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 to perform all over the country. “Camelot” centers around a mythical town called Camelot...

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 an energized, nostalgic performance bringing 1960s rock and roll back to life....

Akron All-City Musical returns

May 2, 2013

Beau Brown Talented high school students from around the Akron area once again amalgamate for the second Akron All-City Musical, which will be performed at the Akron Civic Theatre in June. Last year, thousands came to see these performing arts students from high schools such as Copley, St. Vincent-St. ...

Composer brings moving musical to the University of Akron

August 17, 2011

By Heather Beyer When asked why audiences should come see “The Gospel According to Tammy Faye,” Musical Director and Composer JT Buck said, “ It is a life story that lends itself really well to singing, dancing and theatre. Tammy Faye is a very theatrical character, very larger than life. There...