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Resurrected ‘Godspell’ would foster community on campus

With the right group of people, in the right space—cough, cough Columbia—classic musical ”Godspell” could hopefully take us back to a time when ambition and individualism were unheard of—at least until the curtain falls.

Taking Wall Street tycoons to the stage at Columbia

It may be ridden with profanity. It may only have male roles. But these two deterrents should not stop Columbia University from reviving David Mamet’s 1982 play Glengarry Glen Ross.

Reconsidering simplicity in Our Town

Though simple on the surface, Our Town is in fact a complex and stimulating play, making it ideal for a revival by Columbia students.

Revive This Show: Once Upon a Mattress

Overbearing mothers, children out of wedlock, cheating boyfriends, and sexual frustration. Although this may sound like the predominant themes of the latest Gossip Girl episode, it is in fact a description of one of my favorite musicals of all time: Once Upon A Mattress.

Flora Would Provide Needed Optimism

Broadway is taking a hit with the suffering economy. Shows are closing left and right, so it’s time to echo the artistic movement of the Great Depression and bring more optimistic shows to Broadway.