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Pepperdine Administrators Suddenly Remove ‘A Chorus Line’ From Theater Season

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The exterior of Smothers Theatre on the Malibu campus. The performing arts theater has held various productions since 1980. Photo courtesy of Pepperdine UniversityOn the morning of July 30, the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts had the 1975 production "A Chorus Line" on its website. By the end of the day, the website was quietly updated to reflect a new change — the … [Read more...] about Pepperdine Administrators Suddenly Remove ‘A Chorus Line’ From Theater Season

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

Dance in Flight Explores the Past in ‘Archive’

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Dance in Flight (DIF) opened their 2025 production March 20 in Smothers Theatre. This year's theme, 'Archive,' presented dances that dove into past memories, moments, thoughts and feelings.The show, directed by alumna Kate Dalforno, senior Gianna Vallone and senior Maddie Enos and produced by alumna Katie Price, contained 16 dances with 34 company members, five committee … [Read more...] about Dance in Flight Explores the Past in ‘Archive’

Preview: ‘The Magic Flute’ Opera Teaches Peace and Resilience

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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

‘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