Arts

Audience reactions are a staple of standup specials. But they’re a strange device when you take a closer look.Audience reactions are a staple of standup specials. But they’re a strange device when you take a closer look. Read More

With the planned creation of new galleries for its Arts of Africa collection, the Brooklyn Museum hopes visitors will see their cultures “represented with dignity.”With the planned creation of new galleries for its Arts of Africa collection, the Brooklyn Museum hopes visitors will see their cultures “represented with dignity.” Read More

A California jury found that Mr. Cosby had abused Donna Motsinger in 1972 after inviting her to attend one of his comedy shows.A California jury found that Mr. Cosby had abused Donna Motsinger in 1972 after inviting her to attend one of his comedy shows. Read More

Rennie Harris’s “Losing My Religion” and a Matthew Neenan program from BalletX were signs of health in two of the city’s most important dance institutions.Rennie Harris’s “Losing My Religion” and a Matthew Neenan program from BalletX were signs of health in two of the city’s most important dance institutions. Read More

The K-pop superstars’ new album, “Arirang,” comes with huge commercial expectations. The group made room for artistic experimentation, too.The K-pop superstars’ new album, “Arirang,” comes with huge commercial expectations. The group made room for artistic experimentation, too. Read More

A work about gay visibility avoids statements, yet remains powerful. A dancer appears just once a day, showing the political valence of absence.A work about gay visibility avoids statements, yet remains powerful. A dancer appears just once a day, showing the political valence of absence. Read More

In a country with little knowledge of the American TV institution, the show landed in a new light. An American and a British critic found plenty to enjoy.In a country with little knowledge of the American TV institution, the show landed in a new light. An American and a British critic found plenty to enjoy. Read

A new tour featuring New Edition and Boyz II Men is also a showcase for the influential work of their longtime choreographer, Brooke Payne.A new tour featuring New Edition and Boyz II Men is also a showcase for the influential work of their longtime choreographer, Brooke Payne. Read More

Buff, waxed or otherwise, thousands answered an open casting call to become the next “Baywatch” discovery — or just “Drowning Swimmer No. 2.”Buff, waxed or otherwise, thousands answered an open casting call to become the next “Baywatch” discovery — or just “Drowning Swimmer No. 2.” Read More

The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars.The superstar boy band returns after a four-year hiatus on Friday. The genre it helped turn into a global juggernaut has endured some shifts, and minted new stars. Read