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

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

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...

Northwestern alumni to put on charity showing of ‘Rent’ for launch of nonprofit startup

September 29, 2015

A nonprofit startup spearheaded by Northwestern graduates is launching its inaugural production this quarter with a charity showing of “Rent.” Artists Giving Back, which aims to use art as a channel...

Within a play: Reviewing the ‘troupe of actors’ method

May 30, 2014

No one said theater is easy. In film, at the very least, each project is its own individual work, which, unless it's a remake, has never been done before. Even a remake will have a different script...

Northwesterns own American Idiot brings Green Day to Broadway

Northwestern’s own ‘American Idiot’ brings Green Day to Broadway

April 23, 2013

While watching the Green Day-inspired Broadway musical “American Idiot” last week, I found myself on the edge of my seat — anxious not about the plot but about the possibility of Communication senior...

Alex Nee as Johnny in American Idiot.

Boulevard of Broadway Dreams: Northwestern senior takes the stage in ‘American Idiot’

October 11, 2012

About a month before what would have been the first day of his senior year at Northwestern, Alex Nee stood on a dark stage in Charleston, S.C., black nail polish and guyliner applied. Homework was the...

Load More Stories
Activate Search
Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881
Rent