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Performing Arts

Tonight at the Barrow Street Theater a production of Flight was performed as a part of the Fringe Encore Festival.

‘Flight’ Takes Physical Storytelling to New Heights

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
In a cleverly choreographed work of theater and acrobatics, the classic novel "The Little Prince" is reimagined in "Flight" for this year's Fringe Encore Series.

‘Body Alarm’ Hits a Nerve in the Best Way

Arimeta Diop, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Winsome Brown's latest production "Hit the Body Alarm" combines texts from sources as far-flung as James Joyce and John Milton to create an absolutely stunning performance.

New Drag Show Is As Close to Whitney As You Can Get

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer September 21, 2016
Kevin Smith Kirkwood creates a tribute to Whitney Houston that is almost as good as the original in his latest show, "Classic Whitney: Alive."
Mushuq Mushtaq Deen’s “Draw The Circle" is a one man show telling the story of a Muslim American's transition.

Deen’s ‘Draw The Circle’ Sparks Transgender Discussion

Amanda Quinn, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016
The F*ck!ng Good Pl@ys Festival presents a reading "Draw the Circle," Mushuq Mushtaq Deen's latest play documenting his transition from female to male through dialogue of the people in his life who witnessed his experience.
Crackskull Road runs at the Workshop Theater at 312 West 36th Street as part of Origins First Irish Theater Festival.

‘Crackskull Row’ Pushes Your Tolerance for Taboos

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 6, 2016
"Crackskull Row" dives into the darker parts of Irish culture as part of the Origins First Irish Theatre Festival.
Owen McCafferty’s “Quietly” has recently relocated from Dublin’s Abbey Theatre to New York’s Irish Repertory Theatre due to tremendous success, and will be running until September 25.

‘Quietly’ Speaks Volumes About Terror

Alexandra Pierson, Theater & Books Editor September 6, 2016
As part of the Origins First Irish Theater Festival, "Quietly" is captivating audiences with its complex remembering of Northern Ireland's Troubles.
Start the Semester Off on the Write Foot

Start the Semester Off on the Write Foot

Alexandra Pierson, Theater & Books Editor August 28, 2016

Whether it’s Writing the Essay, Cultural Foundations or any other text-based course you are taking this semester, most students will inevitably have to write multitudinous essays....

“Waitress”, directed by Diane Paulus, stars pop singer and songwriter Sara Bareilles, which is currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W 47th St.

‘Waitress’ Is Good Enough to Eat

Emma Gold, Contributing Writer May 2, 2016
The musical "Waitress" has come to Broadway with music and lyrics from Sara Bareilles.
Brits Off Broadway is performing Ramesh Meyyappan’s “Butterfly” at the 59E59 Theater at 59 East 59th Street through May 14.

‘Butterfly’ Remake Pins Audience

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor May 2, 2016
The latest production from Brits Off Broadway is an adaptation of the opera "Madame Butterfly."
The Wild Project theatre is putting on a production of “Taming of the Shrew” with an all-female cast.

Shakespeare Shakeup in ‘Taming of the Shrew’

Blair Best, Contributing Writer April 25, 2016
The Queens Theater Company's latest all-woman production of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" twists a traditionally misogynistic plot.
Showing at the Public Theater, Head of Passes tells the story of Shelah and her family coming together to celebrate her birthday.

Modern ‘Job’ is Heartbreaking

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor April 18, 2016
"Head of Passes" at the Public Theater is a moving drama about family inspired by the Book of Job.
Stephen Aubrey's "I Will Look Forward to This Later" is playing at the New Ohio Theater at 154 Christopher Street through April 23.

“I Will Look Forward” Is Worth More Than a Look

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor April 13, 2016
"I Will Look Forward to This Later" is a tragically funny play about art-making and what makes a meaningful life.