Performing Arts

Review: Cursing, cutthroat comedians duke it out in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’
Despite its cast of award-winning actors led by Kieran Culkin and Bob Odenkirk, this revival of David Mamet’s tragicomedy about real-estate agents lands unevenly on Broadway.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 11, 2025

Review: ‘Purpose’ stages a contemplative family reunion
Two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist and playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ new dramedy explores the tensions within a politically powerful Black family.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 10, 2025

Review: ‘Operation Mincemeat’ fails its mission
The WWII historical comedy is crossing the pond after its Olivier win for best new musical.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief
• April 4, 2025

At the Fresh Fruit Festival, NYU students bring gay to the stage
Presented by All Out Arts, the festival’s 2025 10-Minute Play Contest featured student directors and actors.
Dylan Henschen, Staff Writer
• April 2, 2025

Review: ‘Amerikin’ offers a wild subversion of the American Dream
Chisa Hutchinson’s play balances a biting critique of white supremacy and an empathetic view of what parents will do for their children.
Sawyer Gouw Ranzetta, Staff Writer
• March 21, 2025

Review: Passionate music takes center stage at ‘Buena Vista Social Club’
The new musical, inspired by the Grammy-winning album of the same name, spotlights the fiery music of Cuba.
Ethan Li, Deputy Copy Chief
• March 20, 2025

Review: Heart and hilarity take center stage in The Classical Studio’s ‘Twelfth Night’
Tisch’s modern interpretation of the centuries-old play highlights the importance of community.
Annie Emans, Staff Writer
• March 14, 2025

Review: ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ brings new life to the drama genre
Rebecca Frecknall’s revival of Tennessee Williams’ drama brings a fresh and fiery air to the timeless play.
Dylan Henschen, Contributing Writer
• March 11, 2025

Review: ‘Redwood’ spotlights the roots of resilience
Broadway legend Idina Menzel returns to 41st Street for the new musical “Redwood.”
Luke Vrba, Contributing Writer
• March 5, 2025

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

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

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

Amanda Chen, Deputy News Editor • April 14, 2025

Julia Diorio, Arts Editor • April 14, 2025

Noah Zaldivar, Opinion Editor • April 14, 2025

Annie Emans, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025

Siobhán Minerva, Deputy Arts Editor • April 14, 2025