Performing Arts
Review: ‘Shucked’: How Broadway’s newest comedy subverts theater tropes
The new musical comedy follows a woman investigating the abrupt disappearance of corn from a rural American town. When an entire audience cheers for a plant growing, you know you’re doing something right.
The unexpected connection between Adam Himebauch, Adam Lucas and Hanksy
The mysterious Adam Lucas Himebauch might seem like a 1970s visionary and prolific artist from the early ’70s, but he turns out to be much more.
Q&A: Marjan Neshat on ‘Sandra’ and her Iranian identity
The Iranian actress discusses preparing for the one-woman play, and channeling her heritage while performing.
Q&A: Foodmasku on channeling emotions into food mask art
Instagram artist Foodmasku on turning isolation into funny food masks, gun violence in America, and his plans for the future.
Review: Oscar yi Hou’s ‘East of sun, west of moon’ celebrates artistic autonomy
Oscar yi Hou’s debut exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum confronts generalized notions of the global East and West in a celebration of queerness and Asian American communities.
Review: ‘FUKT’ reminds us that it’s never too late to redefine ourselves
Emma Goldman-Sherman’s ‘FUKT’ is an uplifting tale that shows how childhood trauma doesn’t ultimately define us.
Review: ‘Sophie Sucks Face’ is the celebration of Jewish culture we need right now
This hilarious one-woman show incorporates Jewish culture, sexuality and even kissing a cousin.
Flipping the script: Diversifying American show business
Racism in the theater industry propelled these NYU professors and students to find their footing in the field.
Q&A: Twin comedians Annabel and Sabina Meschke on NYU and the future of alt-comedy
I watched NYU alumni Annabel and Sabina Meschke on stage and in conversation, and you have to, too.
Review: ‘Drive the Speed Limit’ laughs through the pain of a girl’s discomfort with her body
In an intimate play by NYU students Penelope Gould and Marina Carlstroem, “Drive the Speed Limit” takes on weight and sickness through the eyes of three generations of women.
Little Amal captures the heart of NYC during first US visit
After traveling 6,000 miles across 12 countries, puppet Little Amal — an international symbol for human rights — will visit Washington Square Park on Wednesday, Sept. 28.
Performance art in New York waters raises awareness about rising sea levels
Sarah Cameron Sunde’s “36.5 / A Durational Performance with the Sea” is a contemplative observation of climate change.
