Syracuse (On)Stage Archive

Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 22 – “Cinderella” with Brian Cimmet & Jessica Chen
The annual co-production between Syracuse Stage and Syracuse University Department of Drama proudly features CINDERELLA in the 24/25 Season. Music Director Brian Cimmet and Choreographer Jessica Chen speak with host…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 21 – “Dial M for Murder” with Costume Designer Lux Haac
Costume designer Lux Haac speaks with host Melissa Crespo about her designs for Syracuse Stage’s production of "Dial M for Murder". The show runs October 16 through November 3.  read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 20 – How the Arts Impacts our Local Economy, with Dr. Travis Newton
There is an entire economic ecosystem connected to the creative economy. And whether you’re onstage, in the box office, or in the audience, we’re all apart of it. Dr. Travis…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 19 – 50 Years of Syracuse Stage: An Oral History
Throughout the 50th anniversary season, audience members were invited to record a memory of their experiences at Syracuse Stage. Recorded in an audio booth located right in their lobby, enjoy…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 18 – “Once” with Ana Marcu & Pearl Rhein
Syracuse Stage closes out its 50th anniversary season with the heartwarming musical “Once.” Syracuse (On)Stage Host, and the director of this production, Melissa Crespo, sits down with cast members Ana…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 17 – SU Drama Co-productions with David Lowenstein & Madison Manning
In this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, David Lowenstein (Professor & Actor) and Madison Manning (SU Drama sophomore) talk with host Melissa Crespo about the annual co-productions between Syracuse Stage and…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 16 – “Murder on the Orient Express”
Syracuse Stage presents Agatha Christie's "Murder on the Orient Express" March 13-31. In this episode, Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Bob Hupp and actor Jason O’Connell talk with host Melissa Crespo…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 15 – “Clyde’s”
Syracuse Stage presents Clyde’s by Lynn Nottage, a co-production with Portland Center Stage. Syracuse (On)Stage host Melissa Crespo talks with the show’s director, Chip Miller (Associate Artistic Director of PCS),…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 14 – Jim Clark on Syracuse Stage’s 50th Anniversary
Jim Clark’s decades long history with Syracuse Stage spans all the way back to his appointment as managing director in in 1976, and producing director in 1992. In honor of…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 13 – “A Christmas Carol”
As the weather turns cold, audiences will warm their hearts this holiday season with A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Co-produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama, Syracuse Stage…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 12 – “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill”
Next up on the Syracuse Stage main stage, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill by Lanie Robertson. Director Jade King Carroll and actor Tracey Conyer Lee talk with host…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 11 – “What the Constitution Means to Me”
In this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, actors Mel House and Phillip Taratula sit down with director Melissa Crespo to discuss the upcoming production of What the Constitution Means to Me.…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 10 – “Talking Theater with Robert Moss, Part 2”
Robert Moss, former Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, continues his trip down memory lane as part of Syracuse Stage’s 50th Anniversary Season. Hosted by Melissa Crespo, Syracuse Stage Associate Artistic…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 9 – “Talking Theater with Robert Moss, Part 1”
Robert Moss, former Artistic Director of Syracuse Stage, sits down with Melissa Crespo to reminisce about his time at Syracuse Stage and his life in the theatre.  read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 8 – “Celebrating 50 Years of Syracuse Stage!”
The 2023/2024 Season marks the 50th Anniversary of Syracuse Stage! In this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo talks with 50th Anniversary Coordinator Joseph Whelan and Artistic…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 7 – “Clue”
Syracuse Stage brings the hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery play, Clue, to our main stage. Artistic Director Bob Hupp and Scenic Designer Czerton Lim (The Play That Goes Wrong) talk with Melissa…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 6 – “Tender Rain”
Syracuse Stage is proud to present the world premiere of "Tender Rain," by Kyle Bass. He is joined by Tracy Dorman, Emmy Award-winning Costume Designer, to discuss this highly anticipated…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 5 – “Our Town”
Artistic Director Bob Hupp and actor Jim True-Frost discuss Syracuse Stage’s upcoming production of Thornton Wilder’s classic Our Town. Hupp directs Our Town in celebration of the 125th anniversary of…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 4 – “Espejos: Clean”
Syracuse Stage presents the East coast premiere Espejos: Clean by Christine Quintana with Spanish translation and adaptation by Paula Zelaya-Cervantes. Associate Artistic Director Melissa Crespo directs the co-production with Hartford…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 3 – “The Little Mermaid”
In anticipation of our holiday show, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, director Melissa Rain Anderson takes us through this timeless tale re-imagined onstage with 2 Ring Circus. Along with the show’s…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 2 – “Our Words Are Seeds”
In this edition of Syracuse (On)Stage, interdisciplinary artist, Ty Defoe talks about the development of his play Our Words Are Seeds, scheduled to premiere in the Backstory Program in February…read more →
Syracuse (On)Stage, Episode 1 – “How to Dance in Ohio”
Community FM is pleased to present this premiere of Syracuse (On)Stage. Each month, Host Melissa Crespo of Syracuse Stage pulls back the curtain and explores the process of creating theatre…read more →