Theater Archives - The DePaulia

REVIEW: ‘Mean Girls: The Musical’ not as good as the movie but still a must-see

Lauren Coates, Contributing Writer

January 26, 2020

“Mean Girls: The Musical” is finishing its Chicago leg of its nationwide tour this weekend. Just days after the announcement that “Mean Girls: The Musical” would be turned into a film (a sort of reverse adaptation, given that the musical itself is based on a film of the same name). As most m...

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‘Brooklyn Bridge’ elevates children’s theater by taking its audience seriously

Jessica Grekowicz, Contributing Writer

January 20, 2020

The DePaul Theater School showcased the production of “Brooklyn Bridge” on Saturday, Dec. 18, presented by Chicago Playworks for Families and Young Audiences. “Brooklyn Bridge” starts its tale with 10-year-old Sasha as she attempts to write a book report on said bridge. Sasha knows every fact about t...

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‘Hamilton’: The musical that turned the world upside down

Alayne Trinko, Staff Writer

January 19, 2020

After a three-year run, “Hamilton,” the Tony Award, Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical detailing the life of U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton, has closed its curtains. The contemporary yet deeply patriotic musical pushed the envelope and went against the norm of mainstream Broadway. F...

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Trey Edward Shults’ “Waves” digs into how turmoil affects relationships

John Cotter, Staff Writer

October 28, 2019

Some stories feel so contemporarily fitting — at the right time, experienced in the right place — that they transcend through the screen and invite you to be a part of the story, as tragic as it may be. Such is the case for the new A24 film “Waves,” directed by Trey Edward Shults and starring...

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Up next… New traditions at Auditorium Theatre

Keira Wingate, Assistant Arts & Life Editor

October 21, 2019

Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is returning for its second year at the Auditorium Theatre on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The Chicago Philharmonic will bring the movie to life by performing the classic score by Danny Elfman. “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is a classic Halloween film...

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Blue Man Group Chicago tests new instruments, material

Lauren Coates, Contributing Writer

October 13, 2019

Just one Red Line stop away from the Lincoln Park campus, the unassuming Briar Street Theatre sits nestled between nail salons and specialty restaurants. Although the building itself may be small, the spectacle it houses is a tried and true staple of both the Chicago theater scene and the entertainment...

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Navigating Chicago’s art scene

Chinyere Ibeh and Keira Wingate

September 23, 2019

For many, the start of a new school year can mean lots of stress. But when living in a city as exciting as Chicago, you’ll soon learn there’s more to be excited about than stressed. As you settle into the school year, here’s what you should know about the arts scene at DePaul and in Chicago. ...

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DePaul alum writes, directs ‘chilling’ play

Ella Lee, Arts & Life Editor

August 21, 2019

In a darkly humorous and politically charged take on the “zombie apocalypse” trope, DePaul alumnus Patrick Radke places six entirely average people center stage to survive the end days in his new 90-minute play, “Just Chilling.” The show, which took Radke four months to write and six actors�...

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Honey Girls: A deeply personal student production at DePaul

Stacey Sheridan, Contributing Writer

May 13, 2019

Starting in 2004, The Theatre School at DePaul University selects one student-written play to be produced, staged and performed for audiences at the end of May. This season of the New Playwright Series, graduating senior Grace Grindell snagged the coveted opportunity with “Honey Girls,” a play she ...

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‘Hamilton’: from stage to Chicago

Michael Brzezinski, Staff Writer

May 6, 2019

Fans of the smash-hit, Emmy award- winning epic musical “Hamilton” have a brand new attraction to seek out in Chicago. This past week, The Hamilton Exhibition opened at the Museum Campus on Northerly Island and it will be there the entire summer until September 7. The exhibit is a grand-scal...

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Category cutting controversy

Holyn Thigpen, Contributing Writer

February 25, 2019

Earlier this month, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its decision to present the awards for four major categories during the Oscars’ commercial breaks: makeup/hairstyling, live action short, cinematography and editing. In an email to Academy members, Academy president John...

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A Dybbuk or Between Two Worlds: DePaul’s newest onstage production infuses classic story with modern dance

Carolyn McCabe, Contributing Writer

February 18, 2019

“A Dybbuk or Between Two Worlds” opened at The Theater School on Wednesday, February 13, nearly 100 years after it opened in Warsaw, Poland. Placed in a shetel in 1880s Eastern Europe, the play tells a story of lost souls, love and destiny, all while honoring Jewish traditions and people. The storyline...

Tags: dance, DePaul Theatre School, Jewish, The Theatre School