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The well-known Bible story of Jonah and the whale was on stage at Northwestern during the fall 2019 semester. Translated from the Bible by Tom Boogaart, "Jonah and the Giant Fish" included sound, light and stagecraft that simulated a ship tossing on the waves, a dramatic storm and the belly of a big… 3 photos

The well-known Bible story of Jonah and the whale was on stage at Northwestern d… 3 photos

Comedy “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn was on Northwestern's stage March 29–30 and April 4–6. While the actors in “Noises Off” are performing onstage as characters in another play (titled “Nothing On”), the real drama between them is occurring behind the scenes–and the audience has a hilarious view of… 9 photos

Comedy “Noises Off” by Michael Frayn was on Northwestern's stage March 29–30 and… 9 photos

RUSH, Northwestern's annual student dance concert, took place Feb. 21–23, and featured seven student-choreographed dances in numerous styles. More than 90 students—both with and without prior dancing experience—participated in the show. 11 photos

RUSH, Northwestern's annual student dance concert, took place Feb. 21–23, and fe… 11 photos

Arthur Miller’s American classic “The Crucible” was on stage at Northwestern Nov. 9–10 and 15–17. The drama is a fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in the 1690s in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. 8 photos

Arthur Miller’s American classic “The Crucible” was on stage at Northwestern Nov… 8 photos

Favorite, funny kindergartner Junie B. Jones was on stage at Northwestern Sept. 28 and 29, and continues to entertain area schoolchildren throughout the fall. Adapted from books of Barbara Park’s beloved series, the comedy follows 6-year-old Junie through a dramatic crisis of conscience. 11 photos

Favorite, funny kindergartner Junie B. Jones was on stage at Northwestern Sept. … 11 photos

This classic family drama by Tennessee Williams is set in the memories of Tom Wingfield. The play opens with an empty stage that soon fills with actors playing Tom’s family and simple props that recall the Wingfields’ 1937 St. Louis apartment. It was on stage at Northwestern April 20 and 26–28. 6 photos

This classic family drama by Tennessee Williams is set in the memories of Tom Wi… 6 photos

The Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical "Next to Normal" intimately shares a fearless, wrenching and ultimately redemptive look into one family's struggle with bipolar disorder and depression. It was on stage at Northwestern Feb. 15, 17 and 22-24. 9 photos

The Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical "Next to Normal" intimately shares a fea… 9 photos

This quirky comedy, which takes place at an art exhibit, explores the value and meaning of art as diverse visitors interact with the artwork and each other. It was on stage at Northwestern Nov. 10, 11 and 16-18. 14 photos

This quirky comedy, which takes place at an art exhibit, explores the value and … 14 photos

Trapped underground by three nasty, loathsome farmers, Mr. Fox has a plan to save his friends and family, a plan that is truly fantastic. The Roald Dahl classic was on Northwestern's stage Sept. 29 and 30 and was presented to audiences of schoolchildren throughout the fall. 14 photos

Trapped underground by three nasty, loathsome farmers, Mr. Fox has a plan to sav… 14 photos

A comedy-drama set in 1930s Ireland, “Dancing at Lughnasa” was presented by Northwestern College theatre March 31 and April 1, 6, 7 and 8. 6 photos

A comedy-drama set in 1930s Ireland, “Dancing at Lughnasa” was presented by Nort… 6 photos