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Porthouse presents "Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash"

Porthouse Theatre’s 2016 season continues with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash”

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will continue its 48th season with “Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash.” The production is presented in collaboration between CATCO and Porthouse Theatre. Di…

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Porthouse opens 2016 season with Sister Act

Porthouse's 2016 Season Opens with "Sister Act"

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will open its 48th season with the regional premiere of “Sister Act.” Directed by Porthouse executive producer Eric van Baars, “Sister Act” opens June 17 and run…

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Kent State Fashion School Produces 34th Annual Fashion Show

Tickets go on sale March 28 The Fashion School at Kent State University will present the Fashion School’s Annual Fashion Show, “FS²: Crescendo,” on Friday, April 29, and Saturday, April 30. The show, which highlights the outstanding talents of the Fashion School’s design and merchandising students,…

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Kent State Museum Hosts "Millie" Preview, Flapper Lecture

The Kent State University Museum and School of Theatre and Dance are teaming up to present a unique event celebrating the perennial glamor and allure of the 1920s. This special program on Feb. 17 is presented in conjunction with the museum’s “Flapper Style: 1920s Fashion” exhibit and Kent State’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” The event will include a short preview of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” by members of the cast, followed by a talk by “Flapper Style” curator Sara Hume, Ph.D.

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Architect Jeanne Gang is the genius behind Chicago's Aqua Tower and Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zooc

Kent State Brings Architect and MacArthur Fellow, Jeanne Gang

The Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series at Kent State University will present a free, public lecture by architect Jeanne Gang FAIA, LEED AP on Thurs., Jan. 28, 2016 at 7:30 pm at Kent State University’s University Auditorium in Cartwright Hall.  The event is free and open to everyone. Doors o…

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Amy Fritsche was honored for her portrayal of the title character in Porthouse's 2015 production of "Violet."

Porthouse Theatre's 2015 Season Honored by Local Theatre Critics

Kent, OH – Local theatre critics recently honored Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s summer professional theatre, for achievements during the theatre’s 2015 season. The theatre’s 2015 productions were recognized in multiple categories including acting, directing, musical direction, choreogra…

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Bob Dylan’s Pastel Portraits to Be Shown at Kent State

Legendary musician Bob Dylan will have some of his visual arts output exhibited at Kent State University’s Downtown Gallery. “Face Value,” a collection of 12 large portraits drawn in pastel, will run Jan. 21-March 5 at the university’s Downtown Gallery, located at 141 E. Main St. in Kent, Ohio. Ther…

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Hairspray, 2015

Porthouse Theatre’s 2016 season of Broadway hits will raise the roof

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Porthouse Theatre, Kent State University’s outdoor, summer theatre located on the grounds of Blossom Music Center, will celebrate its 48th season with productions of “Sister Act,” “Ring of Fire,” and “Footloose.” Directed by Porthouse executive producer Eric van Baars, “Siste…

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Hairspray, 2015

Porthouse Theatre Announces 2016 Season

It's time to raise your voice and raise the roof for Porthouse Theatre's 2016 Season! SISTER ACT JUNE 16 - JULY 2 Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Glenn Slater Book by Cheri Steinkellner & Bill Steinkellner Additional Book Material by Douglas Carter Beane Based on the Touchs…

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Kent State’s Fashion School Receives a Letter With a Touching Request

  The Kent State University Fashion School gets a lot of requests for their world-renowned designs and high-tech creations, but an old-fashioned letter that arrived in the mail on Sept. 10, 2015, contained a request unlike anything they had ever received. It came from a sixth grader named Kar…

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