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Bachelor of Arts in Speech and Theatre - Performance

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Bachelor of Science in Dance Education


Wagner College’s Performing Arts Department provides students with a strong liberal arts background combined with intensive training in dance, music, acting, design, and more. With more than 50 years producing musicals on Staten Island, Wagner College has become a leader in the field. Through a rigorous combination of theory and practice, the department seeks to foster leadership, a sense of community, artistic integrity, intellectual expertise, and the best professional values to serve students in their chosen profession.

Notable Alumni Include:

Dandy Craft, Janine LaManna, Kathy Deitch, Bret Shuford, Scott Barnhardt, Matt Lenz, Monette McKay, Brian Sgambati, Tim Grady, Erin Rubico, Alex Boniello.




Faculty Info:

Rusty Curcio, Phill Hickox, Theresa McCarthy, David McDonald, Michele Pawk, Felicia Ruff, Brian Sharron, Lauri Young, Todd Price, Gary Sullivan.



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Richmond County Orchestra Will Perform New Production of CONCERTO DI NATALE
by Stephi Wild - December 02, 2024


The Holiday season will be ushered in on Sunday, December 8 at 3 p.m. with Staten Island newest Lesko Ballet's Nutcracker in Richmond County Orchestra’s Concerto di Natale.  

STRAIGHT FORWARD Off-Broadway Musical to Release EP
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 26, 2024


Straight Forward, a new Off-Broadway musical by Billy Aberle and Chris Sabol, will release an EP. Straight Forward will have its premiere this Spring in New York City. Learn more about the show and the album!

STRAIGHT FORWARD Musical Receives EP Ahead of Off-Broadway Run
by Josh Sharpe - November 26, 2024


Straight Forward, a new Off-Broadway musical by Billy Aberle and Chris Sabol, has released an EP of 5 songs on November 26. Straight Forward will have its premiere this Spring in New York City. Listen to the new EP here.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to be Presented at Sundog Theatre in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 26, 2024


Sundog Theatre will present Scrooge, the three Ghosts of Christmas, Tiny Tim, and a host of other Dickensian characters in 'A Christmas Carol', a tale of redemption and enchantment. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Wagner College Opera Presents SOMETHING MORE… In December
by A.A. Cristi - November 22, 2024


Wagner College Opera will present SOMETHING MORE..., an opera scenes concert featuring masterpieces by Donizetti, Verdi, Mozart, Strauss, Bernstein, Menotti, and more.

AND AWAY WE GO Comes to Wagner College Theatre
by Stephi Wild - November 12, 2024


Wagner College Theatre will present AND AWAY WE GO. Why would anyone want to pursue a life in the theatre? In AND AWAY WE GO, Terrence McNally lovingly ponders that question.

2024 Italian Idol Competition Winners Revealed at Wagner College
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 29, 2024


Winners of the 21st Annual ITALIAN IDOL COMPETITION were announced at Wagner College. The event featured young singers and was judged by Gregory Sheppard, Donald Levine, and Jeremiah Abiah. Learn more!

Inside Broadway Announces Marc Tumminelli as the Nonprofit's New Artistic Consultant
by Stephi Wild - October 17, 2024


Michael Presser, Founder, President & CEO of Inside Broadway, has announced Marc Tumminelli as the New Artistic Consultant of the nonprofit that has introduced the magic of Broadway to New York City public school students for over four decades.

Candice Guardino To Tape Comedy Special ITALIAN BRED At Two River Theater
by A.A. Cristi - October 10, 2024


Candice Guardino, is set to tape her comedy special, “Italian Bred” on January 18th, 2025 at in Red Bank, New Jersey. Produced by Anthony Street Productions.

WCT DANCE Celebrates Movement and Meaning This Month
by Stephi Wild - October 03, 2024


Celebrating the beauty of dance and physical communication, WCT DANCE presents a collage of dance pieces, each with something different to say. Performances will take place on October 17, 18, and 19 at 8:00 PM, and October 19 and 20 at 2:00 PM in the Main Hall Theatre on Wagner's Staten Island campus.

Wagner College Theatre Will Present DAUGHTERS OF LEDA
by Stephi Wild - September 24, 2024


Wagner College Theatre will present DAUGHTERS OF LEDA, a contemporary retelling of the Iliad and Oresteia. Following its successful workshop last year, this compelling production centers on the lives of the Three Princesses of Sparta: Helen, Clytemnestra, and Phoebe.

Cast Announced For World Premiere Concert Staging Of WRITTEN IN TIME by Sean P. Pallatroni
by Blair Ingenthron - September 15, 2024


Emmy-winning composer / lyricist Sean P. Pallatroni's song cycle 'Written In Time' will have its public debut in a one-night-only concert on Wednesday, October 16th, 9:30pm at NYC's 54 Below. The piece centers around the art and emotional depth of letter writing.

The Grange Theatre's 8th Season Opens with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE
by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2024


Artistree's Grange Theatre announced its 8th season, exploring themes of courage, starting with THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

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by A.A. Cristi - September 05, 2024


Matthew Puckett’s musical REBEL GENIUS has announced its run at New York’s Forestburgh Playhouse.

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by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2024


Theater for the New City, Crystal Field will present THE VOID, a new play by Jonathan G Galvez, as part of the Dream Up Festival.



Past Student Productions

SHOW THEATER
City of Angels
(11/14/24 - 11/24/24)
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You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
(7/12/24 - 7/14/24)
Wagner College
LOVE in BLOOM in Broadway LOVE in BLOOM
(6/30/24 - 6/30/24)
Wagner College Theatre Main Stage
Plano
(5/2/24 - 5/5/24)
Wagner College
Me and My Girl
(3/7/24 - 3/17/24)
Wagner College
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s A Grand Night for Singing
(11/16/23 - 12/3/23)
Wagner College
Big Fish Small Cast Edition
(10/17/23 - 10/19/23)
Wagner College - Student Groups
LOVE IN BLOOM in Broadway LOVE IN BLOOM
(6/25/23 - 6/25/23)
Wagner College Theatre
The Prom
(4/27/23 - 5/7/23)
Wagner College
Cabaret (Original 1966)
(4/29/22 - 5/8/22)
Wagner College
Cabaret (Revised 1987)
(4/28/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Original 1966)
(4/29/22 - 5/8/22)
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Cabaret (Revised 1987)
(4/28/22 - 5/8/22)
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On the Twentieth Century
(3/10/22 - 3/20/22)
Wagner College
On the Twentieth Century
(3/10/22 - 3/20/22)
CAST
Wagner College
The Laramie Project
(11/7/20 - 11/8/20)
Wagner College Completely Student Productions
A Doll's House, Part 2
(11/5/20 - 11/8/20)
Wagner College
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
(3/6/20 - 3/15/20)
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Love/Sick (Cariani)
(11/21/19 - 11/24/19)
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ON THE TOWN
(10/3/19 - 10/13/19)
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MY ONE & ONLY
(2/21/19 - 3/3/19)
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HAIR
(4/19/18 - 4/29/18)
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THE WIZARD OF OZ (YPE)
(6/2/17 - 6/4/17)
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TITANIC(ENSEMBLE VERSION)
(2/23/17 - 3/5/17)
Wagner College
21 Chump Street
(10/6/15 - 10/11/15)
Wagner College
Cats
(4/22/15 - 5/3/15)
Wagner College
Monty Python's Spamalot
(2/18/15 - 3/1/15)
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Carousel in Broadway Carousel
(4/22/14 - 5/4/14)
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Tennessee Williams' One Act Plays
(4/24/12 - 4/29/12)
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The Goddess Wheel
(4/18/12 - 4/29/12)
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The Dance Project
(2/28/12 - 3/4/12)
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Urinetown
(2/22/12 - 3/4/12)
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Lysistrata
(11/29/11 - 12/4/11)
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My Fair Lady
(11/16/11 - 12/4/11)
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Catholic School Girls
(11/11/11 - 11/16/11)
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Jesus Christ Superstar
(10/5/11 - 10/16/11)
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Seussical The Musical
(4/13/11 - 5/1/11)
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Smokey Joe's Cafe
(2/23/11 - 3/6/11)
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
(11/17/10 - 12/5/10)
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