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RMU Theatre Hosts “We Tell The Story” Cabaret

Michael Deemer, Head Sports Editor
April 20, 2023

Winding down on the semester, director Brett Alexander and Colonial Theatre hosted the "We Tell the Story" Cabaret at Massey Theatre Thursday afternoon. Students sang and performed a variety of songs from Pittsburgh natives Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Aherns. "This is the...

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Colonial Theatre Brings “Urinetown” to Stage for Spring Musical

Aaron Frier, Director of Business Operations
February 27, 2023

Over the past weekend, Colonial Theatre put on its most recent play, "Urinetown." The play found success with many students, families and casual musical enjoyers alike during its four-day run. "Urinetown" follows a world in which civilians have to pay to pee because of...

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This Week On Campus: 2/19/23-2/25/23

Finn Lyons, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
February 20, 2023

Robert Morris University is hosting another jam packed week after holding siblings weekend last week. Here's the schedule for this week. Feb. 20, 2023- Join the Collegiate 100 panel as they discuss the impact of mental health in the African-American community. The panel...

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Spring Musical Audition Announcement

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
January 9, 2023

RMU Theatre has announced audition dates for the upcoming Spring musical, "Urinetown." The satirical comedy forces issues such as capitalism, bureaucracy, and municipal politics. The play follows a community that is facing a water shortage which forces citizens to have...

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Colonial Theatre Announces Spring Musical

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 18, 2022

Colonial Theatre has recently announced that they will be performing the musical, "UrineTown," in the Spring. The early 2000's musical, written by Greg Kotis (music by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann), pushes social issues such as capitalism and bureaucracy and so much more. Robert...

Colonial Theatre Spring Play Auditions (Credit: Colonial Theatre Instagram)

“Cinderella Cinderella” and “Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz” Postponed

Hope Beatty, Head Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 23, 2022

The productions "Cinderella, Cinderella," and "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz" that were set to take the stage March 24-27 have been postponed until the fall semester. Student monologue and scene readings took place in January. The performances were set to take place in Massey...

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Colonial Theatre Lit Up the Stage with Their Production of Young Frankenstein.

Julia Wasielewski, Contributor
March 4, 2022
Robert Morris University’s Colonial Theatre program is back in action for the spring semester with their production of Young Frankenstein.
Colonial Theatre Spring Play Auditions (Credit: Colonial Theatre Instagram)

Colonial Theatre to Host Auditions for Upcoming Spring Musical and Plays

Hope Beatty, Arts & Entertainment Editor
January 7, 2022

In addition to the already announced "Young Frankenstein" that will take place February 24- 27, RMU Theatre will also be producing two other plays this semester, "Cinderella, Cinderella," and "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz." "Cinderella, Cinderella," and "Dorothy and the Wizard...

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Colonial Theatre returns to the stage in “Xanadu”

Samuel Goldberg, Contributor
October 27, 2021

MOON TOWNSHIP -- It has been over a year since RMU Colonial Theatre has put on a traditional performance. Opening on Oct. 21, Colonial Theatre brought the musical, Xanadu, to life. Xanadu follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Kira, who descends from the...

Colonial Theatre presents hilarious play 'Don't Dress For Dinner'

Colonial Theatre presents hilarious play ‘Don’t Dress For Dinner’

Kaelei Whitlatch, Contributor
February 13, 2020
This slapstick comedy makes for a perfect Valentine's date night