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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.

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Akron

By Savannah Johns, Correspondent March 1, 2022

St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday long celebrated with feasts and Christian services, began in Ireland and honored St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints. However, it has evolved into a more secular...

E.J. Thomas Hosted the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour

E.J. Thomas Hosted the “Rocky Horror Picture Show” 45th Anniversary Spectacular Tour

By Mckenzie Uhrig, Arts & Entertainment Editor November 10, 2021

“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” (RHPS) is a cult classic among its’ loyal fans, the comedy-horror musical is a tribute to B-horror movies and science fiction. Starring Barry Bostwick, Tim Curry,...

12 Incompetent Jurors performed by UA’s Theatre Guild Opens Nov. 11

’12 Incompetent Jurors’ performed by UA’s Theatre Guild Opens Nov. 11

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief October 25, 2021

On Nov. 11, the University of Akron Theatre Guild will present their production of “12 Incompetent Jurors,” a parody of “12 Angry Men.”   Typically, the theatre guild presents one production...

(Photo courtesy of the Theatre Guild at The University of Akron)

UA’s Theatre Guild to Hold Fundraiser Oct. 15

By LeKesha Parkman, Editor-in-Chief September 27, 2021

The University of Akron Theatre Guild holding a fundraiser to support their organization productions, which showcase student talent at UA.   Support their cause by enjoying a meal on Oct. 15, 2021...

The cast of UA students, faculty and staff, as well as Akron community members, on stage.

Production of ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Continues to Benefit Rape Crisis Center, Teach Important Lessons

By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor February 3, 2020

The University of Akron’s Women’s Studies program hosted a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” at E.J. Thomas Hall on Jan. 31.  The production was organized and directed by Dr. Mary Triece,...

Flyers are located across campus with information on “The Vagina Monologues” performance.

Women’s Studies Program Presents ‘The Vagina Monologues’ at E.J. Thomas Hall

By Elizabeth Heckler, Social Media Editor January 29, 2020

The University of Akron’s Women’s Studies program will be hosting a production of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m. in the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall.  This...

Out of Silence Coming to UA

“Out of Silence” Coming to UA

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 29, 2019

The University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre and Arts Administration and the New World Performance Lab are partnering to present Out of Silence: Abortion Stories from the 1 in 3 Campaign on May 2-4...

Blizzard’s popular Broadway show is coming soon.

‘One Funny Mother’ Coming to E.J. Thomas Hall March 23

By José Suárez, Reporter March 21, 2019

Set on a tour ending in London, Dena Blizzard will be performing her one-woman comedy act at E.J. Thomas Hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019.   Blizzard is a mother who shows her talent of...

‘Finding Neverland’ Makes Way To Broadway in Akron

‘Finding Neverland’ Makes Way To Broadway in Akron

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 19, 2019

‘Finding Neverland’ is coming to EJ Thomas Hall on March 5-6, at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Broadway in Akron Series, which has brought shows like ‘Rent’, ‘The Sound of Music’ and ‘Rock of...

Scared Scriptless Coming to Akron

Scared Scriptless Coming to Akron

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 19, 2019

EJ Thomas Hall is hosting the Scared Scriptless show put on by Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, most known for their comedy and improv work on Whose Line is it Anyway? on April 4, at 7:30 p.m. Many...

The University of Akron raised money for The Rape Crisis Center of Summit and Medina Counties with a production of The Vagina Monologues.

“The Vagina Monologues” Showcases Empowerment, Benefits Rape Crisis Center

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor February 4, 2019

E.J. Thomas Performance Arts Hall hosted a production of “The Vagina Monologues” on Jan. 26 to raise money and awareness toward fighting sexual violence against all those who identify as women worldwide. The...

Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron.

E.J. Thomas Hall Presents: Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor January 27, 2019

The University of Akron is again hosting Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues at E.J. Thomas Hall on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets for this event are on sale now on Ticketmaster. According to their website,...

The illusionists include Fernando Velasco (left), Richard Young (left center), Alex McAleer (front center), Kayla Drescher (right center) and Sam Strange (right).

Champions of Magic Set to Perform at E.J. Thomas Hall

By Megan Parker, Copy Editor December 3, 2018

The Champions of Magic, a magic show featuring five world-class illusionists, will be performing at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. as part of their 2018 international tour. Tickets...

Broadways The Rocky Horror Show is being presented at the Civic. (Image via Akron Civic Theatre)

‘Rocky Horror Show’ Playing at Akron Civic Theatre

By Amanda Piekarz, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 30, 2018

Presented by the LGBT Akron Arts Festival in association with the Millennial Theatre Project, "The Rocky Horror Show" is showing at the Akron Civic Theatre every night at 8 p.m. from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3...

Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron.

“The Vagina Monologues” Returns to The University of Akron, Feb. 3, 2018

By Megan Parker, News Contributor January 31, 2018

“The Vagina Monologues” is returning to the E.J. Thomas Performance Arts Hall Saturday, Feb. 3, to raise awareness towards violence against women and girls. Mary Triece, director of the Women’s...

(Photo courtesy of the Theatre Guild at The University of Akron)

Open Casting Call for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”

By Zaire Daniels, Correspondent January 23, 2018

Everyone remembers the heartwarming tale of Quasimodo from the Disney classic, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame." This semester, the Theatre Guild at The University of Akron will be putting on its own rendition...

(Photo courtesy of harrypotterinconcert.com)

Akron Symphony Orchestra to Perform Score from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor November 9, 2017

On Nov. 11, E.J. Thomas Hall will be hosting The Akron Symphony who will be performing award-winning composer and Oscar winner, John Williams’ score from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. This...

The Akron Symphony performs. (Photo courtesy of akronsymphony.org)

Akron Symphony Performing “Video Games Live”

By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor October 27, 2017

At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 28, music from the most popular video games will be performed by the Akron Symphony at “Video Games Live.” E.J. Thomas Hall will be hosting the event and their website...

(Photo courtesy of The University of Akron’s School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration)

“The Skin of Our Teeth” Opens Oct. 26

By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor October 23, 2017

Pulitzer Prize-winning drama, “The Skin of Our Teeth” written by Thornton Wilder is celebrating its seventy-fifth anniversary. Professor of Theatre at The University of Akron, James Slowiak, is directing...

(Photo courtesy of E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall)

Kinky Boots Coming to E.J. Thomas Hall

By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor October 9, 2017

On its fifth year on Broadway, “Kinky Boots” will be making its way to Akron after being seen by over 5 million people worldwide. “Kinky Boots” has won six Tony Awards including Best Musical,...

Guest cellist, Tony Rymer.

Akron Symphony’s Opening Night: The Slavic Soul

By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor September 22, 2017

The Akron Symphony Orchestra will open their 2017-2018 season on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 8:00 p.m. at EJ Thomas Hall with a special concert titled, The Slavic Soul. The Orchestra’s opening concert will...

UA composer, James Wilding.

Tuesday Musical: Prelude! Opens September 16

By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor September 15, 2017

Tuesday Musical is an Akron arts organization that presents concerts and performances created by some of the finest classical musicians and also provides meaningful education and engagement programs for...

“Songs for a New World” Coming to Akron in September

By Brianna Cramer, Social Media Editor August 28, 2017

Tony award winner, Jason Robert Brown who is known for “Parade” and “Bridges of Madison County” is bringing his first musical to Akron. Brown’s “Songs for a New World” is very diverse,...

44th annual Christmas concert from Dec. 11 through Dec. 13.

“The Spirit of Christmas” concert

By Paige Purtz, Writer December 7, 2015

The Christmas story is one that the average person is very familiar with. Many people have grown up seeing it in nativity scenes, reading about it in books, or hearing about it in church. The Chapel...

The cast of The Comedy of Errors performs at UAs Sandefur Theatre on Thursday evening.

‘Comedy of Errors’ shakes up UA

By Jaclyn Scarborough and Logan Lane November 10, 2015

The University of Akron theatre department is currently performing Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” in the Sandefur Theatre at Guzzetta Hall. Opening night took place Nov. 5 and will continue...

Malibu Peru struts across the SU Theatre stage.

Coming out in the Union: UA’s second annual drag show

By Jaclyn Scarborough, Writer October 14, 2015

In honor of National Coming Out Day, the Zips Programming Network hosted a drag show in the student union theater Monday night for a very full and enthusiastic audience. There were more than 200 in...

Stage design for the play Bloodwedding

Blood Wedding

By Elizabeth Zumbach, Writer March 2, 2015

“Blood Wedding’s” Spanish drama provides a theatrical experience for UA students to attend. The play premiered at the Sandefur Theater in Guzzetta Hall on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Originally written...

Director and cast members from the play, Or Does it Explode?

Issues highlighted in Black History Month play

By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor February 18, 2015

In honor of Black History month, “...Or Does it Explode?” premiered at UA’s Daum Theater on Thursday, Feb. 12 for the Rethinking Race series. This play is based off of the Langston Hughes poem...

Classic Broadway musical revamped

Classic Broadway musical revamped

By Sofia Syed, Arts & Life Editor February 12, 2015

The four-time Tony award winning musical, “Camelot,” was held at EJ Thomas Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 10 and Feb. 11. This famous Broadway musical first premiered in the 1960s and the production continues...

Theater department hosting auditions for “Blood Wedding”

By Dianna Lu, Arts & Life Writer December 3, 2014

The University of Akron is searching for cast members for their upcoming play, “Blood Wedding.” “Blood Wedding” is a tragedy by Federico Garcia Lorca, a Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre...

Hosts Taveon Brown and Tyese Kipler make introductions

MEN hosts poetry slam

By Grant Morgan, News Writer November 11, 2014

Poetry resonated throughout the Student Union on Nov. 5, 2014 as the Male Excellence Network hosted their annual “Battle for the Soul: The Redemption.” MEN’s poetry jams have been gaining popularity....

Midtown Men singing to a full house.

The Midtown Men bring back 60s rock

By Aubrey Barto, Video Editor November 3, 2014

The Midtown Men, made of 4 original cast members from Jersey Boys: Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer visit Akron for the first time to put on...

Adam Grabowski performing in the Student Union ballrooms

Grabowski gives students a laugh

By Nicholas Summers, Arts & Life Editor October 23, 2014

Over 400 students filled the Student Union Ballrooms  to see comedian Adam Grabowski. Grabowski has been highest-rated comedian and the youngest to win 2013 Comedian of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine. His...

Michael C. Anthony Amazes Students at E.J. Thomas

Michael C. Anthony Amazes Students at E.J. Thomas

By Ashlee Fields, Page Editor September 8, 2014

“Focus on the center of my hand” was the command that placed 30 UA students into a hypnotic trance from Michael C. Anthony. This event every year has students at the edge of their seats ready for one...

Juliet played by Allison Good and Romeo played by Matthew J. Wheeler  in Romeo&Juliet.

Shakespeare Company performs at UA campus

By Elizabeth Fleagle, Writer August 4, 2014

The University of Akron’s Shrank Hall was put to great use this summer, as it has become home to Akron’s own Rubber City Shakespeare Company. In its second season, Rubber City Shakespeare Company...

Play continues despite recent drama

By Alicia Finch December 5, 2013

Despite the recent drama in the UA Theatre Program, an entirely student-run program will be taking the stage for one last production of the semester on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 8 p.m. at Sandefur Theatre in...

Local theater group brings Shakespeare to UA campus

By Alicia Finch October 22, 2013

Rubber City Shakespeare Company is bringing classical theater alive around the UA campus this fall, led by UA alumnus and Producing Artistic Director Dane Leasure. Shakespeare’s classic shipwrecked...

None Too Fragile’s ‘Nerve’ departs

By Paula Ramsey October 1, 2013

The feelings of a first date are unmistakable — nerves are at an all-time high and the butterflies in a person’s stomach are hard at work, searching for a way to escape. Getting to spend time with...

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