Musical Theatre News

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Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs
Read More “Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs”Ðǿմ«Ã½ faculty members leverage their extensive networks, industry expertise, and personalized guidance to open doors for their students.
Past News Stories
- The Bridge: Campus News
Attend the Stratford Theatre Festival: Registration due April 23
Read More “Attend the Stratford Theatre Festival: Registration due April 23”This fall, Carthage will continue our annual tradition of taking a long weekend trip to Stratford, Ontario, Canada to see plays at the world-class Stratford Theatre Festival.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Martin McClendon joins Leah Gawel ’19, M.M. ’21 for a symposium at Harvard Divinity School
Read More “Prof. Martin McClendon joins Leah Gawel ’19, M.M. ’21 for a symposium at Harvard Divinity School”Carthage alumna Leah Gawel ’19, M.M. ’21 is leading a symposium on religious trauma at Harvard Divinity School.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Professors Corinne Ness and Matthew Hougland collaborate with Chinese musical theatre programs
Read More “Professors Corinne Ness and Matthew Hougland collaborate with Chinese musical theatre programs”Professors Corinne Ness and Matthew Hougland recently traveled to China, where they presented lectures, led workshops, and collaborated with faculty and students.
- Alumni News
Carthage alumna Willow Newell ’25 crowned Miss Wisconsin
Read More “Carthage alumna Willow Newell ’25 crowned Miss Wisconsin”Alumna becomes first Black woman to represent Wisconsin in Miss America competition.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Musical theatre majors head to nationals
Read More “Musical theatre majors head to nationals”Two Carthage musical theatre majors are part of an elite group of national finalists with the voice competition sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Milwaukee Repertory Theater artistic producer visits Carthage
Read More “Milwaukee Repertory Theater artistic producer visits Carthage”Milwaukee Rep’s artistic producer, Jonathan Hetler, visited Carthage’s musical theatre and theatre programs.
- The Bridge: Arts
The 16th installment of the New Play Initiative, “Life Cycle of a Star,” premiered Nov. 7.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Several Carthage singers compete and win at NATS!
Read More “Several Carthage singers compete and win at NATS!”Over 30 Carthage Music students went to the National Association Teachers of Singing’s Fall 2024 Auditions to compete.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Theatre students get professional mentorship from First Stage Children’s Theatre
Read More “Theatre students get professional mentorship from First Stage Children’s Theatre”Theatre faculty, alumni, and staff share their work with students onstage and backstage at First Stage’s production of “Pete The Cat.”
- The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage musical theatre alumni work on musical with Big Deal Productions
Read More “Carthage musical theatre alumni work on musical with Big Deal Productions”Four Carthage musical theatre alumni worked on the play “Something Rotten” with Big Deal Productions in Buffalo Grove, Ill!
- The Bridge: Kudos
Arts and Humanities Divisional Honor Celebration award winners
Read More “Arts and Humanities Divisional Honor Celebration award winners”The Division of Arts and Humanities Division held its annual Divisional Honor Celebration.
High-capacity pipeline for music theatre faculty
Alumni of Carthage’s graduate program are shaping voices around the country and beyond. Meet the Master of Music alumni who hold full-time faculty positions at universities around the country.Read More “High-capacity pipeline for music theatre faculty”Carthage’s cast and crew of ‘The Genderless Play Experiment’ attend KCACTF
The Theatre Department brought their outstanding cast and crew of “The Genderless Play Experiment” to the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.Read More “Carthage’s cast and crew of ‘The Genderless Play Experiment’ attend KCACTF”- The Bridge: Arts
VPA Blog: ‘The Speakeasy’ cabaret bringing soul to Carthage
Read More “VPA Blog: ‘The Speakeasy’ cabaret bringing soul to Carthage”International students in Carthage’s musical theatre graduate program will kick off our spring semester with a devised cabaret.
- The Bridge: News for Students
5 Carthage alumni involved in Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s ‘Little Women’
Read More “5 Carthage alumni involved in Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s ‘Little Women’”College Night for “Little Women” is on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Milwaukee Rep. Tickets are $15 per student.
- The Bridge: ArtsSee photos of “Carrie: The Musical,” which premiered at Carthage Sept. 29.
- The Bridge: KudosAustin Winter ’18, M.M. ’21 was appointed as an artistic associate for Chicago’s Shattered Globe Theatre.
- The Bridge: Campus News
Get Music Department merchandise from Lambda Kappa!
Read More “Get Music Department merchandise from Lambda Kappa!”Lambda Kappa music fraternity organizes Music Department merchandise fundraiser.
- Ðǿմ«Ã½,Innovation,Student Achievements
National curtain call: New playwriting major builds on success
Long known for its artistry, the Carthage theatre program is now drawing notice for contributions that reverberate far beyond the stage.Read More “National curtain call: New playwriting major builds on success” - The Bridge: Arts“Legally Blonde: The Musical” premiered at Carthage April 28. See photos from the first weekend of performances.
- Stories of Impact,Student Achievements,Top Stories
Carthage theatre receives national accolades from Kennedy Center
The original play “Memento Mori,” directed by Professor Neil Scharnick ’99, has received two awards from the national committee of the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.Read More “Carthage theatre receives national accolades from Kennedy Center” - Top Stories
Carthage’s triumphant return to regional theatre festival
After two years of remote festivals, Carthage students attended the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) in person Jan. 11-15, in Flint, Michigan.Read More “Carthage’s triumphant return to regional theatre festival” - The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Matthew Hougland talks ‘Hair’ and more on WGTD
Read More “Prof. Matthew Hougland talks ‘Hair’ and more on WGTD”Professor Matthew Hougland recently talked on WGTD’s Morning Show about his background in music theatre, Carthage’s upcoming production of “Hair,” the 148th Annual Carthage Christmas Festival, and more.
Carthage awards nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to visual and performing arts students
Carthage provides scholarships up to $10,000 per year, and each scholarship is renewable for all four years at Carthage. Each year, the visual and performing arts award nearly half a million dollars in aid. Apply today!Read More “Carthage awards nearly half a million dollars in scholarships to visual and performing arts students”- The Bridge: Arts
Guest artist Lauren Jelencovich presents master class at Carthage
Read More “Guest artist Lauren Jelencovich presents master class at Carthage”While Ms. Jelencovich was on campus for the Performing Arts Series, she presented a master class for students in the music theatre and opera workshops.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Thomas Novak ’11 to perform in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’
Read More “Prof. Thomas Novak ’11 to perform in Lyric Opera of Chicago’s ‘Fiddler on the Roof’”Prof. Thomas Novak ’11 will perform in “Fiddler on the Roof,” a musical event playing Saturday, Sept. 17 through Friday, Oct. 7, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Matthew Hougland to musically direct for ‘Spamilton’ and Celebrity Cruises over summer
Read More “Prof. Matthew Hougland to musically direct for ‘Spamilton’ and Celebrity Cruises over summer”This summer, Matthew Hougland will reprise his role as music director for the national tour of “Spamilton,” picking up in Wausau, Wis.
- The Bridge: Arts
Acclaimed jazz artist GT Allen visits Carthage
Read More “Acclaimed jazz artist GT Allen visits Carthage”Acclaimed jazz artist GT Allen visited Carthage this week for a residency with the students in the graduate program in music theatre vocal pedagogy.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Carthage students compete in Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes
Read More “Carthage students compete in Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes”Uprising, a contemporary a cappella septet composed primarily of Carthage students, competed at the 38th Annual Chicago Harmony Sweepstakes.
- Community,Student Achievements
Carthage students win big at Kennedy Center Theater Festival
Carthage students shined at The Kennedy Center American College Theater Region III Festival.Read More “Carthage students win big at Kennedy Center Theater Festival” - Ðǿմ«Ã½,Community,Innovation,Research,Stories of Impact,Student Achievements,Top Stories
Carthage’s unique theatre program: New Play Initiative
Oscars. Emmys. Obies. Jeffs. Golden Globes. Our New Play Initiative playwrights have them. They also work with Carthage students to create new, original plays every year.Read More “Carthage’s unique theatre program: New Play Initiative” Carthage Theatre earns recognition at KCACTF
Carthage Theatre saw great success at the annual Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF)!Read More “Carthage Theatre earns recognition at KCACTF”


























