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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


‘Frozen’ thrills, but remember the lesser known Disney movies, too

January 15, 2014

When “Frozen” first premiered, my Facebook feed started to fill with rave reviews of the movie. Several friends deemed it the best movie Disney has ever made. It’s so popular that it is already...

Jesse JP Johnson plays Boq in the touring production of “Wicked.”

Q-and-A with ‘Wicked’ star Jesse JP Johnson

October 30, 2013

Since its start on Broadway ten years ago, the musical "Wicked" has been an astounding hit. Actor Jesse JP Johnson has been involved in "Wicked" for about two years, first as part of the Broadway ensemble...

Katharine McPhee is one of the characters of “Smash.” McPhee plays Karen, a singer who’s fighting for the part of Marilyn Monroe.

New showrunner succeeds in making ‘Smash’ a hit

February 6, 2013

Season one of “Smash” was crazy to say the least. The story lines were all over the place, and some of the characters (Ellis, I’m talking to you) were far too eccentric even for a series about show...

The show must go on. Jimmy Fallon sent his audience home before Hurricane Sandy hit, but he continued to film “Late Night.”

Here We Go Again: Quotes of the week

November 8, 2012

“Just want you guys to know that Ben Savage and I have talked and we’ve decided … Thanksgiving is going to be delicious this year!” – Danielle Fishel, Topanga from “Boy Meets World,” teases...

Alex Nee as Johnny in "American Idiot."

Boulevard of Broadway Dreams: Northwestern senior takes the stage in ‘American Idiot’

October 11, 2012

About a month before what would have been the first day of his senior year at Northwestern, Alex Nee stood on a dark stage in Charleston, S.C., black nail polish and guyliner applied. Homework was the...

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