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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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Wirtz Center’s retelling of ‘The Tempest’ bends boundaries, centers justice and love

May 20, 2024

With her version of “The Tempest,” third-year directing graduate student Manna-Symone Middlebrooks offered audiences a newly imagined, contemporary version of Shakespeare’s classic at The Wirtz Center...

Actors in “Spirits to Enforce,” The Passage Theatre’s inaugural production. Multiple NU alums are involved in the show, which focuses on a group of superheros telefundraising for a production of “The Tempest.”

NU alumni join forces in Passage Theatre’s inaugural production

November 14, 2018

The Passage Theatre Company’s co-founder and artistic director Cory Hardin said he wanted to create a home for artists — a place where they can create in a safe and respectful space. In the aftermath...

Students rehearse for an aerial performance that will be featured at the upcoming Revel at The Rock. The event will be a part of ShakespeaRevel, a campus-wide festival commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death.

ShakespeaRevel festival commemorates playwright’s legacy through assorted events

April 21, 2016

A&E All of Northwestern will be a stage starting Friday with the beginning of ShakespeaRevel, a campus-wide festival commemorating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death. The event, which...

Communication junior Dan Donohue finished third in his episode of the “Jeopardy! College Championship” which aired Tuesday, but his score of $14,000 could still qualify him for the next round. Viewers will find out by Friday whether Donohue has advanced to the semifinals.

Communication junior finishes third on ‘Jeopardy!’ college show, still has shot at semis

May 7, 2013

Dan Donohue finished third in Tuesday's episode of "Jeopardy! College Championship," but the Communication junior's score may land him one of four wild-card spots in the competition's semifinals. Donohue...

Lindsey Carlson works her magic as Prospero in Lovers & Madmen’s production of “The Tempest.” Creative casting and choreography came together for a successful reinterpretation of Shakespeare’s play.

‘The Tempest’ blows into Shanley with impressive artistic flair

May 1, 2013

You know it’s a good Shakespeare production when the mechanical engineer sitting next to you understands and enjoys the whole thing. The packed house is usually an indicator too. Lovers & Madmen’s production...

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