Marshall University’s School of Theatre will present the classic musical “Guys and Dolls” by Frank Loesser, Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows next week in the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse on Marshall’s . Performances will take place Wednesday, April 19, through Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m.

J. Mark McVey, a Son of Marshall who has forged an outstanding career as a singer and actor on Broadway, will deliver the commencement address at Marshall University’s spring commencement ceremony next month. Well known for his performances as Jean Valjean in “Les Miserables,” McVey made his debut on Broadway in that role, after having

In a time where the arts seem to be undervalued, at best, or under attack, at worst, by those in high places, I felt it was important to share my experiences. This list applies to my personal knowledge and how studying art shaped my personal relationships and world view, and how it vastly increased my

The School of Theatre begins performances of Circle Mirror Transformation  by Annie Baker Wednesday, Feb. 15. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. nightly, Wednesday, Feb. 15 through Saturday, Feb. and  Thursday, Feb. 23 through Feb. 25 in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.

The play is in honor of Black History Month, and follows a young black man’s journey to court after an altercation with a police officer. Sleep Deprivation Chamber is a gripping autobiographical play that brings a black family’s worst nightmare to reality. For over a year, Marshall University Theatre Performance Major, Charity Irby has been

St. Albans native and Off-Broadway vocalist Sean Watkins returns to West Virginia, this time to Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. A headliner in Broadway Showstoppers last May, Watkins will share the stage with acclaimed New York City performer, composer and lyricist John Bucchino in an evening featuring intimate

SINGERS AND DANCERS (of all majors) ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND! Auditions for Circle Mirror Transformation and Guys and Dolls will take place on Wednesday, December 7th at 6:30 PM in the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre in the Joan C. Edwards Performing Arts Center.

Marshall University’s School of Theatre has announced the lineup for the 2016/2017 season, which is scheduled to kick off Wednesday, Sept. 28. The season will feature four plays as well as a special event presented by Huntington Dance Theatre.

Marshall University School of Theatre will be holding auditions for our first two productions:  A Christmas Carol and Picnic.  Auditions are open to any Marshall University student.

Four Marshall University faculty members have been named directors of the university’s Center for Wellness in the Arts.