The Laramie Project
By Moises Kaufman and the Members of Tectonic Theatre Project
September 26 - September 29
The Laramie Project is a documentary-style play that tells the story of how the residents of Laramie, Wyoming responded to the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay man who was kidnapped, beaten, and left tied to a fence. The play is told through the words of the people of Laramie, including faith leaders, and is based on interviews conducted by members of the Tectonic Theater Project, who developed the play with Moises Kaufman. The play is part of the Lincoln Legacy Project, which aims to promote dialogue about equality, tolerance, and acceptance.
Head Over Heels
Songs by The Go-Go's
Based on 'The Arcadia' by Sir Philip Sidney
Conceived and Original Book by Jeff Whitty
Adapted by James Magruder
November 15 - November 22
HEAD OVER HEELS is a bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”
A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, HEAD OVER HEELS follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts.
STUDENT NIGHT is on 11/20 at 8:00pm. UM students can show their CaneID at the door for free admission.
