The eight-person troupe of Flamenco Vivo twirls around the Smothers stage during the final group performance, "Sin Fronteras" (Without Borders), on March 21. The finale brought distinct dancers and props together after the performance highlighted the individuals' initial differences. Photos by Lucian Himes The fast-footed dancers of the Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana company … [Read more...] about Flamenco Vivo Fires Up Smothers Theatre
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Pepperdine Opera Brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s Comedic Opera to the Stage
The cast rehearsing during their dress rehearsal in Smothers Theatre on Feb. 22. Director Colclough said students auditioned for the show in September and rehearsed the music in the fall semester. Photos by Lucian HimesSmothers Theatre is opening its door for the "H.M.S. Pinafore," or "The Lass That Loved a Sailor," opera Feb. 23 and 25. It is a story about forbidden love as a … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Opera Brings Gilbert and Sullivan’s Comedic Opera to the Stage
Dance in Flight: Students Embody ‘Symbiosis’ With Movement
Dancers perform "community/individuality" to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen in Smothers Theatre on Feb. 9. The program included multiple throwback songs along with modern music. Photos by Sammie Wuensche Student dancers took to the stage for Dance in Flight in Smothers Theatre from Feb. 9 to 11. The directors landed on the theme of "Symbiosis" to guide their choreography, … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight: Students Embody ‘Symbiosis’ With Movement
‘Big Five-Oh!’: Pilobolus Dance Troupe Dazzles Students With 50th Anniversary Performance at Smothers Theatre
Pilobolus dancers Quincy Ellis, Krystal Butler, Jacob Michael Warren, Nathaniel Buchsbaum, Zachary Eisenstat and Heather Favretto. The six dancers performed an interpretive dance titled "Day Two" in 2019 at The Joyce Theater New York. Photo courtesy of Brigid Pierce Through unconventional interpretive dance, the self-titled rebels at Pilobolus dance company seek to reinvent … [Read more...] about ‘Big Five-Oh!’: Pilobolus Dance Troupe Dazzles Students With 50th Anniversary Performance at Smothers Theatre
‘Into The Woods’: Stephen Sondheim’s Spellbinding Story Takes Over Smothers Theatre
The cast of "Into the Woods" performs for the audience Wednesday, Nov. 9 during dress rehearsal. The costumes and lighting helped tell a dark tale of adored fairytale characters. Photo courtesy of Sammie Wuensche "I wish, more than anything..." sings the cast in the opening number of "Into the Woods," Pepperdine's fall musical that opens Friday night. The show will take a … [Read more...] about ‘Into The Woods’: Stephen Sondheim’s Spellbinding Story Takes Over Smothers Theatre