Reuters

Economic crisis proves no tragedy for Greek theater

EPIDAURUS, Greece (Reuters) - On a stiflingly hot summer night, the ancient Greek amphitheatre of Epidaurus is packed to capacity for a performance of a 2,400-year-old play by Aristophanes -- ...
The Daily Campus

Greek Ampitheater Opening This Fall at UConn: A Greek dream 20 years in the making

The UConn Hellenic Paideia Center is currently being built near downtown Storrs. Photo courtesy of WHUS Hidden in a corner against the woods lies a scene from ancient Greece behind the University of ...
Greek Reporter

The Rare Square Theater of Ancient Calydon in Greece

A square theater like the one found in Greece's ancient Calydon provides a fascinating glimpse into theatrical traditions of ...
Martijn Around The World on MSN

A stunning Greek amphitheater carved into history

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus is a remarkable ancient theater that showcases the brilliance of Roman-era architecture in Greece. Built into the hillside beneath the Acropolis, it once hosted music ...
The GW Hatchet

A senior thesis turns G Street Park into open-air Greek theater

Ryan Gilhuly did not want to just write his senior thesis on the transcendent comedy of ancient Greek theater. He wanted to ...
Greek Reporter

When Greek Theater Saved Lives: How Euripides Freed Athenian Prisoners in Syracuse

Following their devastating defeat at Syracuse, Athenian prisoners found an unlikely lifeline in the art of Euripides.