Newswise — The University of Findlay, known for its hands-on approach to learning, will host “An Evening with Sutton Foster” at 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, in the Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Foster also will be accessible to UF performing arts students during a special session Monday, Feb. 1. The University of Findlay provides access, in small-group settings, to award-winning performers for the benefit of its students. UF recently has hosted Liz Callaway, the voice of Anastasia in the animated movie “Anastasia;” Hugh Panaro, who was the second longest-performing Phantom in “Phantom of the Opera;” Tony Award winner Victoria Clark; Brent Barrett, Broadway star; and others. Foster’s Broadway credits include, among others, “Shrek the Musical” as Princess Fiona, “Young Frankenstein” as Inga, “The Drowsy Chaperone” as Janet Van de Graaff, “Little Women” as Jo and “Thoroughly Modern Millie” as Millie Dillmount.
Foster has earned four Tony nominations, winning for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for the lead in “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” in 2002 and earning nominations for her performances in “Little Women,” “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “Shrek the Musical,” which closed a more than yearlong run on Jan. 3. Phil Reno will accompany Foster on the piano. Reno is a Grammy-nominated Broadway conductor of “The Drowsy Chaperone,” “The Producers,” “Cats,” “Thou Shalt Not” and “Broadway Under the Stars.” He is working on the Broadway revival of “Promises, Promises” with Kristin Chenoweth and Sean Hayes. The University of Findlay’s Theatre Program helps students develop practical and critical skills, create exciting work and commit fully to the collaborative process of making theatre. • Students choose from emphases in music theatre, performance or production design and technology. • Students gain experience on-stage and backstage with four fully-staged productions per year. • Numerous scholarships are available in both theatre and vocal music. • Students work directly with Oscar and Tony award-winning artists. • Students take part in professional summer theater with UF SummerStock. • Eighty percent of UF theatre grads are employed in their field – more than three times the national average!
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