The Orion

“Breathe: Portraits from a Pandemic” is virtual theatre for the COVID-19 Age

Kelsey Ogle, Reporter // November 7, 2020

“Breathe: Portraits from a Pandemic” is a new video-on-demand play from Chico State’s department of music and theatre that tells the stories of people’s experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic,...

Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” brings opera back to Chico performances

Natalie Hanson // February 18, 2018

After 12 years, Chico State had its first opera comeback with performances of "The Magic Flute" this weekend. The opera, a fantasy comedy-drama composed by Mozart, was performed in Rowland-Taylor Recital...

‘American Idiot’ musical comes to Chico State campus

Niyat Teferi // October 5, 2017

The School of Arts is bringing sex, drugs, rock 'n' roll and politics on stage with Green Day's "American Idiot" musical production.The play is inspired by Green Day’s 2004 hit album “American...

Death by musicals

Allison Galbreath // March 28, 2015

There's only so much singing a person can take.

Spring musical delivers high energy, multiple laughs

Emma Wood-Wright // May 1, 2014

The opening night of this year's spring musical, "Spamalot," proves it's a must-see for audiences.

Children’s classic delivers magical, musical ride on stage

Ashiah Scharaga // May 1, 2014

Chico residents won't have to travel far to see a whole new world next week.