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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


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Captured: “Islander,” an a cappella musical with two actors and 27 characters

October 22, 2021

In “Islander,” Eilidh dreams of a life beyond the island on which she grew up. But myth and reality collide when the tide washes a mysterious stranger, who claims to come from another land, onto the...

Three dancers lean to the side in a line, their arms creating a continuous wave. Another line of dancers do the same behind them

Theatre, a cappella and dance groups take the stage with in-person performances at “Rock the Lake”

September 21, 2021

A&E As waves danced and crashed against the Lakefill rocks, Northwestern students gathered for a night of performance — the school’s first large, in-person arts show in over a year.  Singers...

A man performs on stage in the silhouette of a car.

How to navigate the Northwestern theater scene

August 16, 2021

Northwestern is known for having one of the best theater programs in the country, but outside of the major, there are plenty of opportunities for students to get involved in the robust drama scene on campus.  While...

Performers rehearse for the upcoming production of “Grounded.” The Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s fall mainstage production opens Thursday in Shanley Pavilion.

‘Grounded’ focuses on female empowerment, human empathy

October 12, 2016

A&E In The Jewish Theatre Ensemble’s fall mainstage production, all it takes is a single performer and a plexiglass box to tell a story about drone warfare, female empowerment, mental health and...

Students rehearse for the upcoming play “Stunning,” which will run from May 26 to May 28 in Shanley Pavilion. The play explores a variety of themes including sexuality and ethnicity.

‘Stunning’ explores the intersection of religion, race, sexuality

May 26, 2016

A&E When Meryl Crock and Jenna Levin searched for plays to produce, they said they wanted to find a show that would explore themes ranging from sexuality to ethnicity to self-determination. While...

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