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He conducted Broadway shows and worked with Bernadette Peters. But he was probably best known for writing the music for the darkly comic "Ruthless!"
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns for its annual December season with an enigmatic premiere by Jamar Roberts and the revival of "Grace."
Only the women who've played Elphaba and Glinda in the show's two decades onstage understand why the roles are so taxing " and so rewarding, too.
Ms. Russell, who hasn't missed a performance of her Off Broadway show in nearly 30 years, fills her day with pets, church, teaching and two shows.
Kentridge's film played over Shostakovich's 10th symphony at a New York Philharmonic concert led by Keri-Lynn Wilson.
The film argues that Loie Fuller was an inventive artist responsible for things we take for granted. If only the movie were as creative as its star.
The new musical, about a shipwreck and its aftermath, opened Nov. 19 at the Longacre Theater.
In "Dear Lord, Make Me Beautiful," the choreographer Kyle Abraham experiments with expressing his emotions about the current moment.
In "No President," Nature Theater of Oklahoma creates its version of a story ballet, one burpee at a time.
At Art Basel Miami Beach, the Mexican choreographer Diego Vega Solorza explores masculinity in a new work and his gallery sells objects from performances.
Jay Wegman runs from rehearsals to lunches to shows for his job at N.Y.U. Skirball, then home for a "What We Do in the Shadows" episode or two.
The Broadway League, an industry trade organization, named Jason Laks as its new president. "I think our mission has to be more than to make it 2019 again," Laks said.
An incisive new book, "How Sondheim Can Change Your Life," examines the extraordinary career of the master of the musical.
A bare-bones revival of the Broadway musical grew on me with subsequent viewings, and the additional details I noticed bolstered my reporting.
In her various incarnations, the "Gypsy" character is always loud, always scary, but so different. Ben Brantley reflects on all the onstage Roses he has known.
Brown's masterful, fervent dance has become an enduring classic. He and his collaborators reflect on its creation.
The duo won an Oscar for "Annie Hall." Mr. Brickman went on to write Broadway shows, including "Jersey Boys," and make movies of his own.
"Moana" made her a breakout star. Now Cravalho, at 24, is back in the sequel, while also making her Broadway debut and embracing edgier parts.
"I've seen this play three times, and it's five and a half hours long," said the actress, who stars in the new movie "The Return."
The loony 1992 comedy's visual effects broke new ground (along with Meryl Streep's neck). With the film's Broadway musical adaptation, a look at its enduring legacy.
A new production in London, starring Ncuti Gatwa, releases Oscar Wilde's 1895 comedy from period convention and brings it stunningly into the 21st century.
"The Light and the Dark" dramatizes the life of Artemisia Gentileschi, while "300 Paintings" was born during the fever dreams of Covid.
This season, two vivacious boys at the School of American Ballet make their princely debuts in New York City Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker."
She was honored on Broadway for roles in "Pal Joey" and "No, No, Nanette" and then turned to TV, where she won three Daytime Emmys for her work on "Ryan's Hope."
"Elf the Musical," inventive spins on "A Christmas Carol" and classic family fare: Here are some of our favorite shows of the season.
