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The Student Newspaper of DePaul University

The DePaulia

This photo provided by Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theater shows the cast of Steppenwolf’s world premiere of “a home what howls (or the house what was ravine)” includes, from left to right, Eddie Torres, Isabel Quintero, Leslie Sophia Pérez, Charín Álvarez and ensemble member Tim Hopper.

Leslie Sophia Pérez: Learning from the DePaul classroom to the Steppenwolf stage

Claire Tweedie, Arts & Life Editor February 4, 2024

Leslie Sophia Pérez remembers the beginning of her acting career with fondness. Mostly, though, she happily remembers the mooing.  Years into her Catholic grammar school’s theater program, she finally...

This photo, taken by a Chicago Daily News photographer on Jan. 4, 1904, shows a view of the ruined stage of the Iroquois Theatre in Chicago. More than 600 people perished in a fire on Dec. 30, 1903, that also destroyed the theater.

The Iroquois Theatre fire, and the spirits that may remain

Dylan Hackworth October 22, 2023

December will mark the 120th anniversary of the Iroquois Theater fire, the deadliest theater fire in U.S. history. The Nederlander Theater stands in its place today, a downtown Chicago venue that has...

The Cadillac Palace Theatre in downtown Chicago hasnt put on any shows since the pandemic began.

Future of Chicago theatre remains uncertain amid pandemic

Lauren Coates September 20, 2020

Despite no significant droppage in Covid-19 cases nor any news of a vaccine becoming available any time soon, Broadway in Chicago recently announced their upcoming slate of shows for the remainder of the...

The importance of a good audience

The importance of a good audience

Holly Jenvey May 13, 2020

Matt Jarosch feels the stage start to shake while he performs in a glass tent with his band. As he plays his  trombone, an audience of around 300-400 people are reciprocating the energy by showing their...

Blue Man Group Chicago tests new instruments, material

Blue Man Group Chicago tests new instruments, material

Lauren Coates 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...

For the price of a “Hamilton” ticket, here are some of the best shows to see in the city

For the price of a “Hamilton” ticket, here are some of the best shows to see in the city

Leah Hasdan September 25, 2016

The nation’s most esteemed theatre production is arriving to Chicago and not even a half-priced ticket — which typically entails a disrupted view of a pole in your face and the second floor ceiling...

New group DePaul Shakespeare Organization celebrates playwright

New group DePaul Shakespeare Organization celebrates playwright

Rachel Hinton May 8, 2016

In William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” the titular character pronounces that the play is the setting wherein he’ll catch the conscience of the murderous king, his uncle. Though the line shows Hamlet’s...

DePaul students direct performance at Bernhard Moos Elementary School

DePaul students direct performance at Bernhard Moos Elementary School

Michael Schmidt May 7, 2016

Six DePaul students are directing a children’s theater performance at Bernhard Moos Elementary School in Humboldt Park, to be performed for the families in early June. Freshmen Reid Annin, Tori...

‘The Misanthrope’ to open at The Theatre School

‘The Misanthrope’ to open at The Theatre School

Nina Gaulin April 9, 2016

This week, The Theatre School will set French playwright and author Moliere’s “The Misanthrope” — directed by DePaul MFA student Brian Balcom — in the modern world to explore society and human...

DePaul professor stars in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ play

DePaul professor stars in ‘Sherlock Holmes’ play

Erin Yarnall February 14, 2016

In reality, it would probably be awful to be taught anything by Sherlock Holmes. While the fictional British detective is highly intelligent, he’s also narcissistic, can’t deal with emotions and...

Review: Roundabout Theatre’s revival of Cabaret

Review: Roundabout Theatre’s revival of ‘Cabaret’

Nina Gaulin February 12, 2016

For over 50 years, “Cabaret” has been a risqué yet enticing musical that has astounded audiences across the world with its controversial subject matter. With a powerful start, Roundabout Theatre’s...

The 2016 National Touring cast of Roundabout Theatre Company’s “Cabaret.” The play opens Feb. 9 in Chicago at the PrivateBank Theatre and runs until Feb. 21. (Photo courtesy of Joan Marcus)

‘Cabaret’ opens in Chicago Feb. 9.

Nina Gaulin February 7, 2016

For musical lovers out there, the thrilling and historic “Cabaret” will be launching its national tour next week and kicking off with performances in Chicago. As part of their 50th anniversary...

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