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Gallery: 24-hour musical returns with ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

January 20, 2026 by Daniel Curd Leave a Comment

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter returned to the stage with another 24-hour musical challenge, this time presenting Bye Bye Birdie. The classic production follows rock-and-roll heartthrob Conrad Birdie as he prepares to leave for the Army, prompting a media frenzy and chaos in the small town of Sweet Apple, Ohio. This year’s performance supported ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: 24-Hour Musical ‘Emma!’ spins Austen classic in one day

January 19, 2025 by Daniel Curd

ACU’s Alpha Psi Omega chapter once again challenged itself to stage a full musical production in just 24 hours, this time choosing “Emma!” as its show. Adapted from Jane Austen’s classic novel, the story follows Emma Woodhouse, a self-appointed matchmaker whose well-intentioned plans often lead to comic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements. ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: 24-Hour Musical returns with “Footloose”

February 1, 2024 by Hannah Park

The annual 24-Hour Musical, produced by ACU Theatre and Alpha Psi Omega, took center stage on Saturday at Folks Theatre. This year's production, "Footloose," saw students learn, choreograph, and perform a musical all in 24 hours. This year, the chapter raised $1,680 for Living Water International. The musical, based on the popular movie directed by ... [Read More…]

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Gallery: 24-Hour Musical tells the heartwarming story of Junie B. Jones

January 22, 2023 by Daniel Curd

ACU's Alpha Psi Omega chapter raised money for the Living Waters Charity by putting on a show in the span of 24 hours. This year, the department chose to perform the beloved children's musical "Junie B. Jones" as their production. The musical, based on the popular book series by Barbara Park, follows the adventures of the feisty and funny first ... [Read More…]

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24 HR Musical prepares for show in March

November 13, 2014 by Callie Oliver

Department of Theatre has begun preparation for its 24 HR Musical in March. Theatre students will have 24 hours to rehearse and perform the musical. Until March 21 at 7 p.m., only the leadership team will know what the musical is about. Casting and preparation for the leadership team began Sunday. "We keep the show a secret until the day of ... [Read More…]

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Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

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