Performing Arts

Stage Pass Tempts Just 0.1% of Students

NYU Skirball unveiled their Stage Pass, which allows students to see every Skirball show for a discounted price, but how many students actually use it?

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer • September 24, 2018

NYU Skirball unveiled their Stage Pass, which allows students to see every Skirball show for a discounted price, but how many students actually use it?

‘Miss You Like Hell’ Is A Dynamic, Matchless Triumph

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor • April 13, 2018

Erin McKeown and Quiara Alegría Hudes’ new musical, “Miss You Like Hell," tells the story of a mother-daughter relationship as they take a week long, cross country road trip.

All-Female Cast Breathes Relevancy Into ‘Richard III’

Emma Hernando, Staff Writer • April 2, 2018

Columbia University reimagines William Shakespeare's "Richard III" with all-female cast.

Moral Conundrums the Price of ‘Admissions’

Matthew Holman, Entertainment Editor • March 27, 2018

“Admissions" is new play from Joshua Harmon that portrays the various stages of anxiety one undergoes when applying to university's with low acceptance rates.

A Forgotten Queer History in ‘Speed Queen’

Alex Cullina, Staff Writer • March 27, 2018

“Speed Queen” is a one-woman show starring Phoebe Legere and directed by Lissa Moira. It ran at the Dixon Place through March 24.

Marquez Returns To Limelight In ‘Colonel’

Zuleyma Sanchez, Staff Writer • March 6, 2018

Gabriel Marquez's "No One Writes to the Colonel" tells the story of a retired colonel waiting for his veteran’s pension while living in poverty and his grieving wife.

‘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."

‘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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.