Arts
Feb. 19, 2026 2:30 p.m.
The ensemble of “Richard III” gathers in a circle and gazes up at an individual in a crown standing on a ladder. A Noise Within in Pasadena is presenting an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s play through March 8. (Courtesy of Craig Schwartz)
Warning: Spoilers ahead.
With “Richard III,” a villainous rise to power feels prescient and profoundly entertaining.
A Noise Within in Pasadena is presenting an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Richard III” through March 8.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
Feb. 16, 2026 2:54 p.m.This post was updated Feb. 18 at 8:35 p.m.
Peyton Whiteside designs a “Macbeth” where the witches wear knee-high boots.
The 2024 UCLA alumnus serves as assistant scenic designer for the world premiere of Migdalia Cruz’s adaptation of “Macbeth.” The production opens Mar.
By Alexis Coffee
Arts
Feb. 8, 2026 9:13 p.m.The Shakespeare Company highlights misogyny through ‘The Pliant Girls’
The Shakespeare Company at UCLA extended beyond its previous productions with their fall production, “The Pliant Girls.”
On Nov. 21, the Shakespeare Company opened its theater doors for the first public showing of the 2025-26 school year.
By Anthony Cornejo
Arts
Feb. 3, 2026 11:32 a.m.Alexa Cruz becomes inaugural recipient of Carol Burnett scholarship
For one UCLA student, a celebrated alumnus has offered an extra boost to her educational pursuits.
Alexa Cruz, a first-year theater student with an emphasis in musical theater, is the inaugural recipient of the Carol Burnett Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship in Musical Theater.
By Reid Sperisen
Arts
Jan. 13, 2026 6:58 p.m.AFTeR PARTY’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ spotlights community, creativity
This post was updated Jan. 13 at 8:14 p.m.
AFTeR PARTY’s newest musical aimed to bring light and laughter in lieu of finals week stress.
The newly formed UCLA theater company debuted its first show, “Merrily We Roll Along,” during week 10 of fall quarter.
By Izzy De Leon
Arts
Jan. 8, 2026 2:32 p.m.Second Take: Harsh critical response to ‘Wicked: For Good’ shows overexposure does not go unpunished
This post was updated Jan. 8 at 7:52 p.m.
Video advertising killed 2025’s star movie.
After the success of 2024’s “Wicked,” which became the highest-grossing musical film adaptation, the popular assumption was that the sequel would be an effortless success.
By Caitlin Brockenbrow
Arts
Dec. 5, 2025 1:42 p.m.Dancesport Club at UCLA brings competitive ballroom into the limelight
This post was updated Jan. 6 at 8:29 p.m.
Members of Dancesport Club at UCLA are strutting into ballrooms of new opportunities.
Founded in 2016, DCU helps dancers of all skill levels explore the world of competitive ballroom dancing.
By Julia Divers
Arts
Dec. 3, 2025 12:21 p.m.Q&A: Livvy Marcus explores the value of ‘Suffs’ when ‘women’s rights are under siege’
This post was updated Jan. 11 at 8:38 p.m.
Livvy Marcus is telling a story of empowerment – both on and off the stage.
Making her national tour debut, the actress and musician is currently playing suffragist Doris Stevens in “Suffs,” the Tony Award-winning musical about the American women’s suffrage movement.
By Victoria Munck
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