Tag: Syracuse Stage
Syracuse Stage receives $20K grant from Indigenous Theatermaker Award
On Oct. 20, Syracuse Stage won the 2025 Lucille Lortel Foundation Indigenous Theatermaker Award and a $20,000 grant from the Dramatists Guild Foundation. Read More »
Syracuse’s theater community diversifies, adapts 5 years post-pandemic
Five years since the COVID-19 pandemic, Syracuse University Department of Drama and local theater companies like Syracuse Stage are adapting with diverse storytelling and regular check-ins with actors. Read More »
4 actors, 139 characters: Kitschy comedy ‘The 39 Steps’ comes to Syracuse Stage
Patrick Barlow’s adaptation of “The 39 Steps” brings British humor and dark themes to Syracuse Stage until Nov. 9. Read More »
On the midterm grind? Unwind with Sound Bath, Smash Bros. tourney this week
Shake off the stress of finals this week with a sound bath at Park Central Presbyterian Church, or take a different route and focus your energy on gaming at a Super Smash Bros. tournament this week. Read More »
Point of Contact’s 50-year history symbol of union between diverse creatives, art
Point of Contact is celebrating 50 years of fostering Syracuse’s arts community with an exhibit dedicated to Latin and Latin American artists that reflects the organization’s history. Read More »
Syracuse Stage’s ‘The Hello Girls’ tells modern story from 1918 throwback setting
"The Hello Girls," a musical which tells the story of telephone operators in the United States military during World War I, is playing at Syracuse Stage/SU Drama Complex through Sept. 28. Read More »
Cast, crew of ‘Little Women’ take the stage for the final time
“Little Women” is SU Drama seniors’ last production at the Syracuse Stage/Drama Theater Complex, a community that has become a family for them. Read More »
‘King James’ explores friendship through basketball fandom
Syracuse Stage is hosting performances of the play "King James" from Feb. 26 to March 16, which explores the complex dynamics of friendship through LeBron James' career trajectory. Read More »
‘Harvey’ script reading evokes modern connections with 1940s satire
The reading of “Harvey” uses satirical language to jab at sexism and the U.S.’s handling of mental health conditions in the 1940s, while focusing on kindness in its one-night show at Syracuse Stage. Read More »
'Tina: The Tina Turner Musical' honors the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll's legacy
Morgan Lewis returns to Syracuse to be a part of The Landmark Theatre’s “TINA: The Tina Turner Musical.” Read More »
SU Drama, Syracuse Stage's 'Cinderella' will let 'magic fill your heart'
Syracuse University’s Department of Drama and Syracuse Stage co-produced “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” a modern rendition of the classic story. Read More »
SU Drama’s makes ‘Twelfth Night’ relatable with mod-pop aesthetic
This month, Syracuse University’s Department of Drama is hosting a modernized adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Twelfth Night." Read More »
‘Dial M for Murder’ adaptation embraces LGBTQ+ romance in thrilling way
Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of “Dial ‘M’ for Murder” is being performed at Syracuse Stage from Oct. 16 to Nov. 3. Read More »
SU Department of Drama performs ‘Pippin’ with a modern twist
"Pippin," performed by Syracuse University’s Department of Drama, hit Syracuse Stage with a modern twist. Read More »
'Guy' meets 'Girl' in an unusual, real love story meant to elicit hope
Syracuse Stage actors will perform musical “Once,” a nontraditional love story that explores the realities of romance. Cast members will play several instruments throughout the performance. Read More »
‘The Droll’ was inspired by students’ passion for theater
Syracuse Stage closed its 50th anniversary year with Syracuse University’s Department of Drama’s “The Droll.” With a cast and crew of SU students, the play explores the end of theater. Read More »
Take a break from studying for finals with these 4 events
This week in Syracuse, enjoy events from pet therapy to a Spring Wildflower Walk. Read More »
SU Department of Drama's 'Touch(ed)' explores mental health with help of devoted cast, crew
“Touch(ed)” is a play of exploration into themes of mental health and wellness. In preparation, cast and crew members learned how to accurately portray their characters. Read More »
Student-led 'Head Over Heels' musical is a celebration of identity
Humor musical “Head Over Heels” is now showing at Syracuse Stage. Adapted from Broadway, the show spotlights themes of authenticity and relationships. Read More »
Project Mend shares untold stories of formerly incarcerated individuals
Highlighting work by incarcerated individuals, Project Mend’s second issue came out this weekend. The literary magazine was the culmination of months of work by a team of people impacted by the justice system and SU students. Read More »
Syracuse Stage’s ‘Clyde’s’ is a lesson about second chances
With a tight-knit cast and witty script, “Clyde’s” opens Jan. 31 at Syracuse Stage. Under the direction of Chip Miller, the show is a reminder that everyone deserves a second chance. Read More »
Heal your energy with this week’s events
Enjoy some Reiki rest and relaxation, go to a Pulitzer Prize winner’s “dramedy” and more this week in Syracuse. Look forward to a Black History Month kickoff featuring rapper Cleotrapa. Read More »
Editor’s picks: The top culture stories of 2023
From drag shows to TikTok accounts, take a look at the Daily Orange culture section’s top ten stories of the year Read More »
Syracuse Stage’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ honors tradition with a twist
Syracuse Stage celebrates the ninth showing of ‘A Christmas Carol’ with a twist — acrobatics Read More »