In Mark Rosenblatt’s play, a powerful portrayal of the beloved children’s book author who almost gleefully exposes his bigotry.In Mark Rosenblatt’s play, a powerful portrayal of the beloved children’s book author who almost gleefully exposes his bigotry. Read More
John Lithgow as Roald Dahl in ‘Giant’: A Study in Monstrosity Read More »
He produced albums — by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, with Eric Clapton, and the early Fleetwood Mac — that defined 1960s blues rock. He also shepherded David Bowie’s debut disk. He produced albums — by John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, with Eric Clapton, and the early Fleetwood Mac — that defined 1960s blues rock.
Mike Vernon, Who Helped Spark the British Blues Boom, Dies at 81 Read More »
A performer from childhood, he became a versatile singer in the mold of the Irish superstar James McCormack, adept at both classical repertoire and traditional songs. A performer from childhood, he became a versatile singer in the mold of the Irish superstar James McCormack, adept at both classical repertoire and traditional songs. Read More
Robert White, Tenor Renowned for Irish Ballads, Dies at 89 Read More »
Jimmy Kimmel said President Trump had “found a way to make the airport even worse.”Jimmy Kimmel said President Trump had “found a way to make the airport even worse.” Read More
Late Night Doesn’t Feel So Hot About ICE at the Airport Read More »
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
Comedy’s Most Manipulative Shot … and Its Greatest Weapon 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
Brooklyn Museum’s African Art Galleries to Unite Continent Read More »
President Trump mused about whether he could beat Elvis Presley in a fistfight and used a golden Sharpie to sign a replica of one of the singer’s guitars. President Trump mused about whether he could beat Elvis Presley in a fistfight and used a golden Sharpie to sign a replica of one of the singer’s
‘Who Doesn’t Love Elvis?’ Trump Takes an Unexpected Detour to Graceland. 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
Bill Cosby Loses Sex Assault Lawsuit and Faces a $19 Million Judgment 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
Two Choreographers, Two Visions of Philadelphia Freedom Read More »
His carnival-like swirls on the Vox organ helped define the sound of the border with groups like the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados. His carnival-like swirls on the Vox organ helped define the sound of the border with groups like the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Texas Tornados. Read More
Augie Meyers, Pioneer of Tex-Mex Music, Dies at 85 Read More »