Arts & Entertainment

GCU grad hits the big stage on 'American Idol,' living late father's musical legacy

Chris Tungseth grew up watching singing competition "American Idol" with his family in Minnesota. As many singers and musicians do, the Grand Canyon University graduate […]

Alumna's path merry and bright, from GCU, to D.C., to a Hallmark movie

Grand Canyon University alumna Aubrey Grasz has gone from working at the White House, to serving as Miss Nebraska Volunteer, to being an extra in […]

GCU student's depth of focus: Directing his eye toward filmmaking

GCU filmmaking student Brady Hayes who has won awards from IFP Phoenix, recently premiered his latest project, "The Rim 2: Search Party," at Ethington Theatre.

First 'Lopes Lately' live show a lens into broadcast program's growth

Photos by Ralph Freso / Slideshow Midnight Madness, Camp Elliott, Grand Canyon University's debut in the Mountain West Conference, Missions Week, lots of rain. The […]

Ethington Theatre has hit its mark as a GCU mainstay over its 50 years

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally appeared in the August 2024 issue of GCU Magazine. When theatre director and professor Claude Pensis arrived at Grand Canyon […]

Prepare for emotional roller-coaster in GCU's '12 Angry Jurors'

Tensions will be high in the Theatre Department’s production of “12 Angry Jurors,” based on the 1957 film classic “12 Angry Men.” To prepare for […]

Rejuvenated college paints a picture of transformation

The College of Arts and Media hasn’t been dawdling over the past couple of years. Not only did it go through a name change, but […]

It's lights, camera, action on a chance to get film funding, go to Sundance

Ready, set, pitch! Last Monday GCU film students got in front of a panel of judges to present their best film ideas. In just 90 […]

Agatha Christie thriller on track to open Ethington season with a bang

A snow storm has trapped the Orient Express. Unluckily for the passengers, one of them has been murdered, and it’s up to another passenger, famed […]