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"One of the more serious acts discussed the issues of racism and the historical oppression of black people in the United States." - Staff Writer / Sarah Shockey.

Devised cabaret “It Starts With…” sparks a revolution: A blend of poetry, music, & passion

Sarah Shockey November 29, 2023

From Nov. 16 to 18, an ensemble from the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a devised Cabaret called “It Starts With…” in Room 221 of the Chamberlain Student Center. Drawing inspiration...

Rowan Department of Theater puts on "Head Over Heels" musical. - Arts and Entertainment Intern / Al Harmon

Head Over Heels: A Celebration of Queer Identities and Empowerment

Al Harmon April 12, 2023

Last weekend, the Department of Theatre & Dance performed a rendition of the musical "Head Over Heels." Christopher Roche, an associate professor in the Department of Theatre and Dance, directed the...

"Hair" showed from April 5-13 in the Tohill Theatre. - Image by Rowan University Dept of Music and Dance

Rowan theatre performers let their ‘Hair’ down for production of classic ’60s musical

Dylann Cohn-Emery April 17, 2019

For most of the first act, my jaw was open. I couldn’t stop looking to the people I came with to see if they saw what I was seeing. After the first few songs, I understood why there was a warning in...

Cast members of Rowan Theatre Department's MainStage production "The Cradle Will Rock" perform. -Courtesy of Kylie Westerbeck

REVIEW: ‘The Cradle Will Rock’ explores classism and labor struggles

Laura Kincaid April 11, 2018

This past weekend, Tohill theater was transported back to the labor movement of the 1930’s in the musical "The Cradle Will Rock," presented by the Rowan University’s Department of Theatre & Dance...

Rowan Theatre’s “Season of Horror” to conclude with “Carrie: The Musical”

Dylan Maslowski March 20, 2017

While months removed from Halloween and all things scary, the Rowan Department of Theatre and Dance's “Season of Horror” will be reaching its conclusion at the start of April with its production of...

Federico Fellini's film "8 1/2" adapted for the stage with "Nine: The Musical"

Federico Fellini’s film “8 1/2” adapted for the stage with “Nine: The Musical”

Dylan Maslowski April 14, 2016

Bringing the life of film director Guido Contini to the stage, Rowan’s Theatre and Dance Department is premiering “Nine: The Musical” this Thursday. “Nine” is an adaptation of the movie “8...

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