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Friday, December 23, 2011

Bonnie & Clyde; Stealing the Show on Broadway by Chris Luner

Its so easy for critics and theatre-goers in today’s world to claim original musical theatre is dead. But have no fear Broadway, original musical theatre is not only alive but alive an…

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Reveals New Nick Jonas Artwork by Chris Luner

Changes are ahead for the Tony nominated revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying! That is, the production’s main man Daniel Radcliffe, who currently stars as J. Pie…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:25AM
Monday, December 19, 2011

Nice Work If You Can Get It Will Be Hard Work To Keep Around by Chris Luner

“Its nice work if you can get it and you can get it if you try” – That lyric comes from the famous Gershwin song Nice Work If You Can Get It which also happens to be the na…

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Lysistrata Jones; Broadway’s Slam Dunk Musical by Chris Luner

In a season of limited new original musicals on Broadway, the sun is shinning bright at Athens University with the new Broadway musical, Lysistrata Jones! Loosely based on the ancient Greek …

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Bang! Bang! Bonnie & Clyde Sets Closing Date on Broadway by Chris Luner

Broadway is about to become a little less rough as two of history’s most infamous outlaws are set to vanish as a new year approaches on Broadway. Today, in an odd turn of events, the p…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:37AM
Friday, December 16, 2011

C’mon Everybody: Completely Student Production’s Announces All Shook Up Cast by Chris Luner

It may be winter break at Wagner College but that isn’t stopping Completely Student Productions from already beginning their plans for Spring 2012 productions on campus. And while Comp…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:15PM
Thursday, December 8, 2011

Off the Record: High Fidelity in Rehearsal (Photos) by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Luner on Theatre is BACK! We have been swamped in theatre work for the past week but here we are! Back and bringing you your theatre news you need to know! We’re contin…

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Crazy For You; Who Could Ask For Anything More? by Chris Luner

I found myself fortunate this Thanksgiving break to be able to check out The Players Club of Swarthmore’s production of Crazy For You. I attended opening night this past Friday to a so…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:03PM
Friday, November 25, 2011

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Reveals New Darren Criss Artwork by Chris Luner

One of Broadway’s hottest revivals, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, is getting a makeover! The tony nominated production come January 1st will be saying goodbye to th…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 10:48AM
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Tappin’ & Turkey; Broadway Takes the Streets for the Annual Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Day Parade by Chris Luner

Gobble Gobble Gobble! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! And welcome back as we here at Luner on Theatre are wishing you a happy holiday in a “Luner on Theatre Fashion” of course as we…

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Off the Record: Late Night Limitations by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Off the Record, our new series profiling the student production of High Fidelity form beginning to end, continues today on the blog! Promising to bring you the real deal behi…

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Wagner College Theatre Presents My Fair Lady by Chris Luner

Get Me To The Church On Time! And by that we mean the theatre! Wagner College Theatre is at it again and this time they are on to the classics! From rocking out with Jesus Christ Superstar t…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:39PM
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Disney’s Newsies is Coming to Broadway by Chris Luner

Could Broadway Get Any Better? That question has been answered. In a hot theatre season filled with revivals and a few new works planned, the 2011-2012 season got ten times better last nigh…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 09:41AM
Monday, November 14, 2011

Next to Normal is Alive by Chris Luner

There is a buzz in the air and clear excitement about as I attend Student Run Musical Theatre’s production of Next to Normal this past Friday night at The Performance Center at Wagner …

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Friday, November 11, 2011

When Will It Stop? Matthew James Thomas Makes 6th Injured Actor for Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark by Chris Luner

Broadway’s Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark has remained relatively quiet since a major overhaul and revamping of the show late last year. Some began to think the production had finally go…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 02:10PM
Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Off the Record: High Fidelity Music Mania by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Our Series continues Today! Off the Record today is taking you behind the scenes of a music rehearsal for this upcoming production! Hectic harmonies and memorizing music all …

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 01:32PM

Student Run Musical Theatre Presents Next to Normal by Chris Luner

History will be made this weekend on the Wagner College campus in Staten Island, New York as the student theatre group Student Run Musical Theatre is at it again. After a successful first pr…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 09:43AM
Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Glee Explores The First Time Tonight; Episode Preview! by Chris Luner

Happy Tuesday Glee Fans! Another episode of the hit television series Glee hits the air tonight in an episode that may make or break the hit television series as two of the shows main couple…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:57AM
Friday, November 4, 2011

Preview: Bonnie & Clyde by Chris Luner

Hold onto your hats ladies and gentlemen! Not only as the Luner on Theatre Preview series continues but as we introduce you to our next show up in the line up. Breaking its way into The Grea…

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Off the Record: High Fidelity Rehearsal #1 by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! As promised, we here at Luner on Theatre promised we would be launching a new series today and here it is! I am currently working with a group of good friends here at Wagner …

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The Show Must Go On: Broadway Actors Sidelined by Injuries by Chris Luner

The Show Must Go On! Potentially the most popular phrase for those involved in the theatre community took new meaning this as some Broadway’s biggest names in three completely seperate…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 12:12PM
Sunday, October 30, 2011

Luner on Theatre LIVE Returns Tonight with Halloween Show! by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Did you miss us? Tonight, after two weeks of theatre free airwaves, Luner on Theatre returns LIVE to the air to once again bring you all your theatre need to know news LIVE a…

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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Completely Student Productions Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show: LIVE! by Chris Luner

Its just a jump to the left…and then a step to the right! Are you ready for a Time Warp? Yes, ladies and gentlemen…it is THAT time of year again! As Halloween 2011 approaches, a…

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Hockadoo & Keep it New: Adam Pascal Steps Into Memphis by Chris Luner

HOCKADOO! Broadway lovers, theatre fans and more have more then enough reason to be excited for tonight at the 2010 Tony Award winning musical Memphis spices things up tonight and replaces i…

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Sunday, October 23, 2011

Wagner College Theatre Presents Assassins October 23rd by Chris Luner

One Night Only! Each year, Wagner College Theatre finds a way to honor and bring together its noted and celebrated alumni in some fashion that seems fitting for everyone. This year instead o…

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Friday, October 21, 2011

Wagner College Theatre Honored with Emerging Young Artist Award (Photos) by Chris Luner

Last night was a high night for Wagner College and the notable Wagner Colege Theatre program as the nationally recognized collegiate theatre program received yet another award honoring and r…

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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Peter and the Starcatcher is Coming to Broadway by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Are you super excited about the new upcoming Broadway season? Well, yesterday things got a little more heated and anticipated as Disney Theatrical Productions proudly announc…

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Upper Darby High School Presents Almost Maine by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Upper Darby High School is gearing up for it’s fall play to officially open at this week’s end. What’s in store for you? How about a romantic night filled w…

SOURCE: Luner on Theatre at 11:21AM
Sunday, October 16, 2011

Luner on Theatre LIVE Set to Return October 30th by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! Fall Break last week at Wagner College forced Luner on Theatre LIVE to cancel it’s first show ever due to the fact that no one would be on campus. Today, Luner on Theat…

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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Preview: Godspell by Chris Luner

Hello Everyone! If you hadn’t noticed yet, we’ve decided to spread out our “Preview” series through out the season. Thats because we want to give you the most up to d…

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