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Performing Arts

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."
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.