The Department of Theatre is bringing the beloved animated story “Shrek the Musical” to life for this year’s Homecoming production. With performances scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a matinee show on Sunday at 2 p.m., the show invites audiences into a fairy tale world full of humor, heart, and unforgettable characters. The ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Oh, how the stages have turned; Freaky Friday set for performances during Homecoming
The Department of Theatre is bringing the classic body-swap comedy "Freaky Friday" to the stage for this year's homecoming musical. With performances scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and a matinee show on Sunday at 2 p.m., the production promises an exciting twist on the Disney story. The musical follows the chaotic and ... [Read More…]
ACU Theatre “Pops” into Homecoming
This year's Homecoming musical is Mary Poppins. The production is based on the 1934 book by T.L Travers. The running dates of the production are October 16 -18, at the Abilene Civic Center. ... [Read More…]
It’s a jolly Homecoming with Mary
ACU Theatre is bringing the beloved Disney film and book Mary Poppins to the stage for this year's Homecoming Musical. The musical is based on the Disney film of the same name, as well as the book by P.L Travers. Mary Poppins follows the adventures of a mysterious nanny who suddenly appears on the doorstep of the Banks household to care for ... [Read More…]
Theatre department chooses Homecoming musical
The ACU Theatre department has chosen Mary Poppins as the Homecoming Musical for the 2015 fall semester. Director Kari Hatfield said there were a number of reasons the show was selected. "It's a family favorite, and the rights became available just in time," she said. "We just knew that it would be something our students would benefit from ... [Read More…]
The Optimist Print Edition: 10.10.14
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“Big Fish” makes a big splash as Homecoming musical
As the first college to perform former Broadway musical Big Fish, the Department of Theatre shares the story as this year's Homecoming musical. Big Fish has been a book, a movie with a star-studded cast and a Broadway musical, and now, ACU presents its first collegiate premiere. The two leads, Tyler Hazard, senior musical theatre major from ... [Read More…]
Gallery: Big Fish Homecoming Musical
The ACU Theater performed Big Fish this year for the Homecoming Musical. [flickr album=72157648524061806 num=25 size=Square] ... [Read More…]