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A playbill for The Wooster Groups current performance at Skirball, a cross-media production that asks what it means for an artist to be forgotten. (Staff Photo by Sasha Cohen)

A Forgotten Spirit Haunted Audiences in ‘A Pink Chair (In Place of a Fake Antique)’

Despite minor confusion and a lack of conflict, The Wooster Group effectively paid tribute to deceased director Tadeusz Kantor through innovative storytelling.
Sasha Cohen, Books & Theater Editor Feb 3, 2020

The Skirball Center transformed into a theatrical time capsule for The Wooster Group’s “A Pink Chair (In Place of a Fake Antique).” Running from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2, the performance...

Showing at the Public Theater, Head of Passes tells the story of Shelah and her family coming together to celebrate her birthday.

Modern ‘Job’ is Heartbreaking

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor Apr 18, 2016
"Head of Passes" at the Public Theater is a moving drama about family inspired by the Book of Job.
Stephen Aubreys I Will Look Forward to This Later is playing at the New Ohio Theater at 154 Christopher Street through April 23.

“I Will Look Forward” Is Worth More Than a Look

Hailey Nuthals, Highlighter Editor Apr 14, 2016
"I Will Look Forward to This Later" is a tragically funny play about art-making and what makes a meaningful life.
Hank Azaria, Claire Danes, and John Krasinski in the play, Dry Powder, currently on show at The Public Theater.

Though Star-Studded, ‘Dry Powder’ Barely Ignites

Emma Gold, Contributing Writer Apr 6, 2016
“Dry Power” is a compelling play about a private equity firm running at the Public Theater until May 1, starring John Krasinski, Claire Danes and Hank Azaria.
Tisch New Theatre put on a production of Hairspray this last weekend at Skirball, starring a phenomenal cast from all corners of NYU.

Tisch New Theater Get Grooving With ‘Hairspray’

Laura Casado, Staff Writer Apr 4, 2016
Tisch New Theatre put on a production of the classic musical "Hairspray" at Skirball over the weekend.
Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo” is currently playing at the New York Theater Workshop.

Swimming in Scandal and a ‘Red Speedo’

Nikolas Reda-Castelao, Staff Writer Mar 28, 2016

A 25-meter long, chlorine-scented pool dominates the stage of the New York Theater Workshop, currently staging Lucas Hnath’s “Red Speedo.” It is the tantamount center of...

Mark Rylance and Bob Davis perform in the American Repertory Theaters new production of Nice Fish.

‘Nice Fish’ Questions the Meaning of Life Through Ice Fishing

Joseph Myers, Theater & Books Editor Mar 2, 2016
"Nice Fish" starring recent Academy Award winner Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins, is a play about the existential ponderings of fishermen.
Lin-Manuel Miranda stars in Hamilton, the rap musical he wrote.

Show delights with hip-hop history

Caroline Cunfer, Theater/Books Editor Mar 4, 2015
The new musical, "Hamilton," centers around the life of the late Alexander Hamilton, and is strengthened by its hip-hop, modern influence.
Carl Hendrick Louis & Carra Patterson in “Little Children Dream of God.”

‘Children’ done well despite stereotypes

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer Feb 25, 2015
Despite solid set design and acting, "Little Children Dream of God” falls short with its problematic, stereotypical storyline.
 Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Anna Camp play Winston and Jo, respectively, in Nick Jones’ “Verité”.

‘Verité’ showcases Nick Jones’ writing skill

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer Feb 24, 2015
Nick Jones’ original play “Verité” has opened at Lincoln Center, featuring Anna Camp of "Pitch Perfect." Combining quirky characters and plot twists, “Verité” is an enjoyable watch.
Christina Bianco tackles over forty different roles in Broadways latest musical, Application Pending.

Bianco impresses in musical ‘Pending’

Joseph Myers, Contributing Writer Feb 18, 2015
In her one-woman Broadway musical "Application Pending," Christina Bianco proves versatile and humorous, taking on multiple roles.
Paris provides the setting of Anton Dudley’s “City Of.”

‘City Of’ Paris shines in new play

Willa Tellekson-Flash, Contributing Writer Feb 17, 2015
In "City Of," a musical which is currently being housed at the MOMA, depicts four individuals traveling to Paris, in order to fulfill their personal longings.

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