Author: NICOLE MASSABROOK

Kiefer Sutherland (Jack Bauer on “24”) is making a surprisingly quick return to television. Most actors who finish an eight season television series might take a break or at least try to act in movies.

“Smash” is the perfect show for any musical theater lover. The NBC drama premieres February 6 at 10:00 pm and revolves around the making of a Broadway musical about Marilyn Monroe. (The first episode is currently available to watch online at nbc.com.)

Musician Martin Sexton filled Pollak Theatre with his bluesy folk rock this past Friday night, December 9. His set, entitled “A Winter Night,” was a low-key affair that featured Sexton and his guitar.

FOX was first to start the midseason TV shows with the comedy “I Hate My Teenage Daughter” last week.

Michael Waters was the last writer to speak at the University as part of this semester’s Visiting Writers Series last Tuesday. However, this poet isn’t a stranger to campus since Waters is not only an award winning poet but also an English professor here.

In a time when it is hard to find a pop album that isn’t auto-tuned to death, Kelly Clarkson’s Stronger is a welcome change.

Do you ever get the feeling that the new movie or TV show you’re watching has been done before? It’s no secret that originality isn’t always something Hollywood excels in, but that doesn’t mean Hollywood has given up on originality all together.

Beth Henley’s Play Will Run November 9 to 20

If you ever took John Burke’s, Associate Professor and Director of theatre arts, acting class, you probably heard a speech about happiness. “You have a right to be happy and the hardest time to remember that is when you’re sad,” Burke said.

Let’s be clear on one thing. “American Horror Story” is not in any way shape or form “Glee,” even though they do share creators, Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuck. There is neither a joke nor a jazz hand in sight.

Darren Criss and Nick Jonas to Take Over Leading Role Next Year

Last spring, Broadway revived the classic musical comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying with much success. The musical centers around J. Pierrepont Finch, a window washer who works his way up the corporate business ladder with the help of a book aptly called “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Stars John Laroquette and Daniel Radcliffe have received much critical praise for their performances.