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The Politics of Portraiture

Gallery 210 at UMSL

Developed through the partnership of the Department of Political Science and Gallery210@FAB, The Politics of Portraiture explores the power of the image in a political context, taking a conceptual expansion on the definition of portraiture and its function in society.

Exhibition runs through May 17th.

Public reception: Friday, April 26th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

For more information: umsl.edu/divisions/artscience/art/gallery210

TIMBUKTU!

Edison Theater at Washington University

Opulent beyond man’s dreams, travelers died crossing the Sahara in search of Timbuktu! Set against this exotic locale is the story of the Poet, his beautiful daughter, Marsinah; an evil Wazir of Police; his restless Wife of Wives, Lundanda; and The Mania of Mali, Bobo. While wandering incognito, Bobo meets Marsinah and instantly falls in love. Still, the twisted twine of fate must unravel in many thrilling and exciting ways before the two lovers can finally tie the knot.

For more information, email Brian M. at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dracula at New Line Theatre

Marcelle Theatre

What would you give up for love? Broadway songwriter Frank Wildhorn (Bonnie & Clyde, Wonderland, Jekyll & Hyde) delivers his most epic score for this riveting, fast-paced, Gothic rock opera, faithful to the iconic novel but with some unexpected twists and turns.

As much a tragic love story as a thriller, this terrifying and passionate retelling of the famous story dives deep into the powerful, shattering emotions of these characters and these complicated relationships, as only musical theatre can. For Dracula, Wildhorn reunites with his Bonnie & Clyde lyricist Don Black, for one of the wildest and most emotional rides you’ve had in the theatre in a long time. Once again, New Line will take a show that was badly served in New York and savaged by the critics, strip it down, take it seriously, and prove what a powerful piece of theatre it can be when it's focused on human emotions instead of flashy special effects. Since its debut, the show has become an international sensation in productions around the world.

For more information, email Scott Miller at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

http://newlinetheatre.com/draculapage.html