Olivia Rodrigo: Being “Gutsy” With Fashion
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’re familiar with nationwide pop-princess icon Olivia Rodrigo. The American singer-songwriter rose to immense fame with her heart-wrenching, yet…
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Opinion: Emilia Pérez is Worse Than You Imagine
With 13 Oscar nominations and four Golden Globe wins, Emilia Pérez has been racking up a series of appraisals and controversies. The bottom line: Emilia…
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Elton John can’t see his play “The Devil Wears Prada”
Beloved singer and storied performer, Elton John, 77, said that he had completely lost his eye sight during a musical performance of his new play…
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A Wicked Misprinting
The whimsical world of Oz and doll culture is receiving controversy not because of their singing or misprinting of the new WICKED stars, but due…
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Romeo and Juliet: The New Gen Z Broadway Show
The newest musical to hit Broadway starring Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler is advertised with four words, “The Youth Are F**ked.” The very timely show…
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“Hit Me Hard and Soft” Hard Launch
Billie Eilish fans, Mark your calendars! The highly anticipated third studio album, “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” is set to make its debut on May…
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Opinion: The New “Mean Girls” Movie Was a Bust: How Did Such an Iconic Movie Turn Into a Cinematic Disaster?
The acclaimed 2004 film “Mean Girls” was the epitome of entertainment for many, becoming an enduring classic from the time it was released 20 years…
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SNL’s Most Powerful Duo
The Saturday Night Live producers decided to kick off the new year with a brilliant host duo: Australian actor Jacob Elordi hosted for the first…
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Penn State’s Center for the Performing Arts: A Quick Guide for Spring 2022
The Center for the Performing Arts is a hidden gem on Penn State’s campus. Nestled behind the Huck Life Sciences building, Eisenhower Auditorium is a…
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The Inspiring Story of “Tick, Tick… Boom!”
Jonathan Larson is a well-recognized name by many theatre junkies and Broadway fanatics. Soon, the whole world will know his name and his inspiring story…
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The Show Must Go On
The lights of Broadway have been dimmed for too long. It’s time for them to shine once again. After the pandemic completely shut down Broadway,…
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“Bridgerton” The Musical
Over the past few months, the Netflix original show, “Bridgerton,” has taken the internet by storm. The show follows young English men and women from…
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The Penn State Thespians Present: Cabaret
VALLEY gives two thumbs up to the Penn State Thespians for their latest production, “Cabaret,” directed by Chad Poz. This fantastic spring musical took place March 21-23 in Schwab Auditorium.
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Spider-Man Spotlight: Tom Holland
Ever since he became the third actor to play the famous role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Tom Holland has become a household name.
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“Mary Poppins Returns” to Inspire Us
Disney has returned yet again with a sequel that will bring out the nostalgia and inner child in all of us.
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The Penn State Thespians Present: Young Frankenstein!
If you’re looking for something to do this cold October weekend in State College, look no further. Just in time for the spooky season, the…
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The Power of Music: How it Affects our Daily Lives
We all have our favorite genres, artists and individual songs that we use to evoke various moods and either soothe us when we’re down, or get a party started on a Saturday night.
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Love for “La La Land”
The movie musical has received heavy praise from even the toughest of critics. But did it hold up to Valley’s standards?
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Valley’s Business Director, Anna James, spoke with PSU Alum Christian Thompson about life on the national tour of Rent.
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The Penn State Thespians Present: Into the Woods
“Into the Woods” tells the story of a baker and his wife looking to end the curse placed on them by an evil witch that hinders them from having a baby.
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