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WCU dancers pay tribute to the “Rockettes” in NYC

Over Spring Break, a group of Western Carolina University singers and dancers traveled to New York City to perform “A Salute to Rockette History.” The group consisted of Rockette Alumnae, the Western Carolina University Dancers, the Western Carolina University Singers and The Ziegeld Singers.
“Drowsy Chaperone” left no one asleep, a farewell to MT seniors

The WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical Theater program presented “The Drowsy Chaperone” at the John W. Bardo Arts Center Theatre on April 11 through 13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. “The Drowsy Chaperone” is touted as a “musical within a comedy”, and it definitely lived up to its tagline.
“Tarzan of the Apes” joins radio and live action in the jungle

“Tarzan of the Apes,” performed on Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m., was presented in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. The show was performed through broadcasts on the radio, in front of a live audience. Through this unfamiliar and unique form of entertainment, the audience experienced the classic tale of Tarzan.
Winter Choral Concert, Gjeilo leave audience wanting more

The Western Carolina University School of Music presented their Winter Choral Concert on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. The University Chorus, Concert Choir, Catamount Singers and Electric Soul groups performed over two hours.
Inflame: the meeting of flamenco and Indian music

On Tuesday, March 12, Western Carolina University hosted the amazing Inflame group. The band, comprised of four members, creates a lovely infusion of flamenco music and Indian music. The band includes various instruments indicative of the culture they are from.
“Rashomon” tells tall tales with stunning choreography

The Western Carolina University School of Stage and Screen presented “Rashomon” at 7:30 p.m. every night between Feb. 20 and 23 in Hoey Auditorium. Under the direction of D.V. Caitlyn, Thursday night’s performance was a post-apocalyptic thrill for the entire 90-minute show.
Stage & Screen to perform "Rashomon" at the end of February

Stage & Screen students at Western Carolina University will perform the classic drama “Rashomon” in Hoey Auditorium on Wednesday, Feb. 20, through Saturday, Feb. 23. “Rashomon” is a play based on Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s short stories, adapted by Fay and Michael Kanin for the stage, of four witnesses to a rape and murder.
"Vox Audio" shares a cappella talent with WCU

Can you imagine creating the sounds of a harmonica, drums, guitar with only your voice? Can you imagine creating a song on the spot about a trash can, giraffe toe socks and a juiceless orange? On Dec. 8, the College of Fine & Performing Arts welcomed to Western Carolina University’s Bardo Arts Center Theater the world renowned a cappella group, Vox Audio.
From the Page to the Stage: Touring Theater performs Fred Chappell work

The Touring Theatre of North Carolina performed a theatrical adaptation to Fred Chappell’s poetic works Thursday, Nov. 15, at Western Carolina University’s Coulter Recital Hall. The performance, titled “Look Back the Maytime Days: From the Pages of Fred Chappell,” was set in the 1940s and involved aspects of Chappell’s stories and storytelling.
“Once in a Lifetime” showcases the ‘20s with hilarious comedy

Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen’s Theater Program performed the comedic play, “Once in a Lifetime,” in the Bardo Arts Center Theater from Nov. 8 to Nov. 10, as part of the Mainstage Theater Production line-up. “Once in a Lifetime” marked the first of several collaborations between Moss Hart and George S.
Annual Madrigal Dinner: A royal event

A night of majestic fine dining and wonderful entertainment was provided for the guests of the Madrigal Dinner Event. The dinner took place in the UC Grand Room at Western Carolina University, Friday, Nov. 30. At 6:30 p.m., hungry people trailed into another time period as they were taken to their seats.
“Pump Boys and Dinettes” takes WCU back to the 50s

The musical “Pump Boys and Dinettes” is a commemoration of everything that is great about being in a small highway town somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, North Carolina in the 1950s – a few, tight-knit people that treat you like you are part of their family, a place where you can go get gas and a full meal at the same time and some great music as well.
3Oh!3 and Travis Porter perform at WCU's Starstruckk Party

The American electro pop group 3OH!3 alongside the hip hop group Travis Porter took to the stage Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University. With the release of their new album Omens on Dec.
Annual Stompfest celebrates unity

The annual Stompfest was held at the Coulter Recital Building on Western Carolina University’s campus on Saturday, Oct. 6. The enthralling performance, sponsored by the OES (Organization of Ebony Students), ICA (Intercultural Student Organization), OSLI (Office of Leadership and Student Involvement) and the NPHC (National Pan-Hellenic Council), and hosted by comedian Coco Brown consisted of a contest between the Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta fraternities and sororities.
America's Hottest Illusionist amazes WCU

Do you believe in magic? That was up to the audience members Sunday, Oct. 7 at Western Carolina University’s presentation of America’s Hottest Illusionist Jason Bishop. Bishop wowed the crowd with a mix of large-scale illusions, like his famous Double Levitation, to small-scale illusions, like making a live fish appear from an iPhone.
Art the Vote

This year, the political science one credit courses taught by Dr. Niall Michelsen are teaming up with Professor Marie Cochran and Julia Boisseau of the School of Art and Design to make Art the Vote posters. The top three posters will be displayed in the library through the month of October where students can go and vote on their favorite.
A night of music presented by the Belchers

What happens when you bring together a classically trained pianist and a professional opera singer? You have an unstoppable force of musical talent, which is what Chancellor David O. Belcher and Susan Belcher delivered Tuesday, Sept. 8. With a full house, the Belchers put together a 60-minute performance of many classical pieces as well as a few musical numbers to demonstrate their talent and send thanks to the Friends of the Arts for their donations.