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Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

Case Western Reserve University's independent student news source

The Observer

“Funny Girl” delivers showstopping performances at Playhouse Square

Zachary Treseler and Shivangi Nanda April 12, 2024

The classic 1964 musical “Funny Girl” hit Playhouse Square at the start of spring break, bringing with it Fanny Brice’s story of ambition, love and the price of fame. While this rendition was not...

The Footlighters joyously feminine production of 9 to 5 was directed by Milana Sacco, a fourth-year theater and business major. The cast dazzled with their dance numbers and harmonies, exhibiting strong voices that radiated emotion.

Dolly in the CLE: CWRU’s Footlighters’ production of 9 to 5

Madeline Golya, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Seemingly coordinated with both Pitbull and Beyonce’s recent music releases featuring Dolly Parton, last weekend Case Western Reserve University’s on-campus musical group Footlighters presented four...

UPBroadway: A night to remember with “Annie” at Playhouse Square

Gloria Liu and Tiffany Tsai April 5, 2024

Spoilers ahead for “Annie” on Broadway. Courtesy of the University Program Board UPBroadway lottery, we embarked on a trip to the beloved Playhouse Square on March 21, hitching a ride on a yellow...

Left to right: Madeline Pollock, Tabitha Raithel, Luke Adelman and Ave Tallarida play a group of sassy cows and Taylor Bruno plays the shop owner at the “Sustainability Sip in the skit “Got Milk?” by Maanyav Gangaraj.

Live from Cleveland, it’s “PTG Live”

Gloria Liu, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

Players' Theatre Group (PTG), an entirely student-run organization at Case Western Reserve University, has been executing consistently remarkable productions this semester. Last Friday, PTG held a double...

The set in The Play That Goes Wrong gradually breaking down throughout the show, coupled with exceptional writing and physical comedy, adds to the pure hilarity of this play.

“The Play That Goes Wrong” went right

Zachary Treseler and Khushali Desai March 22, 2024

“The Play That Goes Wrong,” a humorous satire of theater productions, returned to Playhouse Square in early March as a part of its U.S. Tour. The show, while confusing to explain, is beyond hilarious...

The Last Dinner Party releases highly anticipated debut album Prelude to Ecstasy with cover art that symbolizes the dramatic tone of the tracks.

“Horror Movie 101”: A lesson in stupidity

Hannah Shindler, Contributing Writer February 16, 2024

On Feb. 9-10, the Players’ Theatre Group presented “Horror Movie 101: Failing Can Be Deadly” by Steven Stack, a play in which the characters incessantly break the basic rules of horror movies. The...

“Mamma Mia!” in Cleveland dazzles viewers with ABBA music, production leaves a lot to be desired

Zachary Treseler, News Editor February 9, 2024

“Mamma Mia!” returned to the stage in Playhouse Square last week. The iconic jukebox musical consists of songs by the Swedish band ABBA. The show, while definitely fun, lacked most of the magic typically...

MaDaCol performance dazzles and inspires students

Zachary Treseler, News Editor December 8, 2023

Last week, the Mather Dance Collective—abbreviated MaDaCol—held its annual performance show at the Mather Dance center, performing an engaging series of three dance numbers. This completely student-run...

In the center of the stage, Electra (Emily Kuntz) confronts members of the Chorus as she explains that she wants to kill her mother, Clytemnestra, to avenge the murder of her father, Agamemnon.

“Electra” brings an ancient tale of vengeance to CWRU with a modern twist

Elie Aoun, Director of Print November 17, 2023

The Department of Theater at Case Western Reserve University is staging a quintessential ancient Greek tragedy with modern elements. “Electra” by Sophocles is a tale of sacrifice, adultery, grief and...

From Oct. 24-29, the popular comedic muscial The Book of Mormon was performed at the KeyBank State Theatre, drawing in large crowds of Cleveland theatregoers.

Raunchy and witty: A review of “The Book of Mormon”

Zachary Treseler, News Editor November 3, 2023

“The Book of Mormon” is perhaps the most funny, yet raunchy, musical that I have ever seen. Its absurdity means that everyone can find something or someone to laugh at while watching, which is all...

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