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Christy Altomare as the 18-year-old orphan Anya and Derek Klena as con-man Dmitry star in the musical adaptation of “Anastasia.” “Anastasia” is running at the Broadhurst Theatre.

Film Favorite ‘Anastasia’ Takes a Journey to the Stage

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017
The Broadway adaptation of the beloved animated film "Anastasia" officially opened April 24 — and if anything, it's even better than its original form.
The Broadway Theatre’s Vietnam War based production, “Miss Saigon,” written by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil.

Miss Saigon at The Broadway Theatre

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer April 10, 2017
Eva Noblezada makes the hearty belts and fluttering soprano lines demanded by the leading role in Broadway's "Miss Saigon" seem like an easy task, despite having some big shoes to fill.
Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht play Victor and Esther in Arthur Miller’s “The Price.” The production opened to the public at American Airlines Theatre on Thursday.

New Theater Worth ‘The Price’

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
The star-studded cast of "The Price" brings life and nuance to Arther Miller's classic play, with Mark Ruffalo and Danny DeVito bringing its renowned nuance into light.
“Come From Away” is directed by Christopher Ashley. The feel-good musical about 9/11 is currently open at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre.

A Musical, Canadian Perspective on 9/11

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer March 20, 2017
"Come From Away" isn't just the touching true tale of a Canadian town that housed re-routed flights during the aftermath of 9/11 — it's an eerie reminder of the sort of social issues facing us today.
From left to right, Susan Sandler, Kelly Edwards and Vanessa Benton discussed the issues of diversity in the entertainment industry at the Brunch with an Icon event on Saturday.  The brunch was one of the many events hosted by the Fusion Film Festival.

At Fusion Film Fest, HBO Encourages Confidence, Passion and Having a Voice

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer March 8, 2017
As one of Fusion Film Fest's guests of honor, HBO's Head of Talent Development Kelly Edwards discussed overcoming shyness and her love for Black Ops 3 over brunch.
Annaleigh Ashford and Jake Gyllenhaal led“Sunday in the Park With George” at the Hudson Theater. The show ,full of renowned Tony winners and veteran Broadway performers, will play until April 23.

Art and Affection Collide in ‘Sunday in the Park’

Kamila Daurenova, Staff Writer February 27, 2017
The classic award-winning production "Sunday In The Park With George" brings stars like Jake Gyllenhaal and NYU alums like Tony-winning Ruthie Ann Miles together to create a production that's as close to pointillism and acrylic painting as one can get on stage.
The performance effectively immersed its audience into the world of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace.

Tolstoy Meets Broadway in ‘The Great Comet of 1812’

Kamila Daurenova, Staff Writer November 21, 2016
"Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet" brings vivacity to Tolstoy's classic "War and Peace," with an impressive number of NYU alums working on the new Broadway musical.
Catfish and the Bottlemen displayed their natural stage presence at Terminal 5 on the energetic second night of their US tour.

Catfish and the Bottlemen Deliver International Stardom

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer October 26, 2016
Catfish and the Bottlemen confirmed its status as an international sensation last week at Terminal 5, with sincerity and energy abound.
Now showing as a part of the 2016 Fringe Encore Series at the Huron Club at 15 Vandal St., “Rent Control” puts a comedic twist on the difficulties associated with high rent in the city.

One Man, 30 Characters, Skyrocketing Rent

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer October 7, 2016
In an impressive feat of theatrical talent, NYU Tisch professor Evan Zes plays over 30 characters in the one-man show of the true story of a man who raked in thousands of dollars from a scam on his rent-controlled apartment.