Performing Arts

How NYU’s Comedy Scene is Finding Ways to Laugh
NYU sketch groups “Free Beer” and “Hammerkatz” discuss their future plans and the role of humor in a time of global crisis.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer
• April 20, 2020

Six Comedy Specials to Watch While Social Distancing
If you’re going stir-crazy, here are six Netflix Comedy specials guaranteed to make anyone laugh.
Liv Rocklin, Contributing Writer
• April 13, 2020

Dancing Through Distress: Tisch Dancers on Remote Learning
Three Tisch dance students share their experiences with online dance instruction.
Rachel Lee, Staff Illustrator
• April 12, 2020

‘Ghost Quartet’ Is in All of Us
Dave Malloy’s “Ghost Quartet” is just the gift the world needs during this time of reflection.
Hope Cassandra, Contributing Writer
• April 6, 2020

The Public Theater Talks Show Business and Social Issues
The Public Theater’s “Public Square” podcast highlights artists and professionals as they share their experiences with The Public and discuss important issues affecting the arts community.
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer
• April 5, 2020

Terrence McNally’s Writing Must Live On
As we say a final farewell to Terrence McNally, we must not forget his writing in “Ragtime” and how relevant its vital message remains today.
Sasha Cohen, Performing Arts Editor
• March 30, 2020

The Pros and Cons of Streaming Performance
As streaming services for plays, dance and other performing arts continue to surface, people must evaluate the pros and cons behind watching performance online.
Sasha Cohen, Performing Arts Editor
• March 23, 2020

Coronavirus Closes the Curtains on Broadway
New York restricts gatherings that consist of 500 people or more, which is forcing Broadway to go dark for a month.
Sasha Cohen, Performing Arts Editor
• March 12, 2020

Tisch Dance Program Students Call for Societal Change
Second Avenue Dance Company’s March concert “Investigating the WE” featured student-choreographed dances and community engagement projects.
Sasha Cohen, Performing Arts Editor
• March 8, 2020

Does ‘Moulin Rouge!’ Deserve to Be on Broadway?
A classic story of star-crossed lovers set in late 19th-century France raises questions on whether the jukebox musical is necessary.
Sasha Cohen, Performing Arts Editor
• March 4, 2020

Gallatin Celebrates Black Artistry with ‘Say It Loud!’
Gallatin’s Say It Loud! showed immense support for black artistry in New York through powerful words from young poets in the NYU community.
Destine Manson, Staff Writer
• March 2, 2020

A Mary Shelley One-Woman Show Electrifies Audiences
In a gothic retelling of Mary Shelley’s life, this production details the events that led up to the creation of “Frankenstein.”
Dani Herrera, Staff Writer
• February 24, 2020


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