Have you ever wondered what the unifying thread between the “Justin Bieber, Lizard Man” conspiracy theory, creepy kids in trench coats and Betsy Devos is? The is answer Billy Recce. The Fordham senior,...

There was a lot happening around me as I sat in the second floor cafe of the Signature Theatre waiting for Clint Ramos. To my left, preteens in bright red T-shirts were animatedly chatting about “Be...

“Please be advised: this show will have you on the move!” is not your typical warning when buying tickets to a theatrical event in New York City. But “Stars in the Night” is anything but normal....

Welcome to Fordham Lincoln Center Class of 2022! On the first day of orientation, The Observer interviewed members of the new class to find out why they chose Fordham, what they were most excited about...

I recently met up with Wayne “Juice” Mackins, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’19, on a dreary, cold spring morning in a crowded coffee shop off Columbus Avenue. Dressed in all black, from...

On Saturday, Mar. 24, thousands of protesters took to the New York City streets to participate in the March For Our Lives, calling on lawmakers to enact common sense gun laws and sever ties with the gun...

We here at The Observer loved the anonymous Valentine's Day love letters and poems Fordham students wrote so much, that we decided they needed to be saved in more ways than just our centerfold. With help...

Billy Recce, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’19, sat one row ahead of me in the Kehoe theater, with his laptop wide open and eyes fixed on the stage in front of us. With collaborator Joel Kirk...

Cunning teenagers, elite New Yorkers, a revenge sex scandal and all of your favorite 90s tunes? “Cruel Intentions: The Musical” at (le) Poisson Rouge has it all … and you don’t want to miss it....

After first premiering in Southern California in 2013, Beau Willimon’s “The Parisian Woman” has landed on Broadway, this time with an updated script and a Hollywood megastar in its leading role....

Two years ago, Beanie Feldstein was a relatively unknown aspiring performer. The younger sister of Jonah Hill, her standout role was as Nora, the spunky Kappu Nu co-founder in “Neighbors 2: Sorority...

“For the love of God, someone teach him,” Danny Holmberg, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ‘18, yelled from his perch at the back of the McNally Amphitheatre. It is 9:30 p.m., three and a...

Although she is on leave this semester, English professor Shonni Enelow has done everything but slow down. As the new mother of a tiny baby boy, Professor Enelow has had a busy few months; not only was...

Emma Copp, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ’17, spent part of her last day in New York City in the Ram Cafe eating chocolate chip cookie dough Dippin’ Dots ice cream instead of packing up...

On a busy Monday afternoon, Regina Taylor met me at the Ildiko Butler gallery. The location was a strategic choice—it was public, quiet and a few steps away from Pope Auditorium where the Golden Globe...

Humor, word play, forbidden love, betrayal and mistaken identities—Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” contains it all. Now, Classic Stage Company (CSC) is adding something new to the mix: jazz age...

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s plan to phase out the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive order, Fordham President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and other members...

In response to President Trump's plan to phase out the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) executive order, Fordham President Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J. released an email on the...

At only 29-years-old, Paul Taylor-Mills is living out every theater fan’s dream in London. Just 12 short months ago, Taylor-Mills was a theatrical producer just beginning to receive name recognition...

The stage of the Savoy Theater is dark and silent, worlds different from how it was a mere 15 minutes before when it was filled with buoyant show tunes and lit up with brightly colored set pieces. I am...

Paris, France. The city of love, lights and college students satisfying their wanderlust by backpacking across Europe. I was one of those students. Abroad for the first time in London taking a summer class,...

When I was given the opportunity to take a London travel writing course with a strong emphasis on theater, I didn’t hesitate. Within the first week, I had already been to Stratford-upon-Avon (birthplace...

Monday, June 5 was set to be an exciting  day for the nine of us. All Fordham students, some at Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) others from Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH), were to report...

Finals Week: the time where most Fordham Lincoln Center (FLC) students can either be found in the library with their noses stuck in books or at Midnight Breakfast eating Fr. McShane’s famous breakfast...

Between laughter and bites of food before a Friday evening performance, Brandon J. Ellis, star of the Tony-nominated new musical "Bandstand," and I chatted on the phone about his life in the theater....

When looking at Andrew Wyeth’s most famous painting “Christina’s World,” many questions come to mind. Who is that woman in the pale pink dress and why is she sitting—or perhaps collapsed—in...

Imagine waking up in high school and knowing that it would be the last day of your life. Now, imagine being forced to relive the day of your death over and over and over again until you finally make a...

Best Picture: Morgan’s Pick With nine amazing movies nominated for this year’s award, it is hard to pick a clear winner from the pack. Damien Chazelle’s “La La Land” has taken the awards season...

The wait is finally over! The first episode of “Rachel Unraveled,” the new musical satire web series created by Austin Spero, Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) ‘19 and Rachel Ravel, FCLC ‘19,...

Poland, 1935. The Warsaw Zoo is thriving. Recently bought by Jan and Antonina Zabinski, the menagerie is quickly being turned into one of the premiere animal establishments in Europe, with groundbreaking...

“…I win an Emmy and it allows me to host the Emmys and then Kerry Washington presents Rachel and I with an Emmy and I stand by her side and then we do a bit and it becomes a gif,”  Austin Spero,...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR29Mlby5o4 A few lucky Ailey/Fordham BFA students were in for a treat when late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien took over one of their Ailey dance classes. O’Brien,...

Most Fordham Lincoln Center (FLC) students are well versed in the clubs this campus has to offer, but what about the opportunities at Rose Hill? While FLC has some things Rose Hill does not (a theatre...

Fordham Lincoln Center (FLC) saw many new additions to the campus over the summer. Most changes were structural—the old law school finally reopened as “140 West,” the home to the new Quinn Library,...

As the curtain closes on many beloved Broadway shows and the Hamilton buzz finally begins to subside, theatergoers anxiously await the start of the 2016–17 season. The Arts and Culture Editors have rounded...

The New York Public Library’s (NYPL) newest exhibit is capitalizing on the city’s obsession with Broadway’s biggest character—Alexander Hamilton. The free six-month exhibit, aptly named “Alexander...

Louisa Clark is at a standstill—she just lost her job and is in a long-term relationship with an inattentive boyfriend that pays more attention to the asphalt he runs on than her. Despite being the oldest...

Every June, the Broadway community gathers to celebrate the standout performers of that year’s theater season. This year, it has been rumored that the Tony Awards ceremony will last as little as 15 minutes....

When looking for fun musical events to attend near campus, Fordham Lincoln Center students may often look north to Lincoln Center for inspiration. However, on Monday, May 2, students should turn and look...

As finals draw near, students at Fordham Lincoln Center are out and about, trying to have fun on last minute excursions before it’s time to study in the library. Venturing far from campus during this...

As final exams and graduation briskly approach, students all over Fordham College Lincoln Center are panicking—rapidly trying to study for finals, finalize summer plans and figure out their living situations...

There is only one thing standing between students and the theatre—money. Fortunately, there are lots of options for discount tickets out there just waiting to be utilized. To save you time and money,...

This semester, while many students at Fordham College Lincoln Center (FCLC) were busy planning their spring break vacations, Wan'ting (Lucia) Zhou, FCLC ‘19, was engrossed in planning a different sort...

For one night and one night only, Fordham Lincoln Center’s Splinter Group performed their 2016 spring musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” With admission on a first-come, first-serve...

March is Women’s History month and what better way to celebrate than kicking back and watching classics with female leads and directors . The Fordham Observer is sharing some of our favorites. “How...

Mee Noodles Dish, Location, Price, Delivery: #20 (Ramen with roast chicken and boiled egg). 795 9th Ave, corner of 53rd and 9th. Across the street from Holey Creme. $8.05. Free Delivery via Seamless. Rachel:...

Upon entering the Lowenstein Lobby on Friday Jan. 29, one was immediately met with a sea of WinterFest volunteers, denoted by their blue shirts, that consisted of Fordham staff and students. Excited...

In 2006, Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater created a Broadway musical that challenged all previous notions of what it meant to be on Broadway. Now, “Spring Awakening” has returned to Broadway, six...

Most college seniors spend the last portion of their school careers trying to find a job in the workforce or trying to survive the remainder of college. Students hope and pray that their hectic schedules...

In late September, major construction began at Lincoln Center. The reason was unclear at first—that is, until one afternoon in October when the two large blue tents were raised and mobile homes set up....

Robin Andersen, professor and director of both the Communication and Media Studies and Peace and Justice Studies departments at Fordham College Rose Hill (FCRH) gave a presentation about the media coverage...

Sept. 26 and 27 marked the beginning annual Best of France festival in Times Square. The festivities, formerly called the Taste of France, included live performances, art displays, fashion shows, food...

New York Fashion Week is upon us once again, and this year the runways are full of looks inspired by the 1960s and 1970s. Fringe, platform shoes, bell bottoms and high waisted pants controlled the runway...