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

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

Washington Square News

The College of Arts and Science Theatre presented “Forbidden NYU” Friday night, where performers sang classic Broadway hits, but with lyrics to fit all things NYU.

‘Forbidden NYU’ Turns 18

Julia Fields, Staff Writer November 13, 2017
Forbidden NYU celebrated its 18th year with a "Barely Legal" edition, containing spoofs of many famous musicals tailored to the school's most common problems.
Student members of the College of Arts and Sciences wrote and performed the NYU-themed parody show which ran for three nights.

‘Forbidden’ Turns ‘Hamilton’ Violet

Yasmin Gulec, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
Forbidden NYU is an annual performance that pokes fun at aspects of NYU students' lives.
Nathan Ho for WSN

‘Forbidden NYU’ uses theater, comedy to mock college life, university tropes

October 17, 2013
a look behind the preparations for the opening weekend of NYU's alternative Reality Show -- Forbidden NYU.
File photo by Jonathan Tan/WSN

Students stand center stage in fall theater productions

August 25, 2013
While New York is famous for its Broadway shows, NYU offers a host of student performances that are not to be missed.
via Youtube

‘Forbidden NYU’ channels student’s discontent into song

October 19, 2012
CAST presents the 13th annual performance of “Forbidden NYU” this Thursday and Sunday.