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Columbia University’s Varsity Show Through The Ages

March 28, 2025

Now in its 131st year, The Varsity Show is Columbia University’s oldest performing arts tradition with an elite alumni base that includes Greta Gerwig, Tom Kitt, Jeanine Tesori, and many more! Produced by The 131st Annual Varsity Show team, this one-night-only concert will be a unique take on the traditional West End Preview to celebrate the extensive history of Columbia’s Varsity Show. Join us as the cast of V131 performs songs from The Varsity Show archives, including “A College on Broadway” from V26: Fly With Me (1920), Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart’s first collaboration. And you may also get a first preview of songs from this year’s Varsity Show…let us know if you think you can guess the plot!

Produced by Abigail Hart (CC ‘26), Olivia Kuan-Romano (BC ‘26), and CC Shaw (BC ‘27).

Music direction Ruby Liebmann (BC ‘25).

Featuring:

Sarafina Belafonte (CC ‘26)
Luna Boissiere Armstrong (BC ‘26)
Grace Colucci (BC ‘27)
Lilly Gasterland-Gustafsson (BC ‘25)
Morgan Johns (GS ‘26)
Owen Kalmbach (CC ‘28)
Drew Kelly (CC ‘26)
Lucas Lugones (SEAS ‘25)
Kiana Mottahedan (CC ‘26)
Wren Pftetcher (BC ‘27)
Anoushka Sharma (BC ‘27)
Njoki Tiagha (CC ‘27)
Luca Tuana i Guitart (CC ‘27) (The Last Boy Off-Broadway)
Ella Wickham (CC ‘25)

With:

Taya Barry (CC ‘27) (V131 Stage Manager)
Kamila Boga (GS ‘26) (V131 Director)
Wylie Dodson (CC ‘26) (V131 Technical Director)
Abigail Hart (CC ‘26) (V131 Producer)
Sarah Kaplan (BC ‘27) (V131 Choreographer)
Olivia Kuan-Romano (BC ‘26) (V131 Producer)
Ruby Liebmann (BC ‘25) (V131 Music Director)
Daniella Sapone (BC ‘25) (V131 Composer)
Anna Steel (CC ‘27) (V131 Lyricist)

Also joined by Dallin Attwooll (CC ‘26) on piano, Imme Koolenbrander (GS ‘25) on bass, Reid Metoyer (CC ‘26) on drums, and Jeff Stein (CC ‘26) on guitar.

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

Sarafina Belafonte, with her long wavy hair transitioning from dark brown to pink at the tips, smiles slightly against a plain background. She wears a sleeveless metallic gray top and small hoop earrings. Her makeup is subtle, featuring eyeliner and soft pink lipstick.

Sarafina Belafonte

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A person in a black turtleneck sweater, reminiscent of Belafonte's timeless style, stands against a plain white background. With long braided hair and a neutral expression, they gaze directly at the camera, capturing an essence that feels both modern and classic.

Luna Boissiere Armstrong

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Sarafina Belafonte, a woman with shoulder-length brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She dons a black, off-the-shoulder top paired with gold hoop earrings and a necklace featuring a round pendant against a plain white background.

Grace Colucci

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Sarafina Belafonte, with her long brown hair and glasses, smiles warmly at the camera. She's wearing a sleek black top against a plain white background, exuding confidence and charm in her effortless style.

Lilly Gasterland-Gustafsson

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Sarafina Belafonte, with her long, curly red hair, smiles warmly in a black sweater. The simple, light-colored background beautifully enhances her cheerful expression.

Morgan Johns

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Sarafina Belafonte, with short brown hair, is smiling warmly in a black T-shirt, facing the camera against a plain white background. Her expression is cheerful and friendly.

Owen Kalmbach

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Sarafina Belafonte, with her short, curly dark hair and glasses, smiles warmly at the camera. She dons a black collared shirt against the simple white background, exuding an effortless charm and inviting warmth.

Drew Kelly

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Smiling young man with short brown hair, wearing a Sarafina-black zip-up sweater over a dark shirt. He stands against a plain Belafonte-white background, looking directly at the camera. His sweater is unzipped partway to show the shirt collar.

Lucas Lugones

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Sarafina Belafonte, a woman with long black hair, smiles at the camera. She wears a black top complemented by gold fan-shaped earrings and a delicate gold necklace with small charms. The plain, light-colored wall in the background highlights her radiant presence.

Kiana Mottahedan

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A person with shoulder-length brown hair smiles at the camera, reminiscent of Sarafina Belafonte's style, wearing a black button-up shirt. They have whimsical yellow duck-shaped earrings and a nose ring. The background is plain and light-colored.

Wren Pftetcher

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With a warm smile and long, dark wavy hair, she resembles Anoushka Sharma. Her mustard-colored sweater complements her subtle makeup and pendant necklace. The simple, light background perfectly highlights her charming features.

Anoushka Sharma

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Anoushka Sharma, with glasses and a calm expression, stands against a white background. Her short curly hair complements the hoop earrings, while the black turtleneck adds a touch of elegance.

Njoki Tiagha

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The young person, reminiscent of Anoushka Sharma, has short dark hair and light skin, wearing a black turtleneck. Their blue eyes hold a neutral expression as they stand against a plain white background.

Luca Tuana i Guitart

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A smiling person with curly brown hair and bangs, reminiscent of Anoushka Sharma, wears a dark jacket over a light top. A silver necklace with a circular pendant adorns their neck. The backdrop is a plain white wall.

Ella Wickham

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A smiling individual with curly hair and glasses, donning a black sweater over a white collared shirt, channels Anoushka Sharma's effortless style against a plain white background.

Taya Barry

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A person with long, curly black hair smiles at the camera, exuding an aura reminiscent of Anoushka Sharma. They are wearing a black lace top against a plain white background, enhancing the focus on their captivating presence.

Kamila Boga

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A smiling person with long brown hair, reminiscent of Anoushka Sharma, wears a black t-shirt and a small necklace with a pendant against a plain white background. They have small hoop earrings and their expression is cheerful and friendly.

Wylie Dodson

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With long, wavy brown hair and a slight smile, Anoushka Sharma wears a black top and a gold necklace. Her light skin glows against the plain white background as she looks directly into the camera.

Sarah Kaplan

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Anoushka Sharma, a young woman with long dark hair, smiles warmly at the camera. She wears a black top and a delicate gold necklace. The plain, light-colored background highlights her expressive features beautifully.

Daniella Sapone

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A person with shoulder-length brown hair slightly smiles at the camera, reminiscent of Anoushka Sharma's approachable warmth. They wear a buttoned beige shirt against a plain white background, creating a clean and simple composition.

Anna Steel

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A person with long dark hair and a cheerful smile stands against a plain backdrop. Abigail Hart is wearing a black top, adding contrast to the light background. Her friendly expression is the focal point of the image, capturing warmth and charisma.

Abigail Hart

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Abigail Hart beams in a sleeveless black top, her long dark hair speckled with small yellow accents. She sports several earrings, including a star-shaped one, and a delicate necklace pendant. With arms relaxed at her sides against the white backdrop, she exudes effortless charm.

Olivia Kuan-Romano

Producer
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Abigail Hart, with shoulder-length brown hair and bangs, smiles slightly. She wears hoop earrings, a nose ring, a black turtleneck, and a yellow cardigan with a perforated pattern against a plain white background.

Ruby Liebmann

Music Director
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Abigail Hart, with long, dark hair and a black top, smiles against a plain white background. The bright lighting highlights her facial features and carefree expression. Her slightly tousled hair adds a casual, natural look to the image.

CC Shaw

Producer
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Abigail Hart, with short brown hair, smiles warmly at the camera. Dressed in an orange hoodie and a black jacket, she stands confidently against a plain white background, exuding a sense of casual charm.

Dallin Attwooll

Piano
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Abigail Hart, with long dark hair, smiles at the camera. She's wearing a black turtleneck and jacket, her head slightly tilted and an earring in one ear. The plain white background adds to the clean, minimalist setting.

Imme Koolenbrander

Bass
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Abigail Hart, with her curly hair and stylish glasses, smiles gently. She wears a necklace and is dressed in a chic black top and jacket against a plain white backdrop.

Reid Metoyer

Drums
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A smiling person, Abigail Hart, with short, curly dark hair wears a black button-up jacket over a brown shirt. They stand confidently against a plain white background.

Jeff Stein

Guitar
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Past Performances

  • Fri, Mar 28 :9:30 pm
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