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‘The Hello Girls’ celebrates WWI’s women telephone operators

Published: September 18, 2025

Review: The Syracuse Stage show tells the story of how five determined women answered the call during war.

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History has its eyes on Syracuse with the return of ‘Hamilton’

Published: September 11, 2025

Review: The national tour of the Broadway hit combines impressive performances with intricate storytelling to create a musical revolution.

Tyler Fauntleroy and Company - HAMILTON National Tour - (c) Joan Marcus 2024

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‘Hamilton’ celebrates a decade on tour

Published: September 1, 2025

Cast member Arjaye Christina reflects on her time with the show and celebrates the show’s 10th anniversary ahead of upcoming Syracuse show.

The cast take a bow onstage during Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Broadway Opening Night at Marquis Theatre on April 22, 2025 in New York City.

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Theater Review: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Published: July 21, 2025

Review: With impressive special effects and quirky cast, “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” will turn your theater-going experience upside down.

Will Burton (Adam), Megan McGinnis (Barbara) with Madison Mosley (Lydia) and Justin Collette (Beetlejuice) in the Broadway touring production of "Beetlejuice."

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Theater Review: Beetlejuice

Published: May 15, 2025

Review: The traveling Broadway production blends the original cult-classic with modernity in a tongue-in-cheek musical performance.

Morgan Scott stars as "Star" in "The Cher Show," telling the story of Cher's later career.

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Theater Review: The Cher Show

Published: April 9, 2025

Review: The national tour of the musical is a fun night at the theater.

Catherine Ariale as Lady (far left), Morgan Scott as Star (center) and Ella Perez as Babe (far right) depict different eras of Cher's career.

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‘The Cher Show’ comes to the Landmark Theatre for national tour

Published: April 7, 2025

Blaise Rossman, a 2024 SU graduate, returns to the national stage as an ensemble member in The Cher Show.

Quinn M. Johnson and Enoch King in "King James" at Syracuse Stage, Feb. 26 - March 16, 2025.

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Published: March 1, 2025

The play scores the hearts of audience members with its authenticity and relatability.

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Published: February 28, 2025

The Jamil Jude-directed production delves into friendship and fanaticism born out of LeBron James’ iconic career.

Marcus Naylor stars as Dumas Pére in Redhouse Arts Center's production of Les Trois Dumas, which premiered February 21, 2025.

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Published: February 23, 2025

Redhouse Arts Center’s production of Les Trois Dumas reinforces the cliché that Americans remain ignorant of international history.

Garrett Turner, Eunice Woods, and Bjorn DuPaty in the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner Primary Trust by Eboni Booth at Syracuse Stage. Jan. 26 - Feb. 9, 2025.

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Published: February 4, 2025

The play delivers on its heartfelt performances and compelling visuals for its Syracuse Stage run.

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Published: February 3, 2025

The bio musical at Landmark Theatre left much to be desired.

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Published: January 27, 2025

Morgan Lewis, class of 2024, returns to Syracuse to bring to life the story of the Queen of Rock n’ Roll.

Erick D. Patrick as Simba in The Lion King

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Published: December 6, 2024

Review: The Broadway musical delivers stunning visuals and heartwarming performances for its Landmark Theatre run.

“Beggars at the Feast” - (From L) Matt Crowle as Thénardier and Victoria Huston - Elem as Madame Thénardier in "Les Misérables" touring production.

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Published: October 21, 2024

Syracuse alumna Victoria Huston-Elem brings humor and heart to Madame Thenardier in the national Broadway tour.

Ali Stroker gives keynote presentation at SU's Disability Pride Week on April 16, 2024, at the Schine Underground.

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Disability Pride Week keynote speaker Ali Stroker isn’t afraid to be seen and heard

Published: April 19, 2024

Tony Award winning performer and activist Ali Stroker empowered students and administration on Tuesday evening.

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“Hadestown” is a hauntingly beautiful take on Greek mythology

Published: April 17, 2024

Review: J. Antonio Rodriguez, Amaya Braganza and company bring a tale of hope and love to the Landmark Theatre

Man in black tuxedo hands a necklace to woman in red dress.

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Published: March 21, 2024

Review: Ellie Baker, Chase Wolfe and company were tasked with bringing a beloved romance to the stage and excelled.

The cast of "Pretty Woman: The Musical" appearing at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse from March 19-23, 2024.

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Published: March 18, 2024

Nate Coffey and Blaise Rossmann offer a glimpse of what life is like on a national Broadway tour and how SU Drama helped them get there.

Four people onstage, acting in a kitchen scene

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Published: February 17, 2024

Review: Lynn Nottage’s play at Syracuse Stage is a story of grit, determination and passion.

Cast: “You Can't Stop The Beat”(Nov 23)-(center) Caroline Eiseman as “Tracy Turnblad” and Company in Hairspray. Photo: Jeremy Daniel.

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Published: January 31, 2024

Review: The Tony best musical winner hits home at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse.

Cooties; Caroline Portner as “Amber Von Tussle”and Company in Hairspray. Photo: JeremyDaniel

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Published: January 25, 2024

Syracuse alumna Caroline Portner takes a starring role in “Hairspray” touring show.

Rishan Dhamija, Blake Segal, Angie Janas, Kate Hamill, and John Tufts in "The Play that Goes Wrong," at Syracuse Stage

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“The Play That Goes Wrong” is so right

Published: April 16, 2022

Review: Syracuse Stage’s spirited farce delivers clever jokes at a rollicking pace and left the opening-night audience in stitches on Friday.

Tanya De León, Robert Ariza, and Bobby Plasencia in the world premiere of "Somewhere Over the Border" at Syracuse Stage

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“Somewhere Over the Border” follows the yellow brick road too closely

Published: February 26, 2022

Syracuse Stage’s world premiere musical falls short on emotional impact until the end