The New York Times – Music:
The labor action forced the opera to cancel as patrons were finding their seats, and threw the season of one of the nation’s premier companies into limbo.
Category: Finances
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Will Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Survive Without Her?
The New York Times – Music:
The crown jewel of the singer’s philanthropic efforts has handed out hundreds of millions of books to children over the past 31 years. But it isn’t immune to funding cuts.
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A Bold Alliance Ends as Innovative Opera Director Bows Out in Detroit
The New York Times – Music:
Yuval Sharon will leave the financially strained Detroit Opera after this season. In March, he brings his unorthodox vision to Wagner at the Metropolitan Opera.
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‘The Queen of Versailles’ Bombed on Broadway. What Went Wrong?
The New York Times – Film:
The show reunited Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz for the first time since “Wicked.” It wasn’t enough to counter poor word of mouth and other challenges.
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‘Queen of Versailles’ to Close as New Broadway Musicals Struggle
The New York Times – Film:
The show, starring Kristin Chenoweth, will remain open through the holidays. The announcement comes just two weeks after the musical opened.
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Bette Midler on 30 Years of Planting Gardens, and Spooky Season
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
She’s been planting greenery in the city for 30 years through her charity — and still loves celebrating spooky season.
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Israel Says It Will Defund Film Awards After Palestinian Win
The New York Times – Film:
A drama about a Palestinian boy who sneaks into Israel won the top prize at Israel’s version of the Oscars. The country’s culture minister called the ceremony “shameful.”
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Death of Arts Patron Who Made Disputed $10 Million Donation Is Ruled a Suicide
The New York Times – Music:
Matthew Christopher Pietras, a young philanthropist sought after by some of New York’s leading arts institutions, died by suicide, the city’s chief medical examiner ruled.