Syracuse Stage adjusts 2020-21 season, continues video demand format
Syracuse Stage will start the new year by streaming their production of “Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992” on their website from Feb. 3 to 14. Read more »
From the Stage
Redhouse pauses theater operations, suspends artistic director
The economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Redhouse Arts Center to cease theater operations for the “foreseeable future.” Read more »
Virtual 'Holidays at Hendricks' presents timeless carols sung by SU students
The prerecorded concert on YouTube featured members of the Setnor School of Music and included performances from the Hendricks Chapel Choir. Read more »
SU dance groups promote performances on social media
Instead of in-person performances, Creations Dance Company and Outlaws Dance Troupe are showcasing their choreography through concept videos. Read more »
The Westcott Theater hosts virtual and private events for local artists
The theater is part of an initiative to provide relief for independent venues from the federal government. Read more »
Redhouse Arts Center honors long-time artists
Scenic and lighting designer Marie Yokoyama and director, writer and actor Temar Underwood are the inaugural recipients of the two-year positions. Read more »
'Music and Message' concert explores beauty and brokenness
SU students and alumni performed songs about the complexity of the human experience in a Zoom concert on Sunday as part of Orange Central. Read more »
Members of Syracuse band CAMM are activists in the community
The four women of CAMM, which performs music from a variety of genres, are each activists in the Syracuse community. Read more »
Broadway stars perform at virtual Redhouse fundraiser
The event, hosted in partnership with “Stars in the House,” featured performances from Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster and other theater artists. Read more »
SU Drama rehearses 'On the Lake' amid COVID-19, plans to perform in person
There will be five performances of “On the Lake” in the Storch Theatre on the weekend of Oct. 9 for an audience maximum of 26 people per show. Read more »
Syracuse radio station hosts virtual music event ‘Binge This Festival’
Artists such as All Time Low, Cold War Kids and Judah and the Lion will perform at the festival. Read more »
SU Drama productions resume, adapt to COVID-19 restrictions
Students in the program take hybrid classes and incorporate social distancing guidelines as part of the storytelling in their performances. Read more »
SU freshman creates virtual play ‘No Exodus’
The Daily Orange is a nonprofit newsroom that receives no funding from Syracuse University. Consider donating today to support our mission. A short play by… Read more »
CNY musicians miss live music, unsure when it will go back to normal
During COVID-19, central New York musicians miss live performances and are unsure when their next gigs will be. Read more »
Local theater companies adapt programming to pandemic guidelines
Actors and production staff at local theater companies are unsure of when they can take the stage due to COVID-19. Read more »
University Union, Syracuse music venues implement alternate concert formats
Under phase four of NY state reopening, venues such as The Westcott Theater can welcome patrons back for concerts at reduced capacity. Read more »
Redhouse Arts Center entertains through Zoom plays, virtual programming
Cast members of the virtual production “Waiting for the Host” both rehearsed and performed via Zoom. Redhouse also offers virtual workshops and interviews with directors and choreographers. Read more »
Jerry Stiller's rise to comedy fame began at SU
The late actor, comedian Jerry Stiller got his start at Syracuse University in the 1940s, when the drama department was in its infancy, through the guidance of professor Sawyer Falk. Read more »
Jewish Humor and Satire class hosts online comedy performances
Students in the class are performing stand-up comedy sets, which they have been developing for the past three months, from their homes over Zoom livestreams. Read more »
Syracuse Stage postpones performances, annual Cold Read Festival
Productions of “Once” and “Yoga Play” have been pushed back, as well as the annual Cold Read Festival. Read more »
Broadway shutdown freezes work for SU Drama alumni, students
Senior musical theater majors came home from New York City two weeks ago, uncertain of when they’ll get to perform again. Read more »
‘The Matchmaker’ comedy to run at CNY Playhouse
The comedy about a merchant who hires a matchmaker in hopes of finding love was the inspiration behind the Broadway musical, “Hello Dolly.” Read more »
SU students create The Bedford to celebrate music, fashion
Four SU students created a music venue called The Bedford, which has hosted live performances from local artists such as Joe Morgan and Grizzee. Read more »
Syracuse City Ballet’s production to showcase 'Cinderella'
The ballet’s performance of “Cinderella” will feature hand-painted sets and male counterparts to each of the female fairies. Read more »
