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Performing Arts

Sam Shepard’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Buried Child” returns 20 years after its last New York production.

1978 Play Disrupts Nuclear Family

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor March 21, 2016
A new production of "Buried Child" stars Ed Harris and Amy Madigan as parents whose traditional family breaks apart.
Thomas E. Sullivan, Jake Epstein and Jenna Gavigan star in "STRAIGHT",  a new off-Broadway play at Acorn Theatre.

‘Straight’ Explores a Modern Gay Identity

Grace Rogers, Contributing Writer March 9, 2016
"STRAIGHT" at the Acorn Theatre explores sexuality through a love triangle.
The NYU Shop Theater is putting on a production of the Laramie Project from March 4-11.

Tisch Students Bring “The Laramie Project” Into 2016

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor March 8, 2016
NYU Shop Theater is currently putting on a production of the 2000 play "The Laramie Project".
Mark Rylance and Bob Davis perform in the American Repertory Theater's new production of "Nice Fish".

‘Nice Fish’ Questions the Meaning of Life Through Ice Fishing

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor March 2, 2016
"Nice Fish" starring recent Academy Award winner Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins, is a play about the existential ponderings of fishermen.

American Psycho is coming to Broadway on March 24 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

‘American Psycho’ Kills Broadway With Sexual Flare

Laura Casado, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
The Wall Street murderer Patrick Bateman is coming to Broadway in an "American Psycho" musical.
The Woodsman tells the story of where the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz came from through the use of puppets.

Play Explores Tin Man’s Backstory

Emma Gold, Contributing Writer February 22, 2016
"The Woodsman" imagines the origin story of The Tin Man from "The Wizard of Oz", with puppets.
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.