Western Carolina University’s School of Stage & Screen opens its Mainstage Season by bringing pop art to life on stage in the new soulful musical, “Pop! Who Shot Andy Warhol?” The production will run from October 1 to 3 with show times at 7:30 p.m.. On Oct 3 there will be a additional 3:00 p.m. showing […]
Andy Warhol comes to life in the mainstage season opener
Sneak peak on the upcoming show FROGZ
FROGZ will be coming to Western Carolina University on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The popular classic FROGZ is a family friendly show filled with mesmerizing masks, mimes and music combined with Cirque du Soleil-evoking acrobatics. Imago’s FROGZ will be exploding onto the Bardo Arts Center stage, bringing projectors, actors and acrobats to the stage. After talking to […]
Les Miserables debuts at the Bardo Arts Center
A stunning performance took the stage at Western Carolina University on April 3, 2014. Directed by Terrence Mann, known by many as the first to play the title role Inspector Javert on Broadway, Les Miserables is being presented by the WCU School of Stage and Screen’s Musical Theatre program as part of their Mainstage Season. The tale is […]
InFlame heats up the Bardo Arts Center
The Bardo Arts Center hosted a blending of styles Tuesday night, March 12, as world music fusion group InFlame took the stage. InFlame’s sound is a unique one. Performed by four artists from four different countries, InFlame is a fine blend of traditional Indian classical styles and Hispanic flamenco music. Comprised of an acoustic guitar, […]
“Tarzan of the Apes” captivates audience
“Tarzan of the Apes” was brought to life on Tuesday, Feb. 26, during a live radio broadcast at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center of Western Carolina University. The mainstage production packed a large crowd of WCU students and community members, all anticipating an unforgettable experience and the story of Tarzan. The […]
“Tarzan of the Apes” swings onto the WCU mainstage
A collaboration of Western Carolina University faculty, staff, students and community members will be presenting a live radio broadcast of Tarzan of the Apes in the Bardo Arts Center on Feb. 26, at 7:30 p.m. Steve Carlisle, director, Dr. Bruce Frazier, music director, Don Connelly, writer and producer, and Dr. Brian Gastle, literary researcher, along […]