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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 →
‘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 →
