The “9 to 5: The Musical” production, presented by the Department of Theatre and running through Feb. 23 at the Fairchild Theatre, is a collaborative showcase of the efforts of many different students and faculty members. The overall production includes 23 cast members, 11 musicians, and a large production team of choreographers, designers, and technical directors.
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre is pleased to present “9 to 5: The Musical,” based on the 1980 movie with Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin, about three hilarious female office workers who concoct a plan to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical, and bigoted boss. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 15-23, 2025, at the Fairchild…
At Michigan State University, faculty and students are using theatre and dance to illuminate the effects of climate change through a project in partnership with Bullfrogs Ballet artists, educators, and students in North Macedonia. The Ripple Effect project was funded in part by the U.S. Embassy, MSU Office of Research and Innovation’s Climate Justice and Environmental Ethics Award, MSU College…
Tessa Kresch, who is graduating this year with a BFA in Acting and a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, has been selected by the Senior Class Council to deliver remarks at Michigan State University’s Fall 2024 baccalaureate degree commencement ceremony scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Breslin Student Events Center.
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre presents “MSU Unscripted,” a completely improvised production, showcasing the talents of the department’s first-year students, where audience members are invited to participate by offering suggestions when called upon. The spontaneous “MSU Unscripted” performances are scheduled for Nov. 21-24, 2024, at Studio 60 in the MSU Auditorium with each performance offering a unique blend of…
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre presents “A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes,” a wild and fun Thanksgiving play by Kate Benson that offers a comedic look at the complexities and chaos of a holiday family gathering as presented through a cornucopia of personalities. Performances are scheduled for Nov. 8-17 at…
Four Spartans – two alums, a faculty member, and a current student – played key roles in a pre-Broadway tryout of the new dance musical, Esther, presented by the A.D. Players at the George Theatre in Houston, Texas. This behind-the-scenes collaboration involving three generations of Spartans exemplifies the reach and power of the MSU Department of Theatre network and the…
This year the College of Arts & Letters welcomes 41 new faculty and staff members. These faculty and staff members were recognized during the College of Arts & Letters’ 2024 Faculty and Staff Welcome Reception on Sept. 30 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center.
Michigan State University’s Department of Theatre presents "Inherit the Wind," a compelling courtroom drama by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee and directed by Rob Roznowski, Professor of Acting at MSU. This engaging play, with performances scheduled for Oct. 4-13 at the Arena Theatre in the MSU Auditorium Building, is a fictionalized account of the historic 1925 Scopes Monkey Trial,…
The Michigan State University Department of Theatre presents “P\A,” a powerful protest production that draws inspiration from the theme of women’s suffrage and serves as a second-line tribute to a woman’s right to her own body. Performances are scheduled for Sept. 24-29 at Studio 60 Theatre in the MSU Auditorium Building.