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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

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The New is Possible in “You Never Can Tell”

By Josh Petersen November 7, 2017

The University of Utah Theatre Department is presenting another classic play to Salt Lake City audiences. George Bernard Shaw’s play “You Never Can Tell” portrays the misadventures of a feminist...

Ballet West dancers captivate audiences mid-air

“Carmina Burana with Serenade” Captivates Audiences

By Lynette Randall November 6, 2017

CORRECTION: Due to a casting change that has just come to our attention, the names of dancers Sayaka Ohtaki and Adrian Fry have been changed to match the actual casting of the Nov. 4 performance. Ballet...

Taking the Unpaved Road

Taking the Unpaved Road

By Madge Slack November 3, 2017

Have you ever felt so inspired by something you just couldn’t stay away? Is there a path you always seem to end up talking no matter the detours you take? These are common occurrences in the lives of...

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Shaping Sound’s After the Curtain

By Jaycen Eggleston October 30, 2017

A brilliant fanfare cues dazzling lights, illuminating five figures moving fluidly in front of a decadent curtain. The sounds of a typewriter fill the air and the performance truly begins. Shaping Sound's...

Brescia Encourages Student Actors to Take Risks

Brescia Encourages Student Actors to Take Risks

By Holly Vasic October 27, 2017

Broadway performer and Missouri State University assistant professor Lisa Brescia encourages student actors to be brave and stay on their path. Her resume includes Broadway shows such as “Wicked,”...

Blissful Escapism in Love’s Labour’s Lost

By Josh Petersen October 27, 2017

Is there anything left that can just make people laugh? It seems like a crazy question to ask in our media-saturated, technology-dependent world. But in 2017, it seems that even the most formerly reliable...

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Cults Return Ready to Embrace the Light

By Josh Petersen October 23, 2017

The wait is over; after a four-year hiatus, Cults is back with a brand new album. This New York City duo has courted a loyal fan base by mixing unsettling lyrics with catchy melodies inspired by 1960s...

Events Calendar Oct. 16

Events Calendar Oct. 16

By Holly Vasic October 16, 2017

Performing Dance Company The University of Utah School of Dance kicked off its 2017-18 season with its Performing Dance Company (PDC) show. The PDC performance runs through Oct. 21. The Modern Dance...

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“Viva La Diva”: A Show For Everyone!

By Alina Hansen October 14, 2017

“Viva La Diva”, Utah’s first and only professional drag and impersonation show, is celebrating their first anniversary this fall. Jason CoZmo, a Utah native, is the show’s director and producer...

Waiting for Gorgon City

Waiting for Gorgon City

By Josh Petersen October 13, 2017

It’s a cold Thursday night as I walk into The Complex, or more accurately, the ghost of the Complex. I am here to see Gorgon City play, but walking through the doors I see that almost nobody is here,...