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![St. Patricks Day in the Morning. Chromolithograph postcard by International Art Publishing Company, 1908. Missouri History Museum Photographs and Prints Collections. Postcards. n40288.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/St.PatricksDay-900x567.jpg)
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Akron
By Savannah Johns, Correspondent
• March 1, 2022
![E.J. Thomas Hosted the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RockyHorror-e1636574133781-900x724.jpeg)
E.J. Thomas Hosted the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• November 10, 2021
![12 Incompetent Jurors performed by UA’s Theatre Guild Opens Nov. 11](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Image-from-iOS-900x600.jpg)
’12 Incompetent Jurors’ performed by UA’s Theatre Guild Opens Nov. 11
By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief
• October 25, 2021
![(Photo courtesy of the Theatre Guild at The University of Akron)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/theater-guild-e1632757948848.jpg)
UA’s Theatre Guild to Hold Fundraiser Oct. 15
By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief
• September 27, 2021
![The cast of UA students, faculty and staff, as well as Akron community members, on stage.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Vagina_Monologues-900x675.jpg)
Production of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Continues to Benefit Rape Crisis Center, Teach Important Lessons
By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor
• February 3, 2020
![Flyers are located across campus with information on “The Vagina Monologues” performance.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Vagina-Monologues-900x746.jpg)
Women’s Studies Program Presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’ at E.J. Thomas Hall
By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor
• January 29, 2020
![Out of Silence Coming to UA](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_58751915_290581448626_1_original.jpg)
“Out of Silence” Coming to UA
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• April 29, 2019
![Blizzard’s popular Broadway show is coming soon.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/2019-10-05-Dena-Blizzard-EVENT-900x471.jpg)
‘One Funny Mother’ Coming to E.J. Thomas Hall March 23
By José Suárez, Reporter
• March 21, 2019
![‘Finding Neverland’ Makes Way To Broadway in Akron](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/FNL.jpg)
‘Finding Neverland’ Makes Way To Broadway in Akron
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 19, 2019
![Scared Scriptless Coming to Akron](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/1177_Screen_Shot_2018-10-01_at_9.30.38_AM.png)
Scared Scriptless Coming to Akron
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 19, 2019
![The University of Akron raised money for The Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina Counties with a production of The Vagina Monologues.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/vm.jpg)
“The Vagina Monologues” Showcases Empowerment, Benefits Rape Crisis Center
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• February 4, 2019
![Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ejthomas-650w.jpg)
E.J. Thomas Hall Presents: Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• January 27, 2019
![The illusionists include Fernando Velasco (left), Richard Young (left center), Alex McAleer (front center), Kayla Drescher (right center) and Sam Strange (right).](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Champions-of-Magic-900x631.jpeg)
Champions of Magic Set to Perform at E.J. Thomas Hall
By Megan Parker, Copy Editor
• December 3, 2018
![Broadways The Rocky Horror Show is being presented at the Civic. (Image via Akron Civic Theatre)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/pasted-image-0-2.png)
‘Rocky Horror Show’ Playing at Akron Civic Theatre
By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor
• October 30, 2018
![Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ejthomas-650w.jpg)
“The Vagina Monologues” Returns to The University of Akron, Feb. 3, 2018
By Megan Parker, News Contributor
• January 31, 2018
![(Photo courtesy of the Theatre Guild at The University of Akron)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/theater-guild-e1632757948848.jpg)
Open Casting Call for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
By Zaire Daniels, Correspondent
• January 23, 2018
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Akron Symphony Orchestra to Perform Score from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• November 9, 2017
![The Akron Symphony performs. (Photo courtesy of akronsymphony.org)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/VideoGamesLive.jpg)
Akron Symphony Performing “Video Games Live”
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• October 27, 2017
![(Photo courtesy of The University of Akron’s School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Skinwebbannerr.jpg)
“The Skin of Our Teeth” Opens Oct. 26
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• October 23, 2017
![(Photo courtesy of E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall)](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/BIA_KB_700x700.jpg)
Kinky Boots Coming to E.J. Thomas Hall
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• October 9, 2017
![Guest cellist, Tony Rymer.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/TonyRymer.jpg)
Akron Symphony’s Opening Night: The Slavic Soul
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• September 22, 2017
![UA composer, James Wilding.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Tuesday-Musical-1498x1000.jpg)
Tuesday Musical: Prelude! Opens September 16
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• September 15, 2017
“Songs for a New World” Coming to Akron in September
By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor
• August 28, 2017
![44th annual Christmas concert from Dec. 11 through Dec. 13.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WEB_Invitation.jpg)
“The Spirit of Christmas” concert
By Paige Purtz, Writer
• December 7, 2015
![The cast of The Comedy of Errors performs at UAs Sandefur Theatre on Thursday evening.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_47571-900x675.jpg)
‘Comedy of Errors’ shakes up UA
By Jaclyn Scarborough and Logan Lane
• November 10, 2015
![Malibu Peru struts across the SU Theatre stage.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/drag-7-600x900.jpg)
Coming out in the Union: UA’s second annual drag show
By Jaclyn Scarborough, Writer
• October 14, 2015
![Stage design for the play Bloodwedding](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Bloodwedding-900x675.jpg)
Blood Wedding
By Elizabeth Zumbach, Writer
• March 2, 2015
![Director and cast members from the play, Or Does it Explode?](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ordoesitexplode-pla.jpg)
Issues highlighted in Black History Month play
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 18, 2015
![Classic Broadway musical revamped](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/camelot-22.jpg)
Classic Broadway musical revamped
By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor
• February 12, 2015
Theater department hosting auditions for “Blood Wedding”
By Dianna Lu, Arts & Life Writer
• December 3, 2014
![Hosts Taveon Brown and Tyese Kipler make introductions](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image-6.jpg)
MEN hosts poetry slam
By Grant Morgan, News Writer
• November 11, 2014
![Midtown Men singing to a full house.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/IMG_9990-900x597.jpg)
The Midtown Men bring back 60s rock
By Aubrey Barto, Video Editor
• November 3, 2014
![Adam Grabowski performing in the Student Union ballrooms](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/image-7-900x675.jpeg)
Grabowski gives students a laugh
By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor
• October 23, 2014
![Michael C. Anthony Amazes Students at E.J. Thomas](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/IMG_2810.jpg)
Michael C. Anthony Amazes Students at E.J. Thomas
By Ashlee Fields, Page Editor
• September 8, 2014
![Juliet played by Allison Good and Romeo played by Matthew J. Wheeler in Romeo&Juliet.](https://buchtelite.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Rubber-City-Shakespeare-1-900x600.jpg)
Shakespeare Company performs at UA campus
By Elizabeth Fleagle, Writer
• August 4, 2014
Play continues despite recent drama
By Alicia Finch
• December 5, 2013
Local theater group brings Shakespeare to UA campus
By Alicia Finch
• October 22, 2013
None Too Fragile’s ‘Nerve’ departs
By Paula Ramsey
• October 1, 2013
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