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The University Opera Theatre rehearses for their performance of "Suor Angelica & Il Tabarro," Wednesday, Nov. 9.

UMN Opera Theatre presents ‘Suor Angelica & Il Tabarro’

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published November 17, 2022

The University Opera Theatre will present “Suor Angelica & Il Tabarro” by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini this weekend. The opera will run at Ted Mann Concert Hall from Thursday, Nov. 17, to Sunday,...

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UMN theater students present “Silent Sky” at Rarig Center

by Sophia Zimmerman
Published November 13, 2022
The female-forward production explores the role of women in STEM, among other key themes.
The Limón Dance Company will be coming to Northrop in November.

Mexican-American culture, dance take center stage at Northrop

by Griffin Jacobs
Published September 29, 2022
The Limón Dance Company is rethinking José Limón’s mid-century performances for modern audiences.
Industrial punk rock band Apocalypse Theatre performs at Patrick's Cabaret on Saturday, July 16.

Patrick’s Cabaret reemerges, celebrating Twin Cities’ LGBTQ arts scene

by Maya Marchel Hoff
Published August 4, 2022
Sparked by the 50th anniversary of Twin Cities Pride, the historic Patrick’s Cabaret returns in person to showcase the roots of queer performance in the metro area.
Protesters stood outside of Varsity Theater with signs while show attendees stood in line waiting for the show to start.

Dave Chappelle stand-up shows bring tension to Varsity Theater

by Bel Moran and James Schaak
Published July 26, 2022
Chappelle performed at Varsity Theater after First Avenue canceled his performances on Wednesday following backlash regarding his comments about transgender people, prompting community response.
A search for goldysjockstrap on Instagram will give you "No Results Found."

Q&A: “goldysjockstrap,” the people’s memelord, talks retirement

by Bel Moran
Published July 19, 2022
The enigmatic GJS has hung up her meme curation indefinitely. A&E asked her to share her thoughts on leaving, forming relationships online and the next generation of meme page admins.
A meme reposted by @joan.of.arca made by @nice.2.mitya

In conversation with UMN student and meme account legend @joan.of.arca

by Nina Raemont
Published May 1, 2022
A meme account owner walks among us.
Actors on the set of "A School for Lies." Photo courtesy of Dan Norman.

“The School for Lies”: A glamorous comedy on love and authenticity

by Sarah Horner
Published April 25, 2022
In their final program, the UMN/Guthrie Theater’s Class of 2022 impressed and entertained through a series of larger-than-life performances.
Let’s talk turkey: the story of campus turkeys

Let’s talk turkey: the story of campus turkeys

by Leo Witzke
Published April 20, 2022
Once extirpated from Minnesota, UMN turkeys now have their own Instagram account.
Paulina Aparicio and Hattie Hodes perform "Romeo and Juliet" on Thursday, March 31 at Rarig Center.

Student actors explore gender in Shakespeare with two unique interpretations

by Sarah Horner
Published April 10, 2022
The UMN/Guthrie Theater’s class of 2024 explored timeless love and tragedy with a modern twist on “Romeo and Juliet” and “Hamlet.”

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