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The Duke theater on 42nd street is shown via Google Street View. Choreographers, vocal coaches, and more come here to perfect every part of their show.  (Google Street View)

Inside Broadway’s Intriguing Secret Rehearsal Studio

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor May 22, 2018

Broadway is known for putting on large plays and musical performances full of acting, dancing, and singing. What many don’t know is where rehearsals take place for some of these shows. The secret...

Will Roland smiles during rehearsal for “The Black Suites,” another musical by Joe Iconis. “I really like when unexpected yet relatable things happen on stage. I like to play characters that make you laugh…” Roland said on his website. (Will Roland)

“Be More Chill” Becomes an Off-Broadway Musical

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor May 9, 2018

“Be More Chill,” a musical that first opened at Two River Theatre, will now be making an appearance at Signature Theatre Company off-broadway in New York. The musical previously opened at Two River...

Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette), is partially covered by a Polaroid of Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford), in the season two teaser and release announcement for 13 Reasons Why. The teaser hinted at photos being the focus of season two’s drama (Netflix).

13 Reasons Why Season Two Date Announced

Jack Goulet, Arts and Entertainment Editor May 4, 2018

The teen drama turned social commentary has received an official season two release date of May 18. With season one revolving around 13 tapes left behind by Hannah Baker after her suicide, it appears...

2018 Tony Award nominations announced

Tori Moss, Managing editor May 2, 2018

The nominations for this year’s Tony Awards were announced live from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Center via CBS on May 1, 2018. Broadway stars Leslie Odom Jr....

The “Migos’” style draws influence from punk rock stars like the “Ramones” (above right), who were the creators of cool in their signature leather jackets. Mumble rap is taking over the regularity which used to be rock music among teens. (Still from Migos’ “What The Price” music video, Ramones via Pilsmo)

Editorial: Has Rap Overthrown Rock?

Jack Goulet, Arts and Entertainment Section Editor April 30, 2018

The term “mumble rap” gets thrown around a lot in this day and age. With artists like Lil Yachty getting their starts on Soundcloud, a whole genre of music like Yachty’s is being embraced by the...

Taylor, front left, dressed as her character Lucy, poses with the rest of the Jigsaw Puddle cast. Tickets for “Jigsaw Puddle” cost five dollars for students and eight dollars for adults. (Tori Moss/Broadcaster)

On Stage: HHS sophomore Natalie Taylor

Angelina Memmi, Layout April 30, 2018

Even after so many performances, she still gets butterflies. Natalie Taylor, a sophomore at HHS, has been interested in plays since her elementary years. Now at 16, she has already performed in five...

Rapper Meek Mill released from prison

Kieran Hogan, Reporter April 25, 2018

Meek Mill was released from prison yesterday, April 24, after the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ordered an immediate release of the rapper. Mill, born Robert Rihmeek Williams, was nearing his fifth month...

Kendrick Lamar’s latest album, DAMN., was released in 2017. This week, the album earned Lamar a Pulitzer Prize, making him the first rapper to do so. (Kendrick Lamar)

Kendrick Lamar First Rapper to Win Pulitzer for Music

Kieran Hogan, World and Politics Editor April 24, 2018

Kendrick Lamar, 30-year old rapper from Compton, California, was awarded the annual Pulitzer Prize for music on Monday, April 16, 2018. Lamar is not just the first rapper to win the award, but the first...

Editorial: School Theaters Have to Make Cuts

Chris Santiago, Copy Editor April 20, 2018

As it is done commonly with sports teams, school theater programs must make cuts when it comes to the cast of a musical or play. Allowing someone to be a part of a group or team just because they auditioned...

The cover of Adrienne Young’s new novel features the main character Eelyn. Author Young stated this novel is a stand alone. There are plans for a companion book in 2019. (Wednesday Books)

The Five Most Anticipated Books of April

Angelina Memmi, Layout April 17, 2018

April promises to bring flowers and warmer weather, but it will also bring the bloom of some of the most anticipated young adult novels of 2018. Get to know these popular books before they are released. Sky...

Review: Grace Vanderwaal’s “Clearly”

Natalie Taylor, Layout April 16, 2018

After her debut studio album, Just the Beginning, and the announcement of her upcoming tour with Imagine Dragons, Grace Vanderwaal has come back with another hit song. The 14-year-old artist won season...

(Photo Courtesy of Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic)

24 Years Later: Remembering Kurt Cobain

Jack Goulet, Arts and Entertainment Editor April 9, 2018

Kurt Cobain’s legacy as the rough-toned frontman of the popular 90s band Nirvana lives on even 24 years after his death. Never a fan of interviews, Cobain was known to give vague answers to questions,...

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