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Performing Arts

Every Friday and Saturday at 85 E 4th St, a group of talented individuals in "Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" take the stage in an attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes.

Strap in for 30 Plays in 60 Minutes

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer February 17, 2016
"Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind" is a ever-changing showcase of 30 plays in 60 minutes.
Actor Alan Cumming is selling his album, “Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Café Carlyle”, on his North America cabaret show tour.

‘Cabaret’ Star Strips, Emotionally

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor February 16, 2016
Alan Cumming performed at Carnegie Hall in conjunction with his new album "Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Cafe Carlyle"
Company XIV is back again, this time, exoticizing the classic fairytale of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who’s the Most Burlesque of Them All?

Laura Casado, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
Company XIV makes the classic character erotic in their new version.
Featuring a cast of teenagers, “Slut” is a new play which explores complex yet realistic themes and incidents which occur in a 21st century high school.

‘SLUT’ Horrifyingly Mirrors Reality

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 8, 2016
"SLUT" The Play gives a vulgar and important message about sexuality.
Commedia Dell’Artichoke tells the story of a pizza shop owner in New York City, through music, masks and improve.

New Play Gives out Free Artichoke Pizza

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor January 25, 2016
Enjoy your slice as you watch this hilarious comedy about a pizza shop.
Kathleen Chalfant plays Rose Kennedy in a one-woman show called "Rose," which is running until Dec. 13 at the Clurman Theater, 412 W 42nd St.

One-Woman show explores the intrigue of the Kennedy clan

Hailey Nuthals, Staff Writer December 8, 2015
Kathleen Chalfant stars in the one-woman play "Rose" as Rose Kennedy, the woman who watched the Kennedy family's growth and demise.
‘Nutcracker Rouge’ not for kids

‘Nutcracker Rouge’ not for kids

Annaluz Cabrera, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
Experience a raunchy production of "The Nutcracker Rouge" with Company XIV's adults-only recommended performance.
“King Charles III” is set after Elizabeth II has passed on and her son Charles takes the throne.

‘King Charles III’ casts the British Royal family

Emma Gordon, Contributing Writer December 3, 2015
The British Royal Family become Shakespearean figures in Mike Bartlett's "King Charles III."
Playing at the Helen Hayes Theater, "Dames at Sea," recounts the plight of Ruby (Eloise Kropp), who travels to New York City to perform on Broadway.

‘Dames at Sea’ revival is dazzling

Nikolas Castelao, Staff Writer December 1, 2015
At the Helen Hayes Theater, a revival of "Dames at Sea" balances humor and nostalgia to create a perfectly balanced, albeit predictable, play.
Ellen McLaughlin and Rinde Eckert were one of the many duos to play Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell in the Women’s Project Theatre’s production of the play “Dear Elizabeth”.

20th century poets shine on stage

Zach Martin, Film Editor November 30, 2015
"Dear Elizabeth" uses the letters between 20th century poets Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell to frame a play about anxiety and friendship.
The final performances of Tisch Sophomore, Jake Rosenberg’s new play, “Brothers”, took last weekend on Nov. 14 and 15t.

Tisch sophomore’s play questions fraternity hazing

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor November 23, 2015
Tisch sophomore Jake Rosenberg debuts his play "Brothers," a telling of the detrimental and hetero-normative hazing culture in U.S. colleges.
he Broadway musical, “Trip of Love” follows the story of a girl’s experience after eating a magic mushroom, through 1960s pop music and stunning visuals.

‘Trip of Love’ captures the mood of the 1960s

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor November 19, 2015
Take a trip through the 60s with the visually stunning off-Broadway production of "Trip of Love."