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‘Into The Woods’: Stephen Sondheim’s Spellbinding Story Takes Over Smothers Theatre

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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

New Groups Join Songfest 2020

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Gamma Ghkkkkket Sigma (GGS) members celebrate the start of Songfest season. GGS was the winning group of Songfest 2019.Photos by Marisa DragosUpbeat music, bright posters and loud cheering long after the sun has set … welcome to Songfest!Pepperdine Student Activities kicked off this year's Songfest season Feb. 20 in Elkins Auditorium. Songfest is one of Pepperdine's most … [Read more...] about New Groups Join Songfest 2020

Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion

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Assistant Student Director Natalie Chan (center front) leads a number from this year's Dance in Flight (DIF) performance, themed by the question "What Do You Feel?" The show runs from Thurs., Feb. 13, until Sat., Feb 15. Photos by Milan Loiacono Dance in Flight (DIF) takes the stage Thursday night to kick off their weekend-long string of performances. “I think that … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Sparks Feeling into Motion

Derina Harvey Band Ushers in New Season for Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts

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Derina Harvey Band performs at Pepperdine's Smothers Theatre. Left to right: Scott Greene as lead guitarist, Steve Pinset as drummer, Derina Harvey as front-woman, Jess Blenis on fiddle and Edward Smith on bass. | Photo by Caitlin RoarkCanadian Celtic rock group Derina Harvey Band brought a vibrant performance to Smothers Theatre on Jan 17."I'd say at first I really loved the … [Read more...] about Derina Harvey Band Ushers in New Season for Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts

Pepperdine Fine Arts Presents ‘Die Fledermaus’

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Photos Courtesy of Ina Bobis The all-student cast of "Die Fledermaus" will be present the traditional German opera in Smothers Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 21 and Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Emma Ujifusa, a junior Music Education and Vocal Performance major, plays Adele — the chambermaid of the two main characters. "She is a character that helps drive the plot," … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Fine Arts Presents ‘Die Fledermaus’