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Chico State's independent student newspaper

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"Blithe Spirit" flyer courtesy Chico State Theatre.

Chico State Theatre premieres ‘Blithe Spirit’

Callum Standish, Reporter // November 8, 2023

Join Chico State Theatre for its production of the hauntingly funny 20th-century-themed play “Blithe Spirit.”    Expect an evening of supernatural theatre full of ghosts and séances.    “The...

"Breathe: Portraits from a Pandemic" streamed on Oct. 28. Poster by Matthew Stone. Courtesy of the department of music and theatre.

“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,...

A sign posted on the window of the Laxson Auditorium box office stating all Chico Performances, North State Symphony and School of the Arts shows have been canceled.

Chico State arts programs are planning for a semester online

Danielle Kessler and Kati Morris // May 4, 2020

With the university’s shift to online instruction, many arts programs have found new ways to adapt. With in-person classes already canceled and potentially next semester, events are being reimagined...

Still image from the Broadway play, "Love Never Dies."

“Love Never Dies” is a poor addition to the otherwise celebrated broadway livestreams

Kirstin Joyce, Staff Writer // April 29, 2020

The arts have suffered greatly during the COVID-19 shutdown, but renowned impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber has found a way to bring state-of-the-art performances to the people. Webber is one of the most...

Theatre company performs original play ‘at the end of Normal’

Emily Neria // September 7, 2019

A theatre company and performance space, known as the Butcher Shop, put on a free production of an original play called “The Director’s Cut” on September 1.The play was about a young,...

Sage the Gemini engages fans during a show. Photo source: Sage the Gemini's Instagram.

Sage the Gemini coming to the Senator Theatre

Cassandra Porter // May 1, 2016
Get ready to party with Sage the Gemini
Symphonic Winds on stage for the “Band-ology” performance Saturday night in Harlen Adams Theatre. Photo credit: David Kahn

Wind ensemble blows audience away

David Kahn // April 13, 2014
The Chico State Wind Ensemble moved the audience with Saturday night's "Band-ology" performance.
Prepare to be seduced by The Graduate

Prepare to be seduced by The Graduate

David Kahn // February 13, 2014
Don't miss the 2014 tour of The Graduate at Laxson Auditorium Thursday, Feb. 20.
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