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In a world obsessed with marriage, the charming, independent-minded, and very single Elizabeth Bennet knows that options are limited for a girl of no fortune. But that won't stop her over-zealous matchmaking mother, determined to find suitors for Elizabeth and her four sisters, however unsuitable they may be. All of the wit and romance of […]
In this documentary theatre piece, countless hours spent in dusty courthouse record rooms and thousands of hours of microfiche yields the true story of five American men and one American woman, convicted and sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit. Mini-chronicles of lives destroyed. Precious time, wasted. And yet, a testimony to the […]
Book, music and lyrics by Matt Deitchman and Jed Feder. Loosely based on BEOWULF, University Theatre presents the world premiere of this modern, musical bro-mantic rock comedy for the ages. Ross Garth is a 20-something bro who throws BOMB parties. His best bro/roommate is moving, his neighbor keeps ruining the parties and, despite her hints, he’s […]
Book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, Music by Marc Shaiman, Lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and Tracy Turnblad, the lovable plus-size teen, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. […]