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Performing Arts

Ben Scheuer’s one-man show, “The Lion,” will be on tour across America until the end of 2016.

One-man star talks clothes, play

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer April 8, 2015
Ben Scheuer, star of the one-man musical "The Lion," discussed fashion's importance to him and its role in his artistic endeavors with WSN.
Posterity is an off-Broadway show that depicts the clash of two artists who can’t reconcile their own egos.

‘Posterity’ portrays artistic struggle

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer March 26, 2015
Doug Wright's off-Broadway play "Posterity" depicts an artist's struggle to receive funding for a project, filled with plot twists and abruptness.
Allyson Green is the new Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts. She was previously the the Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance at the University of California.

Tisch dean reflects on first year

Hannah Rittner, Contributing Writer March 24, 2015
The new Dean of the Tisch School of the Arts, Allyson Green, reflected on her first year at NYU with WSN.
Former NYU student Christina Bianco stars in the one-woman show "Application Pending".

Actress reflects on time at Tisch

Caroline Cunfer, Books/Theater Editor March 5, 2015
Former NYU student, Christina Bianco is currently starring in the one-woman show "Application Pending." Bianco spoke with WSN to discuss her time at NYU, her current show, and her multiple impersonations.
Lin-Manuel Miranda stars in "Hamilton," the rap musical he wrote.

Show delights with hip-hop history

Caroline Cunfer, Theater/Books Editor March 4, 2015
The new musical, "Hamilton," centers around the life of the late Alexander Hamilton, and is strengthened by its hip-hop, modern influence.
Carl Hendrick Louis & Carra Patterson in “Little Children Dream of God.”

‘Children’ done well despite stereotypes

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer February 25, 2015
Despite solid set design and acting, "Little Children Dream of God” falls short with its problematic, stereotypical storyline.
 Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Anna Camp play Winston and Jo, respectively, in Nick Jones’ “Verité”.

‘Verité’ showcases Nick Jones’ writing skill

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 24, 2015
Nick Jones’ original play “Verité” has opened at Lincoln Center, featuring Anna Camp of "Pitch Perfect." Combining quirky characters and plot twists, “Verité” is an enjoyable watch.
Christina Bianco tackles over forty different roles in Broadway's latest musical, "Application Pending."

Bianco impresses in musical ‘Pending’

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer February 18, 2015
In her one-woman Broadway musical "Application Pending," Christina Bianco proves versatile and humorous, taking on multiple roles.
Paris provides the setting of Anton Dudley’s “City Of.”

‘City Of’ Paris shines in new play

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
In "City Of," a musical which is currently being housed at the MOMA, depicts four individuals traveling to Paris, in order to fulfill their personal longings.

Steinhardt revives play of some ‘Importance’

Katie Collins, Contributing Writer February 17, 2015
The vocal performance program, as a part of NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, has put on a performance of "A Man of No Importance."

Hear Scheuer roar

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer February 13, 2015
In his musical "The Lion," Benjamin Scheuer takes on the one-man show, in order to detail his life, and show how he found his roar.

‘Pray’ play combines intimacy, brutality

Caroline Cunfer, Theater/Books Editor February 10, 2015
In the Atlantic Theater Company's play, "I'm Gonna Pray For You So Hard," the characters depict familial disputes, vulnerability, and making amends, all in an intimate setting.