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The official playbill of the broadway show "Romeo+Juliet." PUBLIC DOMAIN

“Romeo + Juliet” is the boldest sexiest take on the Shakespearean tale

Jenna Zaza, Managing Editor January 30, 2025

William Shakespeare’s iconic but frankly overplayed story “Romeo and Juliet” has been revived on Broadway 36 times. “Romeo + Juliet,” starring...

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A scene from "A Hat Made of Stone" shadow puppet show performed on Saturday, Dec. 7. HENNA JEONG/THE STATESMAN

The Charles B. Wang Center showcases “A Hat Made of Stone,” a shadow puppet show

Henna Jeong December 17, 2024

The Charles B. Wang Center showcased "A Hat Made of Stone," a shadow puppet show, on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Wang Center Theater. Inspired by a Korean...

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Stony Brook University’s Pocket Theatre’s releases “She Kills Monsters”

Henna Jeong December 5, 2024

Stony Brook University’s Pocket Theatre’s recent production of “She Kills Monsters” brought a captivating blend of fantasy, humor and heartfelt...

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Night O’ Songs & Skits photo gallery

Robin Metz November 24, 2024

On Nov. 9 and 10, the Stony Brook University Actors Conservatory held its annual Night O' Skits & Songs at the Tabler Center for Arts, Culture and...

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Staller Center for the Art's promotional poster showcasing Renee Elise's appearacne at Staller main stage on Sept. 21. AMIT BEN-BASSAT/THE STATESMAN

Renée Elise Goldsberry brings broadway brilliance to Staller Center with stunning performance

Amit Ben-Bassat, Kenneth Gao, and Marley Roache September 23, 2024

On Sept. 21, award-winning actress Renée Elise Goldsberry performed an extraordinary show at the Staller Center For the Arts’ stage for a packed...

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The official playbill of the broadway show "How to Dance in Ohio."

SASC’s trip to Broadway’s “How to Dance in Ohio” showcased unprecedented autistic representation

Katherine Kimes February 25, 2024

The roar of applause embraces me as fresh tears stain my already damp cheeks. Everyone stands to praise the actors who have brought unprecedented representation...

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Laughs and shivers collide in the dark comedic thrill ride that is “Sweeney Todd”

Jenna Zaza, Arts and Culture Editor February 10, 2024
As the dimly-lit stage comes to life with the haunting melodies of brass instruments and synthesizers, an eerie fog curls around the set of 19th-century London, casting a mesmerizing spell over the audience. “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” transports theatergoers to a world where the line between morality and madness blurs into a macabre dance.
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Theatre major ANGELINA LIVIGNI/THE STATESMAN

Solving the mystery of the missing theatre major

Adrienne Esposito November 12, 2023
The once-popular theatre major at Stony Brook University disappeared in a nondramatic fashion. Although this change incited little fanfare, it affected students nonetheless. In 2016, the theatre major at the University was thriving.
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A graphic showing Staller's upcoming events for the fall semester. ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY WEINTRAUB/THE STATESMAN

Top Staller Center events to look out for this semester

Jenna Zaza September 16, 2023
Fall is finally here at the Staller Center. Spending the night at the Center immersing yourself in live music or enjoying a comedy show are perfect ways to de-stress and enjoy your free time while engaging in campus life. Here are the top events happening at the Staller Center to mark on your calendars for this semester.
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Rent at Nederlander Theatre in Broadway.BROADWAYSPAIN/CC BY-SA 4.0

“Rent” the musical shows us to love unapologetically

Izabelle Dessi March 6, 2022
“Rent” is a broadway musical that has been loved and shared for 25 years now. As this year marks the 25th anniversary, “Rent” is making its way across the country with its farewell tour, kissing Jonathan Larson's masterpiece goodbye.
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Alan Cummings and his crew at the end of his American Debut show on Oct. 23. The performance took place at the Staller Center and received a standing ovation from the audience. JUSTIN MISTLEMAKHER

“Spy Kids” actor Alan Cumming dazzles the Staller Center with his new cabaret show

Sydney Riddle October 29, 2021
On Saturday, Oct. 23, performer Alan Cumming came to SBU to debut his new show, “Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age.” Cumming’s new cabaret show was full of witty anecdotes, emotional tell-alls and surprising revelations. 
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The Staller Center brings live performances back to Stony Brook

The Staller Center brings live performances back to Stony Brook

Amaya McDonald September 5, 2021
After months of virtual performances and viewings, the Staller Center is now opening its doors to patrons. When the venue initially closed in 2020, Staller Center staff worked quickly to ensure that patrons would still be able to enjoy the arts.
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