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Creativity dances across the stage at MTSU Student Dance Gala

Brianna Sorrell, Contributing writer • March 28, 2025

Student choreographers and dancers perform in an energetic and emotional showcase at the Tucker Theatre.

MTSU Theatre and Dance modernizes near-century-old play ‘Our Town’ with 21st century staging

Hannah Carley, Reporter • February 27, 2025

'Our Town' runs Feb. 27-Mar. 2 at MTSU's Tucker Theatre.

Musical romance ‘She Loves Me’ sets up shop at MTSU’s Tucker Theatre

Logan Bowman, Reporter • November 7, 2024

After over a year of preparation, MTSU’s Department of Theatre and Dance is set to debut its production of “She Loves Me” on Nov. 7. It’s the second play in the department’s lineup for the...

MTSU Theatre and Dance’s ‘Eurydice’ bridges the gap between myth and reality

Logan Bowman, Reporter • September 27, 2024

Moira Cagle and Patrick Jones perform in a dress rehearsal of "Eurydice" at MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on Sept. 23, 2024. (Photo courtesy of John Underwood) An eager audience...

MTSU freshman stars in “Bring It On: The Musical”

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor • April 5, 2024

Featured photo by Emma Dolberry Story by Luke Cameron If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Middle Tennessee...

MTSU Theatre students bring “[Title of Show]” to campus

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor • March 21, 2024

Featured photo courtesy of Chris Cooper Story by Luke Cameron If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. “[Title...

SOAL: The only choir from Tennessee to perform in ACDA Southern Region Conference

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor • February 21, 2024

Featured photo courtesy of Angela Tipps Story by Annabelle Cranfill If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. ACDA...

Behind the scenes magic: A preview of MTSU’s ‘The Tempest’ Production

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor • February 20, 2024

Featured photo by MTSU Theatre and Dance Story by Luke Cameron If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. The...

Art to enchant: Decolonizing Shakespeare

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor • February 20, 2024

Featured photo by MTSU Theatre and Dance Story by Daniel Sheehan If you want more news like this, sign up for the Sidelines weekly newsletter here! Find it in your inbox every Thursday afternoon. Middle...

Departments join forces in Arts Celebration Concert

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor • February 1, 2024

Featured photo via Sidelines Archive Story by Annabelle Cranfill Middle Tennessee State University's College of Liberal Arts held its second Arts Celebration Concert on Saturday night, where the Art,...

Students showcase original short plays

Destiny Mizell | Lifestyles Editor • December 14, 2023

Story by Luke Cameron On Dec. 13 professor Claudia Barnett’s English 3665 playwriting students showed off their work with staged readings of excerpts from the students’ original short plays. The...

What to expect at the MTSU Fall Dance Concert

Stephanie Hall • November 13, 2023

Featured Photo by Annabelle Cranfill Story by Luke Cameron Middle Tennessee State University's Fall Dance Concert will take place Nov. 16 through Nov. 18 with a total of six different pieces....