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Performing Arts

Playbill for the Wandering Theatre Company’s “The Laramie Project Cycle”

‘Laramie Project’ Calls for Community Understanding

Annaluz Cabrera, Contributing Writer February 27, 2018
It has been almost 20 years since the brutal murder of gay student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyoming. Interviews surrounding his death comprise the new play "The Laramie Project Cycle."
Orchestra at MCP’s Broadway Classics at Carnegie Hall on Feb. 20.

‘Broadway Classics in Concert:’ A Night With the Stars at Carnegie

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor February 26, 2018
“Broadway Classics in Concert" at Carnegie Hall featured musical selections from the best of Broadway performed by its brightest stars.
Poster for Tisch Drama’s new musical ‘Times Square’ playing at Abe Burrows Theatre through March 3.

Tisch Drama Premieres New Musical ‘Times Square’

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer February 26, 2018
Tisch's original musical "Times Square" tells the story of the great white way before it became the theme park we know of today.
NYU student holds the poster for “50th and 4th,” a new comedy by New York playwright Mike Lemme.

‘50th & 4th’ Proves Frigid Festival Has Warm Potential

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor February 20, 2018
New York playwright Mike Lemme debuted his newest comedy, “50th & 4th,” Wednesday night, as part of the 2018 Frigid Festival.
Studio 3 of the Experimental Theater Wing is one of many studios at Tisch School of the Arts.

Breaking Down the Tisch Drama Studios

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer February 20, 2018
What makes the Tisch acting studios so special? Well, freshmen took time out of their long studio days to enlighten WSN.
Midsummer Night’s Dream is the perfect date for this Valentine’s Day, as NYU students can get discounted tickets at the Sheen Center through Feb. 25.

A Taste of (Mid)Summer for Your Valentine’s Day

Brooke LaMantia, Contributing Writer February 9, 2018
The Frog and Peach Theatre Company's production of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream" is timely for your winter woes and last-minute Valentine’s Day plans.
Justin Foster as Charley Cade (right), and Brian Christopher Scott (left) as his father in One Drop.

‘One Drop’ and the Politics of Passing

Jessica Xing, Staff Writer February 6, 2018
Andrea J. Fulton's "One Drop" explores ancestry, family and the politics that surround them.
 Deloris Van Cartier (Desiree Murphy) laments to her back-up dancers Michelle (Anika Braganza) and Tina (Emily Janes) about her dreams of stardom and fame in "Fabulous, Baby!"

Steinhardt Brings Soul to ‘Sister Act’

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer February 6, 2018
Steinhardt brought the 1992 film "Sister Act" to life, this past weekend, with sequin-covered habits and a performance comparable to the most spirited of church services.
“A New Brain” is a 1998 musical based on the book of William Finn and James Lapine that follows the life of songwriter Gordon Schwinn who is diagnosed with a brain condition. Hosted by The Gallery of Players, the play runs until Feb. 18.

‘A New Brain’ Is a No Brainer

Alex Cullina, Contributing Writer February 5, 2018
Drawn largely from creator William Finn’s own life, "A New Brain" follows a creatively blocked songwriter who is hospitalized with a mysterious brain condition.
An actor from “Not Clown” by the Pigeonholed Theater Company. The show ran last weekend at the Robert Moss Theater in SoHo.

The Haunting Inception of ‘Not Clown’

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor January 29, 2018
Tisch alumni Justin Cimino and Sasha Lazare wanted to find uncommon ways to tell relevant stories and inspire conversation. Their NYC-based non-profit theater company, Pigeonholed Theater Company, did just that with its recent haunting production of "Not Clown."
The novel “Broken April” by Ismail Kadare was a live adaptation production by Columbia graduate students Arthur Makaryan  and Ned Moore.

‘Broken April’: From Page to Stage

Marisa Lopez, Contributing Writer January 29, 2018
Columbia University recently adapted Ismail Kadare's "Broken April" for the stage in a minimalist, but powerful production.
The New York Theater Festival will host their annual Winterfest Fest from Jan. 2 - Mar. 4. This year CAS sophomore, Cayla Berejikian, will have her original production for ‘End of April’ performed on Feb. 22, 23 and 25 at the Hudson Guild Theater.

NYU Students Compete at Winterfest

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor January 22, 2018
The New York Theater Festival is currently holding its Winterfest competition, and on the docket this year is an original production from CAS sophomore Cayla Berejikian.