Play ‘catches’ audience’s affection
If a rambunctious group of young, lost boys were asked to stage a play, it would result in the lightning-fast pace and deliciously witty humor that pervades “Peter and the … Continue reading →
View ArticleInside spook on Halloween Horror Nights’ haunted houses
With Halloween lurking around the corner, October is the season to seek plenty of thrills and chills. Or, if you want a more up-close and personal experience with things that go bump … Continue reading →
View ArticleUniversal Studios scares visitors out of their pants
Once a year Universal Studios is transformed as the sun sets, turning a place filled with happy tourists into one teeming with ghoulish and ghastly creatures from mid-September to Nov. … Continue...
View ArticleRock opera breaks boundaries
When a sultry rock opera meets a sordid love triangle, the passion and over-the-top emotions explode into the powerful production of “Murder Ballad,” playing at the Actors’ Playhouse at the … Continue...
View ArticleCasting the spotlight on ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ crew
Before Peter Pan was the boy who never grew up, he was just an orphan going on an adventure on the ship the Neverland. Along with a scurvy bunch of … Continue reading →
View Article15 things Harry Potter fans (and muggles) need to see in Diagon Alley
What begins as a stroll through an ordinary London street transports muggles and wizards alike into the magical realm that is Diagon Alley. Cobbled streets take visitors past enchanted broomsticks,...
View ArticleThis is Halloween: 13 tips to celebrate the spooktacular holiday
If you’re looking for a spooktacular way to get into the Halloween spirit, then read on for 13 delightfully ghoulish tips. 1. Channel your inner witch or wizard with classic … Continue reading →
View ArticleRock opera ‘Murder Ballad’ lures audience with lust, drama
Lust, desire and revenge are the powerful emotions that dominate the 80-minute rock opera “Murder Ballad,” playing at the Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre through Nov. 2. The explosive …...
View ArticleCutting-edge costuming enchants audiences
In a flash, tattered rags transformed into a shimmering, elegant ballgown fit for a princess. A pumpkin transformed into an opulent, regal carriage and mice changed into dashing horses. This … Continue...
View Article‘Cinderella’ musical breathes new life into classic tale
As the clock struck midnight, Cinderella hurried from the ball, leaving behind a single glass slipper – which she picked up and then continued running, leaving the palace and the … Continue reading →
View ArticleAlumni authors shine in weeklong book festival
A short Metrorail ride into Downtown Miami transports visitors to a paradise for book lovers, also known as the 2014 Miami Book Fair International. The weeklong festival will feature hundreds …...
View ArticleStudents turn to “vaping” as more college campuses become smoke-free
Mario Delgado, 23, a junior at Florida International University (FIU), smoked a pack of cigarettes every day for more than two years. As the leading cause of preventable deaths in … Continue reading →
View ArticleGuide for giving holiday gifts, no matter the major
‘Tis the season and with it comes many secret Santa gift exchanges and holiday parties. The Hurricane is here to get you in the spirit with a gift guide for … Continue reading →
View ArticleHoliday play ‘Miracle on South Division Street’ is familiar and familial
Move over 34th Street. There is a new miracle in town, and it’s in “Miracle on South Division Street,” playing at Actors’ Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre. The Nowaks are … Continue reading →
View ArticleBeaux Arts Festival offers colorful art displays, live music
What began as a “Clothesline Sale” more than 60 years ago, where artists would hang their work on clotheslines outside the Lowe Art Museum, has grown into the Beaux Arts … Continue reading →
View ArticleFrost student named winner in local Metropolitan Opera National Council...
Senior Ana Collado, a vocal performance major at the Frost School of Music, was named a 2015 Encouragement Award winner in the Florida District Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions Sunday. “I...
View Article5 must-see movies at Cosford this semester
In day-to-day life, students often get consumed by their small screens – smart phones, tablets and laptops. These hand-held devices make entertainment convenient when on the go, but for a … Continue...
View ArticleProducer of ‘Avatar,’‘Titanic’ to speak at Cosford Monday
Academy Award winner Jon Landau, producer of the films “Titanic” and “Avatar,” will host a discussion from 1-3 p.m. Monday at University of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema. The master’s class … Continue...
View Article‘Into the Woods’ weaves together classic fairytales post-‘happily ever after’
Cinderella dreams of attending a ball, Jack sells a cow for a handful of beans, a witch locks Rapunzel in her tower, and a baker and his wife long for … Continue reading →
View ArticleSenior lecturer to perform in ‘Ragtime’ musical
Maha McCain is a senior lecturer at the University of Miami who is also performing in the ensemble of Actor’s Playhouse production of “Ragtime”. Photo Courtesy University of Miami Three … Continue...
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