Review: An Opera About Drones Brings a Pilot’s War Home
Jeanine Tesori and George Brant’s “Grounded,” which Washington National Opera premiered on Saturday, is headed to the Metropolitan Opera next year.
Mo Willems Finds Yet Another Way to Entertain Kids: Opera
The beloved author of children’s books is experimenting with new forms, alongside starry collaborators, at the Kennedy Center.
A Drone Opera, Brought to You by General Dynamics? A Company Clarifies.
“Grounded,” a new work about the psychological toll of drone warfare, drew scrutiny after its presenter, Washington National Opera, advertised the support of a major military contractor.
Adam Sandler Is Awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The comedy star was celebrated at the Kennedy Center in Washington for his prolific three-decade career as an actor, writer, producer and stand-up comic.
Adam Sandler to Receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The comedian will receive the Kennedy Center’s annual comedy honor at a ceremony in March.
Joni Mitchell Performs Surprise Show at Newport Folk Festival
The 78-year-old artist performed a full set, her first in about two decades, at the renowned festival in Rhode Island on Sunday.
Ukraine’s National Anthem Reverberates Around the World
“Ukraine’s glory hasn’t perished,” begins the anthem, which is being played by orchestras worldwide as a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.