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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


Woman holding a toy horse head on a wooden stick sings to the audience

Punk rock and puppets: WAVE productions’ modern take on ‘Beowulf’

February 21, 2025

WAVE productions’ “Beowulf: A Thousand Years of Baggage” modernizes an ancient story for today’s audience with a unique twist: puppets.  Written sometime between 650 and 1000 C.E., “Beowulf”...

“Bonnie & Clyde” premiered at Shanley Pavilion for a two-night run.

‘Bonnie & Clyde’ takes audiences back in time while sparking reflection on the present

November 17, 2024

WAVE Productions’ “Bonnie & Clyde” took audience members at Shanley Pavilion for a wild ride through the 1930s South during its two-day run Friday and Saturday. Communication sophomore and...

A tableau vivant of “A Sunday at La Grande Jatte” concludes the first act of “A Sunday in the Park with George.”

‘Sunday in the Park with George’ makes suboptimal setting picturesque

November 12, 2023

As a venue, Shanley Pavilion is far from perfect: it doesn’t fit many people, large wooden poles obstruct the view at some angles and there aren’t many places for actors to enter and exit the stage...

“Stage Fright” is the theme of Evanston Township High School’s 66th production of YAMO.

Opening the curtains on how to join Northwestern theatre groups

August 14, 2023

Whether you’re a theatre major or a casual enjoyer, Northwestern is bursting with theatre opportunities to match everyone’s interests. With 18 different student-run groups, it’s hard not to want...

Three people, each wearing a shirt with a non-arts major written across it, are seen singing, dancing and playing the violin.

Non-majors find fulfillment, enrichment outside of the classroom through performing arts

April 10, 2023

Communication freshman Ellen Darmstadter joined the Philharmonia orchestra in the winter after she didn’t perform her violin during Fall Quarter. “I just want to continue playing in college for...

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