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Performing Arts

‘Disgraced’ swiftly looks at stereotypes

‘Disgraced’ swiftly looks at stereotypes

Suzanne Egan, Staff Writer November 11, 2014
Ayad Akhtar's Pulitzer prize-winning play tackles difficult issues of race and religion with all-star cast.
One-woman shows lack significant commentary

One-woman shows lack significant commentary

Alexander Tsebelis, Contributing Writer November 6, 2014
The latest one-woman shows have made major strides for female playwrights, but they have a long way to go, too
‘Signal Failure’ pleases as triumph of candor

‘Signal Failure’ pleases as triumph of candor

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-Large November 5, 2014
"Signal Failure" looks at missed connections and subway soulmates
Buzz follows the efforts of a pregnant woman and her playwright boyfriend to rid their apartment of the flies infesting the outside world. Funny and harrowing, it's a fast-paced story of love and art in a time of global warming.

Play has audience heads buzzing

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-Large November 3, 2014
Benjamin Kunkel's new play is an irreverent exploration of how theater goes unappreciated by the masses.
The performers shine in the latest rendition of "On the Town."

‘On the Town’ excites with helluva show

Clio McConnell, Editor-at-Large October 30, 2014
The latest rendition of "On the Town" shines because of its performers.
‘Found’ presents beauty, humor

‘Found’ presents beauty, humor

Caroline Cunfer, Contributing Writer October 28, 2014
"Found", based on the misplaced notes and knicknacks in Found Magazine, is a wonderfully weird Off-Broadway adventure.
Stage adaptation of 'The Curious Incident' shines

Stage adaptation of ‘The Curious Incident’ shines

Nikolas Reda-Castelao, Theater/Books Editor October 23, 2014
"The Curious Incident" goes above and beyond what is expected of Broadway productions
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Adaptation offers unique audience experience

Blair Simmons, Staff Writer October 15, 2014
Ivo van Hove's stylistically ambitious "Scenes from a Marriage" reimagines Ingmar Bergman's film

TodayTix app puts Broadway in the palm of audiences’ hand

Nikolas Reda-Castelao, Theater/Books editor October 7, 2014
Getting cheap tickets to high profile shows in New York can be tricky, but this new smartphone app is a game-changer.
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Interpretation of Hercules’ labors portrayed in new play

Porter Yelton, Contributing Writer October 7, 2014
"The Twelfth Labor" is a new spin on the old tale of Hercules' twelve labors

Mimes go outside the box on stage

Ariana DiValentino, Social Media Editor October 7, 2014
"Topography" brings the art of mime in all its quiet glory to a New York stage
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New version of ‘Next to Normal’ moves audience

Caroline Cunfer, Contributing Writer October 2, 2014
The Gallery Players' staging of "Next to Normal" is more minimal than its previous Broadway production