Arts

Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert Report” satirized politics. Then his “Late Show” confronted a moment when politics became self-satirizing.Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert Report” satirized politics. Then his “Late Show” confronted a moment when politics became self-satirizing. Read More

“Apartment House 1776,” written for the United States’ bicentennial, is getting an immersive new production with a skeptical twist.“Apartment House 1776,” written for the United States’ bicentennial, is getting an immersive new production with a skeptical twist. Read More

Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but some people wanted relationships between countries to hold more sway in this year’s voting.Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but some people wanted relationships between countries to hold more sway in this year’s voting. Read More

New works, “The Post Office” and “Constance: A Confession,” and a revival of Barber’s “Vanessa” show companies attempting to capture these nebulous times.New works, “The Post Office” and “Constance: A Confession,” and a revival of Barber’s “Vanessa” show companies attempting to capture these nebulous times. Read More

Ava Pickett just opened her play “1536” in London. Next up: a TV adaptation, then a project with the filmmaker Baz Luhrmann.Ava Pickett just opened her play “1536” in London. Next up: a TV adaptation, then a project with the filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Read More

“City of the Big Shoulders” reflects the city’s strength and complexity. It took the artist five years to complete, mapping migration patterns and structural racism.“City of the Big Shoulders” reflects the city’s strength and complexity. It took the artist five years to complete, mapping migration patterns and structural racism. Read More

Listen to Kurt Vile’s poetic rock, Nia Archives’s electric earworm and a new tune from Mike D.Listen to Kurt Vile’s poetic rock, Nia Archives’s electric earworm and a new tune from Mike D. Read More

The fast success of this play, about the children’s author Roald Dahl, is a rarity on Broadway, where most shows lose money.The fast success of this play, about the children’s author Roald Dahl, is a rarity on Broadway, where most shows lose money. Read More

A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales.A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales. Read More

Julie Mehretu and John Jasperse are collaborating at the Marian Goodman Gallery: “How do we bring something to each other’s work that feels productive?”Julie Mehretu and John Jasperse are collaborating at the Marian Goodman Gallery: “How do we bring something to each other’s work that feels productive?” Read More