Letter to the editor

By Thomas Vinciguerra | Apr 17 05:21 pm ET

Reflections on the Varsity Show

More than just a tradition, the Varsity Show is emblematic of Columbia as a whole.

By Sean Walsh | Apr 3 07:13 pm ET

Tradition trumps theatricality of V-Show

Each year, around 4,000 students attend the Varsity Show—but why?

By Maricela Gonzalez | Apr 28 07:36 pm ET

Tenth annual CUPAL showcase puts spotlight on upcoming theater performances

The Columbia University Performing Arts League showcase put upcoming productions center stage.

By Maricela Gonzalez | Feb 16 12:47 am ET

116th Varsity Show cast announced

Congratulations to the cast of the 116th annual Varsity Show!

By Christine Jordan | Nov 22 07:20 pm ET

V116 to put new spin on an old favorite

Although the creative team for the 116th Varsity Show has already been selected, hopeful actors will get their chances during cast auditions this weekend.

By Maddy Kloss | Nov 9 06:30 pm ET

A look at the social scenery of the Varsity Show

Believe it or not, one of Columbia’s most beloved and glorified traditions, the annual Varsity Show, could be termed a cult. The word “cult” tends to connote obsession and zealotry, and the social atmosphere of the Varsity Show, as evidenced by observation of this year’s group, is not terribly lacking in either.

By Maddy Kloss | Apr 30 11:24 pm ET

V115’s buzz as big as its budget

The annual Varsity Show, one of the most highly anticipated campus events of the year, maintains high ticket sales due, at least in part, to an equally high budget and a self-enforced celebrity culture.

By Maddy Kloss | Apr 28 09:05 pm ET

Varsity Show to Reveal Secrets in Havana

To catch a sneak peek of the 115th Annual Varsity Show, you’ll have to head to Havana—but the cast won’t be singing and dancing under the tropical sun. Instead, they’re heading to Havana Central, where Friday, they will take over the back room to perform their annual West End Preview.

By Maddy Kloss | Feb 19 04:42 am ET

Enjoy the Best of Campus Theater, All From the Comfort of Roone Arledge Auditorium

Campus traditions, literary classics, and the avant-garde all have a place in the Columbia theater community.

By Matt Herzfeld | May 2 12:25 am ET