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Eric Gelb | Almost Famous

Pamela Jew, Under the Arch Managing Editor December 6, 2018

How do you become popular at NYU? High school is over and there’s no homecoming to solidify your place in the social hierarchy. At a university with over 25,000 undergraduates,...

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.
Barrett Doss and Andy Karl star in Matthew Warchus’ stage adaptation of the classic 1993 film “Groundhog Day.”

‘Groundhog Day’ : Deja Vu Dances all Over Again

Kamila Daurenova, Contributing Writer May 1, 2017
What if you were stuck in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again? Fans of the original Bill Murray classic will be happy to hear that this story has made the jump from screen to the stage.
Steinhardt's "Spring Awakening" captures the issues that come with sexual oppression in the 1800s. The musical ran from March 30 to April 2.

‘Spring Awakening’ Reveals Harmonies

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor April 3, 2017
Steinhardt's production of the famed "Spring Awakening" was a singular and unafraid show, leaving more than just chalk smears and notes lingering in the audience's heart.
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.
NYU musical theatre enthusiasts enjoy the act of fellow student at this year’s Spring Welcome Week event.

Bright Lights and High Notes at NYU

Alexandra Pierson, Theater and Books Editor January 30, 2017
For one magical night of harmony and jazz hands, NYU students forgot their school affiliations to hold a night of Broadway showtunes and classic musical theater hits.

The Off-Broadway rock odyssey, “The Portal”, blends musical performance with a movie-like narrative.

‘The Portal:’ A Movie on the Stage

December 5, 2016
"The Portal" takes too much advantage of multimedia tools and comes off more like a bad party than a thought-provoking theater piece.
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.
Tisch junior Emmanuel Lopez was recently cast in the Broadway jukebox musical, On Your Feet! about Emilio and Gloria Estefan.

Why Wait to Graduate?

Blair Best, Staff Writer November 14, 2016
Why wait to graduate? NYU Tisch junior Emanuel Lopez has already been cast in the Broadway musical "On Your Feet," and spoke with WSN about the whirlwind he rode to get there.
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.
“Waitress”, directed by Diane Paulus, stars pop singer and songwriter Sara Bareilles, which is currently playing at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W 47th St.

‘Waitress’ Is Good Enough to Eat

Emma Gold, Contributing Writer May 2, 2016
The musical "Waitress" has come to Broadway with music and lyrics from Sara Bareilles.