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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Vibrant Colors Collective is producing an adaptation of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” marking the first full show for the multicultural theater group.

‘A show for people of color, by people of color’: Vibrant Colors Collective spells success with ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

October 24, 2023

For the cast of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” life is pandemonium. “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Vibrant Colors Collective’s (VC2) first full-scale production,...

Beth Kirkpatrick 03 (left) was in Parade, which won a Tony for Best Revival of a Musical in 2023. Photo courtesy of Angel Udelhoven

Broadway is becoming ‘more Wildcat friendly’: Playbill names NU 10th highest represented college on Broadway

October 17, 2023

Northwestern was once again featured on Playbill’s “10 Most Represented Colleges on Broadway” for the 2022-2023 season. The annual list, released on Sept. 7, names the colleges with the most alumni...

Graphic depicting “The Weekend Ahead” text and drawings of a lighthouse, Northwestern flag, paintbrushes, film and a building.

The Weekend Ahead: Events in Chicagoland, June 23-25

June 22, 2023

The Weekend Ahead is back. Over the summer, we’ll highlight events to help you craft the perfect weekend plans. Here are some exciting events this weekend around the North Shore and in the city. Chicago...

Playbills for “New York, New York,” “Chicago” and “The Scottsboro Boys” on a black background.

Q&A: Medill alum David Thompson talks third Tony nomination and Lin-Manuel Miranda collaboration

June 1, 2023

After graduating from Northwestern with a degree in journalism, David Thompson (Medill ’78) applied his research and writing skills to a different platform: the stage.  In May 1996, a revival of...

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Three Northwestern alumni nominated for Tony Awards

May 2, 2023

Northwestern alumni Brian d’Arcy James (Communication ‘90), David Thompson (Medill ’78) and Lap Chi Chu (Communication ’93) were nominated for Tony Awards Tuesday. James is nominated for Best...

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