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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


The cast of “The Great Sea Serpent” portrays sea creatures using puppets and physical movement.

‘The Great Sea Serpent’ incorporates research, physical storytelling for multidimensional play

May 5, 2024

A metaphorical show about the first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable, the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts’ “The Great Sea Serpent” explored the intrusive impact humankind can...

Claire points behind to a billboard of the musical on the sidewalk.

Communication alum Claire Kwon announces Broadway debut with ‘Almost Famous’

September 28, 2022

Since her Northwestern acting debut, performing on Broadway has always been a goal for Claire Kwon (Communication ’22). However, she never knew how fast the opportunity would arise after graduation.  “It’s...

Four people hold colorful fitness balls while moving

With a new Alice in Wonderland show, Lookingglass Theatre Company looks to spark joy

July 3, 2022

Lookingglass Theatre Company’s first production was a rendition of “Alice in Wonderland” performed at Shanley Pavilion.  Now, founding ensemble member and Communication Prof. David Catlin said...

Lindz Amer (Communication ’14) on the set of their webseries “Queer Kid Stuff.” The show was a 2018 Webby Honoree.

Queer Creativity

March 10, 2021

The Monthly During their time at Northwestern, Lindz Amer (Communication ’14) was not a “StuCo hotshot.” They weren’t cast in shows, didn’t get into the playwriting sequence and didn’t...

Lookingglass Theatre uses podcasts to virtually bring artists and theater organizations to the public.

Chicago theaters continue to deliver art during stay-at-home orders

May 21, 2020

A&E Theater companies in Chicago started closing in mid-March due to COVID-19 and have remained closed since. Under these new circumstances, Lookingglass Theatre started exploring new ways to engage...

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