It's "Star Wars," but not quite as we know it. The franchise that refuses to die comes blazing back with the latest epic episode, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."The computer effects, explosions …
Thousands gathered in Paris to say "au revoir" to Johnny Hallyday in a ceremony that said everything about the man once called "the French Elvis."The state-style funeral of France's most pop…
Taylor Swift sings, Uma Thurman is on stage. There are in just two of the best shows around New York for the next seven days " one-time events, theatrical openings, others at the end of thei…
Marilyn Manson, Simon Rattle, Mother Courage. They may seem strange bedfellows but they are all at the heart of London's best performing arts this week.We are almost ready for Pantos too, wh…
The two young stars of "Bat Out of Hell " The Musical" are celebrating. Andrew Polec and Christina Bennington have just picked up an award for Jim Steinman's show in London. The rock extrava…
"U2 is back." The words are enough to strike fear into the heart of Bono-bashers worldwide, and delight fans of the long-running Irish quartet.As 2017 runs towards its close, it is time to d…
We are over Thanksgiving and in this shopping period leading to the Christmas, New York theaters are trying to keep interest high. Rock fans have St. Vincent; classical lovers have the Orphe…
The London stage this week has music from Orbital to Gorillaz. There are new ballet productions such as "Sylvia" and a new musical, "Everybody's Talking About Jamie." Plus quite a few plays …
Happy Thanksgiving. Arlo Guthrie is preparing for his annual Thanksgiving Concert at Carnegie Hall. A female soccer team line up an exceptional show at Lincoln Center. These are some of the …
The London stage this week has music from Fleet Foxes to "Aida"; new shows such as "The Secret Theatre" and many classics.Our format is to list newly opening and one-time shows; those near t…
The London stage this week has music from Blondie to jazz and "Lucia di Lammermoor" opera; new shows such as "Network" and many classics.Our format is to list newly opening and one-time show…
New York shows this week range from shows by veteran bands Slowdive and Pere Ubu to serious plays such as "Junk" with its Wall Street dramas.These are some of the best shows around in the ne…
The London stage this week has music from jazz to Van Morrison and "Lucia di Lammermoor" opera; new shows such as "The Retreat" and many classics.Our format is to list newly opening and one-…
New York shows this week range from shows by band Grizzly Bear to a loveable waitress. Serious plays on offer look at AIDS ("Lonely Planet" and the apocalypse ("After the Blast"). Lighter fa…
The London stage offers plenty to intrigue and entertain this week. Visitors and residents of the British capital can try challenging openings such as the new play "Heather" and classic "Mot…
People who want to dance until they drop have George Clinton on offer; indie fans can check out Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile or Grizzly Bear; classical followers can get to hear piano prod…
More mid-season openings are on this week's list of the best London stage shows. "The Lady From the Sea" relocates Ibsen's Norway to the Caribbean at Donmar Warehouse while "Coriolanus" brin…
Billy Joel's tour is getting like Bob Dylan's never-ending tour: it goes on forever. The Piano Man is back in New York and he always gives a value-for-money show. If he's not your top choice…
Some mid-season openings come near the top of this week's list of the best on the London stage. "Venus in Fur" has been generating plenty of headlines while "Albion" has been quietly acclaim…
New York's performing-arts venues are getting into their fall schedule with a raft of new shows. This week's recommendations go from Chinese classical music to Guns N' Roses with "Chinese De…
Gary Numan and Neil Diamond " two stars who have defied fashion to become musical legends " are among our bolder choices for London performing-arts shows to consider this week.For those not …
If you were to watch "Victory Condition" with the sound turned down, Chris Thorpe's new play at the Royal Court would be one of the uneventful and conventional of plays.The writer has his ch…
It is a busy week for the performing-arts calendar in New York. Music fans of every kind have shows to look forward to. Katy Perry plays Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center. Carneg…
Top 15 Shows on London Stage This Week: Grizzly Bear, "Aida," "Prism" and More Those in town for Frieze (and London residents) are really spoiled for choice in the performing arts at pr…
Tom Petty, the American rock singer-songwriter who led Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, has died aged 66.Petty was found unconscious and in full cardiac arrest last night at his home. He was…