The New York Times – Film:
“Antigone” gave us the original “bad girl,” but its themes go beyond that. How do adaptations keep making Sophocles’ ideas about democracy and theater new?
Category: Theater
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‘Monte Cristo’ Review: A Tale of Betrayal, on Two Counts
The New York Times – Film:
An adaptation has a twist that doesn’t track, and songs that benefit from an excellent cast, including Norm Lewis, Sierra Boggess and Adam Jacobs.
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Review: ‘The Wild Party’ Has a Ball at City Center
The New York Times – Music:
Encores! revisits a Jazz Age tale of debauchery, with showstoppers from Jasmine Amy Rogers, Adrienne Warren, Jordan Donica, Tonya Pinkins and others.
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Brooklyn Academy of Music Names New President: Tamara McCaw
The New York Times – Music:
Tamara McCaw, a longtime arts leader with experience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, will lead it with a focus on stability.
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‘My Joy Is Heavy’ Review: Hope and Horror Live in the Same House
The New York Times – Music:
A full-scale production of the Bengsons’ deeply personal memoir musical is delivered via anthemic songs and remnants of home.
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‘Ulster American’ Review: Matthew Broderick as a Star Blinded by Privilege
The New York Times – Film:
David Ireland’s satire follows a Hollywood actor whose cluelessness leads to a combustible confrontation.
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Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe in ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ and More Theater to Stream
The New York Times – Film:
Joined by Daniel Radcliffe, Groff stars in the hit Broadway production of the Sondheim musical. And there are (count ’em) three productions of “The Importance of Being Earnest” this month.
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John Lithgow’s Career Spans 200 Roles — From ‘3rd Rock’ to Roald Dahl
The New York Times – Film:
Is there anyone John Lithgow can’t — or won’t — play?
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Trump Defends Need for Kennedy Center Renovation Project
The New York Times – Music:
Ahead of a vote on whether to close the center for two years of construction, the president criticized its previous financial management and physical condition.