Performing Arts

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

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer • September 22, 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."

Deen’s ‘Draw The Circle’ Sparks Transgender Discussion

Amanda Quinn, Contributing Writer • September 15, 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 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.

‘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

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’ 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.

‘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."

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.

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.

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

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor • April 14, 2016

"I Will Look Forward to This Later" is a tragically funny play about art-making and what makes a meaningful life.

Alec Baldwin and Billy Crystal Headline Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala

Zach Martin, Arts Editor • April 13, 2016

The Tisch 50th Anniversary Gala honored the Tisch family as well as the school's notable alumni.

CAST Stages ‘The Heidi Chronicles’

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor • April 11, 2016

The portrayal of past feminist movements in NYU CAST's production of "The Heidi Chronicles" resonates with gender equality movements today.

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