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Shakespeare-inspired rock musical set to debut

Shakespeare-inspired rock musical set to debut

The all-new “By Any Other Name” promises to bring modern fun to classic characters. 


New theater season promises months of entertainment 

New theater season promises months of entertainment 

The four shows at SUNY Cortland will give audiences a little bit of everything.


SUNY Cortland musical wins big at NYC theater festival

SUNY Cortland musical wins big at NYC theater festival

Student beats professionals to take best award for best female musical lead.


Executive-in-Residence spoke on economics of Broadway

Executive-in-Residence spoke on economics of Broadway

In retirement, Martin Borell ’74 invests in and produces Broadway and national musicals, plays and tours.


“Sweet Charity” brings iconic song and dance numbers to Cortland 

“Sweet Charity” brings iconic song and dance numbers to Cortland 

The musical comedy was created by Broadway legends Bob Fosse and Neil Simon.


A soundtrack to love gained and lost 

A soundtrack to love gained and lost 

The popular musical “The Last Five Years” is set to make its SUNY Cortland debut.


Emily Brontë unplugged 

Emily Brontë unplugged 

No sets or costumes required as Cortland helps create a musical based on the famous author.


Dragon duo take home thousands on new game show

Dragon duo take home thousands on new game show

Kevin Rayo ’17 and Billy Swenson ’15 used stage presence and determination to win big.


Becoming Cher: New alum gets lead role in national tour

Becoming Cher: New alum gets lead role in national tour

Ella Perez ’23 landed her dream job right after earning her degree.


A famous tale of tragedy sells out all shows at SUNY Cortland 

A famous tale of tragedy sells out all shows at SUNY Cortland 

Play by SUNY Cortland's Mark Reynolds examines letters of Grace Brown and Chester Gillette.