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July 26, 11:35 am

Film review: ‘Hadestown’ live recording resurrects Broadway’s beloved musical for the big screen

This post was updated Aug. 2 at 5:24 p.m. “Hadestown: The Musical” takes viewers “way down” to a raw and riveting theatrical experience. The live stage recording captures the essence of theater and makes the audience feel like part of the production through unique cinematography and compelling performances. Read more...

Photo: Eva Noblezada sings while holding up a red flower, Reeve Carney behind her. The film, directed by Brett Sullivan and released July 24 starred the actors from the original Broadway cast. (Courtesy of IMDb)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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June 22, 3:50 pm

Design and Media Arts seniors turn personal stories into immersive art at Fruition

UCLA’s Design and Media Arts program brought its seniors’ ideas to fruition in an interactive exhibit. On June 4, the undergraduate Design and Media Arts program (DMA) hosted a multimedia exhibit featuring projects from the Capstone Senior Project class, which DMA students are required to take in their final quarter. Read more...

Photo: Students gather around in the Broad Art Center, where the undergraduate Design and Media Arts program (DMA) hosted a multimedia exhibit featuring projects from the Capstone Senior Project class. The exhibit, Fruition, was filled with various student displays, many interactive and digital. (Catherine Price/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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June 12, 4:38 pm

Keke Palmer announces 5-year residency with TFT, plans to spotlight student work

This post was updated June 12 at 5:11 p.m. Keke Palmer is taking on a new role in Westwood. The Emmy Award winner announced Thursday morning that she will begin a five-year Artist in Residency program with UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television, titled “From Blocking to Broadcast.” The program will go into effect during the 2026-27 academic year and is in collaboration with KeyTV, which Palmer co-founded in 2021. Read more...

Photo: The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television will welcome Emmy Award winning actress Keke Palmer, who will begin a five-year Artist in Residency program during the 2026-27 academic year. The program will focus on building student skills in business ownership, career sustainability and personal brand development. (Daily Bruin file photo)

Arts, Film & TV, Theater & Fine Arts

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June 7, 3:02 pm

Actor, director, producer Keara Hedican exits UCLA stage ready for her next act

Keara Hedican’s final bow as a Bruin has arrived as the actor-director-producer prepares for future projects. The fourth-year theater student with an acting emphasis said she hopes to continue all three facets of entertainment production after graduation. Read more...

Photo: Keara Hedican sits with her hands in her lap. The fourth-year theater student said her philosophy at UCLA was influenced by her experience as a hula dancer. (Chenrui Zhang/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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June 7, 12:57 am

Mahek Jindani brings international influence to the Bruin dance world

Artist Mahek Jindani has brought a global perspective to dance at UCLA. The fourth-year applied linguistics and dance student – who is of Indian heritage – was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spent the first 15 years of her life in the nation’s capital of Kinshasa. Read more...

Photo: Fourth-year applied linguistics and dance student Mahek Jindani stands in front of a white wall with a window, smiling at the camera. (Brianna Carlson/Daily Bruin staff)

Arts, Lifestyle, Theater & Fine Arts

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June 6, 2:01 pm

Ryan Bucu leaps from being 2nd male UCLA Dance Team member to LA Rams Cheerleader

Ryan Bucu knows how to make it pop. The fourth-year sociology student made history as the second male member of the UCLA Dance Team at the start of his junior year. Read more...

Photo: UCLA Dance Team member Ryan Bucu sits and holds up four fingers. The second male member of the team has amassed more than 22,000 followers on Instagram and 18,000 followers on TikTok. (Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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