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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


The new Broadway show "Hamilton" in previews at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

Northwestern music alumnus part of ‘Hamilton’ success since the start

March 1, 2017

When Stephen Colbert asked the crowd during the 2016 Kennedy Center Honors if “anyone (can) get me tickets to ‘Hamilton,’” crew member Ian Weinberger said he truly realized he was part of a Broadway...

Students and faculty raise lights at the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday as part of the nationwide Ghostlight Project. The movement aims to demonstrate the role theater has in providing a safe space in the face of oppression.

Students, faculty ignite ghostlight to promote inclusion on eve of inauguration

January 20, 2017

More than 150 students and faculty simultaneously lit flashlights at the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday as part of a nationwide movement to support inclusion the day...

Kate Shindle (Communication ‘99) returns to Chicago with the national tour of the hit musical “Fun Home.” Shindle stars as Alison, the first lesbian protagonist in a Broadway musical.

NU alumna Kate Shindle tours country with Broadway production of ‘Fun Home’

October 26, 2016

A&E Stardom was not on Kate Shindle’s agenda while she attended Northwestern. Although she was single-minded in pursuing a full-time career in professional theater, Shindle (Communication ‘99)...

Keebler Straz is the hair designer for this year’s Waa-Mu Show, “Gold.” Straz researched 1930s hairstyles in order to create the look for the production.

Q&A: Keebler Straz, Waa-Mu hair designer

April 29, 2015

A&E After working on hair design during this year’s Dolphin Show, Communication freshman Keebler Straz is now acting as the hair designer for this year’s Waa-Mu Show, “Gold.” The Daily...

Northwestern students create songwriting show

April 15, 2015

A&E A new show for novice and experienced songwriters alike to share their work is making its debut at Northwestern. “There is just a plethora of new work that is itching to be created and...

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