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Performing Arts

Steinhardt's production of “Grand Hotel”, follows the eccentric characters of a luxurious Berlin hotel during a weekend in 1928.

‘Grand Hotel’ showcases student actors

Laura Casado, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
Eccentric characters meet an opulent Berlin hotel in 1928 for a weekend of soul-searching in Steinhardt's production of "Grand Hotel the Musical."
“Heads,” written by E.M. Lewis and directed by Laura Savis shares the hostage experience onstage.

‘Heads’ portrays hostage experience

Kat Fadrilan, Contributing writer September 28, 2015
Four hostages share their emotional journey in captivity in the off-Broadway play "Heads."
Taye Diggs will close “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” this week.

Many Hedwigs and the Angry Inch

Leah Miller, Contributing writer September 8, 2015
As Taye Diggs takes the wig as the final Hedwig in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," we look back at the other actors who embraced this role.
The classic Disney Musical “Newsies” has received some updating with the addition of new songs.

Newsies adds new music

Emma Muto Gordon, Contributing Writer September 7, 2015
"Newsies" renews its repertoire with the addition of a new song on its national tour.
Carla Bianco, an NYU grad played the role of Maureen in Rent on Broadway and in Los Angeles.

Bianco talks ‘Rent,’ one-woman show

E.R. Pulgar, Highlighter Editor September 7, 2015
WSN talked with "Rent" actress and NYU alumna Carla Bianco about her new charity EP.

Alum talks ‘Melissa’s Choice’

Caroline Cunfer, Books/Theater Editor April 30, 2015
Opening on May 5, Steven Somkin's new play, "Melissa's Choice" will feature NYU alumnus Ari Butler, playing the lead role of Tad. Butler and Somkin discussed "Melissa's Choice" with WSN.

Renaissance ‘Hamlet’ reborn in modern day

Joseph C. Myers, Contributing Writer April 30, 2015
Classic Stage Company’s ongoing production of "Hamlet" demonstrates a more modern take on the Shakespearean classic.

[UPDATED] Play aims at stigma of disabled actors

Clio McConnell, Editor-At-Large April 28, 2015
The Off-Broadway troupe Theater Breaking Through Barriers aims to advance artists with disabilities. In "The Unexpected Guest," the theater successfully integrates disabled artists with more able-bodied ones.
The one-woman Off-Broadway show features the life of Janka, an Auschwitz survivor who kept her story a secret from her children.

Play tells emotional story of survival

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer April 21, 2015
The Off-Broadway play "JANKA" depicts the emotionally-driven story of Janka Festinger, an Auschwitz survivor. It is playing through through May 3 at the Roust Theater Company.
Ali Ahn, Leighton Bryan, and Elise Kibler, left to right, in “The Heidi Chronicles.”

Star-studded ‘Heidi’ examines feminism

Joseph C. Myers, Contributing Writer April 16, 2015
In the Broadway revival production of "The Heidi Chronicles," the play addresses societal pressures that women in the 1960s-1980s faced when attempting to balance motherhood and having a career.
Aziza Barnes, Chinaza Uche and Tori Khalil, left to right, in “Daily Life Everlasting.”

Play exciting though chaotic

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer April 14, 2015
The Witness Relocation’s production of "Daily Life Everlasting" is a theatrical experience that energetically begins before the audience even enters the Ellen Stewart Theater.
 Catch Me If You Can' stars Whitney Mulhern, Cori Cook, Taylor Johnson, AnnMarie Powers, Jarrad Biron Green, Amanda Pinto, Haley Fish, Megan Callahan & Yvette Lu, left to right.

Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Catch’ delights

Taylor Turner, Contributing Writer April 8, 2015
The Tisch New Theatre has put on their spring musical, "Catch Me If You Can," at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts. The performance features NYU students ranging from Tisch actors to Polytechnic engineers.