Instead of its traditional setting on Los Angeles’ infamous “Skid Row”, the show is set right here in Little Haiti, Miami, making it even more special for the star of the show, BFA Musical Theater and commuter student, Carlos Guerrero.
Culture, Theater
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ to open at Ring Theatre
The Jerry Herman Ringman Theatre will kick off its year and start the 2019-2020 season with a reenactment of a classic American musical, “Little Shop of Horrors,” starting Sept. 26.
Community, Culture, Theater
After a decade of international shows, Sahar Ullah brings ‘Hijabi Monologues’ home
Joined by Rafiah Jones and Kamilah A. Picket, Ullah brought her highly acclaimed “Hijabi Monologues” to her alma mater for a single night showing on Thursday, Feb. 28 at the Bill Cosford Cinema.
Culture, Theater
ISSS and COISO to host UM alumna Sahar Ullah’s ‘Hijabi Monologues’ on campus
“Hijabi Monologues,” which debuts on campus on Thursday, Feb. 28, allows Muslim women who wear the sometimes controversial head covering to speak their truth about their stories.
Community, Culture, Theater
Ring Theater to host “The School for Lies” as first student production of spring semester
In the mood for sex, drama and humor? The University of Miami’s Jerry Herman Ring Theatre is putting all of that into one 90-minute package, a new play called “The School For Lies.” It opens Thursday, Feb. 21.
Culture, Reviews, Theater
’30 Plays in 60 Minutes’ a hilarious, hyper-speed gem by CaneStage Theatre
It might have lasted only 60 minutes, but I could have easily stayed for another 180.
Community, Culture, Theater
UM performance program recognized among best in the country
Chris Peterson, who created the popular blog in 2014, said in an email that he is impressed with how UM’s program is improving. “It’s one of the very best in the Southeast,” he said.
Culture, Theater
‘Pirates of Penzance’ opens Thursday at Ring Theatre
Don’t miss the University of Miami theater department’s spring musical, “Pirates of Penzance,” beginning April 19.
Culture, Q & A + Profiles, Theater
Student Artist Spotlight: Kelsey Blackstone
A sophomore theater arts major provides a snapshot of the creative, chaotic world of theater in the first weekly Student Artist Spotlight.
Culture, Theater
‘Little Women’ sends powerful message about gender roles
The curtains opened in the Cosford Cinema for the first performance of the CaneStage Theatre Company production, “Little Women,” on Dec. 7. CaneStage is a theater club under the umbrella of Hurricane Productions. Unlike the Ring Theatre, the club’s cast, director, actors and live band are all students and have organized the play themselves. “Little…
Culture, Theater
‘Evita’ kicks off the Actors’ Playhouse 30th Anniversary season
The theater showed not only a traditional English language run of the Tony Award-winning musical, but will also be performing a Spanish language run from Nov. 30 to Dec. 17.
Culture, Theater
Gender fluidity takes center stage for ‘Romeo and Juliet’ at the Ring Theatre
Catch “Romeo and Juliet” at the Ring Theatre before Nov. 18. Students can get in free on “Totally Tuesday,” Nov. 14.