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

Washington Square News

Taylor McBride '22 performing "Here We Stay" for Tisch Offstage. Tisch New Theatre will present narratives about identities that are traditionally left offstage at 8 p.m. from April 30 to May 2. (Photo by Adam Olkin, Courtesy of Tisch Offstage)

Tisch New Theatre’s ‘Offstage’ shines a spotlight on stories often left untold

"Offstage" will present narratives about identities traditionally left outside of theater, with the hopes of creating a more inclusive theater industry.
Jennifer Ren, Performing Arts Editor April 16, 2021

Whether it's auditions, interviews or classes, there are moments that ask us to tell the narratives of our lives. However, when the world is full of judgment and prejudices, certain...

In Tisch New Theatre’s remake of “Legally Blonde,” Elle Woods has none of the ditziness she is known for. (Photo Courtesy of Christabelle Tan)

Somehow, Tisch New Theatre Reinvents Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’

Tisch New Theatre decides to “Rethink Pink” in their recent production of “Legally Blonde,” showcasing a strong and never wavering Elle Woods by omitting the dumb blonde stereotype from the minute the curtain opens.
Liv Rocklin, Contributing Writer November 4, 2019

When people wondered how Tisch New Theatre could possibly “Rethink Pink” and rebrand “Legally Blonde,” TNT responded, in the words of Elle Woods: “What? Like it’s hard?”...

Promotional photo for Tisch New Theater's "Next to Normal." (Courtesy of Tisch New Theater)

Student Cast of ‘Next to Normal’ Juggles Music and Mental Illness

Julia Fields, Contributing Writer October 24, 2018
Tisch New Theater's production of "Next to Normal" delivers a beautiful and heartbreaking performance rooted in themes of loss, mental illness and family.
Tisch New Theatre students performing "Next to Normal."

Backstage at Tisch’s ‘Next to Normal’

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 22, 2018
Step behind the curtain and see the backstage process behind Tisch's production of "Next To Normal" before it opens on Oct. 23.
Letter to the Editor: "Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama"

Letter to the Editor: “Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama”

John Beckman, NYU Spokesperson January 23, 2017
NYU spokesperson John Beckman shared his thoughts about a recently published article in Washington Square News "Tisch New Theater Runs Into Drama."
Skirball has put on many performances that send a bold message. The provocative production of "Apollon" by Choreographer Florentina Holzinger ran Feb. 22-23. (Photo by Julia Saliba)

Tisch New Theatre Runs Into Drama

Natasha Roy, News Editor January 23, 2017
The Tisch New Theatre was suspended this past fall, but the news was quietly announced in a single email. Here's the details of the whole story.