Performance--Review

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1 Glee Club 'sleighs' at annual Variety Show
Northern Iowan 116:26, p.1
The Varsity Men Glee Club's 42nd annual Christmas Variety show was held in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) on December 6 and 7. In addition to holiday and non-holidays songs, the event included some student-written material. Alum Paul Marlow emceed the show, and other performers included Father Paul Peters, alum Sharrie Wright, Orchesis Dance Company, SingPins, and UNITUBA; photo. Alldredge concludes that it was a solid performance with something for everyone.
2 Meyers delivers laughs in 'Lobby Baby'
Northern Iowan 116:23, p.5
Leitner gives "Late Night" host Seth Meyers' Netflix comedy special "Seth Meyers: Lobby Baby" a favorable review; photo.
3 Mertz is raw and real in 'Hi God'
Northern Iowan 116:21, p.4
Alldredge reviews graduate student Grace Mertz's show "Hi God," which explores the intersection of faith and academia, and calls it authentic and vulnerable. Attendees were invited to write their own letters which would be displayed in a corner of the Interpreters Theatre; photo.
4 'VertigoMini' a disturbing delight
Northern Iowan 115:53, p.4
Mitchell gives "VertigoMini: A Night of 'In-Case' Performance Art" held April 25 in the Kamerick Art Building a favorable review; photos.
5 'Serse' hits an operatic high note
Northern Iowan 115:50, p.5
Mitchell gives UNI Opera's performance of "Serse" a favorable review; photos.
6 'Ezra' offers witty social commentary
Northern Iowan 115:42, p.5
Mitchell gives student Jim Keane's play "Ezra and Me," performed in the Interpreters Theatre, a favorable review; photos.
7 TheratreUNI explores 'Doubt'
Northern Iowan 114:50, p.3
Theatre & Event Critic Shelby Welsch gives a review of the 2004 play 'Doubt' put on by TheatreUNI; photo.
8 Great 'Dirty Dancing' but subpar acting
Northern Iowan 114:21, p.4
Shelby Welsch reviews the performance of "Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage" in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC); photo.
9 Legendary comedian graces GBPAC
Northern Iowan 114:13, p.4
Shelby Welsch reviews Lily Tomlin's performance. Tomlin performed stand-up comedy at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Theatre; photo.
10 UNI and Stanford form partnership to assess teacher effectiveness
Public Relations News Release 2014:195, p.1
UNI's Teacher Education program has partnered with Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE) to develop and implement a multiple-measures assessment system for teacher education.
11 Miller presents 'Self!' to UNI: Artist gives intimate performance about identity
Northern Iowan 110:28, p.6
Tim Miller gave a performance entitled, "Performance! Body! Self!" for an audience at UNI. Miller's performance was an artistic description of his life. The audience responded well to the performance; photo.
12 UNITUBA presents eclectic concert
Northern Iowan 110:24, p.6
The UNITUBA Ensemble performed at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. They performed several songs arranged by students. Many enjoyed hearing such a broad range of music performed at the concert; photo.
13 Iowa and Hungary march to the same drum
Northern Iowan 110:3, p.4
Matthew Andreini a UNI professor, and Gabor Palotas from Hungary, have teamed up for a percussion performance showcasing their cultures. They recently performed at the GBPAC. A lot of variety and emotion was displayed through the performance; photo.
14 Alison Scott hits the groove for Seeds of Hope
Northern Iowan 107:23, p.6
Alison Scott's new album, "Chinese Whispers", is best described as soul. She performed with Kevin Bowe at the Hub for the Seeds of Hope fundraiser. Her set included eight original songs.
15 Captivating dancers amaze audience
Northern Iowan 104:42, p.10
Performance of the Axis Dance Company reviewed. Their performance opened the eyes of the audience; photo.
16 "Hairspray!" blows through UNI
Northern Iowan 103:10, p.7
Broadway hit musical and winner of eight Tony's has two performances on stage at the Gallagher-Bluedorn Performing Arts Center; photo.
17 Cirque fuels circus fantasies
Northern Iowan 100:32, p.9
Review of performance given by the Cirque Eloize Nomade; photo.
18 Halley's Comet ignites GBPAC
Northern Iowan 100:30, p.9
Review of John Amos's performance in Halley's Comet.
19 Nutcracker ballet beautifully done
Northern Iowan 98:25, p.16
Review of the Ballet Internationale's performance of "The Nutcracker"; photo.
20 Live rock dead in CF? No way! A is Jump earns coveted 5 stars
Northern Iowan 96:58, p.7
Review of the band "A is Jump".
21 Second City is just plain hilarious
Northern Edition 3:13, p.14
Review of Second City comedy troupe.
22 Performance '95 a great success
Northern Edition 3:9, p.14
Review of Orchesis performance.
23 Berry shares insight, experiences, laughter
Northern Iowan 91:24, p.8
Review of appearance by comedian Bertice Berry.
24 Poetry at the Hearst Center: it's not just words
Northern Edition 2:23, p.9
Reviews poetry recitation of Harvey Hess.
25 Waterloo Savings Bank donates $100,000 to University of Northern Iowa Foundation for Capital Campaign
Public Relations News Release 1993:137, p.1
$100,000 donation from Waterloo Savings Bank aids UNI Foundation Capital Campaign.
26 Quintet presents funny, classical music; Canadian Brass receives gales of laughter throughout performance
Northern Iowan 88:42, p.13
Review of recent performance; photo.
27 Dance theater performs at UNI
Northern Iowan 88:26, p.9
Performance review of Joseph Holms Chicago Dance Theatre.
28 Billy Taylor Jazz Trio proves jazz is still alive
Northern Iowan 88:21, p.10
Review of recent performance.
29 "Masque" is wonderfully eerie; theatre review
Northern Iowan 86:47, p.2
A review of the opera "Masque of Red Death."
30 Review
Northern Iowan 84:33, p.8
Review of performance by Gregg Goldston; photo.
31 Glee Club Variety Show once again a success
Northern Iowan 84:29, p.12
Review of the show; photo.
32 Dancers from Africa perform
Northern Iowan 84:19, p.17
National Dance Company of Senegal performs.
33 NCDT opens 1986 artist series in style
Northern Iowan 83:18, p.12
North Carolina Dance Company performs in refurbished Auditorium.
34 Tosca is theatrical triumph
Northern Iowan 82:38, p.12
Review of the opera "Tosca."
35 Trip worth taking
Northern Iowan 82:12, p.14
Review of the Guthrie Theater's presentation of "Great Expectations."
36 Comedians involve audience
Northern Iowan 82:10, p.12
Ben Ulin and Brett Aitchison perform; photo.
37 Duo not common
Northern Iowan 82:4, p.16
Description of performance of Two Complete Fools; photo.
38 Puppets captivated crowd
Northern Iowan 81:41, p.19
Review of performance of the Compagnie Philippe Genty.
39 Konitz delights Tallcorn crowd
Northern Iowan 81:36, p.14
Review of Tallcorn festival, and guest artist Lee Konitz; photo.
40 An artistic interpretation
Northern Iowan 81:34, p.15
Review of Orchesis performance.
41 Thompson Co. danced
Northern Iowan 81:33, p.14
Review of Clive Thompson Dance Company performance; photo.
42 Groucho gets high marks
Northern Iowan 81:19, p.10
Gabe Kaplan's "Groucho" received a great response.
43 Mesmerizing Maiz
Northern Iowan 81:15, p.19
A review of the poet B. F. Maiz's performance; photo.
44 Through another's eyes
Northern Iowan 81:15, p.15
A review of "The Visitor"; Howard Shapiro puts on a performance about a foreigner traveling to America and the experiences he encounters; photo.
45 Nelson concert was a hit
Northern Iowan 81:7, p.16
A review for the Willie Nelson concert held in the McElroy Auditorium; photo.
46 Spectacular show on UNI stage
Northern Iowan 80:37, p.10
Sally Finder reviews Theater UNI's performance of "La Boheme."
47 Ducks same as always, first-rate
Northern Iowan 80:11, p.16
Review of performance of Duck's Breath Mystery Theater; photo.
48 Seductive start to Artists Series
Northern Iowan 80:10, p.6
Review of presentation of Shakespeare selections.
49 Theater travels through time
Northern Iowan 79:50, p.12
Review of the play, "Henry IV, Part I"; photo.
50 Audience winners in New Vic Theatre contest
Northern Iowan 79:37, p.13
Review of New Vic Theatre's performance of "Canterbury Tales".
51 MDT dances the night away
Northern Iowan 79:23, p.9
Review of performance by Metro Dance Theater.
52 Skits keep audience laughing
Northern Iowan 79:10, p.10
Review of Duck's Breath Mystery Theater; photo.
53 Dreams come true
Northern Iowan 78:57, p.8
A review of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.
54 'Arkansaw Bear' delivers point
Northern Iowan 78:20, p.11
A review of Theatre UNI's production, 'The Arkansaw Bear'; photo.
55 'Candide'--no small effort
Northern Iowan 78:13, p.8
A review of the play 'Candide'; photo.
56 'Duck's Breath' shocks, amuses
Northern Iowan 78:8, p.11
A review of the "Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre" performance; photo.
57 'Superstar' well worth catching
Northern Iowan 78:4, p.12
Review of The Old Creamery Theatre's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar'; photo.
58 Metro Dance Theatre reminisces
Northern Iowan 77:53, p.12
59 Troubled opening for UNI opera
Northern Iowan 77:53, p.13
Review of "Die Fledermaus" from the UNI Lyric Theatre.
60 Spring show leans towards vocals
Northern Iowan 77:51, p.6
Review of Phi Mu Alpha's 1981 Spring Variety Show; photo.
61 Joffrey dancers lack polish of professionals
Northern Iowan 77:47, p.9
Review of the performance by the Joffrey II Dancers.
62 'She' is impressive in KUNI's Studio One
Northern Iowan 77:44, p.14
Performance review of She.
63 'Moulage' offers varied and intriguing dancing: In review
Northern Iowan 77:32, p.12
Orchesis performs excellent presentation of 'Moulage"; photo.
64 Variety show lends spirit
Northern Iowan 77:25, p.
Review of the Christmas Variety Show; photo.
65 Ballet brings meaning to Christmas
Northern Iowan 77:24, p.18
Review of the Des Moines Ballet.
66 UNI gets a strong whiff of Duck's Breath
Northern Iowan 77:9, p.6
Review of the performance by Duck's Breath; photo.
67 Players show joys and sorrows of black women
Northern Iowan 77:7, p.10
Review of the choreopoem "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow Is Enuf."
68 Duck's breath mystery theater at UNI Sunday (September 28)
Public Relations News Release 1980:83, p.1
The group "Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre" will perform on campus.
69 Jones troupe: expressive dance display
Northern Iowan 77:3, p.8
A review of the performance by "Everybody Works."
70 Regan's 'Quixote' is rich, deep, provocative
Northern Iowan 76:11, p.8
F. Scott Regan's adaptation of "Don Quixote" was a success.
71 Joan Fontaine! Star quality shines through in old aud
Northern Iowan 75:21, p.4
Review of performance.
72 Martin the crowd pleaser; not the Bee Gees
Northern Iowan 74:55, p.5
Review of comedian Steve Martin's performance at UNI.
73 Nikolais: modern music in motion
Northern Iowan 74:35, p.2
Review of Nikolais Dance Theatre performance.
74 Moulage; NI Review
Northern Iowan 72:40, p.3
Review of the Orchesis performance, "Moulage."
75 Orchesis . . . coordination, sensitivity; a review
Northern Iowan 70:54, p.12
Review of Orchesis performance.
76 "Broadway" presents ambitious retrospective
Northern Iowan 70:49, p.7
Review of the musical "Berlin to Broadway with Kurt Weill."
77 Potpourri de l'arts
Northern Iowan 70:44, p.14
Reviews of "Three Dog Night"'s performance, the films "Thieves Like Us," "Fritz the Cat," "The Last Detail," and Foghat's album "Energized."
78 Ambakaila hypnotizing
Northern Iowan 70:39, p.9
Performance review of Ambakaila.
79 "Ballet West" review
Northern Iowan 70:9, p.12
Review of performance: "Ballet West."
80 "And now . . . here's Doc!"; Severinsen concert--effective and well-received
Northern Iowan 70:8, p.1
Review of performance: Doc Severinsen; photo.
81 UNI Variety Show: "short but sweet"
Northern Iowan 70:6, p.6
Review of Homecoming Variety Show.
82 William Windom as "Thurber"
Northern Iowan 69:34, p.9
Review of William Windom's performance.
83 McKuen
UNI Quarterly 3:3, p.152
Review of performance by Rod McKuen; photo.
84 The Boston Ballet: a new dimension
Northern Iowan 68:11, p.1
Performance review.
85 Capacity audience hears Parkening
Northern Iowan 66:12, p.8
Critical review of performance.
86 'Souzay--magician of voice with grace and charm'
Northern Iowan 64:38, p.5
Review of performance: Gerard Souzay.
87 Obratsov brings reactions of delight and boredom
College Eye 60:20, p.7
Review of the Obratsov Puppets.
88 'Cosi Fan Tutti' reviewed: 'one of the best musicals'
College Eye 59:11, p.1
Review of the opera; photo.
89 Kaleidoscope Players "enthusiastic, energetic", as program indicates
College Eye 58:35, p.1
Review of performance; photo.
90 TC audience impressed by Gielgud's impressions
College Eye 50:9, p.1
Reviews the recent performance by Sir John Gielgud; photo.
91 English operas please premier night audience
College Eye 49:18, p.1
Quick review of "There and Back" and "The Ruby".
92 Sticks and Stones . . .
College Eye 48:19, p.2
Comments on George Faxon's performance, the man who stares at the passersby from above, the smell of hyacinths, and wonders which restaurant sells the worst cup of coffee.
93 Joffrey dancers 'indescribable'
College Eye 48:17, p.1
Reviews the performance of the Joffrey Theatre Dancers; photo.
94 Dr. Polgar amazes audience with many hypnotic feats
College Eye 47:26, p.1
Reviews Dr. Franz Polgar's hypnotic performance; photo.
95 Audience enjoys quartet at Lecture-Concert series
College Eye 47:25, p.3
Reviews the performance of the First Piano Quartet.
96 Azuma Kabuki dancers get mixed responses for concert
College Eye 47:22, p.8
Reviews the performance of the Azuma Kabuki Dancers and Musicians.
97 'Gianni Schicchi' proves cunning in comic opera
College Eye 47:17, p.3
Reviews the opera "Gianni Schicchi.'
98 'Don Juan' stimulates audience
College Eye 47:8, p.3
Reviews George Bernard Shaw's version of "Don Juan in Hell."
99 Operas show fun, action
College Eye 46:17, p.8
Review of "Comedy on the Bridge" and "Bastien and Bastienne".
100 Goldovsky's opera delights lecture concert audience
College Eye 46:12, p.8
Review of the performance.