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Review: The play ‘Stereophonic’ tells the bittersweet story of a ’70s band

After originating at Playwrights Horizons, “Stereophonic” brings the raw reality of band life to Broadway.
Skylar Boilard, Contributing Writer April 25, 2024

If you like “Daisy Jones & The Six,” listen to Fleetwood Mac, have an adoration for ’70s clothing, or are just in the mood for a moving story, then “Stereophonic”...

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Beyond NYU: A shy guy’s transformation into Broadway success

After studying music composition and musical theater writing at NYU, Steinhardt and Tisch alum Joe Iconis is creating musicals in unconventional ways.
Aashna Miharia, Deputy News Editor March 28, 2024

When Steinhardt alum Joe Iconis started studying music composition at NYU, he said he was known as being shy with a musical-loving personality. He said it was this introverted...

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Review: 42 years later, ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ finally gets a lengthy run on Broadway

After extensive re-writes and several notable productions, Stephen Sondheim’s greatest short-running flop is now on Broadway.
Madeline Kane, Contributing Writer December 12, 2023

Since his death in late 2021, composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s legacy has been celebrated on Broadway through multiple revivals of his iconic musicals, including “Into...

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What to do this week: Marvel trivia night, meditation at Central Park and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Nov. 6 - 12.
Krish Dev, Deputy News Editor November 5, 2023

A blue marquee sign with the image of a rainbow outside of the Booth Theatre reading “Kimberly Akimbo.” Below the sign are two smaller signs, the top has a list crediting the creators of the musical and the bottom is a yellow sign that reads “Winner of 5 Tony Awards Including Best Musical”.

Review: ‘Kimberly Akimbo’ tells an unexpected story of teenage adolescence

The Tony Award-winning musical captures audiences with a simple yet heart-wrenching tale of a young girl with a rare aging condition.
Shiphrah Moses, Social Media Editor October 17, 2023

This June, the Tony Awards extended its most prestigious accolade, Best Musical, to an unconventional candidate, “Kimberly Akimbo.” When the show opened last year, Broadway...

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NYU’s ‘Here Lies Love’ syllabus dives deep into the controversial musical

Two NYC-based professors, one from NYU, collaborated to compile a selection of resources that contextualize David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s musical.
Ella Sabrina Malabanan, Contributing Writer September 28, 2023

An NYU professor contributed to a public syllabus analyzing David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s “Here Lies Love,” a controversial disco-pop musical about former First Lady of the...

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What to do this week: Holiday cheese tasting and Christmas caroling

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: Dec. 12-18.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor December 11, 2022

A film marathon at MoMA 7 p.m. at the Museum of Modern Art Watch a special screening program of four films by Italian filmmaker Yuri Ancarani, including “Il Capo,” “Da...

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Spotify Wrapped: The limitations of listening 

Spotify’s recently released end-of-the-year recaps ask whether listeners can still have original taste in music.
Carina Christo, Contributing Writer December 9, 2022

I’ve taken the Amtrak to and from Massachusetts at least 18 times. Despite the practice I have with train procedures, spotty Wi-Fi leaves me with little to do for four hours,...

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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.
Nandini Gupta, Contributing Writer October 24, 2022

Institutional racism sits at every level of American theater, with limited opportunities for people of color to flourish in the industry and make their mark. Moreover, as a massive...

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The yasses and flops of Grindr, as told by its NYU users

NYU students share their experiences with looking for fun and more on the Grindr app.
Derek Kamakanaaloha Soong, Staff Writer May 5, 2022

Content warning: this article mentions sexual assault. Whether you’re using it to find love, lust or some much-needed validation, dating apps are a quintessential part of...

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What to do this week: An Easter parade and more

The Daybook is WSN’s weekly column listing in-person and online events at NYU and across New York City. This week: April 11 to April 17.
The News Desk April 11, 2022

A discussion about women reporting under the Taliban 6-7:30 p.m. on Zoom Free registration Human rights activist Metra Mehran and journalists Fatima Faizi, Zahra Joya and...

From left to right: Jane Russell, Harold Prince and Elaine Stritch on the set of the Broadway musical “Company.”

Review: A gender-bent ‘Company’ revival just misses the emotional mark

This classic Sondheim concept musical gets a fresh 2022 makeover.
Luke J. Curnin, Contributing Writer April 6, 2022

The revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1970 musical comedy “Company” opened its doors at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater on Dec. 9, 2021. After its March 22, 2020...