Category / Theatre
33rd Annual Day of Recognition Celebrates NU’s College of Arts & Sciences
Niagara University’s College of Arts and Sciences held its annual Day of Recognition for the 33rd time on Friday, April 26. Hundreds of Niagara University students were honored for their achievements as undergraduates during the Day of Recognition, which was also the last that the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M.,... Read on →
Dr. Ireland Appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Timothy Ireland has been appointed dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Niagara University, effective June 1. Dr. Ireland succeeds Dr. Nancy McGlen, who will retire in June after serving for 15 years in the position. As dean, Dr. Ireland’s primary responsibility will be the general administration of... Read on →
NU Theatre Hosts ‘Into the Woods’ Themed Gala on April 27
On April 27, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 28th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala, including a 4 p.m. production of Into the Woods at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall. Niagara University Theatre will also present Into... Read on →
NU Theatre Presents ‘The Learned Ladies’ March 21-26
From March 21 through 26, Niagara University Theatre will present Moliere’s delightful French comedy, The Learned Ladies, directed by Dr. C. Henrik Borgstrom, an associate professor of French and chair of Niagara University’s department of modern and classical languages. This timeless masterpiece, translated and adapted by Freyda Thomas, spotlights... Read on →
NU Theatre Presents Steve Martin’s ‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’
Niagara University Theatre, in collaboration with the Castellani Art Museum, will present Picasso at the Lapin Agile by Steve Martin Feb. 14-17. This absurdly comic play about the relationship between art and science, talent and genius, will be directed by artist-in-residence/recruiter Adriano Gatto. The production will be performed at... Read on →
Niagara University Students, Alumni Score Big on ‘Super Sunday’
The Baltimore Ravens weren’t the only winners on Super Bowl Sunday. Niagara University also performed well on the world’s biggest sporting stage, with current students and recent graduates involved in three different projects associated with Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. Eleven students enrolled in NU’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management were... Read on →
NU Theatre Gears Up for Annual Short Play Festival
From Jan. 18 through Jan. 26, NU Theatre’s annual Short Play Festival makes for a fascinating dose of theater — and a great entertainment bargain. Three cycles of 10-minute plays written by various playwrights will be presented over two consecutive weekends. Comedies, dramas and everything in between—our debut of 23... Read on →
Memorial Mass Held for Brother Augustine Towey, C.M.
During a Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Niagara University community celebrated the life of Brother Augustine Towey, C.M. The Mass was held Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Alumni Chapel on the Niagara University campus. A small reception followed in the... Read on →
NU Theatre Presents ‘Urinetown – The Musical’ Dec. 6-16
From Dec. 6 – 16, NU Theatre will present the hit Broadway production, Urinetown – the Musical, by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann. This Tony Award-winning tale of love, greed and revolution is directed by Steven Braddock, director of Niagara University Theatre, with choreography by associate professor Terri Filips... Read on →
Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., Passes Away
Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, after a long illness. Brother Augustine was 75 years old. Brother Augustine had a long and distinguished history with Niagara University and his impact on Monteagle Ridge will be remembered forever. Brother Augustine is credited with developing Niagara University Theatre... Read on →
