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People gesture on stage next to a life-size cup with eyes and limbs.

Second City and Dunkin’ collaborate for latte-themed comedy show ‘Ring Lights and Lattes’

October 24, 2024

There are over 200 Dunkin’ locations in the Chicago area, but the only place to find an “emotional support Cuppy” on the menu is at The Second City and Dunkin’ collaboration show “Ring Lights...

Female actor in a white dress being held by male actor wearing red jacket on stage.

‘Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812’ immerses audiences in an overwhelming production at the Writers Theatre

October 17, 2024

At the Writers Theatre, audiences are transported to 19th century Russia by director and choreographer Katie Spelman’s (Communication ’09) production of “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812.” Within...

From left to right: improv actors Kristen Aviles, Bri Fitzpatrick, Cynthia Bangert, Bruce Phillips, James Dugan and Alonso Ramirez take their bows after the Oct. 10 show of “Clued In: An Invitation to Die For.”

In ‘Clued In: An Invitation to Die For,’ even the actors don’t know the culprit

October 13, 2024

At 90 minutes long, “Clued In: An Invitation to Die For” is quite a feat of improvisational theatre. There are no props, no script, no intermission, just the creativity and imagination of the actors. “We...

 Actors Mi Kang and Tyler Meredith share a moment on stage for Goodman’s ‘Inherit the Wind’

NU alum Mi Kang talks personal ambitions, new play ‘Inherit the Wind’

September 29, 2024

Mi Kang (Communication ’22) has always had a passion for theatre, but she never expected to work in the entertainment industry. Now, Kang is playing Hornbeck, a reporter, in Goodman Theatre’s production...

CB, played by Kieran Rowe, delivers an emotional monologue.

“Dog Sees God” balances comedy and heartbreak in Sit & Spin Productions fall play

September 29, 2024

A raunchy yet emotional twist on Charlie Brown, Northwestern’s theatre board Sit & Spin Productions’ rendition of “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” premiered at Shanley Hall...

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