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Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows

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Theatre students perform "9 to 5: The Musical" for a November 2024 dress rehearsal in Smothers Theatre. The show, directed by Theatre Professor Kelly Todd, is about a group of women who rise up against sexual harassment from their boss. File photo by Mary Elisabeth ('25)Months of work go into producing Pepperdine’s Theatre productions each year. But before auditions even … [Read more...] about Before the Auditions: How the Theatre Program Selects Its Shows

‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor

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This semester’s big theatre production, “9 to 5 The Musical,” closed Nov. 23 after six performances in Smothers Theatre.Directed and choreographed by Theatre professor Kelly Todd, “9 to 5 The Musical” is an award-winning show based on the 1980 film of the same name. It features music and lyrics written by Dolly Parton, who starred in the movie.Set … [Read more...] about ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor

Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment

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Tumble out of bed and stumble to Smothers Theatre to see Pepperdine's production of "9 to 5 The Musical," packed with laughter and iconic hits from Dolly Parton.The Pepperdine Theatre and Music Department's production of the classic show opens Friday, Nov. 15 in Smothers Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The show is directed and choreographed by Kelly Todd, assistant instructor of Theatre, … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Delivers Comedy, Melody, Empowerment

The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together

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With sets decorated down to the tiniest detail and old-fashioned movie credits rolling on the big screen — Pepperdine Theatre credits of course — before the show's start, Pepperdine's Theatre Program brings the classic golden age musical, "The Music Man." The musical opens this weekend at Smothers Theatre, and is playing Nov. 10-12 and Nov. 16-18 with shows at 2 and 7:30 … [Read more...] about The Magic of ‘The Music Man’ Aims to Bring Pepperdine Together

Cast and Crew of Pepp’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Dance Their Way to Opening Weekend

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Dona and the Dynamos dance their way down the stage with their glitter microphones and '70s jumpsuits. The show "Mamma Mia!" opens on Nov. 12 in Smothers Theatre and director Kelly Todd said she had this show on her radar for a long time. Photos by Chloe ChanHere they go again, Pepperdine's annual fall musical is "Mamma Mia!" and with opening weekend right around the corner, … [Read more...] about Cast and Crew of Pepp’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Dance Their Way to Opening Weekend