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Boston University On Broadway, an on-campus musical theater organization, hosted its “OB Online Showcase” on Saturday, which featured performances by 15 students. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU On Broadway highlights campus talent in online showcase

Daily Free Press Staff November 10, 2020
Classical show tunes and modern Broadway hits soared through theater lovers' homes this weekend as Boston University students belted from their dorm rooms.
CAS junior Roberto Nunez and CAS freshman Nikita Sethi perform a scene together in BU Stage Troupe's production of Next to Normal. The play will run April 12–14. PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

REVIEW: Stage Troupe’s ‘Next to Normal’ offers heartbreaking look at mental illness

Megan Antone April 12, 2018

At their final dress rehearsal on Wednesday night, the cast of “Next to Normal,” presented by BU Stage Troupe, received a standing ovation. “Next to Normal” is the story of Diana Goodman,...

After the Curtain Call: A view from backstage: BU On Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’

After the Curtain Call: A view from backstage: BU On Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’

Madison Frilot November 6, 2017

Let me start off by stating the obvious: theater isn’t easy. There isn’t a single stage production in existence that was created on a whim. Nobody decides on Tuesday they are going to have a show on...

REVIEW: BU on Broadway’s 'Cabaret' is comedic, yet heart-wrenching

REVIEW: BU on Broadway’s ‘Cabaret’ is comedic, yet heart-wrenching

Hannah Shearer November 3, 2017

“There was a cabaret. And there was a master of ceremonies. And there was a city called Berlin in a country called Germany. It was the end of the world … and I was dancing with Sally Bowles and we...

PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Drag on Fire’ entertains crowd, raises money for homeless youth

JenRacoosin October 22, 2017

In a night of glitter and glam, Boston University students gathered at the George Sherman Union Alley to watch a drag show — featuring BU students and a local drag queen — to raise money for Youth...

Alan Cumming performs at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University Oct. 6. PHOTO COURTESY ROBERT TORRES/ CELEBRITY SERIES

Alan Cumming visits Cambridge to sing ‘sappy songs’

Hannah Shearer October 13, 2017

“I’m here to sing you some sappy songs,” Alan Cumming said in the middle of his second tune last Friday. “Be warned. Have a hanky at the ready.” Cumming performed at a nearly sold-out...

The Boston University Sweethearts, an on-campus a cappella group, hosts a benefit concert on Feb. 11 to honor Jane Doe Inc. at the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events on campus

Ellie French June 7, 2017

Boston University is a big campus in a big city, where a variety of things are happening at any moment. However, there are a few times a year when the BU community comes together for an event or activity...

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