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Thomas Metheny and Gabby Copeland perform on stage during the UK Department of Theatre and Dance’s production of “Good” at the Briggs Theatre in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Brady Saylor | Staff

PHOTOS: UK Department of Theatre and Dance performs their production of “Good”

Brady Saylor, Photojournalist November 10, 2023

UK Department of Theatre and Dance performs their production of “Good” at the Briggs Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, in Lexington, Kentucky.

University of Kentucky English professor Frank X Walker poses for a portrait in his office on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, at the Patterson Office Tower in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Kentucky Kernel

Isaac Murphy: Brought to life by Frank X Walker

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor March 1, 2023

On Feb. 11, I had the honor of going to see my first performance at the Lyric Theatre here in Lexington. Long known as a cultural hub since the 1950s, the Lyric Theatre has been a home for African American...

Maggie Kowalski, Emilee Casabella, Grace Lyon, Madi Moorhead and Kaitlyn King perform Layers...and whats in between, choreographed by Theresa Bautista, at UK’s Rooted Forces dance performance on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Guignol Theater in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Mark Cornelison

UK’s ‘Rooted Forces’ dance performance shares stories of struggle

Kristen Roberts, Reporter February 1, 2023

The UK Department of Theatre and Dance held its annual dance performance “Rooted Forces,” the third of five faculty-led productions to be put on this school year, Jan. 27-29 in Guignol Theater. Dancers...

Internet comedian Josh Peck shares a conversation with moderator Samantha Valentino during a SAB event on Sunday, May 1, 2022, in the Worsham Cinema in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Martha McHaney | Staff

UK Student Activity Board hosts actor Josh Peck

Rana Alsoufi May 2, 2022

The social media personality and “Drake and Josh” actor Josh Peck visited the University of Kentucky on Sunday, May 1, as part of the Student Activity Board’s SpeakBlue Distinguished Speakers series.Peck,...

A conversation with Jesse St. James, Kristoff and Agent James

A conversation with Jesse St. James, Kristoff and Agent James

Abbey Cutrer January 27, 2022

Actor and singer Jonathan Groff spoke to UK students via Zoom on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Groff was this semester’s distinguished speaker for the Student Activities Board and spoke about his roles in “Glee,”...

The Laramie Project on October 29, 2021. Photos by Mark Cornelison | UKphoto

The resurgence of UK theater: Department presents ‘The Laramie Project’

Anna Byerley November 18, 2021

After a non-traditional season with a mix of live and pre-recorded performances, the UK theater department is eager to return to a full season of live indoor performances with in-person audiences. During...

Prisoners of our own device-ing: A look at Bo Burnham’s Inside

Rayleigh Deaton June 18, 2021

As mandates are lifted and the world rushes headlong back to normality, wanting to put the last year behind it as soon as possible, Bo Burnham invites us to stop and reflect on pandemic life.A few days...

Critical Role Campaign 2: Eyes, Redemption, and Found Family

David Bowlin June 10, 2021

On June 3, 2021, Critical Role wraps up its wildly successful second campaign of fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons. Since Critical Role was first streamed in 2015, it took tabletop gaming by...

Friends is difficult to watch in 2021

David Bowlin May 24, 2021

Many studios have had issues trying to get new content released since COVID brought productions to a lull. With 80s and 90s nostalgia in full swing, they’re in luck. Many streaming services are leaning...

Dark Moon Hollow band member Trey Reinhart plays guiter and sings during a show on April 10, 2021, at The Burl distillery and event venue in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Martha McHaney | Staff

In person entertainment returns to Lexington’s event venues

Callie Justice April 14, 2021

Live entertainment has made a long-awaited return to Lexington. With restrictions, venues are able to reopen and bring the lively atmosphere back Lexingtonians were once accustomed to.Comedy Off Broadway...

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HBO’s “Watchmen” skillfully explores new territory while staying loyal to the novel

Grant Wheeler November 19, 2019

“Watchmen” is HBO’s newest series based on Dave Gibbon’s and Alan Moore’s 1986 graphic novel of the same name. For those who are unfamiliar with the source material, the graphic novel ‘Watchmen’...

Erin Reed, UK Arts Administration Alumna, now works for a NY social media company that represents Broadway shows.

Don’t be afraid to major in what makes your heart swell

Erin Reed November 13, 2019

On occasion, you find something in life that makes your heart swell up. You know the feeling, right? That moment where you’re so overcome by joy that you just can’t quite find the words to sum it up?...

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