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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Ben Raanan as the Cat and the Hat with a child actor. (Photo courtesy of Madyson Barnfield)

Lamplighters, Constructive Creativity and Dr. Seuss

Lamplighter’s Youth Musical Theater Collective’s production of “Seussical” aimed to bring the world of Dr. Seuss to life onstage while inspiring kid actors.
Kaylee DeFreitas, Arts Editor, Arts Editor April 23, 2020

When picking the show for Lamplighters this spring, director and Steinhardt first-year Alex Oleksy said they chose “Seussical” because it was “Seussey.” In other words,...

Poster for the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater. (via Facebook)

A Starving Artist’s Guide to Arts Events This Weekend: March 15 to 17

Stay entertained this weekend for $20 or less.
Alex Cullina, Books and Theater Editor March 14, 2019

St. Patrick’s Day is this Sunday — if you want to escape the inevitable onslaught of intoxicated revelers this weekend, check out one of these arts and entertainment events....

Dancing the Good Fight for Diversity

Dancing the Good Fight for Diversity

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer April 6, 2017
Ballet has long been a highly esteemed art form, but it's long past time for its participants to start taking diversity seriously.
Ailey 2 is composed of multiple choreographed works that serve to connect to the community. It played at Skirball Center for the Performing Arts from March 29 to April 2.

NYU Grad Takes Professional Stage

Ryan Mikel, Staff Writer April 3, 2017
The Ailey 2 New York season premiere featured Tisch alum Jacoby Pruitt in its New Works program, which presented a musically complex and choreographically collective show.
Yuna Yang Spring/Summer 2015

Yuna Yang Spring/Summer 2015

Emma Scoble, Staff Writer September 6, 2014

All eyes were drawn to a single model in a flowing, gossamer gown, as she entered the softly lit studio atop Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre, walking down the runway at an unusually...