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Broadway to preview new fall performances

Broadway to preview new fall performances

Alys Murray, Contributing Writer September 4, 2014
The upcoming Broadway season offers a variety of shows featuring celebrities
TV show brings strong characters to screen

TV show brings strong characters to screen

Alex Greenberger, Arts Editor September 4, 2014
The HBO show prioritizes characters and symbolism over plot.
Staff Recommendations: Sept. 2

Staff Recommendations: Sept. 2

September 2, 2014
From an erotic noir to a political film about abortion, staff recommendations from WSN's arts staff.
Comedy club, many of which can be found in the nearby West Village, are a common non-alcoholic  night out activity. (Photo by Shawn Paik)

New York keeps NYU laughing with local, student comedy

Julia Krom, Contributing Writer September 2, 2014
As the funniest city in the world, New York offers many opportunities to see live comedy of all kinds.
New York City films to see on Netflix, in theaters

New York City films to see on Netflix, in theaters

Isabel Jones, Film Editor September 2, 2014
This fall, see New York on film — both in theaters and on Netflix.
New summer television series offer variety to viewers

New summer television series offer variety to viewers

Nivea Serrao and Ife Olujobi September 2, 2014
Summer brought a variety of new television series that gained a successful following.
Houghton returns to New York

Houghton returns to New York

Alexa Spieler, Music Editor September 2, 2014
The pop singer talks about her brand of feminism and her Texas roots.
Alumnus reflects after “Portlandia” success

Alumnus reflects after “Portlandia” success

Ife Olujobi, Entertainment Editor August 24, 2014
Jonathan Krisel, an alumnus from the Tisch School of the Arts, Class of 2000, is nominated for two Emmys.
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Waters brings his craft to film retrospective

August 24, 2014
Lincoln Center will be hosting a retrospective of Waters' work early next month.
'Starred Up' shines through strong acting

‘Starred Up’ shines through strong acting

August 24, 2014
"Starred Up" remains noteworthy within prison genre for excellent acting.
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Musicians flock to new outdoor music venue

August 24, 2014
JBL Live at Pier 97 hosts live shows, competes with Terminal 5.
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Range of fall shows graces New York museums

Alex Greenberger, Arts Editor August 24, 2014
Change of seasons brings new shows at a variety of museums.