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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


Frida (Weinberg junior Isadora Coco Gonzalez) and Alex (Communication senior Matheus Barbee) share a moment in the recently opened “Frida Libre” production.

Imagine U opens ‘Frida Libre’ celebrating youth ambitions, Latine culture

October 22, 2023

The Josephine Louis Theater resembled a children’s storybook coming to life when Northwestern theater group Imagine U opened “Frida Libre” on Friday.  The show, which draws inspiration from the...

A person in a white and red shirt and blue jeans paints white lines on a black stage with an “A” shaped wooden beam. In the background, a ladder sits in the center of the stage with other people painting on the floor.

Jim Weber brings experience and spontaneity to the scenic arts

April 4, 2023

Jim Weber’s love for the arts began in fifth grade with a production of Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” at his elementary school in Colorado. Between performances, Weber would lend a hand behind...

Colorfully painted rocks by the shore of Lake Michigan. The Chicago skyline is in the background. In the sky, it reads “THE WEEKEND AHEAD.”

The Weekend Ahead: Campus and city performances to catch for Week 7

November 3, 2022

If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances on Northwestern’s campus and in Evanston that you won’t want to miss. Songwriters Association at Northwestern: Open Mic  Louis...

An illustration of a purple stage with curtains and two drama faces laughing and frowning.

A guide to Northwestern theatre groups

August 12, 2022

Northwestern offers a vibrant theatre scene with plenty of opportunities for students to participate from the stage, the wings or the audience. The academic program itself is often ranked among the best...

Performers on stage against a purple background.

Wirtz Center announces 2022-23 season offerings

July 14, 2022

The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts announced the shows for its 2022-23 season on July 5. “This season’s programming offers audiences both reimagined classics and compelling...

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