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Last night, eighteen of CMU’s Greek organizations participated in Greek Sing by singing and dancing their hearts out for the judges and the packed audience at Soldiers and Sailors. The variety of performances this year was much greater than in recent years, and the audience was treated to displays of raw vocal talent, synchronized dances, and lot’s of cross-dressing. Greek Sing never fails to provide its attendees with jaw-dropping performances - whether it’s a great vocal solo, or a script filled with ridiculous jokes - hats off to everyone involved for putting on an entertaining overall show.
The Results from Last Night:
The Singles:
1. Kappa Alpha Theta
2. Kappa Sigma
3. Sigma Alpha Epsilon
The Doubles:
1. Delta Gamma & Sigma Phi Epislon
2. Kappa Kappa Gamma & Delta Tau Delta
3. Alpha Chi Omega & Alpha Epsilon Pi
The Philanthropy Award - Delta Gamma
Best Overall Greek Sing Chair - Beta Theta Pi & Sigma Phi Epsilon
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Thanks to Guillermo Gómez for the photos
04/03/2011 | 
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MAMMA MIA Comes to Pittsburgh!
One of Broadway’s most beloved and energetic musicals is hitting the road, and making a stop at Heinz Hall for 8 performances from Tuesday, April 19th to Sunday, April 24th. If you’re ready to get all those ABBA songs stuck in your head, or you just need a fun break from all your spring semester stress, you can check out performance times and purchase tickets here.
MAMMA MIA! (presented by PNC Broadway Across America)
When: Tuesday, April 19th to Sunday, April 24th (various show times)
Where: Heinz Hall for the Performing Arts (600 Penn Ave)
How Much: Tickets range from $27 to $62
04/02/2011 | | Share
Greek Sing 2011
Come out to Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall TONIGHT to see one of CMU’s most anticipated events of the year! Held once every year, Greek Sing is an amazing showcase of student talent in which fraternity and sorority chapters perform songs, excerpts from a musical, or their own original script. Chapter members have been preparing for tonight’s performances for several months, and competition among the houses is (as always) strong, and so come prepared to see top-notch displays of CMU talent - not only in singing, but also in dancing/choreography, set design, band performances, and playwriting. Additionally, all of the proceeds go to the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh.
The event starts at 7PM tonight, and tickets will still be available for purchase at the door for $12.
The Line-up for tonight’s performances:
Lambda Phi Epsilon (non competitive)
Singles:
Beta Theta Pi, True Life: I Want to be in a CMU Fraternity
Pi Delta Psi, 8 Mile
Kappa Sigma, Top Gun
Kappa Alpha Theta, Spice Up Your Life
Sigma Tau Gamma, Avenue CMU
Sigma Alpha Epsilon, The Colors of the Wind: A Brief Survey of the Works and Lives of Four Renaissance Artists
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi (non-competitive)
Doubles:
Alpha Chi Omega and Alpha Epsilon Pi, Newsies
Kappa Kappa Gamma and Delta Tau Delta, The Wedding Singer
Delta Gamma and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Hair
Delta Delta Delta and Sigma Chi, Nine
Kappa Phi Lambda (non competitive)
03/13/2011 | | Share
Stuff White People Like
If you haven’t already, you need to check out the ridiculously hilarious blog “Stuff White People Like.” The blog’s creator, Christian Lander takes several sarcastic (yet undoubtedly accurate) stabs at upper-middle-class white culture, and this Tuesday is your chance to see him live, (and for free) as part of the AB Lecture Series.
When: Tuesday, March 15th @ 7:00PM (Doors open @ 6:40)
Where: McConomy Auditorium
Free Admission!
02/21/2011 | | Share
Ever Attend a Spelling Bee?
Neither have we, (fortunately), but the next best thing, (that is definitely better), is the School of Drama’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. The show, that is roughly halfway through its run at the New Hazlett Theater, follows six quirky pre-teens in their quest to become the new spelling bee champ. The musical won two Tony Awards, two Theatre World Awards, and three Drama Desk Awards during its time on Broadway in 2005. One can only imagine the kind of laughs and musical numbers that can come from a story about precocious middle schoolers in Putnam County.
What: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
When: This Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday @ 8PM (there’s also a matinée performance @ 2PM on Saturday)
Where: New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square E. Pittsburgh, PA (the North Side)
Tickets range from $25-$29, (not including the student discount), and can be purchased here.
02/18/2011 | | Share
Mayur Show TOMORROW
Happy Friday, everyone! If you didn’t already know, the Mayur South Asian Student Alliance’s annual show is tomorrow night at the Weigand Gym. Countless months of preparation have gone into this event, and the show’s title, “History Hungama,” promises a night of excitement and fun. If the 60-degree weather has been distracting you from getting your ticket, you still have time today to get a $7 pre-sale ticket outside Doherty Hall, or at the UC Info Desk.
When: Saturday, February 19
Where: Weigand Gym, UC
Doors Open @ 6:30PM, and the show starts @ 7PM.
Tickets are $7 pre-sale, and $10 at the door.
02/15/2011 | | Share
HAIR plays Heinz Hall
Let the Sun Shine In!
For all you “hippie” lovers, “HAIR” the musical is coming to Heinz Hall this week! Come out and experience a piece of Broadway right here in Pittsburgh!
When: Tuesday February 15 - Sunday February 20th (Times vary)
Where: Heinz Hall (600 Penn Ave)
For more details and ticketing check out: http://www.hairmusical.net/Tickets.aspx?City=Pittsburgh
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by Inna Karyeva
