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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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NU alum Brian d’Arcy James talks Broadway, upcoming concert

November 21, 2024

Brian d’Arcy James (Communication ’90) looks back at his undergraduate career at Northwestern fondly. Now, the five-time Tony nominated actor is returning to Chicago to perform two musical concerts...

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre in its production of “1619: The Journey of A People” last summer.

A guide to theater in Evanston and Chicago

September 24, 2024

For those craving a vibrant musical theater scene, no need to book a plane ticket to the Big Apple. Look no further than Northwestern’s backyard — Evanston and the greater Chicago area — for your...

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Indigenous playwright Larissa FastHorse talks representation, community engagement

April 23, 2024

Award-winning Indigenous playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse spoke at Harris Hall Tuesday in a guest speaker event hosted by SESP Dean Bryan Brayboy and Communication Dean E. Patrick Johnson. Brayboy...

Alex Edelman is a stand-up comedian from New York City.

Comedian Alex Edelman quips about ongoing tour, creative process at NU Hillel

February 21, 2024

Laughter rang through Northwestern Hillel on Tuesday night as comedian Alex Edelman shared insights into his stand-up show “Just for Us,” his creative process and the comedy world. His third solo...

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Hell to the chief: ‘POTUS’ crafts a chaotic comedy of errors

November 12, 2023

The first word we hear in “POTUS” is so vulgar, I cannot repeat it. Yet, the unnamed fictional president uses a variation of it to describe his wife. That’s just the first mishap in this brash,...

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