By Allison Dixon Daily Bruin Contributor Many people avoid opera because of the language barriers and melodramatic love stories. L.A. Opera’s “Billy Budd” escapes this stereotype, however. Read more...

By Anthony Camara Daily Bruin Contributor Anaheim came down with what can only be described as bipolar disorder Tuesday when Nine Inch Nails brought its doom and gloom to Arrowhead Pond, just up the street from the happiest place on earth ““ Disneyland. Read more...

By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Staff The moving forces behind human history ““ what to do if a cadaver shows up in your apartment, what really happens in the navy ““ are just a few of the important life lessons to be gathered in the theater department’s annual showcase of student talent. Read more...

By LiLi Tan Daily Bruin Contributor Acting, drawing, screenwriting will all come alive on stage and on the big screen for a nine-day celebration of theater, animation and film. Read more...

By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Staff Shakespeare plays have been around for 400 years. But only in the past decade have experimental Shakespeare films attracted a new generation of audiences and filmmakers alike, proving once again the Bard’s accessibility and timelessness. Read more...

By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Senior Staff The current resurrection of composer George Gershwin surprisingly began within the darkness of Freud Playhouse. Now onstage at the Tiffany Theatre, “George Gershwin Alone” reflects the almost spiritual journey that connects actor and pianist Hershey Felder with the musical icon. Read more...

By Chris Young Daily Bruin Contributor In the crisp, cool air of Saturday night, you could hear music playing from the hills of Los Angeles. Well, almost. Read more...