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“There’s magic and energy and you’re going to laugh so hard, so come,” Leanna Newell, who portrays Puck in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, implores to anyone who is not sure if they want to see the upcoming production. Midsummer, as it is often … [Read more] about Shakespeare’s Most Famous Comedy: Coming to a Theatre Near You
This week our Vanguard Theatre Department is starting off the new semester with its performance of “Blame it on the Movies”! The show features music from movies such as Footloose and Gone with the Wind and others for an amazing collection of 75 songs. “Blame … [Read more] about Blame it on the Movies!
Tonight, The Mowgli’s––often called “the quintessential California band”––are playing in Santa Ana. The 6 member band’s anthemic, indie-rock lifts a positive message with a punk, garage-band influence. They are working with producer Mike Green (All Time Low, … [Read more] about The Mowgli’s Show tonight in Santa Ana
Vanguard University's communication department gave students the opportunity to take a television studio production course taught by Professor Weaver-Seitz this year. They learned about all aspects of television. The semester began with a bang: filming … [Read more] about Preview: TV Studio Production Webseries – Campus Safety
The Addams Family Musical is based on the classic cartoon characters and the beloved television series and film franchise that has become a part of our culture. The Addams are a very unique, and quite ghoulish family. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of … [Read more] about The Addams Family: A Must See Musical
This past Friday, Vanguard’s Lyceum Theater opened its door for its rendition of “The Winter’s Tale” by William Shakespeare. Though this production is not one of Shakespeare’s best known, Vanguard students made it a memorable one as it was brought to life on … [Read more] about Life, Tragedy, Redemption: Vanguard Stage Brings Shakespeare to Life
“Inspiration.” is one word, Professor Jonathan Moore, described as he and a few students attended the Sundance Festival. As the Sundance Festival came to a close earlier this past week, some of our Vanguard students and faculty were able to experience the … [Read more] about Sundance: “Best Week of My Life”
Should an abused woman who killed their abuser receive life in prison? Vanguard University’s “Life Without Parole,” at the Lyceum Theater, told the stories of victims of domestic violence who kill their abuser. October is domestic violence awareness month and … [Read more] about From Victims to Criminals: “Life Without Parole”
The Beat Goes On opened this weekend in the Lyceum Theater. The interactive musical takes the audience on a journey through the decades riding the wave of rock’n’roll. Last semester’s show was one of Vanguard’s highest grossing performances. If you haven’t … [Read more] about the “Beat” rocks Lyceum theater through the Decades
Since the opening of “Kiss Me Kate,” the Lyceum Theater has been filled with a blend of Shakespeare, rich music, comedy, and stellar choreography. “Kiss Me Kate” first appeared on Broadway back in 1948 and was an instant-crowd pleaser. The catchy music and … [Read more] about “Kiss Me Kate” Hits the Stage
On Tuesday March 3rd, Vanguard hosted an evening with All Sons and Daughters at The Crossing Church in Costa Mesa. Guest artist Sandra McCracken also made an appearance and started off the show performing four of her new and original songs. The night began by … [Read more] about All Sons and Daughters Worship & Conversation
If you’ve ever been told off by a snarky barista when you order a macchiato and get something surprisingly different, you may be another casualty of America’s miseducation on coffee. After working in the industry for years as a barista and a manager, Vanguard … [Read more] about “The Coffee Snob” Informs the Everyday Joe
Metamorphoses is a play that celebrates the body and the stage work of theater. The plot, at times may be hard to follow, but the visual effects this show has to offer will keep you fixed on the stage. With silk dancing and the artistic use of a pool in the … [Read more] about Metamorphoses hits VU with a Splash
"The Beat Goes On" is a stunning and entertaining must-see. The dancing, singing, and the costumes showcase that our theater program is superb. One of the most striking features of this show was the attention to detail in the costumes. This show champion … [Read more] about The “Beat” Brings the Heat
The Lyceum theater has been transformed into a Barbie Dream House for the production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” Initially, I was expecting to be mildly disappointed since the characters and lines of “Legally Blonde” are so iconic. However, I was … [Read more] about “Legally Blonde: The Musical” Guilty Pleasure Worth Seeing