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Promotional photo for new musical, "In Vain."

MSU theatre and dance to present world premiere of new musical

Attend the world premiere of “In Vain” April 13-16.

April 11, 2023 by Strategic Communication

Unrealistic beauty standards and the fear of growing old can be found in our social media and entertainment.

In an effort to expose pop culture’s obsession with youth, beauty and fame, the Missouri State department of theatre and dance will perform the world premiere of the new musical, “In Vain.”

“In Vain” is a witty new spin on Oscar Wilde’s gothic novel, “The Picture of Dorian Gray.”

Musical writer, Dr. Cristina Pippa, graduate director of the dramatic writing program and assistant professor in the department of media, journalism and film, talks about the modern approach to this classic tale.

  1. New musical exposes pop culture’s obsession with youth, beauty and fame.


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Filed Under: Faculty and Staff Page, University Life Tagged With: communication media journalism and film, Cristina Pippa, faculty, Missouri State Journal, Theatre and dance

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