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Pageantry meets musings on fame and self-determination in the theater department’s modern take on France’s most notorious queen

The Daily previews the upcoming fall production, a modern exploration of the controversial French queen

From the first coming-out play a century ago to a 1993 Pulitzer winner, Tufts theater experts talk about shows that went beyond stereotypes and broke ground for queer characters

Playwright Julia Izumi, A11, reveals the tragedy and comedy of being Asian American in our country

A long-time drama professor says onstage deaths reflect cultural trends as much as acting chops

The Tufts Department of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies recently announced changes to its major requirements, including increasing flexibility in terms of electives and a decrease in certain required classes

Some of Tony winner and Tufts alum James Nicola’s productions—like Rent and Hadestown—have become smash hits. But his aim has always been to challenge his audiences 

Ruka Hatua-Saar White breaks down examples of cultural appropriation in pop music and contrasts them with instances of cultural appreciation and elevation.

Donald Byrd (A'74) receives award from Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation