“Eurydice” twists the classic tragedy of Orpheus by giving its neglected female protagonist a voice. Although the original myth follows the Greek hero’s quest to the land of the dead to rescue his muse Eurydice, this modern adaptation reunites Eurydice with her deceased father. Read more...

Photo: “Eurydice,” directed by alumna Roshni Shukla, modernizes the original Greek myth by focusing on the female protagonist Eurydice as she is forced to choose her life’s direction. (Courtesy of Rich McCarter)

Gloria Estefan’s latest musical venture possessed colorful Latin flare that radiated beyond the proscenium stage. The ’90s Latin pop singer’s hit songs like “Turn the Beat Around” made their way to Pantages Theatre’s stage during Tuesday evening’s red carpet premiere. Read more...

Photo: (Courtesy of Matthew Murphy)

Hiejin Yoo felt compelled to wear a bra every day when she grew up in the relatively conservative culture of South Korea. Now living in the United States, she notices women feel more freedom to decide whether they wear a bra or not. Read more...

Photo: “The First Thing I Do When I Get Home,” a painting by alumna Hiejin Yoo, explores the feeling of freedom she experiences when she goes through the ritual of removing her bra every day, she said. (Courtesy of HieJin Yoo)

Reprise 2.0 will rise from its predecessor’s ashes with a production of “Sweet Charity,” pairing UCLA students with Broadway stars. Tony Awards winner Kathleen Marshall, director of “Anything Goes” and “The Pajama Game,” will direct the production, opening June 20 at the Freud Playhouse. Read more...

Photo: Reprise 2.0, a reboot of an old theater company, will stage “Sweet Charity” on June 20 at the Freud Playhouse in partnership with UCLA. Theater department chair Brian Kite said students will take an active role in the production process. (Courtesy of Peter Goldman)

This post was updated June 5 at 12:07 p.m. Justin Lui’s optometrist switched his monthly disposable contact lenses to daily ones a few years ago. The ensuing plastic waste inspired a multimedia project aimed to convey the importance of environmental sustainability. Read more...

Photo: Alumnus Justin Lui created a multimedia art piece out of contact lens packaging, light and moving images of waves in Los Angeles. The piece aims to convey the importance of environmental sustainability. (Rachel Hefner/Daily Bruin)