‘Eurydice Rising’ finds triumph in Greek tragedy
An ancient Greek myth is reimagined for a modern audience by giving equal attention to Eurydice’s emotional journey as Orpheus’ more traditional heroics.
‘Into the Woods’ allows fairy tale fan to release her inner witch
Sold-out shows deliver a storybook ending for “Into the Woods,” a joint production of the Theatre Department and the Osher School of Music.
Piano Student at Osher School of Music Wins Statewide Competition
Josie DiPhilippo, graduate student of Laura Kargul in piano performance, won the Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Competition held at the Sanford Performing Arts Center … Read More
Award-winning Actor and USM alum Tony Shalhoub ’77 Named Honorary Chair of the Center for the Arts Campaign
The University of Southern Maine (USM) Foundation announced that actor and USM alum Tony Shalhoub ’77, has been named honorary chair of the USM Center for the Arts campaign.
‘The Simpsons’ goes nuclear in the transition from TV to stage
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A nuclear disaster plays out on the Russell Hall stage and survivors try to laugh their way out of despair by quoting “The Simpsons.”
‘The Thanksgiving Play’ delivers laughs by the gravy boatload
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Before you bust a gut on your turkey dinner, the Theatre Department wants you to bust a gut at its Thanksgiving-themed first show of the season.
Broadway star shares Tony moment with Music School lecturer
USM’s Ed Reichert was 20 years ahead of the Tony Awards in recognizing Robyn Hurder’s star quality.
‘Clue’ delivers a killer ending to theatre season
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You’ve played the game, you’ve seen the movie, and now the Theatre Department invites you to experience “Clue: On Stage.”
When you gotta go, you gotta go…to see Urinetown
“Urinetown” mixes social commentary with potty humor in the first musical to hit the stage at USM in two years.
Map exhibition straddles the border between fantasy and reality
For anyone who’s ever dreamed of following Dorothy over the rainbow or flying to Never Never Land with Peter Pan, an exhibition at the Osher Map Library points the way.