The New York Times – Music:
This month’s picks include the “Hamilton” alum in Ossie Davis’s 1961 play, a political comedy by Mario Correa, and “Little Shop of Horrors” in high definition.
Category: Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch (Play)
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10 Performances That Pushed Emotional Limits
The New York Times – Film:
For our critic-at-large, the year was marked by the Black excellence of “Purlie Victorious,” the brutality of “Bottoms” and rage of “Beef.”
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10 Works and Performances That Helped Me Make Sense of 2023
The New York Times – Music:
Global conflict and personal loss encouraged our critic to seek out art that gave her a better understanding of grief and healing.
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‘Purlie Victorious’: Ossie Davis’s ‘Gospel to Humanity’ Returns to Broadway
The New York Times – Film:
The stars Leslie Odom Jr. and Kara Young and the director Kenny Leon discuss the revival, and why its satirical take on racism is still so timely.