Joanna Penalva, Author at Syracuse University Today

A theatrical stage production featuring seven actors on an industrial set with metal scaffolding, a central staircase, wooden furniture, and warm pendant lighting against a deep blue backdrop."

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Syracuse Stage Continues Season With August Wilson’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

The co-production with Indiana Repertory Theatre is the eighth play from the American Century Cycle to be performed at Syracuse Stage.

March 11, 2026 | Campus & Community

A performer in a green dress sings center stage with arms raised, surrounded by cast members on a two-level set.

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Syracuse Stage Announces 2026-27 Season

Highlights include back-to-back Tony Award-winning musicals, a world premiere and a new drama about Syracuse’s championship NBA team.

March 5, 2026 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse Stage Named Recipient of Indigenous Theatermaker Award

The award is presented to a theatre institution or organization for its work and commitment to the preservation and upliftment of Indigenous theatermakers in New

Nov. 24, 2025 | Campus & Community

Stage performance featuring multiple actors in historical or military-themed period costumes, set on a two-level structure with stairs and various props

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Syracuse Stage Opens Season With Production of WWI Musical ‘The Hello Girls’

The musical tells the true story of America's first female soldiers who served as bilingual telephone operators on WWI front lines in France.

Sept. 15, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse Stage Announces Auditions for 2025-26 Theatre for the Very Young Production ‘Tiny Martians, Big Emotions’

Syracuse Stage is seeking non-equity actors to audition for the Theatre for the Very Young production of “Tiny Martians, Big Emotions,” conceived and directed by

Aug. 13, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse Stage Announces Cast and Production Team of Musical ‘The Hello Girls’

Syracuse Stage announced an exciting new cast and creative team for “The Hello Girls,” with music and lyrics by Peter Mills and book by Peter

Aug. 8, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

Modern building with large glass windows and a "Clue" event sign dated June 7-25 above the entrance, surrounded by greenery.

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Syracuse Stage Concludes 2024-25 Season With ‘The National Pastime’

Syracuse Stage concludes its 2024-25 season with the world premiere production of “The National Pastime,” a provocative psychological thriller about state secrets, sonic weaponry, stolen

June 4, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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Jane Austen Returns to Syracuse Stage With Fresh and Fun ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Syracuse Stage continues its 2024/25 season with celebrated actor and playwright Kate Hamill’s whirlwind adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility.” Directed by Jason O’Connell,

April 10, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse Stage Announces 2025-26 Season

International spy rings, eternal winters, courageous trailblazers and one super-secret message add up to an extraordinary 25/26 season at Syracuse Stage, featuring a thrilling Broadway

April 7, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Syracuse Stage Celebrates Friendship and Fandom with ‘King James’

Syracuse Stage continues its 2024/2025 season with Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright Rajiv Joseph’s “King James,” a slam dunk celebration of basketball, friendship and fandom. Directed by

Feb. 24, 2025 | Campus & Community

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‘A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2024/2025 Season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama continues the 2024/2025 season with the uniquely engaging “A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile” by MJ Kaufman,

Feb. 18, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Syracuse Stage Announces Appointment of Carly DiFulvio Allen as Managing Director

Syracuse Stage has announced that Carly DiFulvio Allen has been named the theatre’s new managing director. DiFulvio Allen currently serves as the associate general manager

Jan. 29, 2025 | Campus & Community

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Syracuse Stage Announces Reading of Classic Comedy ‘Harvey’

Syracuse Stage will hold a reading of Mary Chase’s classic comedy “Harvey,” directed by associate artistic director Melissa Crespo and featuring a cast comprised entirely

Jan. 16, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse Stage Welcomes 2025 With ‘Primary Trust’

Syracuse Stage welcomes the new year with playwright Eboni Booth’s “Primary Trust,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about best friends, new beginnings and the undeniable power

Jan. 14, 2025 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse Stage Welcomes the Holiday Season With ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’

Syracuse Stage continues the 2024-25 season with “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” the wondrous musical from theatre’s most iconic songwriting duo. Co-produced with the Department of

Nov. 14, 2024 | Campus & Community

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‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama begins the 2024/25 season with “Pippin,” the Tony Award-winning musical from composer Stephen Schwartz (“Wicked,” “Godspell”) and Roger O.

Oct. 11, 2024 | Arts & Humanities

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Syracuse Stage Opens 2024/25 Season With New Adaptation of Classic Nailbiter ‘Dial M for Murder’

Syracuse Stage begins the 2024/25 subscription series with “Dial M for Murder,” Jeffrey Hatcher’s fresh adaptation of the classic crime thriller. Directed by Syracuse Stage

Oct. 1, 2024 | Arts & Humanities

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Department of Drama Announces 24/25 Season

The Syracuse University Department of Drama is pleased to announce the 2024/25 season, consisting of six productions: “Pippin” (Oct. 11 – 20), “Twelfth Night” (Nov.

Sept. 13, 2024 | Arts & Humanities

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Published Articles

Syracuse Stage Continues Season With August Wilson’s ‘Joe Turner’s Come and Gone’

Syracuse Stage Announces 2026-27 Season

Syracuse Stage Named Recipient of Indigenous Theatermaker Award

Syracuse Stage Opens Season With Production of WWI Musical ‘The Hello Girls’

Syracuse Stage Announces Auditions for 2025-26 Theatre for the Very Young Production ‘Tiny Martians, Big Emotions’

Syracuse Stage Announces Cast and Production Team of Musical ‘The Hello Girls’

Syracuse Stage Concludes 2024-25 Season With ‘The National Pastime’

Jane Austen Returns to Syracuse Stage With Fresh and Fun ‘Sense and Sensibility’

Syracuse Stage Announces 2025-26 Season

Syracuse Stage Celebrates Friendship and Fandom with ‘King James’

‘A Walrus in the Body of a Crocodile’ Continues Department of Drama’s 2024/2025 Season

Syracuse Stage Announces Appointment of Carly DiFulvio Allen as Managing Director

Syracuse Stage Announces Reading of Classic Comedy ‘Harvey’

Syracuse Stage Welcomes 2025 With ‘Primary Trust’

Syracuse Stage Welcomes the Holiday Season With ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’

‘Pippin’ Opens Syracuse University Department of Drama 2024/25 Season

Syracuse Stage Opens 2024/25 Season With New Adaptation of Classic Nailbiter ‘Dial M for Murder’

Department of Drama Announces 24/25 Season