Newhouse IDEA committee hosts screening of 'Reservation Dogs'
The Newhouse IDEA Committee hosted “Reservation Dogs” movie night on Indigenous Peoples Day with guest speaker Neal Powless. Read more »
From the Stage
Gabe Stillman Band brings unceasing energy of blues to Funk 'n Waffles
The Blues artist performed at Funk ‘n Waffles last night, bringing in a large crowd following success at New York State Blues Festival. Read more »
SU senior Peter Groppe releases nostalgic debut album 'Sugar Water'
Peter Groppe departs from band NONEWFRIENDS. to release his first solo EP. Read more »
Syracuse Stage will close 20-21 season in July with virtual play
Syracuse Stage 2020-21 season to end with virtual performance of “‘Master Harold’ ... and the Boys,” available June 16 on video-on-demand. Read more »
Syracuse Stage welcomes actors back to theater with production of ‘I and You’
For the first time since September, actors and crew were able to travel to the Syracuse Stage theater this spring to produce the play “I and You.” Read more »
Playwright Kyle Bass wants his students to create work that 'scares them'
Kyle Bass’ role at Syracuse Stage allows him to be a playwright and an integral member in shaping the future of the theater. Read more »
'A mission to Mars': How Syracuse Stage produced ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’
To produce “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992,” required moving equipment across the country, but the theater’s artistic director Robert Hupp knew it was worth it to share the play’s important message. Read more »
Married couple puts on 'Tally's Folley' on Syracuse Stage
The play was staged and filmed at the John D. Archbold Theatre and was available to stream from November 11-22, 2020 Read more »
Artists perform at virtual concert focusing on feminism, racial justice
Danielle Ponder performed her concert “For the Love of Justice” on Friday night. Read more »
Native American Heritage Month 2020
Play commemorates Trans Day of Remembrance
The LGBT Resource Center and Office of Multicultural Affairs streamed the play “SIJSIWAYULU,” which tells the story of two transgender women claiming their Two-Spirit identity. Read more »
CNY Playhouse plans for future after moving out of ShoppingTown Mall
As it looks for a new home, the volunteer-based community theater has received support from the community in the form of donations and storage space. Read more »
'A Gatherin’ Place' tells Black women’s stories through theater
The production, which features the stories of Black women in central New York, is available to stream on Syracuse Stage’s website until Nov. 1. Read more »
Classical guitarist Eliot Fisk talks music, transition to online learning
Eliot Fisk performed the first concert in the Society of New Music’s 49th season on Sunday and discussed his work in an interview with SU instructor Ken Meyer. Read more »
Singer Heather Mae performs concert for Students United For Body Acceptance
Heather Mae performed songs such as “Hero” and “Stand Up” at the virtual concert, which SUBA hosted. Read more »
Syracuse Stage announces 2020-21 season lineup
“Our Town” and the world premiere of “salt/city/blues” are two of the six virtual plays set for the season. Read more »
Syracuse Stage launches first 'COLD READ SHORTs' series
The series is an added component to the annual Cold Reads Festival, which was canceled this year due to the pandemic. Read more »
DJ BenSpence brings mentorship from big artists to SU music scene
Freshman Ben Fritz, who goes by the DJ name BenSpence, was mentored by Avicii and performed at Ultra Music Festival three times. Read more »
The Ark music venue closes, introduces online archives
In its two years of operation, The Ark has hosted shows with local music artists such as NONEWFRIENDS. and The Brazen Youth. Read more »
American Spiritual Ensemble performs at Hendricks, speaks on historical music
The group stopped in Syracuse for their annual Winter Tour around America. Dr. Everett McCorvey explained the historical significance. Read more »
EDM artist Ekali partners with local nonprofit through student-run agency
An SU student created a service agency that connects music artists and nonprofit organizations. EDM artist Ekali collaborated with local nonprofit ARISE for the agency’s first partnership. Read more »
Video: Behind the scenes: "Live on Thin Ice" comedy special
At a rehearsal for “Live on Thin Ice,” comedian Dan McCort practices his jokes. Executive producer Chris Freeman explains how the comedy special came to… Read more »
Bernstein's 'Candide' comes to Syracuse this weekend for one-day showing
The show “blows up” many of the preconceived notions about opera, director Julie Newell said. Read more »
Video: The Black Lounge kicks off Black History Month at SU
Last Saturday, SU’s Black History Month celebration opened with The Black Lounge, an evening of music and dance performances, spoken word and recognition of influential… Read more »
Gallery: SU Drama, Syracuse Stage captures magic in 'Disney's Beauty and the Beast'
Here are some scenes from Syracuse Stages and Syracuse University's department of drama's co-production of "Disney's Beauty and the Beast." Read more »
