Department of Performing Arts News

Bobbi Brown '79 speaks to Boston Globe about her career in makeup

Bobbi Brown ’79 was featured in a Boston Globe story regarding her influence on the beauty industry and her continued support of Emerson. The article is the cover story of the “G” section (June 23).

Theater education alumnus to be honored

Tom Marcello ’67 will be inducted into the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild’s Hall of Fame.

Emersonians take home Elliot Norton Awards for drama

Several members of the Emerson community won 2011 Elliot Norton Awards, presented annually for outstanding theatrical productions, performers, directors, and designers in Boston.

30th Annual EVVY Awards break attendance records

The 30th Annual EVVY Awards show sold out the 1,280-seat Cutler Majestic Theatre on May 14, attracted an overflow crowd to Emerson’s Bordy Theater, and was watched by hundreds of viewers live over the Web.

New Opportunities for PA students

“Working with ArtsEmerson during its inaugural season has been an enriching experience, bringing new opportunities to Performing Arts students, faculty, and staff,” remarked Melia Bensussen, Chair of the Performing Arts Department. 

Graduate students win first annual GSA Awards

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) gave awards to some of the College’s most promising grad students on May 7 in the Jackie Liebergott Black Box Theatre. 

Emerson's Noteworthy to audition for NBC show

The Boston auditions for NBC’s The Sing-Off will take place at Emerson’s Paramount Theatre on Thursday (May 5), and Noteworthy, one of Emerson’s a cappella singing groups, is gearing up for the audition. 

2011 Pulitzer Prize-winning opera had its premiere at Emerson

Madame White Snake, an opera that had its world premiere in February 2010 at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, has received the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Music.