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Performing Arts

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.
Sondheim’s "Into the Woods" returns to the stage for the first time since its revival in 2006.

Venture back ‘Into the Woods’ Off-Broadway

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer February 5, 2015
The off-Broadway version of "Into the Woods" features clever lyricism and powerful music, delivering a magic-filled, enchanting play.
Dancing Danza brings 'Vegas' to Broadway

Dancing Danza brings ‘Vegas’ to Broadway

Alyssa Dvorak, Contributing Writer February 2, 2015
The Broadway play, "Honeymoon in Vegas" remains true to the original musical, featuring a strong second act.
Audience creates, actors improvise show

Audience creates, actors improvise show

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer December 2, 2014
In this improvised musical, audience members vote on performance elements to create a unique show every night.
These students love writing and receiving handwritten mail.

Simple, honest acting found in ‘Love Letters

Kelly Letourneau, Contributing Writer November 25, 2014
Candice Bergen and Alan Alda shine in the beautifully simplistic revival of A.R. Gurney's "Love Letters"
Alum brings unique play to stage

Alum brings unique play to stage

Kaitlyn Mitchell, Contributing Writer November 19, 2014
Dan Kitrosser talks about the inspirations for his new Off-Off-Broadway production "Dead Special Crabs"
[UPDATED] Staff Recommendations: Nov. 12

[UPDATED] Staff Recommendations: Nov. 12

WSN Staff November 12, 2014
WSN staff recommends a few of its favorite plays from this year
‘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.