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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


 Illinois high school students sing in their submissions to “Around Broadway In 80 Days.” Hamilton’s Miguel Cervantes (pictured top right) is the emcee for the virtual showcase.

“Around Broadway In 80 Days” gives a virtual stage to high school performers

April 8, 2020

A&E A month ago, Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School junior Marcus McGee was set to perform in his school’s spring production of “Into The Woods.” Due to COVID-19, the show has been postponed...

Zachary Noah Piser playing Evan Hansen in the Toronto production of “Dear Evan Hansen” where he is the alternate, being the first Asian-American actor to be cast as the role.

Northwestern graduate cast as first Asian-American Evan Hansen in “Dear Evan Hansen”

April 10, 2019

Six-time Tony- and Grammy-winning Broadway hit “Dear Evan Hansen” captured the hearts of viewers around the world. For Zachary Noah Piser (Communication ’15), joining the show was a dream. But to...

The current Broadway cast of “Dear Evan Hansen.” Director Michael Greif, who also worked on “Rent,” spoke to The Daily about his long career in the New York theater scene.

NU alum Michael Greif, of ‘Rent’ and ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ discusses his journey from Northwestern to Broadway

May 9, 2018

Although Michael Greif (Communication ’81) may not be a household name for those who aren't die-hard theater fans, many of the shows he's directed have gone on to be some of the most iconic musicals...

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