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

Washington Square News

Aaliyah Habeeb and Leighton Samuels portray the Romans Lucrece and Sextus Tarquinius in the New York Shakespeare Exchanges heart-wrenching performance of this Shakespearean classic.

‘Rape of Lucrece’ Gives Survivors a Voice

Amanda Quinn, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
In what could have been a performance fraught with discomfort and scenes of trauma, the New York Shakespeare Exchange's portayal of Shakespeare's "The Rape of Lucrece" is amazingly nuanced.
The first Roman Walls in London were built around 200AD.

London’s Historical Highlights, from 1 A.D. to the 21st Century

Thomas Devlin, Staff Writer April 27, 2016
To be a Londoner, you've got to at least be conversational about some of the city's history. Here are a few historical highlights from the capital of the United Kingdom.
The Wild Project theatre is putting on a production of “Taming of the Shrew” with an all-female cast.

Shakespeare Shakeup in ‘Taming of the Shrew’

Blair Best, Contributing Writer April 25, 2016
The Queens Theater Company's latest all-woman production of Shakespeare's "Taming of the Shrew" twists a traditionally misogynistic plot.
Director Justin Kurzel has re-imagined Macbeth, starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard.

‘Macbeth’ enters modern digital age with aplomb

Min-Wei Lee, Contributing Writer December 2, 2015
Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard lead the triumphant remake of Shakespeare's tragedy in "Macbeth."

‘Otello’ production still struggles with race

Joseph Myers, Theater Books Editor October 19, 2015
The met's new Otello production doesn't have blackface, but still struggles with race issues.
All-female ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks gender lines

All-female ‘Julius Caesar’ breaks gender lines

Dhriti Tandon November 17, 2014
One of the highlights of the festival was the “Julius Caesar” production by an all-female Gallatin collaboration, Show Us Womanish, created by Gallatin junior Katherine Romans and Gallatin alumna Ashley Thaxton.
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Public Theater presents multi-faceted ‘Antony and Cleopatra’

March 6, 2014
Not simply a love story, this rendition of Shakespeare's play focuses on the political ramifications of a historical romance.
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On-campus theater programs offer diverse shows

January 26, 2014
Several exciting shows are coming to campus.
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Four-actor production brings ‘Hamlet’ to profound success

December 3, 2013
Thanks to a unique staging and casting technique, the latest production of Shakespeare's drama delivers a fascinating experience.
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‘Richard III,’ ‘Twelfth Night’ incorporate all-male cast to theatrical genius

November 19, 2013
A revisit of traditional Shakespearean casting produces incredible results in the latest productions of these two plays.
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Elizabeth Olsen-led ‘Romeo and Juliet’ misconstrues classic play

October 23, 2013
Despite the famous source material, this rendition of Shakespeare's classic fails to live up to the original verse.
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Theatre For A New Audience takes on Shakespeare’s “Much Ado”

March 6, 2013
Theatre For A New Audience manages to give the play its own creative spin in a thoroughly enjoyable performance.