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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


A man and a woman lean on the railing of a porch of an apartment, looking out into the city at sunset. There is a bridge in the background.

Students get exclusive early screening of “In the Heights” film adaptation

June 10, 2021

It won’t be long now until the new film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “In the Heights” officially releases — but some students in the School of Communication got an early look into the world...

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...

Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Chance the Rapper appear at the Obama Foundation Summit. The summit was held in Chicago to gather young civic leaders around the world.

Obamas, Chance the Rapper celebrate Chicago during Summit finale

November 2, 2017

CHICAGO — Former first lady Michelle Obama and artist Chance the Rapper — two Chicagoans — embraced each other on stage Wednesday before kickstarting a concert to celebrate Chicago and young leaders...

Diana Andrade, 17, takes a photograph outside the PrivateBank Theatre where "Hamilton" made its Chicago premiere in October. The entire incoming first-year class will receive free tickets to see “Hamilton” in Chicago as part of Northwestern’s One Book One Northwestern program, the University announced Tuesday.

All of Northwestern’s incoming first-year class to receive free ‘Hamilton’ tickets

May 23, 2017

The entire incoming first-year class will receive free tickets to see “Hamilton” in Chicago as part of Northwestern’s One Book One Northwestern program, the University announced Tuesday. According...

Diana Andrade, 17, takes a photograph outside the PrivateBank Theatre where Hamilton is making its Chicago premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016 in Chicago. Andrade was among a group of students from Chicago Hope Academy who were attending the premiere. Northwestern will offer two courses on Hamilton during Winter Quarter.

Two new course offerings fuel ‘Hamilton’ mania

November 13, 2016

Two new courses on “Hamilton” offered Winter Quarter will allow Northwestern students to discuss history and law in relation to the Broadway hit musical. History Profs. Caitlin Fitz and Geraldo...

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