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Although a Grammy win for a TikTok musical was a first, musical theatre has always circulated through networks of media, popular culture and fandom.

Director John Doyle’s productions of Stephen Sondheim’s musicals broke new theatrical ground by completely reimagining Sweeney Todd, Pacific Overtures, Assassins, and more. Join us for a conversation with Professor Doyle about his work on Sondheim’s musicals, moderated by Stacy Wolf, Professor of Theater and American Studies and Director of Princeton’s Program in Music Theater. FREE; open to University community.

LANHAM — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Maryland recognized three Eastern Shore first responders for their services. Prior to a statewide meeting of the department’s leaders at VFW

Mon, 05/24/2021 LAWRENCE – What is the essential quality that has made “Hamilton” one of the most successful Broadway musicals ever? That was the question Paul Laird, University of Kansas professor of musicology, and his co-author/editor, Mary Jo Lodge, associate professor of theater at Lafayette College, asked themselves and their colleagues a couple of years ago. Their answer, spelled out in the form of the new book “Dueling Grounds: Revolution and Revelation in the Musical Hamilton�...

Lewis Center names Fellows for 2021-23   2 / 3    3 / 3  ❮   2 / 3    3 / 3  ❮ ❯ Interdisciplinary tap dance artist Michael J. Love; filmmaker and visual artist Tiona Nekkia McClodden; and comedian, actress and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid have been named Princeton University Arts Fellows for 2021-23 by the Lewis Center for the Arts, and as such will begin two years of teaching and community collaboration in September. The Arts Fellows program of the Lewis Center provides...

• 6 p.m. Monday, virtual discussion, ”Scientific Collaboration in a Post-Pandemic World,” part of The State of Science: Conversations with Holden Thorp series. Streamed live at provost.nd.edu/state-of-science. No registration or Zoom link required. University of Notre Dame. • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, virtual lecture, ”This is America: Teaching An Accurate Reflection of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” Maqubè Reese, assistant director of diversity initiatives, IU Kelley School of Busi...