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In February 1923, Polish-Jewish playwright Sholem Asch’s controversial Yiddish play “God of Vengeance” opened on Broadway, attracting criticism for portraying prostitution, queer relationships and Jewish culture onstage. Two weeks later, the show’s entire cast was arrested on charges of obscenity. Now, a century later, the Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts is staging. ....
Northwestern alum Sofya Levitsky-Weitz’s (MFA in Writing for the Stage and Screen ‘15) original play “Be Mean to Me” will present five shows at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts this weekend. “Be Mean to Me” follows characters Meril and Jean as they grow up from 17 to 27 years old. The story explores. ....
The mammoth 8-by-7 foot and 2-inch Rothko replica displayed hues of maroon and cranberry, a rectangle within a rectangle propped up on the edge of a red-lit set. Was it a door? A window? “What does it mean to you?” Communication senior Andy Johnston said, “That’s the only way to speak about a Rothko.” This. ....
If you’re looking for weekend plans, here are some performances on Northwestern’s campus and in Evanston that you won’t want to miss. Art Institute of Chicago: Northwestern Art Institute Day Art Institute of Chicago Friday 1 to 5 p.m. Free All NU students, staff, faculty and accompanying guests can enter the museum free with proof. ....
Northwestern’s American Music Theatre Project named Alexander Gemignani its new artistic director, the program announced Wednesday. AMTP acts as a musical incubator, partnering with faculty, staff and students to develop new musicals each year. Under Gemignani’s direction, AMTP will put on “5&Dime,” “The Book of Names” and “Night Side Songs” in the 2022-2023 season. Gemignani. ....