Theatre

Exterior photo of the Leary Theatre at Niagara University.

Niagara University Secures $525,000 to Modernize Theatre Technology and Bolster New York’s Workforce

February 25, 2026

Niagara University, the largest independent institution of higher education in Western New York, has been awarded $525,000 in funding to modernize its theatre facilities. This strategic investment will upgrade critical infrastructure including stage machinery, lighting, audio, and communication systems to align the university’s training with the demands of the film, television, and live production industries....

Theatre Professor Receives Award from BroadwayWorld for Best Direction of a Musical

January 20, 2026

Terri Filips Vaughan, professor and chair of theatre and fine arts at Niagara University, received a 2025 BroadwayWorld Regional Award for “Best Direction of a Musical.” Filips Vaughan was honored for her work on “Into the Woods” with O'Connell and Company. The production was also named “Best Musical.”

Nathan Miller, ’14, bringing dream project to the stage

October 9, 2025

‘ENOUGH!’ to be staged at Niagara University

September 25, 2025

Niagara University Theatre hosts impactful plays to end gun violence

September 24, 2025

Sebastian Newell Pursues Passions for American Sign Language and Theatre

July 21, 2025

Just weeks after receiving his degree, Sebastian Newell, ’25, obtained his first post-graduation job doing costuming/wardrobe on a world premier musical that blends spoken English with American Sign Language. He says his minor in American Sign Language/Deaf studies opened this door for him.

Hayden Carr, ’25 and Jamarion Evans, ’25

Two NU Theatre Alums Headline Production of “Kinky Boots”

July 15, 2025

When the Historic Palace Theatre in Lockport, N.Y., presented “Kinky Boots,” two recent Niagara University Theatre alumni had the leading roles.

Two Niagara University Alumni Among Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40

November 18, 2024

Two Niagara University alumni were among the “40 Under 40” up-and-coming leaders who were honored by Buffalo Business First for their professional success and service to their communities.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, with one of her students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2.

Brianna Lanoye, ’13, Creates Community at BuffSci 2

October 29, 2024

The sound of children’s voices can be heard in the background as Brianna Lanoye, ’13, talks about the work she is doing as the principal of Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School 2. She explained that the school secretary just went home sick, so she is helping with dismissal.

Matt Chavez, ’08, in the mid-city neighborhood of Niagara Falls, where he is currently working on several properties.

Focus on Area Alums: Matt Chavez, ’08

September 24, 2024

Matt Chavez, ’08, is the land bank project manager for the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation, a nonprofit organization formed by an intermunicipal agreement between five foreclosing governmental units (the cities of Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, and Lockport; Niagara County; and Orleans County).

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