro, NJ. Saturday Oct. 5, 2024. - Staff Photographer / Owen Miller

Pfleeger Concert Hall brought to life by Rowan Dance Festival

Aiden Seratore, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

Alumni, students, faculty, and more gathered in the Pfleeger Concert Hall this past Saturday, Oct. 5 for the Rowan Dance Festival Gala Performance.  According to Rowan’s website, The Rowan Dance...

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