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Performing Arts

Chisa Hutchinson's new play "Dead and Breathing" is on show at the National Black Theatre until the 23rd of November.

‘Dead and Breathing’ stages ethics of euthanasia

Andrew Karpan, Contributing Writer November 11, 2015
Chisa Hutchinson's new drama, "Dean and Breathing" premiered at Harlem's National Black Theatre. The two-woman show debates ideas about class struggles, gender identity and death.
Allison Ulrich and Katrina Cunningham of Company XIV performed in their world premiere of Cinderella, conceived, directed and choreographed by Drama Desk Award nominee Austin McCormick.

Scandalous ‘Cinderella’ takes stage

Annaluz Cabrera, Staff Writer November 9, 2015
Cinderella loses the ballgown and the slippers in Company XIV's burlesque re-imagining of the classic fairytale.
Ben Williams and Jenny Seastone Stern performing a scene from Julia Jarcho’s “American Treasure.”

Professor, playwright Julia Jarcho combines academia and theater

Abraham Gross, Staff Photographer November 5, 2015
NYU English professor Julia Jarcho presented scenes from several of her distinctive, witty plays.
Betsy Morgan, Barbara Walsh, and Caissie Levy in First Daughter Suite, a new musical by Michael John LaChiusa, directed by Kirsten Sanderson, running at The Public Theater.

‘First Daughter’ pretty but problematic

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor October 26, 2015
The daughters of presidents sing about living under the scrutiny of the public eye in the highly creative musical "The First Daughter Suite." Daughters of Bush, Carter, Ford join together to save American hostages from Iran.

Copeland: The changing face of the ballerina

Katrine Pirtskhalava, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
Ballet embraces principle dancers of diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Whitewashing and color-blind casting on Broadway

Nishad More, Contributing Writer October 22, 2015
Colorblind casting in Broadway gives old shows new dimensions, as evidenced in the diverse cast of "Hamilton" and "Cloud Nine." Looking past skin color when casting does not take away from the show's logic, and instead creates shows based on pure talent.

‘Otello’ production still struggles with race

Joseph Myers, Theater Books Editor October 19, 2015
The met's new Otello production doesn't have blackface, but still struggles with race issues.

Andrew Lloyd Webber talks ‘School of Rock’ on Broadway

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor October 19, 2015
Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Broadway to direct "School of Rock," debuting a music video from the musical as a teaser. WSN attended the premiere and afterwards spoke with Webber about his decision to turn the beloved movie into a musical.
Ben Steinfeld, part-time Gallatin faculty and Fiasco Theater co-artistic director teamed up with Broadway veteran Alexander Gemignani to create a new musical at NYU Gallatin, "Diamond Alice."

Gallatin seniors shoplift in ‘Diamond Alice’

Annaluz Cabrera, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
Gallatin and Broadway join forces in "Diamond Alice," an original musical about an infamous female gang of shoplifters from the 20th century.

Meta-play ‘Play’ proves improv is not just for comedy

Zach Martin, FIlm Editor October 7, 2015
NYU students Jason Boxer and Duncan Gregory perform their play "Play" exclusively in darkened theaters.
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."