Theater

2011-12 in Review: 118th Varsity Show takes on Columbia administration, keeps traditions alive

The 118th Varsity Show focused on the current issues of the Core and preprofessionalism, the cast and crew also explained how they worked to continue the traditions that have made the show so important in the past.

By Lesley Thulin | May 5 11:25 pm ET

Black Theatre Ensemble fits urban experience, self-discovery into one-act plays

THe Black Theatre Ensemble stages Rebecca Nicholson and Mae Smith's one-act plays in its Spring Festival.

By Reuben Berman | Apr 30 06:34 am ET

Jenny Slate wins Varsity Show award

SNL and Varsity Show alumna Jenny Slate, CC '04, receives the I.A.L. Diamond Award.

By Christin Zurbach | Apr 30 06:30 am ET

Original production proves that Britney Spears, Jesus Christ a good match

Reinterpreting the story of Jesus through Britney Spears lyrics could have been a disaster—but as this play demonstrates, the upbeat, pop numbers were engaging and cohesive.

By Charlotte Murtishaw | Apr 30 04:56 am ET

Rethinking the Core: The 118th Varsity Show amuses, but doesn't always go the extra mile

The A&E staff rehashes the highs and lows of the 118th Annual Varsity Show, from the excellent parody of Dean Valentini to the representation of the Core Curriculum and the University as a whole.

By Lesley Thulin, Charlotte Murtishaw, and Abby Mitchell | Apr 29 12:01 pm ET

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

KCST returns with a magical performance of Shakespeare’s classic comedy

By Reuben Berman | Apr 27 08:15 am ET

Director says ‘SPEARS’ tickets scarce due to pre-reserved seats

Pat Blute, the writer and director of “SPEARS: The Gospel According to Britney,” cited pre-reserved tickets for cast and special guests and the show’s location for the lack of available tickets.

By Lesley Thulin | Apr 24 03:37 am ET

Barnard senior’s play delves into non-normative sexuality with wit, depth

“Sure,” a play by Barnard senior Cassandra Adair, integrates real life anecdotes from the LGBT community in a mix of different perspectives and performances.

By Krishna Hegde | Apr 24 03:32 am ET

V-Show remembers and reinvents its traditions

From the cast announcements with a pie in the face to the hours-long Turkey Day performance, the Varsity show has become an institution for cast members and Columbia at large.

By Christin Zurbach | Apr 19 04:17 am ET

Edgar Lee Masters’s ‘The Spoon River Anthology’ gets big cast, new spin

The School of the Arts presents a fresh adaptation of "The Spoon River Anthology" with over 100 actors, an original score, and original choreography.

By Lesley Thulin | Apr 16 11:01 pm ET

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