OLESYA SALNIKOVAStaff Writer At Pepperdine’s recent production of the Irish satire, “Playboy of the Western World,” the actor’s thick accents, combined with the tavern-like set caught my attention right away and got me thinking. It seems that people have stopped going to plays and have become so enthralled with Broadway musicals and other “popular” performances, that they have … [Read more...] about Get over stage fright, go play
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‘Idol’ sound absent from McPhee’s album
JESSIE REIMERStaff Writer Steadfast “American Idol” fans have long anticipated the debut album of Season 5 “Idol” runner-up, Katharine McPhee. Under RCA Records, McPhee released her 12-track, self-titled album on Jan. 30. Considering the recent success of fellow “Idol” contestant Chris Daughtry’s Band “Daughtry,” McPhee had the potential for insta-success among her loyal TV … [Read more...] about ‘Idol’ sound absent from McPhee’s album
Pilobolus puts the fun in fungus
LAURA JOHNSONA&E Assistant Except for maybe a bout of athlete’s foot, dancers and fungus are not things thought of usually in tandem. But in the case of the Pilobolus Dance Theatre Company, fungus and dance unabashedly unite. The show, full of awesome innovation and spectacular creativity, does not actually feature fungus on stage. Rather, the meaning of the strange name … [Read more...] about Pilobolus puts the fun in fungus
Wednesday happenings offer midweek break
CARISSA MARSHA&E Editor Editor’s Note: This is the third of a seven-part series featuring fun, out-of-the-ordinary activities to do each day of the week. It is the perfect guide for those who find themselves searching for new ways to spend their nights. Affectionately called the “hump day,” Wednesdays hold the precarious position of the middle of the week. It’s a hump … [Read more...] about Wednesday happenings offer midweek break
Audience pays homage to accomplished musician
JESSICA ROTTERStaff Writer While the name Bruce Hornsby may not ring a bell with most Pepperdine students, the singer-songwriter and pianist, who has been going strong in the music business for more than 20 years, is definitely someone to get to know. The three-time Grammy winner — who is up for best pop instrumental performance this year for “Song H” from his “Intersections” … [Read more...] about Audience pays homage to accomplished musician