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Arts

Dylan’s ‘Shadows’ should have stayed in the dark

Michael Waller, Staff Writer February 10, 2015
On his 36th album, "Shadows in the Night," Bob Dylan disappoints, with boring release.

‘Pray’ play combines intimacy, brutality

Caroline Cunfer, Theater/Books Editor February 10, 2015
In the Atlantic Theater Company's play, "I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard," the characters depict familial disputes, vulnerability, and making amends, all in an intimate setting.
Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

Staff Recommendations: 2015 Grammy Awards

WSN Staff February 5, 2015
With the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards approaching, the WSN staff looks back on this year’s nominees’ previous works.
Prelow released their first album after success with online singles.

NYU alumni rule SoundCloud

Kieran Graulich, Staff Writer February 5, 2015
Prelow, graduates of NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music, spoke with WSN about their first EP, “Why Does Everything Happen So Much?”
Sondheim’s "Into the Woods" returns to the stage for the first time since its revival in 2006.

Venture back ‘Into the Woods’ Off-Broadway

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 5, 2015
The off-Broadway version of "Into the Woods" features clever lyricism and powerful music, delivering a magic-filled, enchanting play.
Sasha Roiz of NBC's Grimm sat down with WSN to talk about his character on the show.

Sasha Roiz reflects on the future of ‘Grimm’

Mary-Ann Odete, Contributing Writer February 5, 2015
Sasha Roiz of NBC's "Grimm" has charitable plans through the the upcoming Grimmster gala, which will benefit the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Documentary shows long path on ‘Way to School’

Isabel Jones, Film Editor February 4, 2015
Recently released stateside, “On the Way to School” documents the importance of education, demonstrating the adversities some must combat for schooling.
Devin Troy Strother’s  exhibition is inspired by the “basketball asthetic.”

‘Space Jam’ exhibition a slam dunk

Cate Wright, Contributing Writer February 4, 2015
Inspired by the 1996 film, the “Space Jam” Devin Troy Strother exhibit has opened on 545 West 25th Street. The exhibit will be open through Feb. 14.
Father John Misty’s “I Love You, Honeybear” is Josh Tillman’s first album as Misty since 2012.

Misty offers his best solo album yet

Kieran Graulich, Staff Writer February 4, 2015
Father John Misty’s new album, “I Love You, Honeybear” exudes a more intimate, sincere col-lection of music from the folk singer-songwriter.
Jody Lee Lipes’ “Balley 422” follows Justin Peck’s creative process as he builds his troupe’s show.

Alum pulls back curtain on ballet

Sidney Butler, Contributing Writer February 3, 2015
Director Jody Lee Lipes, who graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts in 2004, discussed his new film, "Ballet 422" and NYU's role in his cinematic career.
Dancing Danza brings 'Vegas' to Broadway

Dancing Danza brings ‘Vegas’ to Broadway

Alyssa Dvorak, Contributing Writer February 2, 2015
The Broadway play, "Honeymoon in Vegas" remains true to the original musical, featuring a strong second act.
ABC’s new show “Fresh Off the Boat” is based on Eddie Huang’s memoir.

New show offers ‘Fresh’ perspectives

Nivea Serrao, Staff Writer February 2, 2015
ABC's new show, "Fresh off the Boat" brings underrepresented Asian Americans to the forefront of television.