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Most would think of a pirate as a swashbuckling rogue, a harsh and hardened buccaneer fighting and conniving his way into someone else’s treasure chest. This just isn’t the case with the “Pirates of Penzance,” a group of soft-hearted orphans who are, … [Read more] about Penniless pirates steal their way into audience hearts
The Theatre Arts Department introduced a dance team to their repertoire of artistic talents at the end of last semester. The team, comprised of seven undergraduate students, released their debut dance video, “Salute," in early December. The video features … [Read more] about Theatre Department introduces new dance team
The cold weather finally caught up to Orange County, making people’s coffee drinking and cozying habits more appropriate in this rainy weather. Debuting on November 30th at the Lyceum Theatre was another Vanguard original, “Once Upon A Christmas Time,” written … [Read more] about ‘Once Upon a Christmastime’ brings Disney magic and gospel message
Regardless of Orange County’s blistering heat, people are still cozying up with their pumpkin-spiced lattes and watching scary movies. The Lyceum Theater was no exception to these traditions, with a Halloween premiere of its second show of the season, the … [Read more] about ‘Frankenstein’ fails to fully resurrect
For the first time in six years, the Music Department will be traveling to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall, the Brooklyn Tabernacle, and possibly St. Patrick’s Cathedral from April 25-29. They will be traveling New York to visit historical landmarks and … [Read more] about Music Department revives New York tour
Sure, maybe it’s ridiculous and giddy and overall silly, but self-awareness and commentary of the characters made audience members at an evening at All Shook Up feeling right at home. The Elvis-inspired jukebox musical follows small-town mechanic’s … [Read more] about ‘All Shook Up’ presents a fun night of riffraff
The Lyceum Theatre's rendition of “Lord of the Flies” had people buzzing in its opening weekend. With the demonic undertones and a twisted depiction of humanity, it offered an unforgettable experience for the entire audience, because this production was … [Read more] about ‘Lord of the Flies’ examines darker side of man–and woman–kind
When the Lyceum Theatre announced the plays for its upcoming season, I was a bit shocked that "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" was included on the list. I did not know a great deal about the play, but I had heard a thing or two, including outright assertions … [Read more] about ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ marries new themes of equality
In my twenty-one years of life their have only been a handful of moments that have given me the certain kind of pleasure and enjoyment that something as marvelous as Vanguard’s own Lyceum Theater’s production of “Tartuffe” has given me. And that kind of … [Read more] about ‘Tartuffe’ uplifts audiences having a ‘ruff’ time
Vanguard University’s first theater production this semester, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” was no ordinary word spat between ferocious linguistics warriors that you would typically assume to be in attendance. Rather it was a spectacle that … [Read more] about Lyceum Theatre welcomes production bigger than a spelling bee
If you lack your own diary for sensational reading in long train rides, there is still something exciting to occupy your time. “The Importance of Being Earnest” is welcomed onto the stage once more for its closing weekend at the Lyceum Theatre. This comedy of … [Read more] about Earnest shocks crowds with bold directing choices
Who is your family? Is it those bound by blood and marriage or love and an embroidered napkin? The Lyceum Theatre welcomes John Stanley’s “The Curious Savage” to the stage, a play about a wealthy widow assigned to a facility for long-term mental illnesses. … [Read more] about “Savage” actors deliver more than just lines
As many fans are aware, “Gilmore Girls” released a 4-part mini-series on Netflix over the holiday weekend with each episode exploring a different season. Each episode was written by the creator the series, Amy Sherman-Palladino, who also directed two of the … [Read more] about Review: Gilmore Girls-A Year in the Life
To top off the Christmas season, the Vanguard University Theater Arts Department has premiered its very own stage production, Open All Night, written and directed by instructor of Musical Theatre, Vanda Eggington. "I had an idea of a homeless woman,” she … [Read more] about Quirks, Hope, and Healing at Open All Night
Darkness falls upon the wide, spanned-out space as audience members settle in their seats. Then, with a certain careful and sequential awe, small glimmers of light appear with a heart-silencing host of reverent voices singing “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep … [Read more] about Christmas Fantasia 2016