The new Broadway show "Big Fish" begins with a grandiose musical number featuring a witch, a giant, a mermaid and a slew of dancers in flashy costumes. A jubilant father with a thick Southern accent sings to his rational-minded young son about the importance of being "the hero of your own story." He then does a jig that compels dozens of fish to shoot out of water.
The driver has spotted you with your thumb out. He passes over the dotted line, making his way toward you. He's going to stop - but he drives on.
Possibly the most outrageous recent viral video is Ylvis's song "The Fox." Two Norwegian brothers explain the noises animals make and question why no one knows what sound the fox makes -- everything an instant hit needs! Surprisingly, Seton Hall students may not be as informed as these brothers are hoping. We asked student to make noises featured in the music video, and here are their responses*:
Seton Hall alumnus Kerry Magro has a story to share.
"Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." premiered Sept. 24 on ABC. The show is a spinoff from the Marvel box office hits. This series, however, takes a different approach to superheroes.
James Spader's latest role is starring in an edgy crime drama, "The Blacklist." The show's plot, at first, seemed exhausted and overwrought.
Newly added to the CBS lineup on Thursdays at 9 p.m. is the sitcom "The Crazy Ones." This new show is focused on main characters Simon Roberts and his daughter Sydney, played by Academy Award winner Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar, respectively. The show highlights Williams' humor, which will surely make it a hit among his fans.
After receiving many accolades for the release of his comeback album, "The 20/20 Experience," in March 2013, Justin Timberlake is back less than a year later with "The 20/20 Experience - 2 of 2." Although the album officially dropped on Sept. 30, it began streaming live on iTunes on Sept. 23, giving both critics and fans the opportunity to listen and form their first impressions.
You never know what will happen at a Paula Poundstone show. And neither does Poundstone.
"Hostages" debuted on CBS on Monday, Sept. 23 at 10 p.m. The title seems self-explanatory, but the plot is much more complex than you would think. The show opens with a family of four watching television until it's suddenly turned off, and they are surrounded by four masked individuals. After the opening credits, we learn of the mother Dr. Ellen Sanders, played by Toni Collette.
Being a college student guarantees two things: first, adjusting to a lack of sleep and second is absolutely having to get textbooks.
WSOU, Seton Hall's Pirate Radio, and its promotions director, senior Samantha Nakhoul, have been nominated for College Music Journal awards.
It's often claimed that the radio, the dinosaur of contemporary information, is soaring on its last gust of wind. The days of worn wooden knobs and lonely voices have lost to the clamor of technology; perhaps, to more exciting media that submerge the audience more fully in colors and sounds.
Some people think you need a high quality, brand name camera in order to get that gorgeous photo, but you can get the best from your own iPhone without spending hundreds of dollars on that new Canon camera everyone is talking about. Just follow these simple tips and enjoy your great photos!
A family full of Seton Hall alums adventured to Atlanta to play "Family Feud." Communications Professor Thomas Rondinella and his daughter, senior Julia Rondinella, were in attendance for this game show showdown airing at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 on the My9 Network.
With all of the work and stress that comes with the job of being a college student, focusing so much on studies while neglecting one's health is an easy trap into which anyone can fall. Part of becoming an independent young person is a higher sense of responsibility, which also includes taking care of one's own health. Luckily for Seton Hall students, there are many outlets and programs on campus that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Within the first 100 pages of Khaled Hosseini's "And the Mountains Echoed," a father gives up his beloved daughter; a jealous sister pushes her twin out of a tree, leaving her paralyzed; and an old man reflects on a lost love.
Seton Hall music professor Dr. Jason Tramm has found a way to honor an operatic legend, raise money for charity and give his students the opportunity of a lifetime.
With the fall comes a slew of new series, all looking to be the next hit. This year features some familiar faces, both real and fictional. But big names such as Robin Williams and Marvel don't necessarily lead to quality programming. How will the new television year turn out? Tune it into some of these shows and judge for yourselves!
Solutions by The State News