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The story, about a love affair between a 1950s-era college professor and her student, was developed in the university's New Musical Initiative

Originally produced at Asolo Rep in Florida, the visually stunning production reimagines musical numbers, choreography and characters

Also in this week's theater report, we have news about the San Diego Jewish Arts Festival, the Old Globe and San Diego State University's theater program

The newest production in SDSU’s New Musical Initiative, Postcard American Town will have its world premiere from April 29 – May 5, 2022. Written by Lynne Shankel and Crystal Skillman, this world premiere production will be directed by Professor Stephen Brotebeck, and music directed by Professor Robert Meffe from the School of Theatre, Television, and Film. 

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Print Over the past 49 years, the Stephen Schwartz/Roger O. Hirson musical “Pippin” has been continuously reshaped by directors aiming to adapt the story to changing times. Bob Fosse’s original 1972 production was dark and bawdy, with actors in harlequin makeup. A 1998 production rewrote the ending, and the 2013 revival set the story in a circus tent with trapeze and acrobats. A new filmed production by the San Diego State University School of Theatre, Television and Film takes bits of a...