Arts

Gregory Spears is bringing his uncanny sense of genre and eras of music to the “Sleeping Beauty” story with his new opera, “Sleepers Awake.”Gregory Spears is bringing his uncanny sense of genre and eras of music to the “Sleeping Beauty” story with his new opera, “Sleepers Awake.” Read More

The Grammy-winning drummer — and the event’s latest artistic director — uses new-school methods to maintain the genre’s essential tradition: live collaboration.The Grammy-winning drummer — and the event’s latest artistic director — uses new-school methods to maintain the genre’s essential tradition: live collaboration. Read More

Cinco Paul’s loving spoof of Golden Age musicals, adapted from a TV series, comes to Broadway, where its charming musical numbers can really shine.Cinco Paul’s loving spoof of Golden Age musicals, adapted from a TV series, comes to Broadway, where its charming musical numbers can really shine. Read More

At the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, scholars wrestled with what people want from national anniversaries — and whether historians can give it to them.At the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians, scholars wrestled with what people want from national anniversaries — and whether historians can give it to them. Read

Our critic calls the David Geffen Galleries “a beacon of glam with brains.” As a space to show art, it has problems. The Latino art is a revelation (if you can navigate the maze).Our critic calls the David Geffen Galleries “a beacon of glam with brains.” As a space to show art, it has problems.

Dowland, who died 400 years ago, spun out sad songs that were popular in his time and continue to influence artists today.Dowland, who died 400 years ago, spun out sad songs that were popular in his time and continue to influence artists today. Read More

A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation.A biographical film produced by the estate of Michael Jackson flattens its subject to scrub his reputation. Read More

Lynda Roscoe Hartigan is returning to the museum as its leader after previously serving as its chief curator.Lynda Roscoe Hartigan is returning to the museum as its leader after previously serving as its chief curator. Read More

The singer is accused of sexually abusing Celeste Rivas Hernandez before killing the teenager with a sharp weapon and mutilating her body. He has pleaded not guilty.The singer is accused of sexually abusing Celeste Rivas Hernandez before killing the teenager with a sharp weapon and mutilating her body. He has pleaded not guilty. Read More

What started in the late ’90s as a rock and dance-music festival has evolved into a platform where social media, spectacle and unexpected guests make the headlines.What started in the late ’90s as a rock and dance-music festival has evolved into a platform where social media, spectacle and unexpected guests make the headlines. Read More