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San Francisco
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5 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
San Francisco
fromwww.7x7.com
5 hours ago

Bay Area Dance Week Returns With More Than 150 Free Classes, Performances + Gatherings

Bay Area Dance Week showcases diverse dance styles through free events, engaging the community and encouraging participation in dance activities.
SF music
from48 hills
1 day ago

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates leaps and bounds of local scene - 48 hills

Bay Area Dance Week celebrates the region's diverse dance community with free classes and performances, promoting inclusivity and visibility in dance.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
9 hours ago

All the World Has Stage Fright

Propranolol is increasingly prescribed for stage fright due to its calming effects, reflecting changes in social interactions influenced by technology.
fromConsequence
5 hours ago

David Byrne Adds New 2026 Tour Dates

David Byrne's new tour dates for August and September 2026 will begin with shows in Singapore, Thailand, Japan, and South Korea before returning to the U.S. The tour starts in San Diego on August 27th and includes performances at the Hollywood Bowl, Saratoga, and Forest Hills Stadium in New York, concluding on September 19th.
London music
#broadway
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Review | Schmigadoon!' lands on Broadway, but the joke wears thin | amNewYork

Schmigadoon! adapts the TV series to stage but struggles to maintain its novelty and humor as a full-length Broadway musical.
NYC music
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Tony-Winning Voices: "Sutton Foster & Kelli O'Hara" Live in Concert (SF)

Sutton Foster and Kelli O'Hara perform with the San Francisco Symphony on July 18, 2026, featuring songs and stories from their Tony Award-winning shows.
NYC music
fromVulture
1 week ago

C'est Absurde, In the Best Possible Way: Titanique

Broadway's current season celebrates queer culture through vibrant productions like Titanique and Rocky Horror Show, showcasing defiance and joy amidst challenges.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
1 week ago

Broadway review: Paris is purring in Cats: The Jellicle Ball ()

The revival of Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway reinvigorates the musical, transforming its inherent strangeness into a celebratory experience.
Chicago
fromFast Company
10 hours ago

Chicago just built the largest magic venue in the world-take a peek inside

The Hand & The Eye is a new magic venue in Chicago, transforming the McCormick mansion into a 35,000 square foot experience.
#theater
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

Half Man review more brave, brutal, blazing TV from the maker of Baby Reindeer

Richard Gadd's 'Half Man' explores the complex relationship between two men over 30 years, highlighting themes of bullying, violence, and emotional turmoil.
Writing
fromVulture
1 day ago

Fallen Angels Makes a Great Case for Irrelevance

Fallen Angels is a lighthearted revival that offers escapism through humor and charm, set against a backdrop of historical turmoil.
Writing
fromTime Out New York
4 days ago

Broadway review: Ayo Edebiri shows her work in Proof ()

The revival of David Auburn's drama 'Proof' explores themes of mental illness and mathematical genius through the characters of Robert and Catherine.
Writing
fromVulture
4 days ago

Does Proof Still Compute?

Broadway revival of Proof reflects Y2K nostalgia but struggles to deliver its emotional and intellectual impact.
Film
fromTime Out New York
5 days ago

Broadway review: The Fear of 13 is just fine

The Fear of 13 is a dramatization of Nick Yarris's wrongful conviction and exoneration, featuring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Charlize Theron joins chorus of disapproval over Timothee Chalamet's ballet comments

Charlize Theron criticized Timothee Chalamet's disrespectful comments about ballet and opera, emphasizing the importance of these art forms and the challenges dancers face.
Writing
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Meet The Vampire Pop Opera Created By A Mom Who Was Craving A Sexy Night Out

Carey Renee Sharpe created and starred in her own vampire musical, BLOOD/LOVE, as a creative outlet after years of caregiving.
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Rogue Theatre's 'Angels in America' finds power in the space between page and stage * Oregon ArtsWatch

Rogue Theater Company presents a staged reading of Angels in America, emphasizing that such readings are a unique artistic invitation rather than a lesser form of theater.
Paris food
fromAnOther
1 day ago

Rediscovering Lolita Danse, a Radical Parisian Dance Collective

Lolita Danse was a Paris-based performance collective that celebrated freedom and creativity, impacting dance and culture from 1981 onwards.
NYC music
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

This New App Helps You Revisit Great Concerts

A new app called Gigs consolidates live music experiences by importing data from various sources, enhancing the concertgoer experience.
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on a much-needed boost for the arts: rebuilding England's cultural landscape

The V&A East Museum opens in Stratford, London, revitalizing the cultural landscape amid challenges faced by arts organizations across the UK.
Berlin
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Greta Lee on Her Favorite Performances, Films, Foods and More

Pablo Neruda's appreciation for simple objects inspires a love for cooking and art, emphasizing naturalism and emotional depth in various forms of expression.
fromVulture
4 days ago

The 9 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend

The second season appears to go in a The White Lotus-esque direction with Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan as a couple whose fight is witnessed by two country-club employees.
Film
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

My Front-Row Seat to the Kennedy Center Implosion

The Kennedy Center faced significant turmoil and staff layoffs under President Trump's leadership, culminating in a two-year closure announcement.
NYC LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Sharp Claws at "Becky Shaw" and "Cats: The Jellicle Ball"

Gina Gionfriddo's 'Becky Shaw' is a provocative sex farce that explores complex family dynamics and the illusions of love through dark humor.
fromBustle
6 days ago

Aya Cash Talks 'Giant' On Broadway & Her Theater Rituals

I was just terrified. I was like, 'I don't want to mess this up. It's done so well. Everyone loves it. And now I'm coming in, and I can be the thing that makes the wheels come off.'
New York Giants
Humor
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Fear of 13 Doesn't Get Far Outside of Adrien Brody's Head

Nick Yarris, exonerated after 22 years on death row, shares his extraordinary life stories with a prison volunteer, blurring lines between advocacy and listening.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 hour ago

A Blockbuster Take on Ovid's "Metamorphosis"

The Rijksmuseum exhibition raises questions about gender, sexuality, and transformation without providing answers.
Berlin music
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Review | Fallen Angels' with Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne sparkles briefly, then fizzles | amNewYork

Timing, tone, and delivery are crucial in Coward's work, but 'Fallen Angels' struggles with execution despite its intriguing setup.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Fallen Angels review Rose Byrne is utterly delightful in Noel Coward comedy revival

Fallen Angels, a sort of proto-Godot, features two society women drinking themselves into a stupor while waiting for an old lover, showcasing Coward's sexual frankness and humor.
London music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's "ChoreoFest" Outdoor Dance Festival: Day Two (Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2026)

The Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November in Downtown San Francisco, showcasing the rich cultures and creativity of the Bay Area.
SF music
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 days ago

Lincoln Center's free summer festival is back: here is what we're looking forward to

Lincoln Center's summer festival returns June 10 to August 8, featuring free performances, dance premieres, and global programming.
Film
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Barry Keoghan on His Favorite Performances, Films, Foods and More

Influential films and figures shaped personal identity and artistic expression, emphasizing immersive storytelling and cultural mythology.
Music production
fromKALTBLUT Magazine
4 days ago

Sibb Unveils "Mine": A Soulful Critique of Hypersexuality - KALTBLUT Magazine

Sibb's single 'Mine' critiques hypersexuality, marking a pivotal shift in his music narrative and launching a cinematic trilogy.
Berlin music
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 days ago

Wayne McGregor, Alchemies, The Royal Ballet

The Royal Ballet's triple bill, Alchemies, features Wayne McGregor's innovative choreography, showcasing Yugen, Untitled, and Quantum Souls with captivating performances.
London music
fromwww.london-unattached.com
3 days ago

Dorrance Dance, The Centre Will Not Hold

Michelle Dorrance's new production, The Centre Will Not Hold, integrates tap dance with various urban dance styles, showcasing a collaborative and innovative approach.
Film
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Christine Baranski says West End debut is a 'dream come true'

Christine Baranski will make her West End debut in Noel Coward's Hay Fever, fulfilling a long-held dream and returning to her theatre roots.
NYC music
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Where NYC finds its voice: Inside Michael Minelli's Step to the Mike' | amNewYork

Step to the Mike transforms New York City sidewalks into live platforms for discovering raw musical talent.
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

For Now, ABS Makes Good Theater | Defector

Under the ABS challenge system, a team begins each game with two challenges. If a player gets an umpire's call overturned, their team retains the challenge. In effect, this means a team has unlimited challenges until they get two wrong.
Boston Red Sox
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

In Film, Sometimes the Greatest Drama Is Offscreen

"Cinematic Immunity" offers a workers'-eye view of Hollywood on the Hudson, revealing the intricate dynamics of filmmaking in New York City from 1954 to 9/11.
Independent films
#theatre
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Struggling theatres must programme their way out', says Young Vic director

Theatres must program compelling productions to overcome financial difficulties, according to Young Vic's artistic director, Nadia Fall.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Struggling theatres must programme their way out', says Young Vic director

Theatres must program compelling productions to overcome financial difficulties, according to Young Vic's artistic director, Nadia Fall.
SF music
fromThe Bold Italic
1 week ago

Here's Why You Should See 'Mere Mortals' at SF Ballet

The San Francisco Ballet's cancellation of its performance at the Kennedy Center reflects broader cultural and political tensions in the arts.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

3 Essential Operas to Watch

Handel's music, like Mozart's, has truly healing properties. It quiets the mind in a hypnotic way, penetrating the psyche of the characters deeply.
Berlin music
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

7 Key Works of Avant-Garde Theater

Avant-garde theater originated in 19th-century France, emphasizing social reform and innovative artistic expression to critique mainstream culture.
Film
fromBustle
6 days ago

The World Yearns For Amanda Seyfried In More Musicals

Amanda Seyfried is actively seeking musical roles and will star in Lin-Manuel Miranda's upcoming film Octet.
Writing
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Jeffrey Wright on His Favorite Performances, Films, Foods and More

Technology serves as a tool of autocratic control, reflecting themes in Zamyatin's We' and Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

We want people on the edge of their seats': Royal Opera boss Oliver Mears on the new season and the controversies of the last

Oliver Mears outlines the upcoming season at Covent Garden, featuring new productions and the challenges of financial commitments in opera.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
3 days ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
Arts
Writing
fromTime Out New York
6 days ago

Broadway review: Death of a Salesman, to die for ()

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf deliver a powerful revival of Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, emphasizing the tragedy of an ordinary man's struggles.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

11 Masks That Define World Culture

Ancient masks from various cultures symbolize permanence, collective identity, and artistic mastery, reflecting their cultural significance and craftsmanship.
Berlin music
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

Nico Muhly, Stephen Hough and Alondra de la Parra on the Most Difficult Pieces of Classical Music They Composed, Conducted or Performed

Composers face challenges in creating works that blend historical and contemporary themes, requiring innovative approaches to composition.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

How Do Museums Care for Unconventional Acquisitions?

Knowles's performances, such as Make a Salad and Identical Lunch, showcased her unique approach to art through food, engaging audiences in the experience of preparation and consumption.
Arts
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Drama Is Too Cowardly to Commit to Its Provocative Premise

The film presents a dark romantic comedy featuring complex characters and a central premise that challenges audience expectations.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
5 days ago

Required Reading

Tania Bruguera's stained glass piece at V&A East Museum emphasizes safety and freedom of expression in civic spaces.
#zendaya
Film
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Drama Surrounding "The Drama"

Fans gathered for the New York premiere of 'The Drama' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, showcasing excitement and anticipation despite the cold weather.
Film
fromVulture
3 weeks ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
fromArtnet News
6 days ago

Painting Has Entered Its Performance Era | Artnet News

Much of Instagram's video content is organized around transformation-the virtual magic of the before-and-after and clips that show cause and effect. A person makes pasta from scratch in 20 seconds via edits that compress time-intensive labor.
Arts
Film
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
Arts
from48 hills
6 days ago

Drama Masks: Of tyrannical kings and dancing kilts - 48 hills

The article critiques political figures and draws parallels between historical narratives and contemporary issues in performing arts.
Berlin music
fromLondon Unattached
1 week ago

Copenhagen - Hampstead Theatre Review

Copenhagen reflects on the historical and ethical implications of nuclear fission and the atomic bomb through the lens of a 1941 meeting between two physicists.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guardian view on new musicals: sex, drugs and song n' dance | Editorial

Trainspotting the Musical adapts Irvine Welsh's novel, showcasing the evolution of stories from books to stage with contemporary themes.
NYC music
fromTime Out New York
3 weeks ago

Review: Two friends makes a great escape in Mexodus ()

Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson create a musical that highlights the historical escape of enslaved Black people to Mexico.
Film
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
Arts
from48 hills
1 week ago

Drama Masks: Keeping the monsters of the world at bay - 48 hills

The Bay Area performing arts scene offers bright spots amidst current challenges, highlighting productions that promote inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Guide #236: Is celebrity casting a cynical marketing stunt or does it help to democratise theatre?

Celebrity casting in UK theatre is increasingly common but faces criticism for overshadowing smaller productions and new talent.
Music
fromLondon Unattached
1 month ago

Opera Locos - Sadler's Wells Review

The Opera Locos makes classical opera accessible to general audiences by blending famous operatic arias with rock and pop hits using comedy, physical theatre, and steampunk aesthetics.
fromMbtn
2 months ago

Take Your Seats

So another word about tickets. They did finally announce single-game tickets were going on sale, but only for games though June. It's not enough to keep season plans limited to those requiring fans to buy more tickets than they can use, feeding the secondary markets which the Mets also get a cut of, but "make-your-own-plan" fans like me who've reliably occupied seats for decades,
New York Mets
Arts
fromHyperallergic
3 weeks ago

A Drama of Two Masters

A documentary dramatizes the rivalry between British landscape painters Turner and Constable while exploring survival strategies in the age of AI.
Berlin music
fromItsnicethat
1 month ago

POV: Ballet and opera institutions need to get radical to stay relevant

Opera and ballet remain deeply embedded in contemporary culture, with the barrier to engagement being perception and institutional presentation rather than the art forms themselves.
Berlin music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Empreintes review Jess and Morgs go off-piste at Paris Opera and Marcos Morau sets the chandelier swinging

Arena explores competition and conformity in digital culture through innovative choreography and live camerawork at the Palais Garnier, examining how social media surveillance affects individual identity.
Film
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Let me entertain you

Covid-19 pushed entertainment and brands to innovate, shifting releases and creating digital experiences to maintain connection and reach audiences.
Berlin music
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

Review: Gibney Dance offers up a beautiful evening of high-quality rep * Oregon ArtsWatch

Gibney Dance returned to Portland's Newmark Theatre after 20 years, performing new works including pieces by Roy Assaf and William Forsythe that showcased contemporary dance aesthetics rooted in Batsheva and Gaga-informed movement.
Arts
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
2 months ago

DramaWatch: Memory, meta-theater and musicals * Oregon ArtsWatch

Portland stages a diverse slate of theater and musicals this season, spanning meta-theater, classic revivals, immersive reinterpretations, and contemporary indie productions.
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