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The Cardinal Ballet Company performs "The Nutcracker" in 2018 with tremendous aplomb. (Photo: Alvaro Ponce)

Tap into TAPS and other student groups for dance opportunities

Leilani Tian
  •  
Sept. 28, 2019
Arts & Life
"Polar Bears" characters Shemeka Davis (Gianna Clark '19), Tom Castle (Jake Harrison '19), Jaquan Wallace (Victor Ragsdale '19) and Molly Castle (Emma Rothenberg '19) dance in a scene from the play. (Photo Courtesy of Frank Chen)

‘Polar Bears, Black Boys & Prairie Fringed Orchids’ boldly explores race, class and environmental themes

Michele Wells
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July 23, 2019
Arts & Life
Actor Sarah Bockel stars as the songwriter Carole King in the touring production of "Beautiful." She brings natural nuance and warmth to the role (courtesy of Joan Marcus).

A ‘Beautiful’ look at the life of Carole King

Chloe Wintersteen
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June 3, 2019
Arts & Life
Chris Yoon ('19) conducts the fourteen-person "Cabaret" orchestra, decked out in party hats (THERESE SANTIAGO/The Stanford Daily).

In TAPS’ ‘Cabaret,’ even the orchestra is beautiful

Natalie Francis
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May 20, 2019
Arts & Life
Ram's Head's "The Addams Family" is an enjoyably over-the-top romantic comedy with a gothic aesthetic. Courtesy of Ram's Head / Frank Chen

‘The Addams Family’ is a macabre marvel

Jacob Kuppermann
  •  
April 15, 2019
The Grind
Courtesy of Pixabay.com

Cinderella in San Jose

Sarayu Pai
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April 9, 2019
Arts & Life
Prior to creating "Cellular Songs," composer Meredith Monk presented the powerful "On Behalf of Nature" (courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Meredith Monk’s ‘Cellular Songs’ and ways of living

Adrian Liu
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April 9, 2019
Arts & Life
Simon Longnight plays Thomas Jefferson in the touring production of "Hamilton." He describes the hit musical as "the story of a man who decided to make his legacy last" (courtesy of Joan Marcus).

Bay Area high school students participate in ‘Hamilton’ education event

Chloe Wintersteen
  •  
April 8, 2019
Arts & Life
Bobby Pragada '19 and Gwen Le '22 star in Olivia Popp '21's "Double Vision," a riveting sci-fi musical comedy. (Courtesy of Olivia Popp)

With ‘Double Vision,’ Olivia Popp ’21 envisions new creative paths

Jacob Kuppermann
  •  
March 14, 2019
Arts & Life
Danielle Stagger delivered a stellar performance as Nina Rosario in the recent on-campus production of "In the Heights" (courtesy of Renata Miller).

‘In The Heights’ is a stunning debut from Latinx in Theater

Noah Bennett
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March 13, 2019
The Stanford Shakespeare Company presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (courtesy of Frank Chen).

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ delves into the trials of love through fantasy

Shana E. Hadi
  •  
Feb. 22, 2019
L to R: Jake Gale, Isabel Anne To, Ted Zoldan, Nick Rodrigues, and Angel Adedokun. (Courtesy of Lois Tema)

‘Avenue Q’ brings laughs to the Bay Area

Olivia Popp
  •  
Feb. 4, 2019
Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece centers around a troupe of traveling actors (courtesy of Frank Chen).

A masterful interplay of music and acting in ‘A Little Night Music’

Natalie Francis
  •  
Feb. 1, 2019
Aparna Nancherla performs in 2017. (Courtesy of FilmMagic)

SF Sketchfest brings great comedy to the Bay

Olivia Popp
  •  
Jan. 28, 2019
Courtesy of Matthew Murphy

Performed live, Tony Award-winning musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ is a complete artistic disappointment

Olivia Popp
  •  
Jan. 25, 2019
Mary Poppins (El Beh) and Bert (Wiley Naman Strasser) during a Jolly Holiday with other park strollers (Rudy Guerrero and Sophia LaPaglia). (Courtesy of Jessica Palopoli)

SF Playhouse’s ‘Mary Poppins’ is ‘practically perfect’

Olivia Popp
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Jan. 22, 2019
Jefferson Mays stars in the Geffen Playhouse world premiere adaption of Charles Dickens’ "A Christmas Carol,” directed by Michael Arden. (Courtesy of Chris Whitaker)

Geffen Playhouse’s ‘A Christmas Carol’ shines with a solo holiday performance

Olivia Popp
  •  
Dec. 7, 2018
Courtesy of Chicago the Musical

Touring production of ‘Chicago’ razzles and dazzles

Olivia Popp
  •  
Nov. 17, 2018
Many actors in "Gaieties" are freshmen, making their debuts on Stanford's stages (KHUYEN LE/The Stanford Daily).

Gaieties 2018 is an enchanting testament to individualism and community

Chloe Wintersteen
  •  
Nov. 15, 2018
Stanford's student-written musical opens today and runs through Friday. Performances are at 8 p.m. (courtesy of Ram's Head Theatrical Society).

Composers capture the spirit of ‘Gaieties 2018’

Natalie Francis
  •  
Nov. 14, 2018
The Stanford Daily

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