Arts

An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing.An inspired new book from veteran comedians cautions novices to err on the side of caution. But our comedy critic makes the case for taking a big swing. Read […]

Clocks, elevators and cubicles become dystopian signifiers in the television show, which invokes and inverts workplace cinema.Clocks, elevators and cubicles become dystopian signifiers in the television show, which invokes and inverts workplace cinema. Read More

When the star singer Asmik Grigorian dropped out of the orchestra’s performance at Carnegie Hall, Beethoven’s Fifth and his “Leonore” Overture No. 3 subbed in.When the star singer Asmik Grigorian dropped out of the orchestra’s performance at Carnegie Hall, Beethoven’s Fifth and his “Leonore” Overture No. 3 subbed in. Read More

A new musical inspired by the 1997 hit album gives a fictional back story to the veteran performers of the Havana music scene.A new musical inspired by the 1997 hit album gives a fictional back story to the veteran performers of the Havana music scene. Read More

The Netflix series, executive produced by Shonda Rimes, is the latest lighthearted murder mystery on streaming TV.The Netflix series, executive produced by Shonda Rimes, is the latest lighthearted murder mystery on streaming TV. Read More

The French director Alain Guiraudie’s latest film, a bent kind of murder mystery, presents life at its basest and gamiest.The French director Alain Guiraudie’s latest film, a bent kind of murder mystery, presents life at its basest and gamiest. Read More

The darkly comic Southern novelist kept a quiet practice in the visual arts. For the centenary of her birth, her paintings are finally getting an audience — and updating her legacy.The darkly comic Southern novelist kept a quiet practice in the visual arts. For the centenary of her birth, her paintings are finally getting an

The president, who recently took over Washington’s major performing arts center, reportedly said that he had not been encouraged to develop his musical talents.The president, who recently took over Washington’s major performing arts center, reportedly said that he had not been encouraged to develop his musical talents. Read More

Today’s political dramas have conspiracy, murder and supervolcanoes. But their conventional White House protocols and procedures might be the most disorienting aspects.Today’s political dramas have conspiracy, murder and supervolcanoes. But their conventional White House protocols and procedures might be the most disorienting aspects. Read More

Joshua Harmon’s new play features uniformly standout performances and tells a poignant story of family dynamics.Joshua Harmon’s new play features uniformly standout performances and tells a poignant story of family dynamics. Read More