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

Washington Square News

Reg Rogers in a suit with a blue tie, Katie Rose Clarke in a pink long coat with her arms outstretched, Jonathan Groff in a black suit with a black tie, Daniel Radcliffe in a brown suit and sweater and Lindsay Mendez wearing a white coat with a multi-colored striped dress standing on a stage.

Review: 42 years later, ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ finally gets a lengthy run on Broadway

After extensive re-writes and several notable productions, Stephen Sondheim’s greatest short-running flop is now on Broadway.
Madeline Kane, Contributing Writer December 12, 2023

Since his death in late 2021, composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s legacy has been celebrated on Broadway through multiple revivals of his iconic musicals, including “Into...

From left to right: Jane Russell, Harold Prince and Elaine Stritch on the set of the Broadway musical “Company.”

Review: A gender-bent ‘Company’ revival just misses the emotional mark

This classic Sondheim concept musical gets a fresh 2022 makeover.
Luke J. Curnin, Contributing Writer April 6, 2022

The revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1970 musical comedy “Company” opened its doors at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater on Dec. 9, 2021. After its March 22, 2020...

Stephen Sondheim, an American composer and lyricist, started his theater career by writing the lyrics for “West Side Story” in 1957. The eight-time Tony Award winner died on Nov. 26, 2021, at age 91. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Stephen Sondheim: a legend who lives on

Eight-time Tony Award and eight-time Grammy Award winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim died on Nov. 26, 2021, at age 91.
Sasha Cohen, Arts Editor November 30, 2021

A few days have passed since composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim's sudden death at age 91, and I am still struggling to make sense of my grief. I grew up with Sondheim. I sang...

Unpopular Opinions: Cinematic Classics

Unpopular Opinions: Cinematic Classics

Don't be shy about hating some of these classic films.
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.
Actor Alan Cumming is selling his album, “Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Café Carlyle”, on his North America cabaret show tour.

‘Cabaret’ Star Strips, Emotionally

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor February 16, 2016
Alan Cumming performed at Carnegie Hall in conjunction with his new album "Alan Cumming Sings Sappy Songs: Live at Cafe Carlyle"
Courtesy of Classic State Company

Classic Stage Company brings brilliant production of ‘Passion’

March 13, 2013
Stephen Sondheim’s “Passion” is beautifully written and performed by a high-class cast.