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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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Performing Arts

Events Calendar Feb. 20

By Madge Slack February 20, 2018

A Taste of Storytelling This one-hour informational session runs through Feb. 22 and will be led by The Bee, a local storytelling show. The show consists of 10 storytellers who tell true stories when...

Applying Your Arts Degree

Applying Your Arts Degree

By Jaycen Eggleston and Marshall Falkner February 19, 2018

That moment of joy when you graduate seems shortlived when you’re all of a sudden stuck with an expensive piece of paper and an arts degree that seemingly has no viable job opportunities. An arts degree,...

Playwright Jeff Talbott (center) and the cast of /i/.

Pioneer Theatre Company Presents World Premiere of “/i/”

By Sara Wilcox February 18, 2018

Opening on Friday, the Pioneer Theatre Company will be presenting the world premiere of "i" by Jeff Talbott. The play will run from Feb. 16 to March 3. “Having the opportunity to produce the World...

The cast of The Beautiful Game

U of U to Present National Premiere of “The Beautiful Game”

By Josh Petersen February 14, 2018

The University of Utah Department of Theatre is continuing their 2017-2018 season with the opportunity to present the United States premiere of “The Beautiful Game.” The musical, with music by Andrew...

Color Conscious: From the U to Broadway

Color Conscious: From the U to Broadway

By Josh Petersen February 13, 2018

When the musical “Hamilton” premiered on Broadway in 2015, many aspects of the show felt revolutionary. From the genre-hopping music, to the unique subject matter, to the dense, dexterous lyrics, it...

Cora Fossen in I and You

Wisecracks and Whitman in “I and You”

By Josh Petersen February 10, 2018

Salt Lake City’s Pygmalion Theatre Company is continuing its season with “I and You.” Written by Lauren Gunderson, the play examines the power of art and literature through the eyes of two sensitive...

Hamildrops Continues the Hit Musicals Legacy

“Hamildrops” Continues the Hit Musical’s Legacy

By Josh Petersen February 2, 2018

Attention “Hamilton” fans: in 2018, show creator Lin-Manuel Miranda will be releasing more material associated with the smash-hit musical. Once a month Miranda will share new content, adding to the...

Cingara Adds Emotion to Music

Cingara Adds Emotion to Music

By Madge Slack January 29, 2018

Jelena Cingara fell in love with music through a friend. Her parents tell her that she used to listen with rapt attention at the age of five while her friend put on music shows consisting of ballet and...

Building Connections: Pygmalion Productions I and You

Building Connections: Pygmalion Productions’ “I and You”

By Josh Petersen January 29, 2018

“I and You”, a new production from Pygmalion Theater Company, explores empathy and the power of art through the perspective of two teenagers. Anthony is a popular jock who visits a seriously ill student,...

Ballet West Summer Intensive Reproire class Thursday, July 27, 2017

(Photo by Adam Fondren | Green Berry Images)

Dance Culture Shifting from Skinny to Strong

By Madge Slack January 24, 2018

The world of professional dance has long had a stereotype. It is thought to be an industry full of unrealistic expectations and self-destructive tendencies. Eating disorders are practically encouraged...