Stevens Point–Enjoy a celebration of the art of the American musical at the seventh annual University Evening at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) on Wednesday, Sept. 29.
“The Musical: An American Art Form,” a distinguished faculty presentation by Theatre and Dance Professor Roger Nelson, will begin at 7 p.m. in Room 221 of the Noel Fine Arts Center (NFAC) on the UWSP campus. The University Evening is an annual event honoring the creativity and scholarship of UWSP faculty, and it is open to the public free of charge. A reception will follow in the NFAC courtyard.
Nelson will be the expert guide on a video tour tracing the history of the American musical. He will pause along the way to illustrate the lyrical romance of “Oklahoma!,” the sheer fun of “Guys and Dolls,” the tragic love of “West Side Story,” the dark social commentary of “Cabaret” and the youthful anger of “Rent.”
“There is an outstanding variety of color, song and dance in the American musical,” said Nelson. “I want people who attend to walk away with a respect for the art form and a sense of wonder as to how all-encompassing it can be.”
Reservations are suggested. Please RSVP by contacting the UWSP Academic Affairs Office by Friday, Sept. 24, at 715-346-4686 or at acadaff@uwsp.edu.
