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5 shows we want a Broadway revival of

From your middle school haunts to shows gone too soon, here are the productions we’re itching to see back on Broadway.

Whether spotlighting overlooked shows or reimagining classics, Broadway revivals introduce timeless theater to new audiences. Out of countless productions that have come and gone,...

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Review: Big Thief’s ‘Double Infinity’ paves a journey with no destination but love

The band’s first album as a trio learns to sit in the messiness rather than moving on.
Levi Langley, Staff Writer September 18, 2025

Halfway through Big Thief’s sixth album, Adrianne Lenker reaches an early conclusion: “There is no time,” she sings on “No Fear.” The lead singer and guitarist is not...

Director Luca Guadagnino's "After the Hunt" will play at New York Film Festival's Opening Night premiere. (Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios)

WSN’s guide to the 63rd New York Film Festival

Keep this list of must-see films handy as you secure your tickets for the upcoming festival.
Leo Field, Film & TV Editor September 17, 2025

When you hear “film festival,” the first cities that spring to mind might be Cannes, Venice or Toronto — but rest assured, New Yorkers, there’s no place like home. Since...

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WSN’s guide to the Broadway Flea Market

Shubert Alley is sure to be bustling on Sept. 21 for the annual Broadway Flea Market and Grand Auction — here’s what you won’t want to miss.
Skylar Boilard, Performing Arts Editor September 16, 2025

Prepare for high energy and huge crowds this Sunday because every theater-lover’s favorite event of the season is coming back around. New York City’s theater district...

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6 of our favorite needle drops in film

“God Only Knows” that these “All Star” picks will have you questioning “Where Is My Mind?”

Some of the greatest soundtracks of all time consist of songs with an identity outside of the film itself — “Goodfellas,” “Pulp Fiction” and “Dirty Dancing”...

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Review: ‘The History of Sound’ falls short of perfect harmony

While Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor shine in this new queer drama, it fails to strike a chord beyond its popular casting choices.
Dani Biondi, Arts Editor September 15, 2025

Hollywood loves to cast its white boys of the month in queer dramas. Ever since the 2005 release of “Brokeback Mountain,” casting directors have tried to recapture the...

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Judging you based on your favorite NYC-based TV show

If you think you’re giving Carrie Bradshaw, you’re probably not.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer September 15, 2025

Unless you’re a true born-and-raised New Yorker, it’s likely that your first introduction to the Big Apple was through iconic movies and TV shows. There’s no limit...

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Review: ‘Caught Stealing’ says no to drunk driving

Darren Aronofsky’s latest film revives the pulp crime thriller, featuring a loveable loser having the worst day of his life.
Don Ahmad, Contributing Writer September 12, 2025

In recent years, audiences have suffered through a drought of films starring a simple, clumsy protagonist having an incredibly rough day. The “John Wick” franchise...

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From rehearsal to Radio City: A summer that hit the right note

The cast of NYU's Presidential Welcome Reality Show opened up about the behind-the-scenes of putting together an original show and performing at a legendary New York City venue.
Skylar Boilard, Performing Arts Editor September 12, 2025

After a long and academically draining semester, many students might allow themselves to take a much-needed break, spending their summers relaxing before they return to the...

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Off the Radar: The early short films of Martin Scorsese

Off the Radar is a monthly column surveying overlooked films and shows available to students for free via NYU’s streaming partnerships. “What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place like This?,” “It's Not Just You, Murray!” and “The Big Shave” are available to stream on HBO Max.
Leo Field, Film & TV Editor September 11, 2025

To say Martin Scorsese is a great filmmaker is nothing new. To say Scorsese was already a great filmmaker by his early twenties — when he wrote and directed three short films...

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WSN’s guide to the All Things Go NYC Music Festival

For its second year at Forest Hills Stadium, WSN has everything you need to know about the weekend ahead.
Amelia Knust, Music Editor September 11, 2025

The All Things Go Music Festival is returning to Forest Hills Stadium this year from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. The weekend features a selection of musical acts of all genres, including...

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Obsession takes center stage in ‘Lurker’

The new psychological drama about a musician and a super fan sharply criticizes the thin boundaries of modern celebrity culture.
Eleanor Jacobs, Editor-at-Large September 10, 2025

Before Alex Russell directed his feature film debut, he was a music journalist. Profiling artists for outlets like The Fader gave him insight into the music industry, a field that...