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
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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’
‘Dinosaur World Live’ Reimagines Jurassic World
Since presenters first displayed their fossils at Britain's Great Exhibition of 1851, dinosaurs have captivated human minds for centuries, according to the American Scientist. Scientists know enough for people to envision dinosaurs on the big screen, but so much is still unknown, leaving room for people's imagination to fill in the gaps. "Dinosaur World Live" performed March 8, … [Read more...] about ‘Dinosaur World Live’ Reimagines Jurassic World
Alumni Return for 30th Anniversary of DIF
DIF alumni came back to the Malibu campus to celebrate and reunite over a film that they had waited to see for nine years, they said. The 30th anniversary celebration for Dance in Flight (DIF), exclusive for alumni, took place on Saturday, March 16, coinciding with the current DIF team's annual performance week. The celebration was a series of six events that all took place … [Read more...] about Alumni Return for 30th Anniversary of DIF
