The UNC Greensboro Concert and Lecture Series kicks off on Friday, September 25 with Broadway and television actor/singer Alex Newell. Newell recently made history with their Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical in Shucked, which has received glowing reviews and praise with their performance of the song “Independently Owned” being called a… Continue reading…
With undergraduate degrees in Theatre and Media Studies from UNCG and a Law degree from UCLA, Max Kirkham has found his sweet spot at the nexus of entertainment and law: “Here’s what I say to anyone who asks me about entertainment. You have to want this more than anything else…. Continue reading…
Darius Anthony’s first introduction to choreography was as a color guard in high school: “I didn’t really think I could dance. I was just moving while throwing a rifle or flag in the air and catching it. It wasn’t until my junior year that I really started understanding the choreography… Continue reading…
Dr. James Anderson and Rachele Riley will carry their expertise to Vietnam and Scotland respectively. Riley will advance water and letterform design research through her Fulbright award. Anderson will translate the work of a Vietnamese medieval scholar with important ramifications in Southeast Asian history.
History inspired his script. The sand is his stage. UNCG musical theatre major Patrick Joseph Mullen adds his name to the playbill for one of North Carolina’s most prestigious shows, “The Lost Colony.” He talks about what it’s like to spend his summer on the Outer Banks to bring a centuries-old, real-life mystery to life.
College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Anna Kimmell as Lecturer in Musical Theatre Dance. Anna Kimmell is a director, choreographer, and arts educator whose work bridges professional theatre, higher education, and community engagement. Originally from Atlanta, she began her career as a performer, touring nationally with The Wizard of Oz and appearing… Continue reading…
It’s been a winding journey from childhood performances on small-town community theater stages, but as the lead guitarist for country music star Lainey Wilson returns to his home state on June 20 to play for a sold-out crowd at Bank of America Stadium, it’s safe to say this UNC Greensboro… Continue reading…
The season is set, and there is truly something for everyone in this year’s UNC Greensboro Concert and Lecture Series, from Tony- and Grammy-winners to street dance artists and jazz luminaries. Read full story
Meet Vesa Basha, the daughter of war refugees from Kosovo. Her path might have been very different without the support of the PopTech program and her spirituality. From creative exploration to real-world experience, her journey reflects the power of innovation, mentorship, and opportunity at the UNC Greensboro School of Music.
In the darkened UNCG Auditorium, a single spotlight shines on Christian Lowray Bartney (BFA Drama: Musical Theatre) as he begins to sing, “What do you do when you’ve done all you can?” from the gospel song Stand by Donnie McClurkin. Bartney’s performance is part of the School of Theatre Industry Showcase reel, and he says his placement sitting in the balcony was absolutely orchestrated: “I wanted… Continue reading…
