Category / Theatre
‘A Christmas Carol’ Comes to Niagara University
Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, kindly Bob Cratchit, lovable Tiny Tim and the haunting ghosts of Christmas past, present and future will come vividly to life in Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Niagara University’s Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center... Read on →
Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ Hits the NU Stage Nov. 8-18
From Nov. 8 – 18, Neil Simon’s hilarious farce, Rumors, will be presented at Niagara University. The production will be directed by adjunct speech professor Amanda Lytle Sharpe. A true 20th century master, Simon noted in an interview that this classic comedy was his first farce, inspired in part... Read on →
NU Theatre Presents ‘The Rimers of Eldritch’ Oct. 18-22
From Oct. 18 – 22, Niagara University Theatre will proudly launch its new season with The Rimers of Eldritch. Directed by Steven Braddock, director of Niagara University Theatre, this drama was an off-Broadway success for its playwright, the late Lanford Wilson, one of the most distinguished American playwrights of... Read on →
NU’s French, Theatre Departments Collaborate on Touring Production of Medieval Farce
On a cool autumn morning, a couple hundred students from five Western New York high schools took in an unusual theatrical performance in Niagara University’s Gallagher Center. Judging by their reactions, it was clear that the attendees were emotionally engaged by the one-hour play. Most laughed. Some cringed in opposition... Read on →
Niagara University Announces 2012-2013 Theatre Season
Niagara University Theatre’s 2012 – 2013 season offers an exciting array of entertainment options to suit a variety of tastes. Steven Braddock, director of Niagara University Theatre, said, “The entire season will be produced in the renovated William P. and Marie Leary Theatre in the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for... Read on →
Bro. Augustine Towey’s New Poetry Book Now Available
A new book of poetry by Brother Augustine Denis Towey, C.M., titled Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: Pieces for the Holy Family has recently been published. This short collection contains his reflections on the Holy Family, written in his customary warm and human style. The subjects of his poems are shown... Read on →
NU Theatre to Present Free Children’s Performances this Summer
Here comes Lily with her purple plastic purse! And Alexander, as usual, is having a “terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day…” and Pierre just doesn’t care! Yes, N.U.R.T. is back and better than ever. Our fast, furious and fantastically funny children’s tales brought to life by trained actors... Read on →
Several Theatre Studies Students Receive Scholarships in Honor of Alumni
Dr. Sharon Watkinson, chair of Niagara University’s department of theatre and fine arts, awarded several scholarships this spring to outstanding students in memory of deceased friends of the theatre program and in honor of a College of Nursing alumnus with ties to the program. Kerisa Bonville, ’13, of Fairport, N.Y.,... Read on →
NU Theatre Presents Spirit Awards to Four Alumni
The 27th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala was held Saturday, April 28. One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the 3rd annual Spirit of Niagara University Theatre awards to four NU alumni. According to Steven Braddock, director of NU Theatre, “The award is given... Read on →
Theatre Department Welcomes Actress Christine Estabrook to Campus
On May 1, 2012, actress Christine Estabrook presented a forum about her career experiences in television, theater and film for Niagara University theatre studies students in the Leary Theatre at NU. The hour-long program was open to all NU students, faculty and staff and the Friends of Niagara University... Read on →
