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Morril, who also has two podcasts, will be performing two shows on Friday.  Photo courtesy of Morril.

Q&A: Comedian Sam Morril

by Cole Bursch
Published March 1, 2023
Morril, an NYC-based comedian, talks about his “Class Act Tour” and comedy writing process ahead of his Friday show at the Pantages Theater in downtown Minneapolis.
Photo courtesy of Vy Nguyen.

UMN dance department presents ‘MOVES!’

by Saija Maki-Waller
Published February 23, 2023
University of Minnesota students and staff will perform original choreography for the dance department’s spring concert this weekend.
Lucas Erickson founded On Stage and visited an environmental sciences class on Feb. 8 to discuss environmental issues in “Mlima’s Tale.”

Outreach program brings local theater to UMN students

by Cole Bursch
Published February 20, 2023
On Stage, a UMN alum-founded nonprofit, hopes to draw in a younger audience to local live theater performances.
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,...

Courtesy of UMTAD.

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.

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