Arts, Events & Culture
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A sense of urgency permeates the arts and culture landscape, whether it's the Kennedy Center's push for a necessary closure to address repairs or the ongoing cultural dialogues sparked by Jimmy Kimmel’s comedic jabs at Trump. Meanwhile, the revival of Geirr Tveitt’s music and Linett Kamala’s innovative take on maypole dancing reflect a broader trend of reclaiming and reinterpreting cultural legacies. As new voices emerge—like the Newcastle jazz band Knats breaking through regional barriers and the revival of overlooked songwriters—there's an invigorating tension between tradition and modernity, underscoring the resilience and creativity that define today’s artistic scene.
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Harvey Fierstein on Kinky Boots, addiction and survival: ‘When you get sober, it takes five years to get your marbles back’Harvey Fierstein reflects on his Broadway success and personal struggles with addiction and grief, emphasizing the long journey of recovery and the therapeutic outlet he found in quilting, which he uses to honor friends lost to AIDS and express his creativity.
‘The Comeback’ Season 3, Episode 6 Recap: Everything BreaksValerie's struggles with secrecy around her A.I. project and Billy's ineptitude as her manager highlight the comedic chaos in 'The Comeback' Season 3, Episode 6.
Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies aged 80Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the iconic 1960s girl group the Ronettes, has passed away at the age of 80, as confirmed by her daughter on social media.
‘The Lost Boys’ Review: Live, Die, RepriseA Broadway musical adaptation of 'The Lost Boys' effectively utilizes '80s rocker aesthetics and grand spectacle, but falters in its second half.
Hollywood actor to join Welsh soap after learning languageHollywood actor Hans Obma, known for his role in Better Call Saul, is set to join a Welsh soap opera after expressing a deep personal connection to Wales and learning the Welsh language.
Heartsink review – terminally ill doctor struggles to be a patientIn Farine Clarke's medical drama 'Heartsink', Dr. Jeffrey Longford, a pedantic physician, struggles with his new identity as a terminal cancer patient, revealing the challenges doctors face when transitioning to the patient role amidst their own complaints about the healthcare system. The play explores the emotional turmoil and frustrations of a doctor who becomes a 'heartsink' himself, embodying the very traits he once criticized in difficult patients.
‘It’s still a no-go area’: German author Matthias Jügler on the trauma surrounding the GDR’s ‘stolen children’German author Matthias Jügler faces backlash from officials regarding his novel 'Mayfly Season,' which explores the trauma of the GDR's 'stolen children,' highlighting the ongoing sensitivity around this historical issue in Germany.
Wozzeck: Wretches Like Us review – Berg’s harrowing opera is more adrenaline-inducing than everBerg's opera Wozzeck is revitalized through a collaboration of the London Philharmonic and Ilya Shagalov's striking video art, enhancing its already harrowing narrative with modern visuals that resonate deeply with contemporary themes of alienation and despair.
I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven review – gross, gruesome and sometimes sweet road trip with the devilChristopher Brett Bailey's live reading of his surreal novella 'I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven' offers a vivid and gruesome journey through modern America, blending extreme vice with moments of unexpected sweetness, though it lacks the intensity of his previous work. His unique storytelling style captivates as he navigates a bizarre road trip with the devil, showcasing his distinctive performance art.