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SLU Theatre Presents “Cabaret,” Premiering November 12

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 28, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts and U Theatre. 0 Comments

Following a very successful run for the first show of the season, Almost, Maine, Saint Louis University Theatre continues the 2010 season with a classic of American musical theatre, Cabaret. Based on Christopher Isherwood’s book Goodbye to Berlin, this daring musical uses the cabaret as a mirror image of a decadent and vulgar German society sliding toward the Nazis. This exciting intertwining of entertainment with social history includes such musical standards as “Life is a Cabaret”, “Welcome”, and “Money, Money, Money”.

The production opens Friday, November 12, and plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8PM through November 20, plus a Sunday matinee at 2PM on November 21. Tickets are $10, $9 for senior citizens, $9 for SLU faculty and staff, and $7 for all students. Additional information is available through the box office, 314.977.3327.

 

The Saint Louis University Theatre Presents “Almost, Maine”

Published by Colin Shevlin on October 7, 2010 in On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

The Saint Louis University Theatre, located on campus in Xavier Hall, is opening this year’s season with Almost, Maine. John Lamb with the U Theatre sent us more information:

Saint Louis University Theatre opens the 2010 season with Almost, Maine, an edgy, contemporary comedy. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays, October 1,a 2 and 8, 9, at 8PM, and a matinee on Sunday, October 10 at 2PM. Tickets are $7 for all students, and $9 for SLU faculty and staff. Reservations are available at 314-977-3327. The box office opens Monday, September 27. Hours are noon to 5PM, Monday to Friday. University Theatre is located in Xavier Hall, 3733 WestPine Mall.

Show description: On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected an d often hilarious ways. Knees are bruised, hearts are broken, bruises heal, and hearts mend-almost-in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.

Contact John Lamb with questions at 314-977-2998.

 

University Theatre Presents “All That Jazz: An Evening of Kander and Ebb” This Weekend

Published by Colin Shevlin on September 14, 2010 in Free Stuff and U Theatre. 0 Comments

All That Jazz. Not only referring to an autobot and to an athletic franchise hailing from the great state of Utah, “All That Jazz” is also a fantastic way to spend an evening. Friend of the site John Lamb has more:

The students of the Department of Fine and Performing Arts – Theatre together with Alpha Psi Omega, the honorary theatre fraternity, present a musical revue of the music of Kander and Ebb. This composer and lyricist are responsible for the musicals Chicago, Cabaret, and many others. Songs from these shows which will be performed in the revue include All That Jazz, Cabaret, Cell Block Tango, Mr. Cellophane, and others.

The revue will be presented in the Studio Theatre on the lower level of Xavier Hall, 3733 West Pine Mall on Friday and Saturday evenings, September 17 and 18 at 7 PM and 9PM, two shows each evening. Admission is free, with donations to the theatre accepted. Seating is limited, so arrive early to guarantee admission.

University Theatre will present the entire musical, Cabaret, as the second production of this 2010-2011 season. Come see a sample this weekend, and then come back for the entire show in November.

For more information, contact John Lamb at 314-977-2998 or lambjc@slu.edu.

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University Theatre Announces Upcoming Auditions

Published by Laura Thomson on August 17, 2010 in General News, On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

The University Theatre will be holding auditions for the fall 2010 semester starting Sunday, August 22, at 6:00 p.m. and will wrap at 9:00 p.m.

Please prepare:
· To be considered for both the play and musical, prepare 1 comedic, contemporary monologue and 16-32 bars of a song from a Broadway-style musical. [Accompanist will be provided].
· To be considered for the play only, prepare 1 dramatic, contemporary monologue and 1 comedic,contemporary monologue with a combined time of not more than 3 minutes. Monologues should be memorized and from dramatic literature.

Auditions will continue Monday, August 23, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Interviews for technical positions will also occur at this time. Sign up sheets for these sessions will be available on the callboard outside Xavier Hall 109 after noon on Thursday, August 19.

In order to save slots for new students returning theatre majors must audition on Sunday, August 22.

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The University Theatre Presents Sophie Treadwell’s Machinal April 23, 24, and 30 and May 1 and 2

Published by Colin Shevlin on April 20, 2010 in Fine and Performing Arts, On Campus and U Theatre. 0 Comments

For two weekends, the University Theatre will be showing their production of Machinal right here on campus in Xavier Hall. Here’s John Lamb in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts with more:

Based loosely on a 1920’s criminal trial, MACHINAL explores an era in which a woman’s role is confined to wife, mother, housekeeper, and sexual partner. When love is considered unnecessary, marriage may lead to murder. This powerful drama is considered a classic of American Expressionism.

The play will run on Fridays and Saturdays, April 23, 24, 30, and May 1 at 8 PM; and May 2 at 2 PM. The cost is $7 for students and $9 for faculty and staff.

For more information or tickets, contact John Lamb at 314-977-2998 or lambjc@slu.edu.