Performing Arts
NYU’s ‘Here Lies Love’ syllabus dives deep into the controversial musical
Two NYC-based professors, one from NYU, collaborated to compile a selection of resources that contextualize David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s musical.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Contributing Writer
• September 28, 2023
‘Furiosus’: NYU Casa Italiana opera tells a story of love, despair and madness
NYU’s Casa Italiana and its in-house composer, Roberto Scarcella Perino, present the daring opera “Furiosus.”
Samantha Burge, Contributing Writer
• April 5, 2023
Review: ‘Shucked’: How Broadway’s newest comedy subverts theater tropes
The new musical comedy follows a woman investigating the abrupt disappearance of corn from a rural American town. When an entire audience cheers for a plant growing, you know you’re doing something right.
Gillian Blum, Deputy Managing Editor
• April 3, 2023
The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
The mysterious Adam Lucas Himebauch might seem like a 1970s visionary and prolific artist from the early ’70s, but he turns out to be much more.
Alia Arafeh, Contributing Writer
• December 12, 2022
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
The Iranian actress discusses preparing for the one-woman play, and channeling her heritage while performing.
Roksaneh Salartash, Staff Writer
• December 12, 2022
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
Instagram artist Foodmasku on turning isolation into funny food masks, gun violence in America, and his plans for the future.
Alisha Goel, Contributing Writer
• December 9, 2022
Review: Oscar yi Hou’s ‘East of sun, west of moon’ celebrates artistic autonomy
Oscar yi Hou’s debut exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum confronts generalized notions of the global East and West in a celebration of queerness and Asian American communities.
Natalia Palacino Carmago, Books & Theater Editor
• December 6, 2022
Review: ‘FUKT’ reminds us that it’s never too late to redefine ourselves
Emma Goldman-Sherman’s ‘FUKT’ is an uplifting tale that shows how childhood trauma doesn’t ultimately define us.
Sydni Johnson, Contributing Writer
• November 29, 2022
Review: ‘Sophie Sucks Face’ is the celebration of Jewish culture we need right now
This hilarious one-woman show incorporates Jewish culture, sexuality and even kissing a cousin.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• November 18, 2022
Flipping the script: Diversifying American show business
Racism in the theater industry propelled these NYU professors and students to find their footing in the field.
Nandini Gupta, Contributing Writer
• October 24, 2022
Q&A: Twin comedians Annabel and Sabina Meschke on NYU and the future of alt-comedy
I watched NYU alumni Annabel and Sabina Meschke on stage and in conversation, and you have to, too.
Alexandra Cohen, Opinion Editor
• October 21, 2022
Review: ‘Drive the Speed Limit’ laughs through the pain of a girl’s discomfort with her body
In an intimate play by NYU students Penelope Gould and Marina Carlstroem, “Drive the Speed Limit” takes on weight and sickness through the eyes of three generations of women.
Malia Lee, Contributing Writer
• October 12, 2022
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