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The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Darcell Andre illumines ‘Sweeney Todd’

Darcell Andre illumines ‘Sweeney Todd’

Matthew Ybarra, Contributor September 9, 2025

There are various types of shops at the Wonderland of the Americas mall, but from Aug. 29 to Sept. 21, a particular barbershop lurks underneath the mall inside the Wonder Theatre.   When Darcell...

‘Hamilton’ does not miss a shot

‘Hamilton’ does not miss a shot

Jake Mireles, Editor-in-Chief September 9, 2025

Just over 10 years after his first appearance at the Public Theatre in Lower Manhattan, “the 10-dollar founding father without a father” has made his silver screen debut. On Friday, Lin Manuel...

‘El Gato con Botas’ purr-fectly charms

‘El Gato con Botas’ purr-fectly charms

Maria Wence, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

The recent production of “El Gato con Botas” provides an operatic twist to the infamous Spanish feline movie, “Puss in Boots.” Presented by the UTSA Lyric Theater and written by Xavier Montsalvatge,...

Photo by Morris Mac Matzen

The movie musical exception

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief February 6, 2024

      “You and I are such similar creatures.” “Pretty Woman: The Musical” graced the Tobin Center stage on Jan. 31, giving the audience a show to remember. Last January,...

Back to the hard knocks

Back to the hard knocks

Laynie Clark, Editor-in-Chief November 11, 2023

“Yesterday was plain awful, but that’s not now, that’s then.” “Annie” has made its way to the Majestic Theatre to bring smiles and laughter to the crowd. With a company of talented kids...

Hamilton

Hamilton

Geoffrey Okolo May 28, 2020

The musical “Hamilton” had a unique cast, message and soundtrack that provide a refreshing take on history. Lin-Manuel Miranda used hip-hop and rap to weave together the captivating rags-to-riches...

Photos courtesy of the Woodlawn Theatre.

This week on stage: Vol II

Eric Pitty August 30, 2017

For just $20, you, dear student, can learn to manipulate your way to the top as the Pulitzer-winning musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” busts onto the Woodlawn Theatre mainstage...

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