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Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake was one of the three ballets performed by the NYCB in honor of George Balanchine's birthday

“All Balanchine” Ballet Preserves NYCB Legacy

Ryan Mikel, Contributing Writer January 27, 2017
In a worthy tribute to their founding artistic director George Balanchine, the latest New York City Ballet showcase "All Balanchine" stuns and awes audiences with its dancers' skill and precision.
James Franco and Zachary Quinto star in the new film by Justin Kelly.

James Franco Brings Necessary Ambiguity to “I Am Michael”

Tye Musante, Contributing Writer January 26, 2017
Considering his own history of questioned sexuality, James Franco's casting as famed LGBT-turned-Christian Michael Glatze was perfect.
Ottessa Moshfegh performed her reading on Tuesday from her now book, “Homesick For Another World.”

Ottessa Moshfegh: A Breath Of Fresh, Strange Air

Michael Landes, Staff Writer January 26, 2017
At her reading this Tuesday, Ottessa Moshfegh embodied the strange reality we've come to live in — replete both with strange humor and terrible situations.
The documentary "They Call Us Monsters" focuses on three juvenile delinquents and the negative stigma they have with society.

“They Call Us Monsters” Brings Humanity to Juveniles

Sophie Bennett, Staff Writer January 24, 2017
"They Call Us Monsters" sheds a light on the issues with the juvenile justice system through the lives of three delinquents.
Playwright Basil Kreimendahl creates an extraordinary combination of identity and war in his play, "Orange Julius".

A Tender and Comic Look At Gender, Death and Vietnam

Michael Landes, Staff Writer January 24, 2017
"Orange Julius" explores gender, death and memory through the lens of the Vietnam War.
Mimi Gross's "Street Scene" is on display at the "Downtown" exhibit.

Grey Gallery Gives Credit to Post-WWII Revolutionaries

Jessica Tien, Contributing Writer January 24, 2017
"Inventing Downtown" showcases the art from the numerous and lesser known D.I.Y. galleries that populated post-World War II New York
Due to Hollywood’s bias against people of color, “La La Land” will more likely than not beat “Moonlight.”

Oscars Preview: A Tale of Two Movies, but Not Really

Ethan Sapienza, Film Editor January 24, 2017
"Moonlight" is an Oscars frontrunner, but "La La Land" is poised to sweep at the awards show.
“On + Off,” is the new single by NYU’s Maggie Rogers.

Maggie Rogers Returns With “On and Off”

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor January 23, 2017
Former NYU student Maggie Rogers has just dropped another single, and from the looks of it, her 2017 will be even more iconic than her 2016.
Duane Linklater’s work is on display at 80WSE, in the gallery’s “From Our Hands” exhibition.

View Now: Art Around Campus

Natalie Whalen, Entertainment Editor January 23, 2017
If you're craving the experience of visiting a museum gallery without the hassle and cost of going uptown to MoMA or the Guggenheim, check out these NYU galleries just moments from class and full of university-affiliated artists.
In the midst of political tension, the Sundance Film Festival is anticipated more than ever.

Politics Play Out at Sundance

Laura Tucciarone, Contributing Writer January 23, 2017
Amidst the politically divisive days of late, Sundance Film Festival faces its own controversies, from its founders to its participants.
Leah Dou played a passionate set at Mercury Lounge, on Friday.

No Dou(buts), Just Chimes

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor January 23, 2017
Leah Dou's out-the-door crowds at her Mercury Lounge concert last Friday were only a fraction of the success the artist deserves.
Skirball has put on many performances that send a bold message. The provocative production of "Apollon" by Choreographer Florentina Holzinger ran Feb. 22-23. (Photo by Julia Saliba)

Tisch New Theatre Runs Into Drama

Natasha Roy, News Editor January 23, 2017
The Tisch New Theatre was suspended this past fall, but the news was quietly announced in a single email. Here's the details of the whole story.