Performing Arts
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Review: In ‘English,’ the fight to learn a new language perseveres
Sanaz Toossi’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy explores the hardships four Iranians go through to learn English.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief
• January 30, 2025
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Let out of the doll box: My retirement from ‘The Nutcracker’
After 10 years of shows, this is my first year not performing, and I have countless memories and emotions to reflect on.
Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor
• December 9, 2024
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The Rockettes don’t know when to tap out
The Christmas Spectacular starring the Radio City Rockettes has complicated its timelessness and tradition with too much technology, instead of fixing existing issues.
Bella Simonte, Contributing Writer
• December 6, 2024
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Broke People Play Festival expands to uplift more student artists
The student-led festival showcases one-act and full-length plays that are written, directed and performed by NYU students.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer
• December 5, 2024
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Review: ‘The Great Gatsby’ disguises mediocrity with a star-studded cast
As literary adaptations take over the Broadway stage, “The Great Gatsby” fails to set itself apart.
Shiphrah Moses, Culture Editor
• December 4, 2024
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Review: ‘The Roommate’ struggles to find its heart
The Broadway production starring Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow inspires a lot of laughs, but not much else.
Chantal Mann, Contributing Writer
• November 26, 2024
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Review: ‘Oh, Mary!’ brings unhinged comedy to Broadway
Cole Escola’s fictionalized biographical play is both wickedly funny and surprisingly smart.
Ethan Li, Contributing Writer
• November 21, 2024
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Review: ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ melts even the most robotic hearts
The new Broadway musical starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen is a refreshing comedy merging robots and romance.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2024
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Review: Shakespeare takes on vaping, crop tops and energy drinks
With Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor, the new adaptation of Romeo + Juliet makes Shakespeare relatable to a new generation.
Adrianna Nehme, Deputy Managing Editor
• November 13, 2024
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‘Our Town’ returns to Broadway and proves that sometimes less is more
The star-studded cast of ‘Our-Town’ brings an exciting new take to the deceptively simple small-town play.
Ashley Combs, Staff Writer
• November 6, 2024
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Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a golden adaptation of a celebrated classic
This Tony Award-winning musical takes author S.E. Hinton’s novel from page to stage, imbuing the story with further dynamism and heart.
Eleanor Jacobs, Music Editor
• October 9, 2024
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Tisch Dance Works student choreographers groove towards the future of dance
WSN spoke to Ainsley Dellinger about the innovative choreographic processes behind the TDW showcase.
Maya Santiago, Staff Writer
• October 7, 2024
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Aditte Parasher, Contributing Writer • February 14, 2025
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Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • February 14, 2025
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Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer • February 14, 2025