The Newtonite

Preview: 'Pippin' to parallel Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'

The Newtonite • May 11, 2012

by Peter Diamond “Pippin,” a musical with a libretto by Roger O. Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, tells many stories. It is a war epic, a piece of historical fiction and a romantic comedy.

Preview: Pops Night to supply fun, relaxed atmosphere

The Newtonite • May 4, 2012

by Leah Budson There is only one night a year when all of the music ensembles perform. On this night, Pops Night, the cafeteria is typically packed with 500 to 600 students, parents, community members and teachers, according to fine and performing arts department head Todd Young.

Preview: Annual Shakespeare play to go on stage

The Newtonite • April 26, 2012

by Leah Budson Plays by Shakespeare—intimidating in their legacy and remarkable in their comedic and dramatic value—have been tackled jointly by Theatre Ink and South Stage every year since 1983, according to South Stage’s website.

Preview: Annual exhibit to cumulate year's work

The Newtonite • April 25, 2012

by Leah Budson Tables and easels throughout the first floor art wing and part of Main Street will overflow with pottery, photographs, paintings and more for “Art Morning,” according to art teacher Shannon Slattery.

Preview: Jazz Night to feature instrumental, vocal jazz musicians

The Newtonite • April 13, 2012

by Peter Diamond Jazz Workshop, Tiger BeBop and Jazz Ensemble, all directed by music teacher Richard Labedz, will perform in Jazz Night Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium. A student-faculty collaboration band will also perform.

Preview: 'Legally Blonde the Musical' to give message of empowerment, self-determination

The Newtonite • February 27, 2012

by Leah Budson “‘Legally Blonde the Musical’ reminds us to work hard, to keep learning and to do it all in our own special way,” said award-winning director and choreographer Larry Sousa, who is directing “Legally Blonde."