Fine and Performing Arts

Beloved Broadway composer Stephen Schwartz visits Wright State, conducts master classes

Composer Stephen Schwartz visited Wright State University March 18-19 as part of the university’s new Distinguished Visiting Artist Series. Continue reading

Enjoy your stay at the “Grand Hotel”

Fun-filled musical concludes theatre season

The fun, fast-paced “Grand Hotel: The Musical” marks the conclusion of Wright State University’s 2012–13 theatre season. Continue reading

Beloved award-winning composer Stephen Schwartz will be Wright State’s first Distinguished Visiting Artist for CELIA

Performance and master classes will headline his two-day appearance

In the first of what will become an annual Distinguished Visiting Artist Series at Wright State University, renowned Broadway and film composer Stephen Schwartz will visit… Continue reading

Reichert/Bognar documentary set to air on PBS and at Lincoln Center

Sparkle, a short documentary by celebrated Wright State filmmakers Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, will appear on national television Feb. 7, airing on PBS. Continue reading

Wright State grad is production designer on top winner at Sundance Film Festival

A film whose production designer is Wright State graduate Hannah Beachler captured the top two prizes at the Sundance Film Festival, the premier showcase for independent film. Continue reading

The Circle of Life in the Theatre

When Shrek The Musical left town on Sunday, two Wright State alumni – Jeremy Gaston as “The Donkey” and Tiffani Robbins as “The Ugly Duckling” – traveled to their next stop on tour… Continue reading

Wright State Theatre wades back into the rising waters of 1913 flood

Starting Jan. 24, the Wright State Theatre department has re-mounted its award-winning production of 1913: The Great Dayton Flood… Continue reading

Latest Reichert-Bognar documentary project hits the air, Web

Photo of Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar with Sheri "Sparkle" Williams

Inventive ideas such as the transformation of a neighborhood eyesore into a promising brewpub have come to life… Continue reading

“Holidays in the Heartland” to air on radio for Thanksgiving Day

Photo of the orchestra and choir onstage at the Schuster Center.

Wright State’s 15th annual Holidays in the Heartland concert will be broadcast in its entirety on WDPR 88.1 FM and WDPG 89.9 FM. Continue reading

Latest Reichert/Bognar documentary to air on PBS

Photo of Julia Reichert and Steve Bognar with Sheri "Sparkle" Williams

Sparkle tells the story of celebrated Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) dancer Sheri “Sparkle” Williams. Continue reading