Joseph Myers: Gallatin, Marketing and Theater Studies

Joseph Myers • May 4, 2017

As trite as it may be to point out, New York is always changing — for the better, for the worse and often for the indistinguishable. I feel that my past four years have been...

Buckley Reflects in Newest Cabaret

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer • October 3, 2016

Broadway icon Betty Buckley created an artistic, thoughtful look back on her career in her latest cabaret show at Joe's Pub.

New Drag Show Is As Close to Whitney As You Can Get

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer • September 22, 2016

Kevin Smith Kirkwood creates a tribute to Whitney Houston that is almost as good as the original in his latest show, "Classic Whitney: Alive."

Modern ‘Job’ is Heartbreaking

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor • April 18, 2016

"Head of Passes" at the Public Theater is a moving drama about family inspired by the Book of Job.

CAST Stages ‘The Heidi Chronicles’

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor • April 11, 2016

The portrayal of past feminist movements in NYU CAST's production of "The Heidi Chronicles" resonates with gender equality movements today.

Tisch Students Bring “The Laramie Project” Into 2016

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor • March 8, 2016

NYU Shop Theater is currently putting on a production of the 2000 play "The Laramie Project".

‘Nice Fish’ Questions the Meaning of Life Through Ice Fishing

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor • March 2, 2016

"Nice Fish" starring recent Academy Award winner Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins, is a play about the existential ponderings of fishermen.

Coral Tower

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor • February 25, 2016

Residency: Upperclassmen Estimated yearly cost: $13,048 - $18,494 Low-cost rooms available: Yes Commute to class: 15 minutes Nearby subways: N, Q, R, L, 4, 5, 6, Shuttle:...

‘Cabaret’ Star Strips, Emotionally

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor • February 16, 2016

Alan Cumming performed at Carnegie Hall in conjunction with his new album "Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Cafe Carlyle"

Staff Recs: David Bowie Songs

Zach Martin, Joseph Myers, Bobby Wagner, Audrey Deng and Ethan Sapienza • January 29, 2016

We'll miss you Ziggy Stardust.

Tisch sophomore’s play questions fraternity hazing

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor • November 23, 2015

Tisch sophomore Jake Rosenberg debuts his play "Brothers," a telling of the detrimental and hetero-normative hazing culture in U.S. colleges.

‘Trip of Love’ captures the mood of the 1960s

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor • November 19, 2015

Take a trip through the 60s with the visually stunning off-Broadway production of "Trip of Love."

Staff Recs: Spooky Halloween movies to binge-watch

Maddie Pazzani, Joseph Myers, Zach Martin, E.R. Pulgar, Bobby Wagner and WSN Staff • October 29, 2015

Celebrate Halloween with a seasonal movie binge with staff-recommended movies. The list includes the musical "Hocus Pocus," the nostalgic "Halloweentown" and the racy "Rocky Horror Picture Show."

‘First Daughter’ pretty but problematic

Joseph Myers, Theater/Books Editor • October 26, 2015

The daughters of presidents sing about living under the scrutiny of the public eye in the highly creative musical "The First Daughter Suite." Daughters of Bush, Carter, Ford join together to save American hostages from Iran.

Staff Recommendations: NYU courses

Bailey Evans, Thomas Devlin, Joseph Myers and Audrey Deng • October 20, 2015

The WSN Staff recommends NYU courses that most impacted us in preparation for course registration for the Spring 2016 semester.

‘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.

Staff Recommendations: SNL skits

Rachel Ruecker, Anne Cruz, Joseph Myers, Grace Halio and Audrey Deng • October 7, 2015

SNL celebrates 41 seasons of late-night sketches, cold openings and Weekend Updates. Reminisce the many generations of actors with these sketch picks from the WSN staff.

Staff Recommendations: Back to School Songs

Maddie Pazzani, E.R. Pulgar, Allison Stubblebine, Bobby Wagner, Alex Bazeley, Joseph Myers, Audrey Deng and Richard Shu • September 9, 2015

As we approach the end of summer and the start of autumn, listen to these WSN staff-recommended songs to start the semester on the right foot.

‘Children’ done well despite stereotypes

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer • February 25, 2015

Despite solid set design and acting, "Little Children Dream of God” falls short with its problematic, stereotypical storyline.

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.

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.