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HBO broadcasted Tisch professor Anna Deavere Smith’s one-woman show “Notes from the Field” this past weekend.

Conversations From the ‘Field’ with Anna Deavere Smith

Devanshi Khetarpal, Staff Writer February 27, 2018
HBO partnered with the 92Y on Monday to bring actress and Tisch professor Anna Deavere Smith’s one-woman show “Notes from the Field” to the big screen.
A scene from “Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?” by Travis Wilkerson

Now You Don’t Have to Wonder Who Fired the Gun

Brooke LaMantia, Contributing Writer February 27, 2018
Travis Wilkerson explores brutality and more specifically, brutality towards people of color in his new documentary, “Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?”
Poster for Toe Pick, an entirely transcribed play by Zachary Grady.

‘Toe Pick’ Skates into Audiences’ Hearts

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer February 27, 2018
2018 is shaping up to be Tonya Harding’s year. The infamous story of the 1994 attack on Nancy Kerrigan has now come to Dixon Place in “Toe Pick.”
A display for “Narrative and Counter-Narrative: (Re)defining the 1960’s,” an exhibit in the Mamdouha Gallery in Bobst, running through through May 16. The exhibit features artifacts from revolutions that occurred on the NYU campus throughout the ‘60s.

Bobst Exhibits History of Political Activism at NYU

Julia Fields, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
“Narrative and Counternarrative: (Re)defining the 1960’s” displays stories, photographs and mementos from the various revolutions that occurred right on NYU's campus throughout the ‘60s.
Orchestra at MCP’s Broadway Classics at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 20.

‘Broadway Classics in Concert:’ A Night With the Stars at Carnegie

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor February 26, 2018
“Broadway Classics in Concert" at Carnegie Hall featured musical selections from the best of Broadway performed by its brightest stars.
Clive Davis first-year Harry Teardrop.

Don’t Cry For Harry Teardrop

Megan Anne O’Brien, Contributing Writer February 26, 2018
If you haven’t heard of Harry Teardrop, then start taking notes because the Clive Davis first-year is going places.
Poster for Tisch Drama’s new musical ‘Times Square’ playing at Abe Burrows Theatre through March 3.

Tisch Drama Premieres New Musical ‘Times Square’

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
Tisch's original musical "Times Square" tells the story of the great white way before it became the theme park we know of today.
Peter Holmes in an episode of "Crashing" on HBO.

Pete Holmes Converses Second Season of ‘Crashing’

Jillian Harrington, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
Pete Holmes discussed the genesis of his show "Crashing."
Absofacto performed at Brooklyn Music Hall on Friday, Feb. 16.

Absofacto Proves Star Power at Brooklyn Music Hall

Amelia Reardon, Staff Writer February 23, 2018
Absofacto made a name for himself at the Music Hall of Williamsburg on Friday, and that's a fact.
A variety of leafy greens and other salad ingredients.

Staff Recs: Best Leafy Green

The WSN Staff has compiled a list of the best leafy green for your next salad. Lettuce begin!
BØRNS Electrifies Terminal 5

BØRNS Electrifies Terminal 5

Nicole Rosenthal, Staff Writer February 23, 2018
Youthful pop and vintage rock 'n' roll musician BØRNS electrified Terminal 5 on Thursday night.
A still from Sophie Brooks’ debut film, “The Boy Downstairs”.

‘The Boy Downstairs’ Is More Rom Than Com

Natalie Whalen, Film Editor February 23, 2018
Sophie Brooks’ debut film "The Boy Downstairs” is a smart first feature for the NYU Tisch alum.