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

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

The Daily Northwestern


Northwestern alumnus Alan Schmuckler wins Kleban Prize for lyricist work

Northwestern alumnus Alan Schmuckler wins Kleban Prize for lyricist work

January 25, 2018

Alan Schmuckler’s first foray into songwriting began in high school. Using clunky Windows 95 software in his basement, Schmuckler began to write ditties and parody lyrics that were not meant to be shared...

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NU alum and director Barbara Gaines revitalizes “The Marriage of Figaro” at the Lyric Opera of Chicago

October 8, 2015

“The Marriage of Figaro,” a romantic and comedic opera by Mozart, follows two servants fighting against all odds to make it down the aisle. This classic story compelled Barbara Gaines (Communication...

Evanston resident Marilyn Halperin, left, receives an award from First Lady Michelle Obama on Monday at a ceremony at the White House. Halperin accepted the award on behalf of the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, which was honored for its after-school program that puts on productions of Shakespeare plays featuring students and teachers from Chicago Public Schools.

Evanston resident receives White House award for connecting Chicago students with Shakespeare

November 13, 2014

An Evanston resident was honored Monday at the White House for her work with a theater company that brings Shakespeare’s plays to Chicago Public Schools. On behalf of the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Evanston...

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