What’s on TV Friday: ‘Narcos’ and ‘Diana, 7 Days’
“Narcos” returns on Netflix without its main character. And a new documentary on Diana, Princess of Wales, focuses on the week after her death. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
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Richard Anderson, of ‘Six Million Dollar Man’ and ‘Bionic Woman,’ Dies at 89
A familiar face to both TV and film audiences, Mr. Anderson was typically cast as an upright authority figure. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Events for Children in NYC This Week
Our guide to cultural events in New York City for families with children and teenagers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Art and Museums in NYC This Week
Our guide to new art shows, and some that will be closing soon. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Film Series in NYC This Week
Our guide to film series and special screenings. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Dance in NYC This Week
Our guide to dance performances. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Comedy in NYC This Week
Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?
It’s Labor Day weekend, so we hope you have plenty. You’ve earned it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Classical Music in NYC This Week
Our guide to the city’s best classical music and opera. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Pop, Rock and Jazz in NYC This Week
Our guide to pop and rock shows and the best of live jazz. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Larry Elgart, Who Kept Swing Up to Date, Dies at 95
Mr. Elgart’s recordings included the “American Bandstand” theme and “Hooked on Swing,” a surprise Top 40 hit with a disco beat. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s New in NYC Theater
Previews, openings and some last-chance picks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tennis Fever
Taste of Tennis, the City Parks Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation held events at the end of August. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Elaine Ford, Writer of Spare, Detailed Novels, Dies at 78
Ms. Ford, whose works included “The Playhouse” and “Monkey Bay,” found her stories in ordinary lives. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Syd Silverman, 90, Who Kept Variety Boffo for 30 Years, Is Dead
Mr. Silverman’s grandfather started the show-business bible, known for its headlines and for coining slang expressions, in 1905. He took over in 1957. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Hazlo Como Hombre’ Mistakes Manhood for Intolerance
In this romantic comedy, a man can’t handle his best friend’s revelation that he’s gay, throwing their circle of friends and family into disarray. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Faith Found and Lost in ‘Free in Deed’
David Harewood (TV’s “Homeland”) and Edwina Findley Dickerson (“The Wire”) star as strangers looking for salvation in a story of faith and heartbreak. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
5 Shows to See if You’re in New York in September
Group weddings, Korean pop, a superannuated Peter Pan and a transgender Emily Post are among the promising theatrical experiences of September. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Solange and Other Musicians Join Harvey Relief Efforts
Solange will perform a benefit concert in Boston on Sept. 28, with all proceeds going toward storm relief efforts. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In ‘Lord of the Flies’ Remake, Girls Survive Instead
The planned film, based on a 1954 novel, will be written and directed by two men, inflaming skepticism of the concept. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Photographer William Eggleston Will Release His First Album
The album, titled “Musik,” will feature the renowned photographer playing his own compositions and improvisations on the synthesizer. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Flea, an Off Off Broadway Fixture, Opens New Theater in TriBeCa
The move is a bold step for an unpretentious company, especially because it is situated in one of Manhattan’s pricier neighborhoods. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
We Haven’t Seen That Before: A Critics’ Conversation About ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’
James Poniewozik and Manohla Dargis talk about “Twin Peaks: The Return,” which was much more than a simple sequel series. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Fashion Maven’s Retreat From the Chiffon Trenches
André Leon Talley collects style artifacts from the likes of Manolo Blahnik and Karl Lagerfeld. But leave your décor advice at the door. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Weekend in Los Angeles: That Touch of Brazil
The Museum of Contemporary Art, in the shadow of new downtown arrivals, soars with the first American retrospective of Anna Maria Maiolino’s work. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Modern Love Podcast: Kyra Sedgwick Reads ‘Our Joy Knows No Bounds, or Lanes’
On this week’s podcast, the “Ten Days in the Valley” star reads Ellen Graf’s essay about how love is a universal language, and driving is not. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What Europe’s ‘Night Mayors’ Can Teach New York
The City Council is following Europe’s example with a new department devoted to life after dark. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Robert Longo Installation Will Come to Hunter College
The “American Bridge Project,” depicting an American flag and the First Amendment, will span the college’s sky bridges over Lexington Avenue. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Pepe the Frog Cartoonist Stops Distribution of Children’s Book
Matt Furie, the cartoonist behind a frog now synonymous with the so-called alt-right, has forced the removal of a book with Pepe from distribution. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Cuz’ Mourns a Loss and Denounces a System
Danielle Allen’s new book is about her cousin’s troubled life and death, and his experience in and out of the California criminal justice system. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Terry Pratchett’s Unpublished Work Crushed by Steamroller
Mr. Pratchett, a wildly popular fantasy novelist who died in 2015, had requested that his unfinished work and computers be destroyed. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Berkshire Tour: Formalism Relaxes, Handcraft Goes Digital
Shows of work by Helen Frankenthaler at the Clark and Elizabeth King at Mass MoCA capture two risk-taking artists. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Bouncing Off the Walls
Daniil Simkin takes over the Guggenheim Rotunda with a high-tech show, “Falls the Shadow.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
An Art Fair for the 99 Percent
For 10 years, Governors Island has hosted the opposite of a big commercial art fair. It’s welcoming and intimate. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Kitchen Is Her Stage. (It Could Actually Be Your Kitchen.)
For “Oh My Sweet Land,” Amir Nizar Zuabi’s one-woman play, Nadine Malouf will make fragrant kibbe while recounting stories of displacement in the Middle East. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Mystery Ball Where the Illuminati Have Cloven Hooves
Thirty partygoers board a bus bound for secret location and an immersive theater piece featuring a banquet, a naked swim and a plea for animal rights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Catskills Art Scene Makes a Splash With Free Curry
Unclebrother, opened by Gavin Brown and Rirkrit Tiravanija in the town of Hancock, N.Y., is part restaurant, part art gallery. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Putting Art on Wheels and Taking It Back to the Streets
Crisscrossing Spain, a fleet of trucks gives viewers a new perspective on art as it zooms by on the highway. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’: Isaac Hempstead Wright on Bran’s Powers and Ties to the Night King
“Bran has the library of the history of the world at his fingertips,” he said. “He can look up anything, but he hasn’t yet looked through it all.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Eavesdropping on Warhol and Capote
A playwright mines drama from 80 hours of taped chatter between the artist and the writer. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Back-to-School Wisdom From the Creators of Your Favorite Children’s Books
Beloved authors and illustrators reflect on their best and worst teachers, new approaches to old subjects and how to conquer bullies — and underwear. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Brits (Mostly) Think Their Changed ‘Bake Off’ Is Still a Treat
The cheerful British hit has been rocked by drama since it left BBC last year, but many viewers said the first episode of the new season felt reassuringly familiar. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Huang’s World’ and ‘Reg’
Eddie Huang’s travel series takes him to the emirate of Dubai, and a political drama recounts one British family’s rallying cry against the Iraq war. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Aura Photographs: Selfies for the New Age Set
Wherein our reporter’s inner dreamer is revealed. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Howard Kaminsky, Publisher With a Best-Seller Sense, Dies at 77
In top publishing jobs, Mr. Kaminsky steered Richard Simmons, Xaviera Hollander, Richard Nixon and Donald Trump into print while writing his own novels. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Bernard Pomerance, Who Wrote ‘The Elephant Man,’ Dies at 76
Mr. Pomerance won a Tony Award in 1979 for his play about a deformed man who became a celebrity in Victorian England. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Race, Money and Broadway: How ‘Great Comet’ Burned Out
A bold musical adaptation of Tolstoy drew 12 Tony nominations and strong crowds. But casting decisions and financial concerns have doomed the show. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Amid ‘Gung-Ho Mentality,’ Stunt Deaths Renew a Debate Over Safety
Recent deaths of stunt workers have highlighted the risks in the industry, and demonstrated a divide over how to deal with them. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Washington Square Community Protests Ai Weiwei Installation
The Chinese artist’s exhibition would put a large fence-like structure directly under the Washington Square Arch. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Newseum’s Leader Resigns Amid Review of Finances
Jeffrey Herbst, the president and chief executive of the Newseum, had been in the post since 2015. The museum has struggled financially, and its building in Washington could be sold. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Traditional Indian Dance, With Room for New Blood
At the Drive East festival, centuries-old traditions expanded as women shone in male genres and vice versa (and geography proved not to be destiny). Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Ambassadors of London’s Rebooted, Revitalized Jazz Scene Come to New York
At two shows presented by the organization Jazz Re:freshed, British musicians showcased how a new generation is embracing fresh influences. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Alan Root, Oft-Bitten Wildlife Filmmaker, Dies at 80
Mr. Root, often working with his first wife, Joan, came up with inventive ways to capture striking images of African animals and their ecosystems. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Heroine in the Mold of Huck and Scout
In Gabriel Tallent’s debut novel, a remarkably self-sufficient 14-year-old girl must try to survive her survivalist father. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’ Director on Jon Snow’s Past and Tyrion’s Reaction
Jeremy Podeswa, who oversaw the Season 7 finale of “Game of Thrones,” discussed which moments gave him chills and which gave him headaches. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘The Teacher,’ a Classroom Satire on Political Corruption
The Czech director Jan Hrebejk’s new film shows that a culture of collaboration requires active participation, even if subconscious. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Man on an Eco-Mission in Mixed Media
The Brooklyn artist Justin Brice Guariglia has turned Greenland’s meltdown into a new show at the Norton Museum of Art. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Reimagining a Nazi Bunker
On the shores of Denmark, the massive Tirpitz bunker, which was built by the Nazis, is now part of a new museum. Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the Tirpitz Museum features exhibitions about World War II, western Denmark and a collection of Danish amber. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘Wonder Woman’ and Some Erotic Thrillers
Gal Gadot charges onto streaming platforms in Patty Jenkins’s superhero blockbuster. And you can spice up your week with a global array of erotic thrillers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Ed Skrein, Facing Criticism, Backs Out of Playing Asian Character in ‘Hellboy’
Mr. Skrein’s departure is the first time in recent years that an actor has left a major film over whitewashing concerns. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Actor John Bradley From ‘Game of Thrones’ on Whether White Walkers Have Feelings, Too
Team Sam and Bran? The man behind Samwell Tarly talked about the beginning of what could be a beautiful friendship. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Dancing With High-Tech Shadows at the Guggenheim
Daniil Simkin’s “Falls the Shadow” uses infrared cameras, computers and projections to add another layer to the movement — “like a big dress.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’ Finale Sets Ratings Record
Sunday’s conclusion to Season 6 drew 12.1 million viewers, Nielsen said, three million more than last year’s finale. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Taylor Swift’s ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ Begins With a Bang
The song obliterated Spotify’s record for most plays in a single day, while the emo band Brand New opened at No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
South Street Seaport Museum Gets City Funds to Restore Lightship
The museum will receive $4.5 million to stabilize and restore the lightship Ambrose, which guided vessels into lower New York Bay from 1908 to 1932. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Street Style: Afropunk
Next-level style at the 2017 Afropunk Festival in Brooklyn. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Fredell Lack, Admired Violinist and Teacher, Dies at 95
Ms. Lack began touring the world as a teenager, cited for a warm and intimate style. She later elevated music studies at the University of Houston. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
For ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2,’ the Second Time’s Also a Charm
The arrival of new cast members confirms just how good Lucas Hnath’s play is. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
George Smiley and Other Old Friends Return in John le Carré’s ‘A Legacy of Spies’
In le Carré’s new novel, the children of some of his best-known characters have grown up and demand justice. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Captain America: Fighting Evil Again
The character’s return to the good side is being announced on what would have been the 100th birthday of one of its creators, Jack Kirby. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In ‘Texas Chain Saw Massacre,’ Sympathy for the Devil
Tobe Hooper’s cult hit’s reputation as one of the scariest ever obscures the greatness of its empathetic characterizations and beautifully realized shots. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Gwendoline Christie on ‘Game of Thrones’ and Brienne’s Love Triangles
Ms. Christie discusses the Season 7 finale, Brienne’s moral compass and her recent reunions. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
At the V.M.A.s, Is the Game of Costumes Over?
The good, the ridiculous, and the resonant on the red carpet and stage at this year’s award show. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
To Play Transgender, Sandra Caldwell Had to Open Up About Who She Is
For the first time in her career, Ms. Caldwell will perform as an openly transgender woman, in a part that tracks closely with her own life. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Pop Star Egos Get Pushed Aside at Wacky, Socially Aware MTV V.M.A.s
The show, hosted by Katy Perry, started off with lighthearted tweaks of pop perfectionism, then turned to more serious issues. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Want to Take Great Travel Pictures? Jimmy Chin Has Advice
Mount Everest, the Chang Tang Plateau and the Sahara are among the landscapes captured by the photographer, filmmaker — and skier. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Monday: ‘The Good Place’ and ‘Heston’s Fantastical Food’
Kristen Bell accidentally finds herself in heaven in “The Good Place.” And Heston Blumenthal’s jaw-dropping meals come to the Cooking Channel. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Twin Peaks’ Season 3, Episode 16: Doppelgangers and Dancers
A long-awaited moment finally arrives. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Finale: A Night for Family Reunions
Sunday’s episode offered plenty of enjoyable moments, spectacle and setup for next season, but not much surprise. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘If Only’ Links Lincoln to an Unlikely Match
Thomas Klingenstein’s new play about an unrequited interracial love is like watching a sepia-tinged tableau. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
MTV Video Music Awards Red Carpet 2017
See what Cardi B, Demi Lovato and more wore to one of the music industry’s biggest nights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Debut Novelist’s Descent into Darkness
Gabriel Tallent’s “My Absolute Darling” is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated debut novels of the year. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: The Art of Writing Biographies
James Atlas, who has written about the lives of Saul Bellow and Delmore Schwartz, talks about his new book, “The Shadow in the Garden.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tobe Hooper, Director of ‘The Texas Chain Saw Massacre,’ Dies at 74
Finding little to scare him in most horror films, Mr. Hooper was inspired to create a low-budget movie that became an influential classic of the genre. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Statesman Bourbon Hits the Big Screen and the Shelves
In a bit of reverse product placement, the spinoff of the Old Forester brand was created for “Kingsman: The Golden Circle” and is now available to buy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Hollywood No Match for Mayweather vs. McGregor
Lethargic new movies, pay-per-view competition and Hurricane Harvey made for a terrible weekend at the box office. “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” stayed at No. 1. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Memphis Theater Cancels ‘Gone With the Wind’ Screening
The theater will no longer show the film as part of its summer series because of concerns of the film’s racial insensitivity. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Trumps Bow Out. Will Future Presidents Attend the Kennedy Center Honors?
President Trump’s decision to skip the Kennedy Center’s gala eases the pressures this year — but could make it harder to attract other presidents. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Trumps Bow Out. Will Future Presidents Attend the Kennedy Center Honors?
President Trump’s decision to skip the Kennedy Center’s gala eases the pressures this year — but could make it harder to attract other presidents. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Pianist Taka Kigawa on Playing Messiaen’s Bird Marathon
An interview with Mr. Kigawa, who will perform Messiaen’s three-hour “Catalogue d’Oiseaux” (“Catalog of Birds”) at Le Poisson Rouge on Monday. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘Florence Foster Jenkins’
The season finale of “Game of Thrones” presents a long-awaited meeting. And “Florence Foster Jenkins” arrives on Amazon and Hulu. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
As ‘Death to America’ Chants Lose Power, Iran Retools Propaganda With Rap Videos
Forced to adapt or fizzle out, the country’s propaganda machine has embraced the latest trends and technologies to appeal to the sensibilities of young Iranians. Watch some of the most popular. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on Saturday: ‘Whitney: Can I Be Me’ and ‘Don’t Blink’
A new documentary offers an intimate take on Whitney Houston’s career. And “Don’t Blink” turns the lens on the photographer Robert Frank. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Bill Nye Files $37 Million Suit Against Disney Over Royalties
Mr. Nye said in a lawsuit that he was deprived of $9 million in profits from his children’s show, “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Mozart’s Missing Aria: This Week’s 8 Best Classical Music Moments on YouTube
Gil Shaham, a vintage Kennedy Center Honors and a quartet based on "Amazing Grace" are among the highlights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’: 7 Questions for the Season 7 Finale
“Game of Thrones” included an enormous amount of movement and plot development inside those ravens this season, and there are plenty of things to resolve. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
10 Days at the Salzburg Festival, Music’s Disneyland
In its first summer led by Markus Hinterhäuser, viewed as a change agent, the venerable festival is a big, old ocean liner that turns slowly, if at all. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Playlist: Fifth Harmony Delivers a Sugary Pleasure and 11 More New Songs
Hear the songs that made our critics stop and listen this week by Beck, Maya Jane Coles, Action Bronson and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Is SoundCloud a Business or a Community?
If the music-streaming service disappeared, a culture might vanish too. A conversation about where the tech and culture worlds collide, on Popcast. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Birth of the Dragon,’ Young Bruce Lee Meets a Master
The film focuses on an early chapter in the martial-arts superstar’s life, when he battled a Shaolin monk in the Bay Area. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Saturday Night Live’ Premiere to Feature Ryan Gosling and Jay-Z
The show returns on Sept. 30 for its 43rd season. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Ireland in Four Dimensions, by a Pioneering Playwright
With “The Suitcase Under the Bed,” the Mint Theater Company presents one-acts by Teresa Deevy, a proto-feminist finally receiving her due. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Patty Jenkins Responds to James Cameron’s ‘Wonder Woman’ Criticism
The director defended her film, starring Gal Gadot, against charges of objectification. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
For Latino Artists in Sci-Fi Show, Everyone’s an Alien
This fall, 70 transcultural museum shows will explore Los Angeles’s ties to Latin America in a far-reaching survey, “Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Syrian Dancer Flying, Looking for Freedom (Landing in Amsterdam)
With a crowdfunding assist, Ahmad Joudeh left Damascus and has become a spokesman in Europe for peace, using dance as his platform. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Creating Harmony in the Public Square
The Bharatanatyam dancer Apoorva Jayaraman dances in Foley Square. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
10 Things to Do in NYC Now
It’s a big city, with plenty to do, see, hear and watch. Here’s a sampling of cultural highlights this weekend and over the week ahead. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Kathy Bates Finds Peace, With ‘Disjointed’ and Some Herbal Medicine
The Oscar-winning actress talks about her new Netflix pot comedy and living on a high in her third act. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
MoviePass Drops Its Price, Pleasing Customers but Angering AMC
The subscription service for movie tickets gained over 150,000 users after slashing its price, but a leading chain said it is “not welcome here.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’ Parody Is Opening Off Broadway This Fall
This is the latest parody musical — from Steven Christopher Parker and Steven Brandon — that riffs on a pop-culture phenomenon. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Taylor Swift Goes to a Darker Place: Discuss
Her new single, “Look What You Made Me Do,” is defined by her hardening view of others. The song sets a mood for her sixth album, due in November. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Going Hyperlocal, Filmmakers Explore the Pain of Racism
Racism’s perfidious effects on everyday lives is the broad subject linking five new documentaries and one feature, which all challenge mainstream narratives. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Terese Capucilli to Be Feted at Fini International Dance Festival
Ms. Capucilli, part of the last generation of dancers coached by Martha Graham, will be lauded at the annual festival of Italian and American connections. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Lage Lund and Sullivan Fortner at Mezzrow: An Odd Couple of Jazz
The Norwegian guitarist and New Orleans pianist bring two different styles to Mezzrow for their second show as a duet. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Two Detroit Shows Focus on Art of the Civil Rights Movement
The Detroit Institute of Art looks at five black artist collectives in the ’60s, while the Charles H. Wright Museum contextualizes the Black Power movement. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
At MoMA, a Weeklong Tribute to Early 3-D
Though one critic scoffed about “an unspeakable strain on the eyes,” a festival gives experiments in three-dimensional moviemaking a second chance. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
On Netflix’s ‘Narcos,’ the Battle Turns to the Cali Cartel
Pablo Escobar died in a hail of gunfire at the end of Season 2, so the new installment of this fact-based series focuses on other drug lords. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
At Le Poisson Rouge, Messiaen’s ‘Catalogue d’Oiseaux’: The World Refracted
Seven books, 13 movements, two and a half hours of music — for the sonic equivalent of an abstract painting. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Get Thee to Middle School! A Ren Faire Heroine Meets the Real World
In Victoria Jamieson’s brilliant new graphic novel, “All’s Faire in Middle School,” the rules of school are even more complex than the rules of swordplay. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How Sterling K. Brown and Brian Tyree Henry Finally Got Seats at the Emmy Table
The actors, who each broke out last year, discuss how their longtime friendship shaped their journeys from upstarts to Emmy nominees. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Running for Their Lives in Two Middle-Grade Novels About Track Teams
Novels from Jason Reynolds and Diana Harmon Asher feature runners who must push themselves into unfamiliar ground. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Trevor Noah Can’t Keep Up with Trump’s Mixed Messages
“Every day this week, we have seen a wildly different Donald address the nation,” Mr. Noah said. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Friday: Kathy Bates in ‘Disjointed,’ and ‘The Tick’ Rides Again
Ms. Bates trades Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story” for Chuck Lorre’s new pot comedy; critics aren’t having it. And “The Tick” gets its third do-over. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Play About Marc Chagall Wins Edinburgh Theater Prize
‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’ has been awarded a prize at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and will now travel to New York. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: A Prince’s Broadway Kingdom is Scattered to the Winds
“Prince of Broadway,” an anthology musical of shows overseen by the mighty Harold Prince, travels aimlessly through the decades. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Harold Prince, the Prince of Broadway
Rediscover the award-winning work of Harold Prince in his show “Prince of Broadway,” a musical retrospective of his life and career. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Events for Children in NYC This Week
Our guide to cultural events in New York City for families with children and teenagers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Art and Museums in NYC This Week
Our guide to new art shows, and some that will be closing soon. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Film Series in NYC This Week
Our guide to film series and special screenings. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Journalist Glimpses the Tools of an Artist’s Creativity
As a national correspondent reports on challenges facing the glass artist Dale Chihuly, he stumbles on some clues to how great art is made. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Dance in NYC This Week
Our guide to dance performances. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Comedy in NYC This Week
Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Classical Music in NYC This Week
Our guide to the city’s best classical music and opera. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Pop, Rock and Jazz in NYC This Week
Our guide to pop and rock shows and the best of live jazz. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Jay Thomas, Actor on ‘Murphy Brown’ and ‘Cheers,’ Is Dead at 69
Mr. Thomas, who won two Emmy Awards, was best known for his role as Eddie LeBec, an ice hockey player who was married to the character Carla Tortelli. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Disjointed’ Is One Buzzkill of a Pot Comedy
Kathy Bates gives her all in this throwback Netflix sitcom, but it’s far from habit-forming. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: A New ‘Tick’ on Amazon, Not Like the Old ‘Tick’
A bright blue (but not very bright) superhero pops up again, this time on Amazon Prime, where he stars in his third television series in 23 years. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Inhaling Slowly for ‘Twin Peaks,’ Spewing Fire for ‘Game of Thrones’
On Sunday nights, switching from one ambitious marquee show to the next can feel like stepping off a drifting log onto a speedboat. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Contemporary Art Steams Up the Hudson
Not your mother’s house tour: This summer has brought a bounty of artwork to Catskill, Hudson, Cold Spring and beyond. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week
Works from three generations of Inuit artists with common concerns but divergent styles, and the interdisciplinary artist Sable Elyse Smith. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s New in NYC Theater
Previews, openings and some last-chance picks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
5 Musicals That Didn’t Make it to Opening Night
There’s no telling how an audience will react to a musical. That’s why Broadway producers test their shows in out of town tryouts and previews before opening night. In the case of these productions, it was pretty clear early on that something was wrong causing them all to close before they even premiered. Here are […] The post 5 Musicals That Didn’t Make it to Opening Night appeared first on Cennarium . Article source here: Cennarium
Bea Wain, Star Singer of the Big Band Era, Dies at 100
Among the tunes Ms. Wain helped make famous on radio and records was “My Reverie,” based on a melody by Debussy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Beach Rats,’ Life and Sexuality in Limbo
Eliza Hittman’s refreshing sophomore feature centers on its main character’s existential crisis. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Museum Visitors Damage 800-Year-Old Coffin by Putting Child In It For Photo
It was the latest case of visitors damaging exhibits with risky behavior. “Nowadays, everything is a photo opportunity,” a museum expert said. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Homeland’ Creator Responds to Critical Letter From Fans
Some fans of “Homeland” were so upset that they wrote an open letter four months after a major character’s death. The creator has now responded. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The City So Nice They Can’t Stop Making Movies About It
Could you pick one film that embodies New York? Our critics (and the mayor’s office) would like you to try. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘The Villainess’ Reveals a Sadist’s Eye for Action
A South Korean action drama deftly gives viewers a first-person view of violence, but falters when trying to convey its emotional costs. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How I Rebuilt My Childhood Library, Book by Book
A novelist and new mother recreates her book collection for the next generation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Last Days to Catch ‘The Great Comet’ Are Here
The musical “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812” ends its exuberant run on Broadway on Sept. 3. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Tales of an Immoral Couple’: Love Means Having to Grow Up
Twenty-five years after they split, two former high school sweethearts reluctantly reunite for an awkward night. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Gook,’ Bonds Strengthen as Racial Tensions Build
A film explores the friendship between a black girl and two Korean-American brothers on the first day of the 1992 riots in Los Angeles. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In Praise of Barbara Pym
However remote her themes may seem beneath the gentle surfaces of her novels is a slow-building comedy, salt wit in a saline drip. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘England Is Mine,’ a Portrait of Morrissey’s Early Years
In case you were uncertain, Mark Gill’s unrelentingly dour biopic confirms that the Smiths’ singer was a miserable lad. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: A Civil War Erupts in ‘Bushwick’
Forget high rents and artisanal pizza. This dystopian glimpse of a Brooklyn neighborhood features an army of snipers and storm troopers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Death Note,’ When Danger Calls, Reach for a Notebook
Adam Wingard has adapted this sprawling Japanese manga series about a high schooler whose world is upended by an ancient notebook. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Mexican-Style ‘Much Ado About Nothing’
Mariachi music and machismo spice up the comedy in a new production at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Brian Aldiss, Author of Science Fiction and Much More, Dies at 92
Mr. Aldiss wrote scores of novels, memoirs and short stories, including the inspirations for the films “A.I.” and “Frankenstein Unbound.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
12 Hours of Story, Song and Dance
Emily Johnson's “Then a Cunning Voice and A Night We Spend Gazing at Stars” was an overnight performance art piece led by indigenous women. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘The Deuce’ Recalls Sex and Sleaze in 1970s Times Square
The new HBO series aims to explore the repercussions of a business dependent upon the sale of the flesh without slipping into preachy puritanism or flat-out pornography. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
12 Hours of Story, Song and Dance
Emily Johnson's “Then a Cunning Voice and A Night We Spend Gazing at Stars” was an overnight performance art piece led by indigenous women. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Trevor Noah Says Trump’s Rally in Arizona Seemed Like a Success — Kind Of
On “The Daily Show,” Roy Wood Jr. discussed the black Trump supporter — and former cult member — who was enthusiastically cheering on camera during the rally. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
John Abercrombie, Lyrical Jazz Guitarist, Dies at 72
Mr. Abercrombie had a knack for understatement and was an expert at finding the moments of opportunity in a band’s interplay. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Sotheby’s Says Albee’s Artworks Could Bring Up to $12 Million
The auction house’s sale of more than 100 works from the playwright’s collection will be held Sept. 26 and benefit his foundation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Girls Trip’ Writers Make Movie History — and Influence It, Too
They say the first $100 million film from an all-black cast and creative team comes at a time when the country needs to celebrate women of color. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Softball and Rescue Pets
Events were held last week for the Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, East Hampton Artists and Writers, and the New-York Historical Society. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Asian Provocateur,’ There’s No Place as Scary as Home
In this Sundance Now series, a self-described “brown white man” visits Sri Lanka to discover his roots and to get his mother off his back. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Former Artistic Director Says Geffen Playhouse Forced Him Out
In a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Randall Arney claims that his departure was a result of age and disability discrimination. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Refugees Suffering ‘Auschwitz on the Beach?’ Germans Say No
Organizers at Documenta canceled a performance, “Auschwitz on the Beach,” after accusations of ignorance and insult to Jewish suffering. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: True to Its Title: This ‘Lemon’ Is Far From Peachy
Janicza Bravo’s feature debut centers on a would-be actor who is a failure in every respect. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Modern Love Podcast: Nico Tortorella Reads ‘Learning to Embrace Sexuality’s Gray Areas’
On this week’s podcast, the “Younger” actor reads Adam Lundquist’s essay about the clarity he finds after a chance encounter. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ Took Over the Summer
The Instagram star turned budding rapper’s song has raced up the Billboard chart without a boost from a meme or viral video. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
M.T. Liggett, 86, Folk Artist and Provocateur, Is Dead
Mr. Liggett’s sculptures, signs and whirligigs have been described as “the gospel according to Rush Limbaugh rendered in wood and steel.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘The Bettencourt Affair,’ a Buffet for Scandal Aficionados
Tom Sancton’s book recounts the implications and intrigue that surrounded the L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt’s relationship with a younger man. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Saying Goodbye to the Broadway Hit ‘On Your Feet!’
After 746 performances, the musical “On Your Feet!” has gone silent. Its male star, Ektor Rivera, reflected on its fans, the cast and what's next. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Two Animated Orphans Make Their Way to Paris in ‘Leap!’
This risk-averse animated movie features the voices of Elle Fanning, Carly Rae Jepsen and Mel Brooks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Star-Spangled Revue Kicks Up Its Heels in the Badlands
Medora, N.D., population 132 — except in summer when 100,000 tourists pour into town to see a musical celebration of Old West values. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Art Once Shunned, Now Celebrated in ‘Queer Archaeology; Queer Abstraction’
A lively show at the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art both stretches “gay” and resists “normal.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Overcoming Through Song in a Summer of Discontent
“Primer for a Failed Superpower,” a concert in Brooklyn directed by Rachel Chavkin, asked an audience to raise its voice in protest songs of many generations. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Hidden Banksy Art to Be Displayed by London Developer
“Snorting Copper” had been painted over and boarded up. Now, the man who rediscovered it says he will keep the restored work where the public can see it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Thoroughly Modern Polina
The film “Polina” has a heroine from the ballet world, but not restricted to it. And wonder of wonders: She’s a contemporary young woman. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
John Leguizamo’s ‘Latin History for Morons’ Heads to Broadway
John Leguizamo’s latest solo show, “Latin History for Morons,” will move from Off Broadway to Studio 54 starting in October. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In Warsaw, With Chopin as Muse
Through the great Polish composer, finding a deeper understanding and appreciation of a city that is an oft-overlooked gold mine for budget travelers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A White, Hot Supremacist Summer
Charlottesville hasn’t been the only place for white supremacy. TV and movies have been their own form of cluelessness. Remember Lee on “The Bachelorette”? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Trevor Noah Doubts Trump’s Ability to Be a ‘Problem Solver’ in Afghanistan
Mr. Noah said: “Trump is a problem solver the same way Godzilla is a city planner.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
10 Museums in 10 Days? A Chinese Start-Up (Virtually) Gives Children a Tour
Thousands of children in China are experiencing live-streamed tours of some of the world’s leading art, science and history museums. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Dog Lady’ and ‘Megan Leavey’
The bond between women and their dogs is explored in “Dog Lady” and “Megan Leavey.” For something tougher, stream Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Amores Perros.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Thomas Meehan, Who Wrote the Books for Broadway Hits, Dies at 88
“Annie,” “Hairspray” and “The Producers” were among Mr. Meehan’s Tony Award-winning credits. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ Names Replacements for Ben Platt
Mr. Platt, who became a star as a result of “Dear Evan Hansen,” is departing the show in the fall. He’ll be replaced by Taylor Trensch and Noah Galvin. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Janusz Glowacki, Polish Playwright and Novelist, Dies at 78
Mr. Glowacki, whose plays were produced at the Public and other New York theaters, used dark humor to comment on turbulent times. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: A Police Truck in Egypt Brimming With Anger and Pain in ‘Clash’
In this film, a group of Egyptians are confined to a police truck while political unrest mounts following the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
THE BE WAY.
story . What does it mean? To tell one, to have one, to share one. Layers of connection, vulnerability, and trust. Layers of love. Today we share story in a new way, buddies and our hearts are open and exploding with gratitude. We are thrilled to introduce to you all the Fit for Broadway podcast, The BE Way . When I started Fit for Broadway, I began the interviews simply as a way to connect, understand, and research this amazing lifestyle. Over the last three years, I’ve had the opportunity to sit down with dozens of Broadway professionals who have trusted me to share their story. To say it’s been an honor would be a vast understatement. The only appropriate way to describe the experience would be to say “Because I knew you, I have been changed for good.” Confession: I’m obsessed with podcasts. Maybe it has to do with living in New York and commuting about 50% of my day away so #earbudsalways but I love having inspiring voices in my ears at all times to fuel my day. The podcast id...
Review: In ‘Polina,’ a Ballerina Rebels and Goes Her Own Way
Anastasia Shevtsova is mesmerizing as a dedicated dancer seeking artistic freedom in Valérie Müller and Angelin Preljocaj’s film. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Racist World, Described by Those Who Knew It
Rereading Maya Angelou, Richard Wright and other mid-20th-century writers is to see anew that Appomattox was as much a beginning as an end. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
An Odissi Dancer Contains Sublime Multitudes
On opening night of the Drive East season of Indian dance, Sujata Mohapatra personified the multiple aspects of an art. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Judge Delays Bill Cosby Retrial Until Spring
Mr. Cosby’s new defense team did not ask for a change of venue but his lawyers did seek, and get, a five-month delay in the start of the retrial. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
From ‘The West Wing’ to ‘Veep’: Chiefs of Staff, Imagined and Real
Sopan Deb, a Times culture reporter, and Katie Rogers, a Washington reporter, discuss portrayals of chiefs of staffs on television throughout the years. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Prince Exhibition Will Bring Paisley Park Memorabilia to London
“My Name Is Prince,” at the O2 Arena in London, will be the first international exhibition of guitars, outfits and other items from Prince’s estate. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tay-K Was a 17-Year-Old ‘Violent Fugitive.’ Then His Song Went Viral.
The knotty back story of “The Race,” one of the summer’s fastest growing songs, is unlike any other viral hit. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Show for Show: Part 4
By: Samantha Robins So, you’ve decided it’s time to immerse yourself in the never-ending beauty that is, New York theatre for your splurge night, but you don’t know just what to see! Well, do I have good news for you! There is not a bad choice in the bunch! You just can’t go wrong! All […] The post Show for Show: Part 4 appeared first on Cennarium . Article source here: Cennarium
Anna Netrebko Storms Salzburg, Classical Music’s Summit
Watching divas, impresarios, maestros and virtuosos navigate music’s grandest summer festival shows how the classical landscape has changed. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In ‘Autumn,’ Karl Ove Knausgaard Shows His Sweet Side
Knausgaard’s latest book, the first in a planned quartet, closely describes the material world for his daughter. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In an Arkansas Town, Music Is Key to a Comeback
Terry Stewart, formerly with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has a plan to bring tourists to El Dorado, Ark. The focus is on the arts. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
At New York Museums, More Minorities on Staff Than on Boards
The Times collected data on the racial makeup at several major cultural institutions as Mayor de Blasio plans to tie public funding to diversity. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
She Gave Words to Opera’s Nixon
Alice Goodman wrote the librettos for two of the most important operas of the late 20th century. Then she seemed to vanish from the scene. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Russia Detains Theater Director, Adding to Fears of a Crackdown
Kirill S. Serebrennikov leads the Gogol Center, one of the most prominent and progressive artistic venues in Moscow. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Trump Looks Directly at the Eclipse, and Conan O’Brien Spies an Opening
Mr. O’Brien on President Trump looking at the eclipse: “He did it after they told him not to. So afterwards, everyone started advising him: Whatever you do, don’t resign.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Divisive Monuments? Put Them All in a Taiwan Park
Thousands of statues of a former dictator were erected across Taiwan. Getting rid of them hasn’t been easy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Tuesday: ‘The Wedding Plan’ and ‘Black Girl’
A dumped Israeli bride decides to go through with the wedding in the belief that a groom will show up. And a Senegalese domestic worker is thrown into despair. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Why France Understood Jerry Lewis as America Never Did
While many Americans saw the entertainer as a mere clown, in France he was revered as an artist of the avant-garde, a revolutionary and a pioneer. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’ Director Alan Taylor on Romance, Dragons and Ravens
“You don’t seem troubled by the lizard as big as a 747, but you’re really concerned about the speed of a raven.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
FringeNYC Will Return in 2018, in a Smaller Version
After taking a year off, the New York International Fringe Festival will come back next October as it continues to look for a permanent home. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Teaching Kids Coding, by the Book
The growing emphasis on teaching kids computer literacy and programming skills has started to shape children’s fiction. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
These Graduates Throw Themselves, Not Caps, in the Air
Scouts from Russia and beyond hunt for talent at the year-end Moscow Circus School shows. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Sonny Burgess, Rockabilly Wild Man, Is Dead at 88
Mr. Burgess, who recorded for the storied Sun label, was a full-tilt rocker capable of whipping audiences into a frenzy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Edinburgh’s Fringe, Now 70, Is Having Growing Pains
Edinburgh’s Fringe festival has become the world’s biggest arts extravaganza. Some say it is too big, too costly and maybe even too funny. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Between Birth and Death, Some Dancing and a Little Mystery
John Heginbotham and Maira Kalman are collaborating on a dance-theater piece that reflects their delight in the curious and mundane. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Bill Cosby Hires a Former Lawyer for Michael Jackson
At the retrial of his sexual assault case, Mr. Cosby will be represented by a lawyer who helped Mr. Jackson win acquittal in 2005, a spokesman said. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
For Tony Kushner, It’s Angels Over the Breakfast Nook
“Not everybody loves them as much as I do,” Mr. Kushner says of the ceramic angels hanging in the house he shares with his husband, Mark Harris. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In Rural Vermont, Technology Drives Performing Arts
By Leonard Jacobs I visited with the Cennarium Backstage editorial staff recently to brainstorm story ideas. We covered much ground: worldwide performance arts festivals; new plays Off-Broadway and at US regional theaters; the state of European ballet. But one thing, it seemed, was missing: a story on technology. After all, it’s the power of technology […] The post In Rural Vermont, Technology Drives Performing Arts appeared first on Cennarium . Article source here: Cennarium
How Hard Can It Be for a French Girl to Go on Vacation?
Boats make her sick and she’s a picky eater, but Delphine is a delight in Eric Rohmer’s “Le Rayon Vert,” playing for a week at Metrograph. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Actor Richard Dormer on ‘Game of Thrones’ and That Wicked Flaming Sword
“It’s an incredible weapon to have, but it’s very, very hard to fight with it. It’s three times heavier than a normal sword.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Dominique Morisseau: The First Time I Imagined I Was Pregnant
“Now I had no idea how one got pregnant. But that was inconsequential.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Who Is Really Making ‘Chihuly Art’?
Dale Chihuly, an artistic trailblazer who has long worked with teams, is facing a court battle that opens complicated debate about age, infirmity and ego. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In the Berkshires, Musicals With Ambitions Not Always Realized
An experimental “Music Man” gets into trouble with a capital T, while a straightforward “Company” gleams and a complicated “Legendary Romance” fades. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Brings Back Rap Realism
The 17-year-old Baton Rouge rapper is embracing a out-of-vogue approach, making him different from the melodic sensualists and rowdy eccentrics dominating hip-hop today. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘The Burning Girl,’ About Intense Pre-Teenage Friendship, Never Catches Fire
In her new novel, Claire Messud writes about “secret sisters,” “umbilically linked and inseparable,” and about how their bond dissolves. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Kesha Returns at No. 1 With ‘Rainbow’
The singer’s first album since 2012 tops the Billboard chart with the second-biggest week for a female artist after Katy Perry’s “Witness.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Shailene Woodley on Her Emmy Nomination and Feminist Evolution
“We need more softness and more silence and more pause through the chaos.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Venezuela Cancels Gustavo Dudamel Tour After His Criticisms
Stung by Mr. Dudamel’s recent statements, the Venezuelan government called off his concerts next month with the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘At a Dark Time in My Life, He Brought Me Joy’: Comedians Mourn and Celebrate Jerry Lewis
Generations of comics paid their respects to Mr. Lewis after news of his death broke on Sunday. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Denzel Washington to Star in ‘Iceman Cometh’ on Broadway
The Oscar- and Tony-winning actor will play the lead role in a production of the Eugene O’Neill drama, directed by George C. Wolfe. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Another Variation on the Selfie: Get Ready for the Elfie
Pointed ears are not just for Spock anymore. The popularity of “Lord of the Rings” has given rise to latex prosthetics and even surgical modification. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Monday: The Great American Eclipse and ‘The Good Karma Hospital’
Today is all about the eclipse, and there’s a viewing option for almost anyone. Elsewhere, Acorn TV heads to India with an escapist medical melodrama. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Twin Peaks’ Season 3, Episode 15: The Body Electric
For viewers who’ve been following these characters since 1990, this week’s episode features moments that are both satisfying and deeply sad. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Game of Thrones’ Season 7, Episode 6: Seeing Is Believing
Sunday’s thrilling episode was largely about the various players learning the scale of their adversaries. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
For Jerry Lewis, Few Statuettes but Lots of Influence
The comic and filmmaker, who died Sunday, may not have collected many showbiz laurels, but his work shaped the comedians who came along after him. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In His Own Words: Jerry Lewis in The New York Times
Our coverage of Jerry Lewis over his career. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
James Murphy Wants to Justify LCD Soundsystem’s Existence (Again)
Six years after a dramatic farewell, the New York hipster rock star is back with a new album and an explanation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
We Need to Move, Not Destroy, Confederate Monuments
The art historian in a critic wants to preserve Confederate images in museums, not trash them. At a crime scene, you don’t destroy evidence. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: Patricia Williams Goes From Crime to Comedy
In her new memoir, “Rabbit,” the standup comedian tells how she overcame a young life of poverty and drug dealing to become a performer. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Good Karma Hospital,’ Some Familiar TV Templates
In a new series on AcornTV about a doctor who leaves her life behind and moves to India, “Grey’s Anatomy” meets “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Photographer Donates Thoreau-Inspired Artwork to the Morgan
Abelardo Morell’s “Thoreau: 40 Journals in Chronological Order” will go on view on Tuesday. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
10 Great Jerry Lewis Movies to Stream
This group of films demonstrates the breadth of Lewis’s talent as an actor, comedian and director. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Hitman’s Bodyguard’ is No. 1, as ‘Logan Lucky’ Disappoints
With “Logan Lucky,” Steven Soderbergh set out to prove that studios are too stuck in their marketing ways. His experiment fizzled, but he vowed to try again. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Jerry Lewis | 1926-2017
Mr. Lewis was a defining figure of American entertainment in the 20th century. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Jerry Lewis, Mercurial Comedian and Filmmaker, Dies at 91
Mr. Lewis rose to fame as Dean Martin’s comedy partner but went on to a major solo career with films like “The Bellboy” and “The Nutty Professor.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Topple a Confederate Statue? This Broadway Musical Already Did.
Tony Kushner’s “Caroline, or Change,” from 2004, used the toppling to shed light on a key character’s frustrations. The subplot resonates powerfully today. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Judge Denies Request to Drop Roman Polanski’s Sexual Abuse Case
The judge denied requests from both Mr. Polanski and Samantha Geimer to drop the decades-old case. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Encouraging Signs of Freshness at the Mostly Mozart Festival
Innovations that have enlivened offshoot programs at the Mostly Mozart festival in recent years infused some of the festival orchestra’s concerts. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Leslie Jones of ‘S.N.L.’: ‘I Just Like to Bring the Funny’
Ms. Jones, a “Saturday Night Live” cast member, talks about receiving her first Emmy nomination in a politically charged season despite her aversion to politics. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Sunday: The Return of ‘Episodes’ and ‘Endeavour’
Matt LeBlanc returns after two years to play a fictionalized version of himself. And Masterpiece is back with more mysteries to be solved by Endeavour Morse. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Dick Gregory, 84, Dies; Found Humor in the Civil Rights Struggle
A black satirist who gave white audiences a deeper feel for the nation’s shameful racial history. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Studio Visit | Cai Guo-Qiang
A day with the artist at his Frank Gehry-designed country compound. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Stuart J. Thompson, Award-Winning Broadway Producer, Dies at 62
Mr. Thompson, whose productions were nominated for 20 Tony Awards and won six, helped mount hits like “The Book of Mormon.” “He elevated me,” said Patti LuPone. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In Serbian Refugee Center, a ‘Little Picasso’ Dreams of Art and Asylum
Farhad Nouri, 10, originally from Afghanistan, has won acclaim for his artwork and has even had an exhibition. But he and his family are longing for a permanent home. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
When Self-Criticism Was an Order, These Portraits Were Revolutionary
“Cultural Revolution Selfies,” a new book by Wang Qiuhang, includes subversive images, taken during China’s Cultural Revolution, of the photographer himself. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Donald and Melania Trump to Skip Kennedy Center Honors
The White House said the president and first lady would not participate this year, “to allow the honorees to celebrate without any political distraction.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Beatriz at Dinner’ and ‘Nocturnal Animals’
Salma Hayek stars as a holistic healer riled up by a boorish billionaire. And Amy Adams plays a gallery owner uncertain of where real life ends and art begins. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Baseball Manager Retires Again, Knowing It Rarely Sticks
J.D. Droddy has been an Air Force officer, a lawyer, an educator, a playwright, a theatrical producer, a composer and a baseball boss. At 73, he’s looking for something new. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Jo Walker-Meador, 93, Dies; Raised Country Music’s Profile
Mrs. Walker-Meador was the first employee of the Country Music Association and its longtime executive director. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Bruce Forsyth, 89, Cheeky Fixture of British TV, Is Dead
Known for his toothy smile and crowd-pleasing charm, Mr. Forsyth was recognized by Guinness World Records as the male entertainer with the longest TV career. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Bleak, Gentle and Sweet: This Week’s Eight Best Classical Music Moments on YouTube
A work by the Arkansas-born composer Florence Price, and a performance by Vikingur Olafsson were among the highlights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Playlist: Justin Bieber Pleads on the Dance Floor and 9 More New Songs
Hear the week's 10 most important new songs by Miley Cyrus, Julien Baker, Radiator Hospital and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Alonzo King’s Poetry in Motion
Remember, the first free streaming performing arts festival, Promenade begins on September 15th! Click here to learn more! By Fabiana Gutierrez Fluid. Sexy. Vibrant. Powerful. Unpredictable. Transcendent. All of these adjectives are often used to describe American choreographer Alonzo King’s dance movements. However, as confirmed by his long-standing career as a dancer and ahead of […] The post Alonzo King’s Poetry in Motion appeared first on Cennarium . Article source here: Cennarium
A Tudor Castle for the King of Thrillers
The best-selling author Nelson DeMille wanted a house that was appropriately large and Tudor-style — just not too Tudor. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Columbus, Ind., Renews Its Big Design Legacy
Let’s put on a show: The “Athens on the prairie” steps into the future with “Exhibit Columbus.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Kesha and Taylor Swift Find New Voices
On “Rainbow,” Kesha steps away from her old persona but keeps her former spark. In court, Taylor Swift speaks with no filter. A panel discussion, on Popcast. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How Jinder Mahal, an Indian WWE Star, Is Turning Up the Heat
Yuvraj Singh Dhesi, better known as Jinder Mahal, is helping the WWE attract fans from its next big target: India. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
10 Things to Do in NYC Now
It’s a big city, with plenty to do, see, hear and watch. Here’s a sampling of cultural highlights this weekend and over the week ahead. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Solid-Gold Toilet to Be Removed From Guggenheim in September
It’s unclear where the artist Maurizio Cattelan’s fully functional, 18-karat interactive sculpture, titled “America,” will move to next. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How To | Make a Gunpowder Painting
From sketch to explosion, a close look at the artist Cai Guo-Qiang's process. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Trump Aside, Artists and Preservationists Debate the Rush to Topple Statues
As cities and states remove Confederate monuments, leaders in the art world urge more dialogue and deliberation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Live Naked Boys, and a Modern Marriage, in ‘Afterglow’
A younger lover threatens a marriage in S. Asher Gelman’s new play. The twist: Both husbands are in on the affair. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
WilldaBeast, and Other Forces to Be Reckoned With
The hip-hop choreographer Will Adams — WilldaBeast — is a standout among those who have honed their careers through social media. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Dolly Parton on Her TV Movie’s Emmy Nomination and Playing the ‘Town Tramp’
NBC’s “Christmas of Many Colors” was nominated alongside TV movies about Bernie Madoff and Sherlock Holmes. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Taking Photos Won’t Take You Out of the Moment, Study Suggests
Tempted to grab that once-in-a-lifetime eclipse snapshot? Feel free: Taking pictures helps people engage with and remember experiences more deeply, according to new research. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Pianist With Modern Flair Takes Over the Salzburg Festival
Markus Hinterhäuser trades his piano bench for an impresario’s chair at one of classical music’s grandest, and most important, festivals. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
It’s the Golden Age of TV. And Writers Are Paying the Toll.
Three writers discuss what it’s like to work in the era of “Peak TV.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Is It Fact or Fiction? Only Matt LeBlanc Knows
This “Friends” actor talks about playing a character named Matt LeBlanc on the series “Episodes,” fast cars and turning 50. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
16 Members of White House Arts Committee Resign to Protest Trump
The prominent artists, authors, performers, and others stepped down from the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities after Mr. Trump’s remarks about white nationalists. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Ready for the Solar Eclipse? ‘Nova’ on PBS Has You Covered
On Aug. 21, when a coast-to-coast total solar eclipse crossed the United States, PBS will provide a companion show. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Maira Kalman and ‘The Principles of Uncertainty’ Head to Jacob’s Pillow
The visual artist and her friend, the choreographer John Heginbotham, have collaborated on an absurd travelogue incorporating dancers and complex sets. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Late-Night Summer Offerings Include ‘Firestarter’ and ‘Crash’
Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn and the IFC Center in Greenwich Village are offering films into the wee hours. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Azealia Banks Eyes a Comeback and a Homecoming
The Harlem rapper, scheduled to perform in Manhattan on Wednesday, is back outside of the system. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A New Hologram of Serena Williams at Martos Gallery
The artist J.P.W.3’s exhibition also includes a wall of ribbons and a pro shop that sells custom-designed tennis gear, featuring Ms. Williams. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tracy Morgan’s Post-Crash Comedy Comes to Caroline’s
On the wings of his Netflix comedy special, “Staying Alive,” Mr. Morgan closes a stint at the comedy club with more of his near-death experience quipping. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Locrian Chamber Players Put ‘New Music’ on the Manhattan Map
A coming installment of the group’s series at Riverside Church features the harpist Jacqueline Kerrod, and works by John Luther Adams and Adrienne Albert. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?
Trashy reality, stand-up comedy and a short-run drama series. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump Tower Is Now Its Own Monument to Racism
Late-night TV hosts were already flatly calling President Trump a racist. Then he tweeted to mourn the loss of “beautiful” Confederate statues. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
America’s Quintessential Maverick Composer, at 100
Lou Harrison, who died in 2003, is celebrated for his iconoclasm. But, our critic writes, he should also be recognized as a modern musical master. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Film by Beijing Students Explores Being Young and Transgender in China
The high school students made “Escape,’’ a film about a transgender teenager’s journey to self-acceptance, to raise awareness about the struggles of transgender people. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Friday: ‘Marvel’s the Defenders’ and White Supremacists
Netflix brings some familiar superheroes together for a singular purpose in its latest Marvel series. And two news programs investigate white supremacists in the United States. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Mary Stuart Masterson, Actress and Beekeeper
Thirty years after starring in the John Hughes movie “Some Kind of Wonderful,” she’s starting a production studio in the Hudson Valley of New York. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Events for Children in NYC This Week
Our guide to cultural events in New York City for families with children and teenagers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Art and Museums in NYC This Week
Our guide to new art shows, and some that will be closing soon. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Film Series in NYC This Week
Our guide to film series and special screenings. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Dance in NYC This Week
Our guide to dance performances. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Comedy in NYC This Week
Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Classical Music in NYC This Week
Our guide to the city’s best classical music and opera. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Pop, Rock and Jazz in NYC This Week
Our guide to pop and rock shows and the best of live jazz. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Paul Oliver, Authority on the Blues, Dies at 90
The author of “The Story of the Blues” and other books, he was a respected British architectural historian better known for his sideline as a student of black music. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week
D’Angelo Lovell Williams has an impressive debut at Higher Pictures and Elaine Cameron-Weir’s sculptures come to the New Museum. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Touch of Rome in Brooklyn Heights
The architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi display maps, photographs and an Italian flavor on their apartment walls. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Maira Kalman’s Irreverent Pictures for the Grammar Bible
The first New York showing of all 57 illustrations that Maira Kalman dared to make for “The Elements of Style,” the primer on writing well. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Hollywood on Tape
Many celebrities are in on the audiobook business. Here, readings from more than 20 of them. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Why George Guidall Is the Undisputed King of Audiobooks
His rich baritone has been called the voice of choice for almost 1,400 pieces of literature, including “Crime and Punishment,” “The Corrections” and plenty of Stephen King. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s New in NYC Theater
Previews, openings and some last-chance picks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Crunchyroll Cultivates a Streaming Community With a Novel Idea: Film Screens
As Netflix and Amazon take different approaches to theatrical releases, sites like Crunchyroll and Shudder are giving fans the gift of screenings. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Carmen de Lavallade, a Dance Legend, to Skip a White House Reception
Ms. de Lavallade will be honored by the Kennedy Center, but skip a reception at the White House after “socially divisive and morally caustic” remarks by “our current leadership.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: A Whitney Houston Documentary, Dutifully Respectful
In “Whitney: Can I Be Me,” a behind-the-scenes portrait of the singer’s rise and struggles with fame. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Crown Heights,’ Justice Delayed and Denied
Based on a true story, Matt Ruskin’s film stars Lakeith Stanfield as a man who spent decades in prison for a crime he did not commit. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘Shot Caller,’ Prison Hardens Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’s Character
A fatal drunken driving accident leads to a nightmarish term in prison that forges a criminal. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: A Hostage Standoff Unfolds in ‘6 Days’
Toa Fraser’s film about a hostage crisis at the Iranian Embassy in London in 1980 can feel closer to a re-enactment than a thriller. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Once Simply ‘Sidemen,’ Now They’re the Stars
“Sidemen: Long Road to Glory” is a loving tribute to the bluesmen Willie Smith, Hubert Sumlin and Joe Willie Perkins. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Walk With Me,’ an Invitation From Thich Nhat Hanh
A documentary observes the rituals of one of the best-known Zen masters in the West. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
An Old Cinema Tests Rome’s Stance on Gentrification
A student occupation of a theater in the fashionable Trastevere neighborhood saved it for now, but how long can its demolition be delayed? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Marjorie Prime’ and Jon Hamm: Ceaselessly Into the Past
Lois Smith reprises the role of Marjorie in Michael Almereyda’s adaptation of Jordan Harrison’s play weighing the morality of artificial intelligence. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Gunnar Birkerts, Architect, Dies at 92; Gave Shape to the Unexpected
The Latvian-born Mr. Birkerts was inspired by Scandinavian masters of Modernism. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Listening (Yes, Listening) to the Beauty of van Gogh
An exquisite multidisciplinary performance piece blurs the senses in considering the life and work of this Dutch artist. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Netflix’s ‘Defenders’ Is Less Than the Sum of Its Superheroes
The fifth collaboration between Netflix and Marvel, a mash-up of the first four, demonstrates just how difficult team-building can be Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Is the Next Great New York Crime Movie Set in Flushing?
For seedy locations that are the hallmark of gritty urban dramas, the Safdie brothers looked to less obvious sites in the five boroughs (and Long Island). Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
When the Body Is a Percussive Instrument
Three members of the Lethal Ladies step team reunited at a basketball court facing the Hudson River. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Patti Cake$,’ a Classic Striver’s Tale With a Hip-Hop Beat
This showbiz tale finds new talent in Danielle Macdonald, its star, and Geremy Jasper, its writer and director. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Editta Sherman’s Long Reign as ‘The Duchess of Carnegie Hall’
Royalty photographs royalty in an exhibition of portraits by Ms. Sherman at the New-York Historical Society. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘California Typewriter’: Preserving the Past, Key by Key
This documentary directed by Doug Nichol plumbs the depths of devotion to a machine whose day might appear to be over. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘I Love Winds’: David Lynch on the Sound of ‘Twin Peaks’
“I love so many things about sound,” said Mr. Lynch, who is credited as the sound designer for “Twin Peaks: The Return.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
How Do You Paint an Eclipse? Work Fast in the Dark
In 1918, astronomers invited the artist Howard Russell Butler to record the last total solar eclipse to cross the continental United States. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Chinese Crime Novelist Is Arrested in 4 Murders From 2 Decades Ago
Liu Yongbiao, author of “The Guilty Secret,” had planned a novel about a writer who got away with a series of killings. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
James Corden Jabs Trump for Disbanding His Business Councils
Mr. Corden said: “Forget creating new manufacturing jobs in this country. Trump can’t even manufacture manufacturing councils.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Thursday: ‘Project Runway’ and ‘Rules Don’t Apply’
Season 16 of “Project Runway” breaks the mold by using models in a range of sizes. Warren Beatty brings his spoof of the life of Howard Hughes to HBO. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey’ Seems Out of Step With Its Period
Teenagers on the run, with a motorcycle, and hints of the 1960s. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Kara Walker: Art Can’t Solve the Nation’s Racial Problems
In the shadow of Charlottesville, viewers may to come to the artist’s fall show expecting answers. Her statement acknowledges they may be disappointed. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Queens of the Stone Age, Redefining Itself to Renew Its Sound
Joshua Homme’s band teamed with the pop- and soul-leaning producer Mark Ronson for its seventh album, “Villains,” but didn’t stray far from its aesthetic. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tom Cruise Injury Delays Latest ‘Mission: Impossible’ Filming
Mr. Cruise, known for his death defying stunts, suffered an ankle injury during the making of a “Mission: Impossible” movie. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘I’m Grateful for What Taylor Swift Did’: Readers React to the Verdict
The New York Times asked women to share their experiences and thoughts about the testimony given by the pop star on sexual assault. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
American Boychoir School to Close
The 80-year institution in New Jersey struggled to recruit students amid the lingering effects of a sexual abuse scandal. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Personal, Breezy Tour of Classic Children’s Books
In “Wild Things,” Bruce Handy curates passages from his favorite books for kids, allowing readers both literary pleasure and a kind of time travel. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Modern Love Podcast: Cynthia Nixon Reads ‘Dear Dad: We’ve Been Gay for a Really Long Time’
On this week’s podcast, the “Sex and the City” actress reads Mary Alice Hostetter’s essay about the coming-out letters she and her brother sent to their conservative father. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Rebranding of the Bronx
A cadre of homegrown artists, designers and entrepreneurs are giving the South Bronx an image transplant. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A Weekend Can Span Centuries at Tanglewood
Our critic’s visit to the Boston Symphony’s home in the Berkshires began with Purcell’s 17th-century “Fairy Queen” and ended with a work from 2015. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Stream These Great Steven Soderbergh Movies
“Logan Lucky” is Steven Soderbergh’s first feature film in over four years — but before that, he was one of cinema’s most versatile filmmakers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Hard Truths or Easy Targets? Confronting the Summer of Trump Onstage
Theater has quickly taken on the Trump presidency. Whether what’s onstage can change minds or spark action is open to debate. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Using YouTube as an Accelerant for Video Games
Getting YouTubers or Twitch streamers to share their thoughts on a new game can have a powerful effect on its success. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Penélope Cruz Is Luminous in ‘The Queen of Spain’
Fernando Trueba’s light ensemble comedy is a romp that pillories Hollywood’s deal-making with the Franco regime in the 1950s. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Grizzly Bear Staves Off Despair With Beauty on ‘Painted Ruins’
The band’s fifth album — its first for a major label — turns more cryptic and voluptuous, and emphasizes its longstanding 1960s and ’70s influences. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘Logan Lucky’: Steven Soderbergh and His Motley Band of Thieves
This class-conscious caper, with Channing Tatum and Adam Driver as down-on-their-luck brothers, is ridiculously entertaining. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Comedian Sues Neo-Nazi Daily Stormer as Site Resurfaces From Dark Web
A comedian filed a defamation lawsuit against the white supremacist website, which briefly returned from exile with a Russian domain name. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
An Enchanted Evening of Indian Dance Under a Turner Sky
Outdoors near the Manhattan waterfront, the Erasing Borders Festival of Indian Dance on Tuesday evening had diversity and vitality — and magical lighting. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Worldwide Program: Performing Arts Festivals
The history of performing arts festivals dates back to the 18th century – the Three Choirs Festival and the Norfolk and Norwich Festival in England are known as the oldest ongoing arts festivals in the world. Performing arts festivals serve as a spectacular venue for art lovers, makers, and enthusiasts to come together and celebrate […] The post Worldwide Program: Performing Arts Festivals appeared first on Cennarium . Article source here: Cennarium
Watching Neo-Nazis in Virginia From a German Opera House
A reporter was ruminating on a storied German opera festival’s troubled past, only to learn at intermission that Nazi sympathizers were on the march back home. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Next Door to War, an Indie Arab Band Sings of Defiance and Joy
At an outdoor concert, a reporter learns why Mashrou’ Leila’s music is like air to its fans. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Manchester Arena to Reopen After Terror Attack With Benefit Concert
Noel Gallagher of Oasis will headline a show also featuring the Courteeners, Blossoms and Rick Astley on Sept. 9. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Once a ‘Mystery Science Theater’ In-Joke, Now Playing Comedy Clubs
The 1986 film "Chief Zabu” finally gets its New York premiere some 30 years after its cryptic ads become a running gag on the TV show. What took so long? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
For Stephen Adly Guirgis, the Long Road Back to a First Love: Acting
The playwright is preparing to return to the stage as an actor in “American Buffalo” at the Dorset Theater Festival. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: ‘The Hitman’s Bodyguard,’ With Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson is an ill-tempered contract killer. Ryan Reynolds is his uptight protector. You can figure out the rest. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Roman Polanski Accused of Sexual Abuse by Another Woman
The woman, who was identified only as Robin, said that the film director “sexually victimized” her in 1973, when she was 16. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Meet the Creator of Beyoncé’s Crown From the ‘7/11’ Video
Laura Wass’s other designs include the headpiece from the cover of Childish Gambino’s last album and bracelets favored by Erykah Badu. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
For Sale: Oldest Known Photo of a U.S. President (Socks and All)
A recently surfaced original daguerreotype taken in 1843 of John Quincy Adams will be auctioned at Sotheby’s in October. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tribeca Film Festival to Start Standalone TV Gathering
The festival will take place Sept. 22-24 and include appearances from Louis C.K., Pamela Adlon and Amy Sedaris. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Tom Stoppard’s ‘Travesties’ Will Return to Broadway
The play is transferring from London and so will the star Tom Hollander. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
In a Body-Positive Moment, Why Does Hollywood Remain Out of Step?
Melissa McCarthy has broken through in Hollywood, but her success is viewed by studios as an anomaly. Danielle Macdonald hopes to flip the script. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Jimmy Kimmel Wants to Remove Trump From Office — and Make Him King
Mr. Kimmel pitched a plan he said he thought the president’s supporters might get behind. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Wednesday: ‘Baywatch’ and ‘Marlon’
Dwayne Johnson leads his team of bodacious lifeguards onto streaming platforms. And Marlon Wayans mines his own life for inspiration as a different kind of TV dad. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Who Are the Bosses? 2 Friends, 1 New Festival, 1 New Ballet
Isabella Boylston and Gemma Bond discuss making a ballet together for Ms. Boylston’s festival in Idaho. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Historians Question Trump’s Comments on Confederate Monuments
The president said removing Confederate monuments was “changing history.” But historians say that monuments don’t always tell the story we think. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Michael Moore Takes His Broadway Audience on Buses to Protest Trump
Mr. Moore’s Broadway plan has made Donald J. Trump the target of his rumpled, moral ire. On Tuesday, he bused his audience to Mr. Trump’s door. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A 2nd Cosby Lawyer Asks to Withdraw From Case Before Retrial
Angela C. Agrusa said she wanted to step down from representing Bill Cosby, whose first trial on sexual assault charges ended in a mistrial in June. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Broadway’s ‘Groundhog Day’ Will Close Sept. 17
Despite some strong reviews, the musical, based on the popular 1993 movie, failed to draw large enough audiences to support its running costs. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Taylor Swift Spoke Up. Sexual Assault Survivors Were Listening.
The pop superstar gave blunt testimony in her case against a radio host in Denver, and provided a voice for others in similar situations. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Yayoi Kusama to Open Her Own Museum in Tokyo
Ms. Kusama, the artist celebrated for her patterned pumpkins and “mirrored infinity rooms,” will present exhibitions in a five-story museum, starting on Oct. 1. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
The Misunderstood History of Trump on Letterman
In more than 30 appearances, the future president tried out his talking points on a host who was among the first to treat him as a serious political thinker. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Harriet Beecher Stowe House Is for Sale Online
The Litchfield, Conn., home where Stowe grew up has been listed on eBay for $400,000. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘New People’ Riffs on Interracial Love, With a Twist
Danzy Senna’s new novel follows a woman’s love triangle (of sorts) with two men. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Jamie Foxx, Alicia Keys and Justin Timberlake Perform at Apollo Theater Party
Jennifer Lopez, Chris Rock and Rashida Jones were at the annual Apollo in the Hamptons benefit, but it was news from Virginia that dominated. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Broadway Revival of ‘Children of a Lesser God’ to Open in April
The play will star Joshua Jackson and Lauren Ridloff, who played the lead roles this summer in a Berkshire Theater Group staging. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: Boys Become Men in the Unsettling ‘The Wound’
Ritual circumcision and sexual hypocrisy fuels a South African film about a teenager unafraid of his sexuality and facing a double standard. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Hamilton’ Tries New Sales Method to Battle Bots and Scalpers
The show is the third on Broadway to declare that it will use Verified Fan, the Ticketmaster technology that scrutinizes potential ticket buyers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Retrogressing in London With Meat Loaf and Adrian Mole
Stage adaptations of “Bat Out of Hell” and “The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾” allow the middle-aged to retreat to the age of innocence. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Diversity Initiatives Are ‘Way Overdue,’ Academy President Says
John Bailey, the newly elected leader of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, says he is ready to address the organization’s challenges. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Anthony Scaramucci Says Bannon Should Go, but Backs Up Trump
The fired White House communications director showed unbending loyalty to the president, whose response to the violence in Charlottesville, Va., was criticized by late-night hosts. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
August Wilson’s Pittsburgh
Exploring the world Wilson wrote about isn’t easy: many of the hubs of black life he chronicled are gone. But the changing world is what defined his works. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
What’s on TV Tuesday: Iranian Vampires and Scientologists
Ana Lily Amirpour puts a Middle Eastern spin, with a touch of Italian westerns, on the Dracula tale. And Leah Remini returns with more tales of disillusioned Scientologists. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Taylor Swift Was Groped by Radio Host, Jury Finds
On its first day of deliberations, a jury found that a radio host had groped Taylor Swift during a meet-and-greet photo session before a 2013 concert. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Taylor Swift Was Groped by Radio Host, Jury Finds
On its first day of deliberations, a jury found that a radio host had groped Taylor Swift during a meet-and-greet photo session before a 2013 concert. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
‘Deadpool 2’ Stuntwoman Dies in Motorcycle Accident on Set
The superhero sequel was filming in Vancouver, British Columbia, where the police department confirmed the death and said it would investigate the incident. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Show for Show: Part 3
So, you’ve decided it’s time to immerse yourself in the never-ending beauty that is New York theatre for your splurge night, but you do not know just what to see! Well, do I have good news for you! There is not a bad choice in the bunch! You just can’t go wrong! All around the […] The post Show for Show: Part 3 appeared first on Cennarium . Article source here: Cennarium
‘Game of Thrones’: Aidan Gillen on Littlefinger’s Stark Obsession
Mr. Gillen discussed Sunday’s episode and why his interest in Sansa might not be as creepy as you think. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
A First-Time Visitor Inhales Stratford’s Theatrical Perfume
Canada’s renowned repertory theater shows off a versatile troupe of actors in plays as varied as “Timon of Athens” and “Guys and Dolls.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Garden Bridge in London Is Scrapped, Despite $48 Million Spent
Thomas Heatherwick’s controversial Thames crossing will not go ahead, after years of disputes and strife. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Your Playlist for the Solar Eclipse
Eclipses provoke strong feelings that make us reckon with the awesomeness of space. Here are some songs that might give you the feeling of totality. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Review: In ‘+/- Human,’ Just Us and Our Orblike Shadows
Wayne McGregor’s new piece features computer-generated orbs moving in swarm-like patterns above the dancers, whose physicality proves the most captivating. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section
Joe Dempsie on ‘Game of Thrones,’ Gendry and Shirtless Scenes
After several seasons offscreen, a “Game of Thrones” fan favorite returned in this week’s episode. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section