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

Washington Square News

PUFFS, an Off-Broadway production, parodies Harry Potter through the eyes of an extraordinarily average Hufflepuff student.

PUFFS Is Bringing Potter Back

Arimeta Diop, Staff Writer October 16, 2016
The passion and love inspired by the Harry Potter series will never die - and more importantly, it will never stop being perfect fodder for parodies.
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 6, 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.
Artist Micaela Blai stars in "The Secret Life of Your Third Grade Teacher."

Living a Fairy Tale — But Not Like That

Khrysgiana Pineda, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
We all know the struggle of not letting an errant curse slip in front of young children, but what happens when you have to doctor your entire life to be appropriate for third graders?
Broadway icon Betty Buckley performed a variety of old and new Broadway show tunes this past week at Joe’s Pub in her new cabaret show, “Story Songs”.

Buckley Reflects in Newest Cabaret

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer October 3, 2016
Broadway icon Betty Buckley created an artistic, thoughtful look back on her career in her latest cabaret show at Joe's Pub.
The Arts Issue: Majors vs. Indie

The Arts Issue: Majors vs. Indie

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 29, 2016

During my very first semester at NYU, my Writing the Essay professor, while talking about Damien Hirst’s piece “The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone...

Bigger, Brighter, Better? Making the Broadway Leap of Faith

Bigger, Brighter, Better? Making the Broadway Leap of Faith

Emma Gordon, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
For a play, making its Broadway debut may seem like the ultimate goal, but the reality is not so clear cut.
Tonight at the Barrow Street Theater a production of Flight was performed as a part of the Fringe Encore Festival.

‘Flight’ Takes Physical Storytelling to New Heights

Caroline Zemsky, Contributing Writer September 28, 2016
In a cleverly choreographed work of theater and acrobatics, the classic novel "The Little Prince" is reimagined in "Flight" for this year's Fringe Encore Series.

‘Body Alarm’ Hits a Nerve in the Best Way

Arimeta Diop, Contributing Writer September 26, 2016
Winsome Brown's latest production "Hit the Body Alarm" combines texts from sources as far-flung as James Joyce and John Milton to create an absolutely stunning performance.

New Drag Show Is As Close to Whitney As You Can Get

Joseph Myers, Staff Writer September 21, 2016
Kevin Smith Kirkwood creates a tribute to Whitney Houston that is almost as good as the original in his latest show, "Classic Whitney: Alive."
Crackskull Road runs at the Workshop Theater at 312 West 36th Street as part of Origins First Irish Theater Festival.

‘Crackskull Row’ Pushes Your Tolerance for Taboos

Hailey Nuthals, Arts Editor September 6, 2016
"Crackskull Row" dives into the darker parts of Irish culture as part of the Origins First Irish Theatre Festival.
Owen McCafferty’s “Quietly” has recently relocated from Dublin’s Abbey Theatre to New York’s Irish Repertory Theatre due to tremendous success, and will be running until September 25.

‘Quietly’ Speaks Volumes About Terror

Alexandra Pierson, Theater & Books Editor September 6, 2016
As part of the Origins First Irish Theater Festival, "Quietly" is captivating audiences with its complex remembering of Northern Ireland's Troubles.
Start the Semester Off on the Write Foot

Start the Semester Off on the Write Foot

Alexandra Pierson, Theater & Books Editor August 28, 2016

Whether it’s Writing the Essay, Cultural Foundations or any other text-based course you are taking this semester, most students will inevitably have to write multitudinous essays....