By Kat Tabor The Tony Award-winning musical Hamilton has taken center stage at the Hult Center, drawing packed audiences and high excitement from Lane Community College students. Part of the Broadway in Eugene season, the production runs from March 25 through April 6, 2025. From the first notes of “Alexander Hamilton,” theatergoers were fully engaged…
The Eugene Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” is a long-standing tradition of many Lane County families. During the show’s introduction by Suzanne Haag and Jennifer Martin, Haag prompted the crowd to raise their hands if they were returning to the show from last year and a large number of the crowd shot their hands up in the…
The Christmas special comedy solo act coming to the Hult Center “God is a Scottish Drag Queen,” comes to the Hult Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 14. Mike Delamont discussed his solo theatrical comedy performance in an interview with The Torch. In the show, Delamont, in a floral suit and Scottish brogue, takes…
Live Music: Featuring Jazz Star Halie Loren Ballet Fantastique’s “American Christmas Carol” offered an extraordinary and refreshing interpretation of the classic holiday story. Blending gothic elegance with the emotional depth of live jazz, this production captivated audiences through its hauntingly beautiful and innovative presentation. At its heart was Halie Loren, an internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist…
Eugene audiences embarked on a thrilling journey through time during the eagerly awaited run of “Back to the Future: The Musical” at the Hult Center from Dec. 4–8, 2024. After over a decade of development, with production beginning in 2012, the long-anticipated show finally made its way to Eugene. This $23.5 million production delivered an…
“Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue” is a comedic triumph that has the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish. Designed for adults 18 and older, the show masterfully blends nostalgia for the beloved original series with fresh, stomach-hurting laughter and humor that leaves everyone doubled over in their seats. Instead of rehashing an old…
