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Sport Industry Summit, student music talent add to Cortaca weekend

Sport Industry Summit, student music talent add to Cortaca weekend

The game’s New York City location has created career-focused opportunities for Cortland students.


Cortland to perform Stephen King horror classic ‘Carrie’

Cortland to perform Stephen King horror classic ‘Carrie’

The musical premieres just in time for Halloween on Oct. 30.


‘The Laramie Project’ is a stark look at a painful loss

‘The Laramie Project’ is a stark look at a painful loss

The play reenacts the words and emotions around the 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard.


Musical theatre alum lands lead role in ‘Jersey Boys’ national tour

Musical theatre alum lands lead role in ‘Jersey Boys’ national tour

Harry Sperduto ’25 stars as Tommy DeVito in the Tony Award-winning Broadway hit.


Curtain to rise on SUNY Cortland’s new theater season

Curtain to rise on SUNY Cortland’s new theater season

Four shows will be brought to life by the university’s Performing Arts Department this academic year.


Musical theatre majors find summer roles on stage

Musical theatre majors find summer roles on stage

Local shows offer a way to sharpen skills ahead of the next school season.


Faculty and staff honored with 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

Faculty and staff honored with 2026 SUNY Chancellor’s Awards

Four SUNY Cortland faculty and staff members were elevated for teaching, scholarship, creative activities and service.


‘Cinderella’ brings magic to SUNY Cortland stage

‘Cinderella’ brings magic to SUNY Cortland stage

Six shows of the classic musical will take place over two weekends starting April 10.


‘Mr. Marmalade’ brings dark comedy to SUNY Cortland

‘Mr. Marmalade’ brings dark comedy to SUNY Cortland

Cast and crew take on challenge of show that balances serious topics with surreal humor.


Witches and wizards highlight faculty member’s musical theater talent

Witches and wizards highlight faculty member’s musical theater talent

SUNY Cortland music director Ben Kapilow is a key part of two professional productions connected to popular works.