The stellar line-up includes pianist Lang Lang, banjo and bluegrass virtuoso Rhiannon Giddens, acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell, Afro-Cuban jazz exponent Chucho Valdés and multimedia artist Laurie Anderson.
In Hecuba/Helen, Stanford Repertory Theater brings together two iconic heroines for the first time. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, through Aug. 19.
Cast and crew members of Chicago, presented by the student-run theatrical society Ram’s Head, reflect on the commitments and rewards of putting their latest show together.
Under the guest direction of Tony Award-winner Dominique Serrand, Stanford cast and crew explore age-old themes from a 17th-century Spanish play while incorporating modern questions of gender and ambiguity.
Stanford creates opportunities for meaningful engagement with the arts for students and the university community through an extensive guest artists program.
Over the past several years, the Stanford Iranian Studies Program has focused on bringing important Iranian artists to Stanford and building awareness of Iran’s art history and culture through new programs and classes.
