Mozart is coming back to life in the Opera Program's newest show, "The Magic Flute." The 18th-century opera opens Thursday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m in Smothers Theatre.In the opera, Prince Tamino, played by senior Vocal Performance major John Silva, is tasked with saving the Queen of the Night's daughter Pamina from the high priest Sarastro. Alongside Papageno, a quirky bird … [Read more...] about Preview: ‘The Magic Flute’ Opera Teaches Peace and Resilience
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‘9 to 5 The Musical’ Empowers Working Women Through Over-the-top Humor
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
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
Audiences Twist and Shout at Bob Eubanks’ Backstage with the Beatles
Bob Eubanks, beloved disk jockey and host of "The Newlywed Game," took the stage at Smothers Theatre alongside Beatles cover band Ticket to Ride on Oct. 20. Eubanks told stories of the Beatles' concerts in America and his experiences in producing the concerts.Eubanks is the only living person to have produced the Beatles' concerts all three years they toured in America. Eubanks … [Read more...] about Audiences Twist and Shout at Bob Eubanks’ Backstage with the Beatles
Magic, Revenge and Reconciliation Swirl in ‘The Tempest’
Shipwrecked shores, swirling magic and sweet first love — on the surface, “The Tempest” is a comedy. Diving deeper, the story deals with themes of revenge and reconciliation.From April 3-6, Pepperdine’s Theatre program presented their adaptation of William Shakespeare's “The Tempest” in Smothers Theatre.Director Cathy Thomas-Grant said she … [Read more...] about Magic, Revenge and Reconciliation Swirl in ‘The Tempest’
