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

Washington Square News

The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda by Ishmael Reed returns to stage at Nuyorican Poet Cafe this October. (Via Facebook)

Rebutting the Warped History of ‘Hamilton’

“The Haunting of Lin-Manuel Miranda” refutes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s portrayal of Alexander Hamilton by shedding light on the untold stories of his victims.
Julianna Bjorksten, Contributing Writer October 9, 2019

“Hamilton,” one of the most decorated and beloved musicals in Broadway history, is under attack. Although the hip-hop-inspired production has received overwhelming critical...

Ron Chernow, author of "Alexander Hamilton” and “Washington: A Life" among other bestsellers, talked to Chris Hayes in a book talk hosted by the PEN World Voices Festival on 22 Apr. 2018 at the Cooper Union.

Ron Chernow Explores ‘Grant’ at PEN World Voices

Emily Fagel, Theater and Books Editor April 23, 2018
Acclaimed biographer Ron Chernow sat down with MSNBC host Chris Hayes at PEN World Voices Festival this past Sunday to discuss the book “Grant.”
The Power of Political Theater

The Power of Political Theater

Matt Markowski, Contributing Writer October 4, 2017
A relationship between art and politics; how art shapes the world.

In Comedy Central’s series “Drunk History,” drunk comedians retell history as live recreations mimic their tellings.

History is Better Drunk

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 4, 2016
With originality and spunk, "Drunk History" begins its latest season by proving that its formula for recounting history with alcohol and humor has not yet worn out it welcome.

Social Media Shares #Theater Experience

Neha Ramani, Contributing Writer April 6, 2016
News surrounding the musical "Hamilton" went viral thanks to their social media campaigns as well other social media attention.

Whitewashing and color-blind casting on Broadway

Nishad More, Contributing Writer October 21, 2015
Colorblind casting in Broadway gives old shows new dimensions, as evidenced in the diverse cast of "Hamilton" and "Cloud Nine." Looking past skin color when casting does not take away from the show's logic, and instead creates shows based on pure talent.

Color-blind ‘Hamilton’ fantastic

Marissa Elliott Little, Highlighter Editor April 8, 2015
The cast in Lin Manuel Miranda's musical "Hamilton," was developed through racially-blind casting, purposefully striving to construct a racially diverse cast.