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Marilyn Manson Injured at Concert as Prop Guns Crash Down

The singer was taken to a hospital after a stage prop of two large guns appeared to fall on him at Hammerstein Ballroom in Manhattan. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s on TV Sunday: ‘60 Minutes’ and ‘Ten Days in the Valley’

Congressman Steve Scalise speaks about his traumatic experience of being shot in Washington. And a new Kyra Sedgwick drama begins. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Lin-Manuel Miranda Excoriates Trump for His Tweets About San Juan’s Mayor

The “Hamilton” creator, who has family in Puerto Rico, told the president he was going “straight to hell.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Designing a Home Without Disrupting the Land’s Healing Energy

In Washington State, an interior designer and an artist team with an architect to blend light and material to design a house dedicated to the sun. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Landscape at Peace With Man and Nature

On the edge of Peconic Bay, a low-key garden offers solace and requires little work. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Production of a Lifetime: Whitney Houston and Clive Davis

The singer and the hit maker were entangled for three decades. He wanted chart-topping songs. But what did she want? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Faux’ Male Feminists Draw Ire in Hollywood

A scathing essay by Joss Whedon’s ex-wife is the latest example of a male feminist being called a fake. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The World According to Dan Brown

A visit with Dan Brown, whose new novel — as with all of his works — doesn’t shy away from the big questions, but rushes pell-mell into them. In “Origin,” the question is: Can science make religion obsolete? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘S.N.L.’ and ‘Kingsman’

“Saturday Night Live” returns with two superstars. CBS’s “48 Hours” turns 30, and then turns to O.J. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The ‘Hustler’ vs. the Feminist Champion: Inside the ‘Battle of the Sexes’

The hype leading up to the tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs on Sept. 20, 1973, was over the top. Here’s a look at the coverage. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hemingway’s First Short Story Found in Key West

The untitled, previously unknown work was written by the famous author when he was 10 years old. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Haki Madhubuti, the Book Publisher on the South Side

Third World Press, a beloved cultural institution in Chicago, is turning 50. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: Gary Oldman Takes on Churchill in ‘Darkest Hour’

The actor has set off Oscar talk with his portrayal of the British leader in the film due in November. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

National Anthem Protests, From ‘Jazzing the Banner’ to Taking a Knee

“The Star-Spangled Banner” has long been a site of dissent and disagreement. A conversation about the history of the anthem, and those who have protested it, on Popcast. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Study Finds More Diversity Among First-Time TV Directors

The Directors Guild of America says that the pool of new directors is growing more diverse, but some industry officials are not so sure. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: ‘Annihilation’ Puts Natalie Portman in Danger

The creepy sci-fi drama, based on a best-selling novel, is from Alex Garland, the director of “Ex Machina.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Mad Virtuosity: The Week’s 8 Best Classical Music Moments on YouTube

Alternative versions of the national anthem, "Norma" and "West Side Story" were among the highlights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Unstuffy Gala: City Ballet Delivers Youth and Style

Four premieres (and four sets of new couture costumes) showcased youthfulness and a liberal view of life and dance. 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

Review: Why the New ‘Flatliners’ Is Just ‘Meh’

The original starred Julia Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland and Kevin Bacon, among others. The new one has Ellen Page and some horror movie tricks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Did Leonardo da Vinci Sketch the ‘Nude Mona Lisa’?

A drawing at the Condé Museum, similar in composition to that of the Louvre’s painting, has long been attributed to the master’s studio. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Watch the Evolution of Cringe Comedy in 9 Clips

Here’s how a grimace-filled genre, exemplified by “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” grew into a television comedy staple. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Book About Woody Allen Alleges Abusive Parenting by Mia Farrow

In the book, Moses Farrow asserts that Ms. Farrow coached her daughter, Dylan Farrow, in accusing Mr. Allen of sexual abuse. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Playlist: Hear Beyoncé Join ‘Mi Gente,’ Plus 9 More New Songs

Listen to the songs that caught our critics' attention this week, from a track Chance the Rapper debuted on "Colbert" to the finale of Torres' new album. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Wisdom of the Crowd’ is the Latest in the ‘Yay, Rich Jerks’ Genre

The new CBS show is the latest drama to suggest the answer to the world’s problems are wealthy and off-putting tech titans who have suddenly decided to care. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Arming China’s Terracotta Warriors — With Your Phone

At an exhibit at the Franklin Institute, visitors will be able to use an app on their phones to see digital images of spears and arrows for the statues. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ta-Nehisi Coates and the Making of a Public Intellectual

“Between the World and Me,” Coates’s treatise on black male life in America, catapulted him to prominence. Coates spoke to The Times about his new book, “We Were Eight Years in Power,” his year in Paris and what he’s up to next. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Othello’: Shakespeare’s Tragedy Was Orson Welles’s Triumph

The director pieced together his masterpiece “Othello” over several years and continents, and then revisited it two decades later in a documentary about its making. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What It’s Like to Hear the Same Piece of Music for 19 Hours

Our reporter was left agitated, delirious and maybe even enlightened by a marathon performance of Satie’s “Vexations” at the Guggenheim Museum. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How Opera Inspired Walt Whitman’s ‘Leaves of Grass’

One of America’s greatest writers spent his formative years idolizing divas and listening to Italian operas. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Germaine Acogny on Choosing to Be the Chosen One

Ms. Acogny, a driving force in contemporary African dance, will be at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in “Mon Élue Noire” (“My Black Chosen One”). Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Director Behind ‘American Masters’ Tries Something New With ‘Spielberg’

Susan Lacy, who pioneered the biographical documentary at PBS with “American Masters,’’ is rolling out a film about Steven Spielberg for HBO. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Adam Scott Does Not Believe in Ghosts

The actor talks about playing a paranormal investigator in Fox’s “Ghosted,” his role in “Big Little Lies,” and what he and his co-star Craig Robinson really believe. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

FandangoNow Bridges the Theatrical Experience and Streaming

Going to the movies with Fandango and getting the movies at home with FandangoNow. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Now You See Him, Now You Don’t: Duchamp From Beyond the Grave

Is the face of the Dadaist a mirage? A model of Duchamp’s final artwork produces a “where’s Waldo,” eye-of-the-beholder game. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Your Week in Culture: Katy Perry, Agnès Varda, the Guggenheim’s Chinese Art (Minus the Animals)

Also the week of Oct. 1: Dave Malloy returns downtown, and “The Gifted” debuts on Fox. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Clockwork Orange,’ the Future is Dark and Very Fit

This adaptation of Anthony Burgess’s word-drunk fantasy is notable less for its violent themes than for its often-shirtless cast. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Searching for a Path Out of a Musical Labyrinth

The adventurous pianist David Greilsammer, performing in a church crypt in Harlem, weaves together music old and new in a riveting recital. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Trevor Noah Says the Republican Tax Plan Is ‘a Cash Cow for Trump’

On “The Daily Show,” Mr. Noah joked that President Trump could have become president just to lower his own taxes. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Taking a Walk Through the History of Opera

The Victoria and Albert Museum’s vast new exhibition seeks to sum up the art form’s long history — and plead for its future relevance. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Audrey Hepburn Shines at Auction, but Celebrity Sales Are Changing

The actress’s “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” script fetched a hefty price at a marathon auction, but whether today’s celebrities will ever have the same draw remains to be seen. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Julie Taymor to Direct Gloria Steinem Biopic

Ms. Taymor will direct a film about the feminist icon Gloria Steinem’s formative years, written by Sarah Ruhl. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Let’s Talk About Hugh Hefner’s Political Legacy

Mr. Hefner was keen to promote himself as a progressive, but what did he really do for women? Our writers discuss. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Gala Season Kicks Off

Events were held for the Metropolitan Opera, the Drawing Center, Royal Academy America and Save the Chimps. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

However much you have, surely it’s enough for fat pets, Hollywood sleaze or the return of Larry David. 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

Last Chance to Watch Big Brother as He Watches You

“1984” nears the end of its run at the Hudson Theater. 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

Finn Wolfhard, the Young Star of ‘Stranger Things,’ Shops for Vinyl

The 14-year-old actor, who also stars in Stephen King’s “It,” plays in a garage rock band and has a growing record collection. 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

Film Series in NYC This Week

Our guide to film series and special screenings. 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

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

Comedy in NYC This Week

Our guide to stand-up, improv and variety shows. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Anne Jeffreys, Glamorous Ghost of ’50s TV, Is Dead at 94

Ms. Jeffreys, who had a long career in film, on television and on Broadway, was best known as the otherworldly character she played on “Topper.” 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

David Gordon Green Narrates a Scene From ‘Stronger’

The director discusses a sequence featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and Tatiana Maslany. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Anatomy of a Scene | 'Stronger‘

David Gordon Green narrates a sequence from the film featuring Jake Gyllenhaal as Jeff Bauman. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Has Breast Cancer

The actress learned she had the disease one day after winning her sixth consecutive Emmy Award for her role on “Veep.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Met Opera Offers Buyouts to its Staff as its Season Opens

Citing “economic challenges,” the Metropolitan Opera, the nation’s largest performing arts organization, offers early retirement to 21 administrative employees. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Kit Reed, Author of Darkly Humorous Fiction, Dies at 85

In novels and stories that hopscotched across genres, happy endings were no more likely than they are in life. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Met Has the Voices. But Will It Need More to Survive?

This is repertory-wise one of the dullest Met seasons in memory, but the singing in the first week of performances was often superb. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Springsteen on Broadway’ to Hold Digital Ticket Lottery

For every performance of Bruce Springsteen’s solo Broadway show, 26 tickets will be available for $75 each. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Swans With Glittering Technique, Aching to Break Hearts

Megan Fairchild and Tiler Peck, making their Odette-Odile debuts, are still figuring out how to make “Swan Lake” full-blooded drama. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Kronos Quartet Revisits Vietnam Horror in ‘My Lai’

The story of a soldier who took a heroic stand against evil is evoked in a monodrama for tenor, string quartet and Vietnamese instruments. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘American Made’ Has Lies, Spies and Coke. Tom Cruise, Too.

Mr. Cruise plays a real-life pilot turned smuggler who worked for the C.I.A, in Doug Liman’s new movie. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Spinning and Toiling, but Not Finding Coltrane’s Sacred Love

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker and Salva Sanchis’s dance, set to John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme,” is frantic and urgent, yet strangely unfeeling. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Giveaway Artist

For more than a decade, the photographer Fred Cray has been hiding his “Unique Photographs” — more than 30,000 so far — all over New York City. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review:‘Principles of Uncertainty’: Talking and Dancing About the Weather

The artist Maira Kalman and the choreographer John Heginbotham have made a diffuse, agreeable, evasive study. (But a study in what?) Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hugh Hefner, Between the Headlines

Newspapers, including The Times, could not help but follow Mr. Hefner’s exploits. His story was the story of changing attitudes toward sex. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Let Confusion Reign!

The New Museum shouldn’t mind some puzzled faces in a survey of trans and queer art. Thinking hard is the point. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: When It Comes to New Marvel Shows, Skip ‘Inhumans’ and Try ‘The Gifted’

Two new network series bring the tally of Marvel shows to nine, with four more due in the near future. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Mark Felt,’ Liam Neeson Is the Man Known as Deep Throat

Peter Landesman’s accidentally timely Watergate procedural has men in suits fighting for the independence of the F.B.I. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Look: Sci-Fi Brought Back Down to Earth

The costume designer Renée April explains the thinking that went into the sequel — masks and collars that hide faces and sleeves that hide hands. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Edward St. Aubyn on the Challenge of Reimagining Shakespeare

In his bold modern adaptation of King Lear, St. Aubyn envisions Lear as an aging media mogul whose empire and legacy are under threat from his daughters. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Ghostly Father Sets Off a Cascade of Memories

Seeing Sarah Ruhl’s “For Peter Pan” reminds a critic of her own father and why she turns to theater to “confront the hard stuff,” like grieving his death. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week

Tiffany Chung considers forced migration; Louis Fratino focuses on muscly men; and catwalk meets gallery in an exhibition of art and fashion. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Cher Musical is Broadway-Bound

“The Cher Show,” a musical that uses her songs to tell her life story, will open first in Chicago. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hugh Hefner’s Best Interview Moments

Highlights from more than 40 years of TV interviews with William F. Buckley Jr., David Letterman, Piers Morgan, and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Realive,’ a Man Is Reanimated in 2084

This above-average science-fiction film, written and directed by Mateo Gil, plays like a “Black Mirror” episode combined with a solemn love story. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Different Flowers,’ a Runaway Bride Gets Help From Her Sister

The two siblings get on each other’s nerves and in each other’s business. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Violent Accident Rocks a Friendship in ‘Super Dark Times’

Kevin Phillips’s direction and fine acting from the cast elevate this tale centered on two high schoolers coping with tragedy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Winning Her Back on Deadline in ‘Literally, Right Before Aaron’

In this disjointed rom-com, Justin Long plays a man invited to the wedding of his former paramour. He’s not going easily. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Seeking Connection in a Busy Town in ‘Autumn, Autumn’

This South Korean film follows lonely characters in a resort town. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin,’ a Portrait of a Gifted Writer

The film, directed by Jennifer M. Kroot, illustrates how the novelist’s gay experience informed his art. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Blood Stripe’ Finds a Woman Back From War, and Still Fighting

A former Marine returns home and battles with post-traumatic stress in this film. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Let’s Play Two’ Takes Pearl Jam Out to the Ball Game

Blending concert film and sports diary, Danny Clinch chronicles Pearl Jam’s pair of shows at Wrigley Field during the Cubs’ championship season. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Cranky Loner Faces Mortality in ‘Lucky’

In one of his last roles, Harry Dean Stanton shines as a cantankerous old man. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Is Surprised Trump Went ‘All In’ on a Loser That Wasn’t a Casino

Late-night TV hosts pounced on the loss of Senator Luther Strange, a candidate President Trump had endorsed for an Alabama Senate seat. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Prison Through Art, Rap and VR

“State Property” is a Bronx-based art exhibition that looks at the American consumerism of prison labor. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Albert Innaurato, Playwright Who Lit Up Broadway in ’70s, Dies at 70

Mr. Innaurato had a long stretch of success with “Gemini” and “The Transfiguration of Benno Blimpie” and made a comeback in 2014. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Kathy Halbreich of MoMA to Lead Rauschenberg Foundation

“The more I learned, the more perfect the match felt as my next chapter,” Ms. Halbreich said of moving to foundation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jan Triska, Czech-American Actor Seen in ‘Ragtime,’ Dies at 80

Mr. Triska, who moved to the United States after he was banned by Czechoslovakia’s Communist government, fell from a bridge in Prague on Saturday. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Record Bid for ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Script Is From Tiffany’s

Audrey Hepburn’s 140-page typed script to the classic film brought the highest price for any film script at auction, Christie’s said. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Viva: A Warhol-Era Superstar Wants the Last Word

The artist’s onetime muse and sidekick takes aim at her mentor, fake news and the F.B.I. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

In Her Verses, It’s Sammus Versus the World

Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo, a rapper whose alter ego is a video game character, weaves nerdy references and personal strife into her lyrics. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Modern Love Podcast: Ali Fazal Reads ‘When Your Greatest Romance Is a Friendship’

On this week’s podcast, the “Victoria and Abdul” actor reads an essay about a relationship that transcends age. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Be Patient. Really Look.

In Beth Gill's “Brand New Sidewalk,” the dancer Danielle Goldman painstakingly removes layers of clothing: “It’s like a striptease,” Ms. Gill says. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Sex, Politics and the Banned Books of 2016

The American Library Association revealed its annual Top Ten Most Challenged Book List, revealing a glimpse of some of the issues that concern Americans. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Rapping His Way to City Hall

In “The Mayor,” Brandon Micheal Hall plays a young, struggling rapper who unexpectedly finds himself in charge of a small California town. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Long-Lost Letter to Jack Kerouac Reaches Its Final Destination

The rambling letter by Neal Cassady that inspired “On the Road,” lost for more than 60 years, has been acquired by Emory University, which is putting it on view Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Street Style: Paris

After a long month of shows, the fashion crowds save the best for last in Paris. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Daniel Johnston, Back on the Road, Hopes This Isn’t the End

The enigmatic singer-songwriter is about to start a tour that’s been billed as his last. But at 56, he isn’t ready to give up his dream yet. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jennifer Egan Updates the Old-Fashioned Page-Turner in ‘Manhattan Beach’

Egan’s fifth novel is about a young woman working at the Brooklyn Naval Yard during World War II, and about the mystery of why her father disappeared. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

After Outcry, Irish Government Buys Yeats’s Artifacts

The department of culture provided funds to buy a number of the poet and his family’s personal effects, which were set to be auctioned. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New York Film Festival Is a Feast for True Believers

The festival, at 55, retains a near-holy belief in cinema as art. Highlights: new work by Agnès Varda, Agnieszka Holland and Valeska Grisebach. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Louise Bourgeois: Imagination Unfolds in All Dimensions

The Museum of Modern Art’s superb survey links paintings, sculptures and spiders — and gives the artist’s printmaking new prominence. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1, Episode 2: Battles Begin

The second episode leaves a lot of questions unanswered but keeps the dazzling visual effects coming. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Protomartyr Turns Dread Into Post-Post-Punk on ‘Relatives in Descent’

The Detroit band expands its jagged, dissonant vocabulary on a new album filled with songs that carve their own paths and bristle with tension. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Director Named for Museum of African Art

Gus Casely-Hayford, a British author, curator and broadcaster, will take up the role at the Smithsonian Institution in February 2018. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Why It’s Time to Kill Jack on ‘This Is Us’

NBC’s family dramedy has been beating a dead character for too long, and the contrived mystery is getting distracting Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Southeast Asia Stakes Its Claim in the Art World

Works by artists from Indonesia, Myanmar and Vietnam plumb the roiling past and fractured present of places we have no excuse to be clueless about. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How a Quirky Art Prize Tied to the DeVos Family Went Political

This year’s $500,000 ArtPrize contest in Grand Rapids, Mich., created by the education secretary Betsy DeVos’s son Rick, is the first in the Trump era. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Robert Redford and Jane Fonda Are Neighbors With Benefits in ‘Our Souls at Night’

This small-town romance was adapted from the novel by Kent Haruf. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ayad Akhtar and Lucas Hnath Win Steinberg Awards

They will receive $50,000 each for the award, which is given to rising American playwrights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The World Changed. NBC’s ‘Will & Grace’ Hasn’t.

After a clunky, Trump-y premiere episode, this throwback comedy stays in its comfort zone, for better and worse. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Seth Meyers Criticizes Trump’s Response to Crisis in Puerto Rico

Mr. Meyers was frustrated that President Trump chose to remind his Twitter followers on Monday that the island is in debt to Wall Street lenders. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Boss on Broadway: Bruce Springsteen on His ‘First Real Job’

It’s not a small rock show or a theatrical event. Inspired by a White House concert, one of rock’s celebrated storytellers is bringing his tales to a new stage. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

When a Star Architect Wants You Not to See His Work

In restoring Mies van der Rohe’s New National Gallery in Berlin, David Chipperfield is aiming to meet modern standards while making himself invisible. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘The Treasurer,’ a Son Remembers Mama, as She Forgets Everything

Max Posner’s tender yet unforgiving new play considers a son’s inability to love a mother who has dementia. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Basil Gogos, Who Painted Monsters With Love, Dies at 88

Mr. Gogos made penetrating portraits of Dracula, the Wolf Man and the Phantom of the Opera, and imbued Frankenstein’s monster with notable compassion. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Our Favorite Milan Fashion Week Photos

Highlights from the shows we covered this season. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Linda Lavin: The First Time I Sang in New York. (It Was a Bar Mitzvah)

Linda Lavin’s mother gave up a dream. Her daughter lived it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Cast and Fans of ‘Will & Grace’ Toast the Show’s Return

Eric McCormack, Debra Messing and Sean Hayes celebrate the new season of the trailblazing sitcom. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How to Tell if Someone Is Lying and 8 More Conversation Tips

Amanda de Cadenet, the celebrity interviewer and author of the new book “It’s Messy,” explains how to have hard conversations. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Artists Blast Guggenheim for Pulling Works Involving Animals

A show was to feature videos of dogs and pigs and an installation of live insects and reptiles. But the museum bowed to protesters. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Sam Shepard’s ‘Simpatico,’ Cut Loose and Roaming Wild

In this production from Chicago, starring Michael Shannon, goofball farce and existential despair are by no means incompatible. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Van Gogh on Five, Wonderbra on Six. Going Up.

For the second time in seven decades, the Museum of Modern Art has mounted a show about fashion. Its curator takes a reporter on a “carwash” tour. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Want Some Beatbox With That Zip-Boom-Aaah? A Cappella’s Best Face Off

Ten acts harmonized at Carnegie Hall as a cappella, an insular community, reached for new voices. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Bugs,’ Is a Culinary Adventure. Insects Never Looked so Yummy.

Ben Reade and Josh Evans travel the world to visit cultures where insects are prepared as food. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

With a Friend Like Him, They Didn’t Need Enemies

In “Difficult Women,” David Plante writes about his friendships with the novelist Jean Rhys, the feminist writer Germaine Greer and Sonia Orwell, George’s widow. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Yayoi Kusama, Queen of Polka Dots, Opens Museum in Tokyo

“Since I was 10 years old I have been painting every day,” she said in an interview. “I still see polka dots everywhere.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bouchra Ouizguen, Finding the Difference in Sameness

Ms. Ouizgen’s piece was inspired by the abrupt movement of the head, throat and neck that she had seen in rituals in Morocco and Senegal. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘I Am Another You,’ Eating From a Garbage Can for Her Art

Nanfu Wang’s documentary asks if homelessness can be a form of freedom. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

After the Chase, the Long Goodbye

“It’s a very emotional feeling, it’s a very intense feeling,” Ellen Stern said about preparing to part with works she collected with her husband. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Coltrane by De Keersmaeker, Freewheeling but Structure Intact

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker became intrigued by a new improvisatory way of working. One outcome: “A Love Supreme.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Young Vic Theater Names New Artistic Director

Kwame Kwei-Armah will leave his post at Center Stage in Baltimore to take up the position at the theater in London. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A ‘Downton Abbey’ Star in Peril Again in SundanceTV’s ‘Liar’

Joanne Froggatt plays a woman who levels an accusation of rape in a she said, he said, who knows story Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Coming Soon to AMC Theaters: Virtual Reality Experiences

The theater chain has invested $20 million in the start-up Dreamscape Immersive and will open six locations offering V.R. experiences in the next 18 months. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Yahoo Co-Founder Gives $25 Million to San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum

Jerry Yang’s gift, made with his wife, Akiko Yamazaki, is the largest in the history of the museum. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Exhibition Highlights Diversity of Turner Prize Shortlist

Works from the four nominees for the British contemporary art award can be seen at the Ferens Art Gallery in Hull. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Clive Davis,’ the Evolution of a Music Mogul

The documentary “The Soundtrack of Our Lives” is a valedictory for Mr. Davis, the record executive whose radio acumen is industry legend. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Houston Convention Center Shelters One More Harvey Survivor: an Opera Company

Driven from its home by Hurricane Harvey, Houston Grand Opera will use the city’s George R. Brown Convention Center to stage “La Traviata” and “Julius Caesar.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Compelling Singers Lift a Muddled ‘Norma’ at the Metropolitan Opera

The greatest of a Bellini classic shines through a dimly lit and muddled new production at the Metropolitan Opera. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Trevor Noah Sticks Up for N.F.L. Players in War of Words with Trump

Mr. Noah responded with frustration after President Trump condemned players who protest during the national anthem. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Is Climate-Themed Fiction All Too Real? We Asked the Experts

Some works of apocalyptic fiction are starting to feel too close for comfort. We chose seven of them and asked: How likely are they to come true? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Studio Museum Has a Vision for Its Home. And a Power Player at the Helm.

Thelma Golden, the museum’s formidable steward, is focused on a big building project and many initiatives at an important time for the institution. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Beckett’s Absurdist House of Horrors, in Hell’s Kitchen

“Beckett in the City: The Women Speak” powerfully articulates a theme of powerlessness in four short plays staged at a secret location near the Irish Arts Center. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Mary Jane,’ a Young Mother Faces Her Worst Fears

A child’s illness raises existential questions in Amy Herzog’s heartbreaking new play, starring Carrie Coon, at New York Theater Workshop. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

David Shepherd, Who Both Painted and Preserved Wildlife, Dies at 86

Mr. Shepherd, enraged by poaching and other abuses he witnessed while painting wild animals, formed his own conservation foundation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Street Style: Milan

As Milan Fashion Week winds down, we take a look at what the stylish set photographer Acielle Tanbetova saw between shows. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Flock of Shylocks Transforms ‘Merchant of Venice’

Karin Coonrod’s inventive production of Shakespeare’s notorious comedy has five actors playing the moneylender. It sounds gimmicky but it works. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Stephen King and Son Team Up for a Novel About Women Whose Sleep Should Not Be Disturbed

In “Sleeping Beauties,” by Stephen King and his son Owen, women who fall asleep don’t wake up, and grow tendrils that are best left alone. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A ‘Law and Order’ Where ‘Whodunit’ Meets ‘Who Cares’

The NBC crime franchise extends its brand to true crime, but there’s not enough life in “The Menendez Murders.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Faustin Linyekula’s Twin Peaks of Mourning and Joy

Displacement and obscured histories, but also joyful fluidity: Two projects by the Congolese choreographer. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Newly Discovered Essay Casts a Poet and Slave in a Modern Light

A previously unknown manuscript by George Moses Horton, a poet and slave, opens a window onto eerily familiar debates about race, power and free speech on campus. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ Makes Its Move to No. 1

The rapper’s song displaced Taylor Swift from the top of the Hot 100 while Foo Fighters’ “Concrete and Gold” debuted at No. 1 on the album chart. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Actor Tobias Menzies on the ‘Outlander’ Death We All Knew Was Coming

Just because we knew it had to happen, didn’t mean it felt good. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jennifer Lopez Donates $1 Million to Puerto Rico Relief Effort

The singer, who is of Puerto Rican descent, is leading a New York-state-wide donation drive in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ball Gowns, Lace Ruffs and Fairy Wings: Theater History for Sale

The Royal Shakespeare Company sold a third of its costumes to finance the renovation of its workshop and specialist apprenticeships. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1, Episode 1: Engaging the Klingon

The first episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” was promising and worrisome at the same time, with great performances to boot. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Pharrell Williams ‘Takes a Knee’ as Artists Join Anthem Protest

Mr. Williams knelt during a concert in Charlottesville, Va., on Sunday to show solidarity with N.F.L. players. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Touching on History, a Chinese Film May Have Been Burned by It

The premiere of “Youth,” set against the Cultural Revolution, has been abruptly delayed, and film buffs blame jitters before the Communist Party congress. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Clues to Prehistoric Cave Painters Remain Scant

Little is known about the cave paintings in France and Spain made tens of thousands of years ago. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s on TV Monday: ‘Young Sheldon’ and ‘The Opposition w/ Jordan Klepper’

A nitpicky 9-year-old Sheldon Cooper navigates high school in a much-anticipated CBS comedy. And Jordan Klepper leaves “The Late Show” for his new satirical news program. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Deuce’ Season 1, Episode 3: Making It and Faking It

No one can stay mad at James Franco, least of all James Franco. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Outlander’ Season 3, Episode 3: Green Ain’t Your Color

The episode gives us one last round of Claire and Frank, as satisfying as it is painful. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Charles Bradley, a Late-in-Life Soul Music Star, Dies at 68

The singer, once a small-time James Brown impersonator called Black Velvet, was known for his beleaguered rasp and passionate live performances. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Cast of 87 Sounds a Climate Change Alarm

Bringing together wrestlers, a food cart, a cellist and a bandstand, Pig Iron Theater Company takes on catastrophe in “A Period of Animate Existence.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Lego Ninjago’ Fizzles, Leaving ‘Kingsman’ Sequel a Soft No. 1

“Kingsman: The Golden Circle” collected $39 million in North America, a bit less than expected. “Ninjago” marked a new low for the Lego movie series. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Activists Occupy Volksbühne Theater in Berlin as Conflict Widens

A left-wing group said its aim was to turn the Volksbühne into a collectively run theater. It has been a flash point since Chris Dercon was named its new director. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

After Flood, Houston Ballet Returns With a Romantic Masterpiece

Moved from its damaged theater, “Mayerling,” Kenneth MacMillan’s flawed, important 1978 work, receives its first North American production. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: CBS’s ‘Me, Myself & I’ Doesn’t Know Itself Yet

The new comedy, which stars Bobby Moynihan and John Larroquette as the same character at different ages, rings false. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How a Gang of Droogs Get Fit (Ultrafit) Off Broadway

The physical training required for the theatrical version of “A Clockwork Orange” rivals that of professional athletes. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Philip Glass Comes, Finally, to the New York Philharmonic

Jaap van Zweden, the orchestra’s next music director, takes over next year. But he made a statement with a pairing of Mr. Glass and Mahler. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The Small Bang Theory of ‘Young Sheldon’

This prequel to “The Big Bang Theory” tracks the “Muppet Babies” version of Jim Parsons’s character, Sheldon Cooper. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s on TV Sunday: ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and ‘Ballers’

“Star Trek: Discovery” introduces new faces in a different era, but retains the same overarching themes. And Spencer and Joe land promising deals in the Season 3 finale of “Ballers.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Tumult After AIDS Fund-Raiser Supports Harvey Weinstein Production

A charity’s corporate governance is in question after it allowed proceeds from an auction to be used for a staging of “Finding Neverland.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘KPOP’ Sings and Dances Its Way Through a Divided Culture

A new immersive musical set in a Korean hit factory moves to the beats of satire, soap opera and everything in between. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ritha Devi, Indian Classical Dancer and Teacher, Dies at 92

Ms. Devi was a specialist in the Odissi form of dance, a once-neglected style that she helped popularize in America in the 1970s. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ritha Devi, Indian Classical Dancern and Teacher, Dies at 92

Ms. Devi was a specialist in the Odissi form of dance, a once-neglected style that she helped popularize in America in the 1970s. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Myrna Lamb, Feminist Playwright in an Unwelcoming Era, Dies at 87

Ms. Lamb’s works, staged at the Public Theater and elsewhere, often came under attack from male critics. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Real Story Behind Roald Dahl’s ‘Black Charlie’

The author’s early draft of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” featured a black protagonist who gets trapped inside a chocolate mold. Was it racial stereotyping, or something more complicated? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Marian Horosko, Dancer and Advocate for the Art, Dies at 92

After a performing career that included eight years with New York City Ballet, Ms. Horosko wrote books and championed the health and other needs of dancers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Sputnik for Sale, if You’ll Settle for a Beeping Replica

Just ahead of the 60th anniversary of the first Earth launch of a satellite, an auction house will take bids on a replica of the shiny Soviet spacecraft. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Rising Star: The Week’s 8 Best Classical Music Moments on YouTube

Verdi, a young American composer and Bach on marimba were among the highlights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Johnny Sandlin, 72, Allman Brothers Band Producer, Is Dead

A onetime band mate of Duane and Gregg Allman, Mr. Sandlin worked with their band and many other artists in a career that began at Capricorn Records. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bolshoi Sets ‘Nureyev’ Ballet for December Despite Director’s Arrest

A production based on the life of Rudolf Nureyev, who died in 1993 from AIDS-related illnesses, will go forward after being postponed in July. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bye, Bro. In Country Music, It’s the Year of the Gentleman.

Nashville has been undergoing a gender crisis for most of the 2010s. Is the latest development — kinder men — a solution? A discussion, on Popcast. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Pete Turner, Photographer, Dies at 83; Used Rich Color to Alter Reality

With saturated colors, often on global assignments, Mr. Turner created spectacular images, some for the covers of record albums. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

10 Things to Do Now in NYC

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

‘Narcos’ Season 3: Watched It All? Let’s Talk

From the season’s first episode, the obvious question has been: Could the series lose Pablo Escobar and still be the same show? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Playlist: A Farewell From Leonard Cohen and 8 More New Songs

Hear the week's most notable tracks from Noah Cyrus, Angel Olsen, Weaves and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Making Eloquent Theater From Bleak Facts

Dorothée Munyaneza’s “Unwanted” takes testimony of political rape victims as the basis for a multilayered drama of music, speech and dance. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: 3-D Enhances An Enigmatic New Opera

Michel van der Aa’s “Blank Out” mingles stage action and video projection, live music-making and recorded performance, poetry and original text. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Third of the Three Tenors, José Carreras Exits on His Terms

Not just “the other guy,” Mr. Carreras reflects on Pavarotti, Domingo, his career and his brush with death as his final tour arrives at Carnegie Hall. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bill Clinton’s Novel With James Patterson to Be Adapted for Showtime

Showtime has acquired the rights to “The President Is Missing,” the novel that the former president and the best-selling author are writing together. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Alternative Movie Posters: Fan Art We Love

Artists’ odes to favorite films are increasingly valuable. It’s “like a Keith Haring knockoff becoming more popular than the original,” an expert says. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

They Can Act. But Can They Serve?

Getting in character for “The Last Match,” the cast gets a tennis lesson from a former pro before taking the stage. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Tennis Onstage: Game, Set and Watch

Five plays that transported the drama and comedy of the game from the court to the theater. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Megan Fairchild, the Swan With the Screwball Spark

“It’s big Megan” now. After a stint on Broadway and a divorce, Ms. Fairchild has arrived at a new level of artistry and her first Odette-Odile. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Washington’s Opera Taps a Champion of New Work From St. Louis

Timothy O’Leary, who is known for staging premieres, has been named general director of the Washington National Opera. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bobby Moynihan on His New Life After ‘Saturday Night Live’

Mr. Moynihan, who was an “S.N.L.” cast member for nine seasons, stars in the CBS sitcom “Me, Myself & I,” which explores a man’s life at three ages. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Silent ‘Macbeth’ in Manhattan, a Vodka-Charged One in Brooklyn

“Macbeth Muet” is a frolic through tragedy with puppetry, while “Makbet” is a darkly gregarious production (shots included). Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

At a Los Angeles Art Show, Mickey Mouse as an Imperialist Icon

As part of the art extravaganza “Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA,” an exhibition focuses on Walt Disney’s trip to South America. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Harry Dean Stanton, and the Movies That Broke Him Free

The Quad Cinema salutes the actor, who died this month, with a retrospective. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Saxophonist Darius Jones Works Up to a Jazz Septet

At the Stone in Manhattan, Mr. Jones will be adding a new instrument each night to his collaborative performances. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Nate Wooley Puts Together a Mini-Festival

The trumpeter and composer organized “For/With,” a two-night event at Issue Project Room that focuses on four composers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How Did That Date Go? In ‘Liar,’ It Depends on Who’s Telling

Joanne Froggatt (“Downton Abbey”) and Ioan Gruffudd (“Fantastic Four”) play a couple whose date leads to a vicious she-said, he-said war. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

English National Opera C.E.O. to Step Down

Cressida Pollock, who clashed with many of the company’s artists and management, will leave her position at the end of the current season. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Principles of Uncertainty,’ Staged With Joy and Anguish

The performance version of Maira Kalman’s book arrives at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Amy Herzog’s New Play Mines the Personal and Political

“Mary Jane” is a portrait of a mother’s relationship with her chronically ill young son. Carrie Coon of “The Leftovers” stars. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Trevor Noah Thinks Paul Manafort Got Mixed Up With the Wrong Crowd

Mr. Noah said, “Ask yourself this: When has the phrase ‘Russian oligarch’ ever been a good thing?” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Berlin Has a New Art Fair. Can It Attract the Buyers?

Art Berlin joins the popular Gallery Weekend as an opportunity for the art world’s international buyers to swoop in. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bowie, Bach and Bebop: How Music Inspired Basquiat

What was on the turntable in Jean-Michel Basquiat’s studio? The answer is crucial to understanding his work. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Guggenheim Exhibit With Video of Dogs Trying to Fight Stirs Criticism

Facing a backlash, the museum put out a statement defending an exhibition by Chinese conceptual artists that is to open on Oct. 6. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Most Seen on Stage? Shakespeare the Character, Not the Playwright

The 2014 play “Shakespeare in Love” will be the most produced play in the country this season. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Writing Rupert, Playing Murdoch, Making ‘Ink’

How the playwright James Graham and the actor Bertie Carvel give the media mogul a fair hearing in a play that takes a hard look at populism and the press. 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

Sounds of Autumn

Galas were held last week for the New York Philharmonic, New Yorkers For Children, the American Theater Wing and the Museum at F.I.T. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Albert Speer Jr., Architect and Son of Hitler Confidant, Dies at 83

The younger Mr. Speer ultimately had more influence on urban landscapes than his notorious father, from whom he sought to distance himself. 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

Dance in NYC This Week

Our guide to dance performances. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

The new season of “Transparent” is now streaming. Also this weekend? A fantastic British comedy and a tense British crime drama. 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

Art and Museums in NYC This Week

Our guide to new art shows. 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

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

Jimmy Kimmel Wasn’t the First Host to Get Serious About Politics

When Jimmy Kimmel talked seriously about health care, it was an uncommon moment for him, but other late-night hosts have substituted politics for punch lines. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Documenta’s Athens Venue Was a Costly Success, Officials Say

The decision to stage a part of the contemporary art exhibition, always held in Germany, in the Greek capital helped create an $8 million shortfall Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Peabody Essex Museum Gets Set of Native American Artifacts

Some of the items are claimed by tribes and will likely be returned by the museum as part of its compliance with federal repatriation laws. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Queen! Bow Down to Tattoo-Flashing Octogenarian Dame Dench

She’s done with Bond but back in play for “Victoria & Abdul,” dating a jolly nice chap and giving Iago higher marks than Trump. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Confirm or Deny: Judi Dench

The dame shares her greatest fears and one of her biggest crushes. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A French Theater Impresario, Dressed for Excess

In a visit to BAM, the stage director Olivier Py introduces his drag alter-ego and talks about plans for the Avignon Festival he runs. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Advantage, Bobby, but Game, Set, Match, Billie Jean

Emma Stone plays Billie Jean King and Steve Carell plays Bobby Riggs in ‘Battle of the Sexes,’ a movie about the 1973 tennis match that became a referendum on equality. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

And Now a Fifth ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel Is in the Works

Bryan Cogman, a co-executive producer for “Game of Thrones,” is developing a prequel with George R. R. Martin. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Late-Night Radio Drama, With Hints of the Internet to Come

Stanley Elkin’s “The Dick Gibson Show,” about a talk-radio host, is a landslide of language, offering gags, wordplay and flights of fancy, sexual and otherwise. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris Narrate a Scene From ‘Battle of the Sexes’

The directors discuss a sequence from their film featuring Emma Stone and Andrea Riseborough. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Anatomy of a Scene | ‘Battle of the Sexes’

Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris discuss a sequence from their film featuring Emma Stone and Andrea Riseborough. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: In ‘Isle of Dogs,’ Wes Anderson Returns to Animation

Using the stop-motion technique, the movie features a starry voice cast that includes Bill Murray, Tilda Swinton and Scarlett Johansson. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: An Anime New York in Netflix’s ‘Neo Yokio’

An affectionate satire of life among the city’s elite is the brainchild of Ezra Koenig, the Vampire Weekend singer and guitarist. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘War Paint’ to Close on Broadway in December

The musical starring Patti LuPone and Christine Ebersole will have its final show on Dec. 30 after 30 performances. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Let Us Help You Find Something Great to Watch Tonight.

Many of this year’s best TV shows and movies are available to stream right now. Watching, The New York Times’s TV and movie recommendation site, can show you where. Tell us what mood your in or what services you subscribe to and we’ll help you out. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Force’ Follows the Oakland Police From Crisis to Crisis

For his documentary “The Force,” Peter Nicks tracked the crisis-riddled department for two years. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Center of Their Own World

For “Festival of Dreams” the Congolese choreographer Faustin Linyekula worked with dancers from It’s Showtime NYC for two weeks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The New Yorker Said No, but These Cartoons Just May Make Your Day

There are likely to be some winners — and a few groaners — at an exhibition of 45 cartoons that didn’t make the cut. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Some Cartoons That Missed the Cut

The New Yorker is highly selective of the cartoons it publishes. Here are cartoons that didn’t make it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

In Country Music, Nice Guys Finish First (for Now)

For most of the 2010s, Nashville was dominated by the masculinity of bro country. But now the pendulum has swung to the other side: meet the country gentleman. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Head-Spinning, Hope-Inspiring Showcase of Art

In Latin American Los Angeles, bridges soar, walls fall. A grand exchange beckons the art traveler to “Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Remember When They Wanted to Build a Parking Lot Over the Hudson?

‘Never Built New York,’ a new exhibition at the Queens Museum, showcases unrealized ideas, from the almost practical to the magical. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Hong Kong Trilogy,’ Captures the Voices of the People

More of a poem or a city symphony than a documentary, the film drifts freely, sometimes frustratingly, between real and fictionalized moments. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Jake Gyllenhaal in ‘Stronger’ Loses His Legs in the Boston Bombing

With raw emotion, David Gordon Green’s “Stronger” tells the true tale of Jeff Bauman, catastrophically injured as he watched the 2013 marathon. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Loving Vincent’ Paints van Gogh in His Own Images

An innovative biopic explores the Dutch painter’s last days, with the people he rendered on canvas being brought to uncanny life. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The King’s Choice’ Depicts Norway’s Entry Into World War II

The movie sluggishly charts how the ceremonial king acquired real negotiating power during a crisis. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Victoria and Abdul,’ a Royal Friendship in a Nest of Vipers

“Victoria and Abdul” sees a queen in a life-changing relationship with a Muslim Indian man. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Unrest,’ a Personal Account of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In this film, Jennifer Brea describes her life that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome hijacked. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Sweet Immigrant Story in ‘The Tiger Hunter’

It’s 1979 and one aspiring engineer is ready for America and to win over his childhood sweetheart. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Lady Gaga Unplugged, Sort Of, in ‘Gaga: Five Foot Two’

This documentary depicts Lady Gaga as a disciplined, accomplished performer, but one who inhabits a peculiar isolation despite her fame. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The Documentary ‘Bobbi Jene’ Finds a Dancer in Flux

The film follows Bobbi Jene Smith as she leaves the Batsheva Dance Company to strike out on her own. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Doubles Down on Criticism of Health Care Bill

Mr. Kimmel excoriated Senator Bill Cassidy and his legislation for a second night, though he said he hoped to avoid “a Kanye-and-Taylor-Swift-type situation.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

On ‘Star Trek: Discovery,’ a Franchise Boldly Goes Into the Serial TV Era

The first new “Star Trek” series in more than a decade deals with the demands of long-form storytelling and confronts earthbound production problems. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Minds in Meltdown, and a Risk-Taking Director Back on Form

On the London stage, a portrait of a great British cinematographer falls flat — but a searing portrait of rural life soars. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s on TV Thursday: The Return of ‘Doc Martin’ and ‘Gotham’

Portwenn’s stiff doctor tries to salvage his marriage for the sake of his baby. And the crime-ridden city of “Gotham” finally gets its hero in Season 4. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bernie Casey, Actor Who Glided Away From Football, Dies at 78

Mr. Casey was known for his work in “Revenge of the Nerds” and “I’m Gonna Git You Sucka” after an eight-year career as an N.F.L. wide receiver. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Lego Ninjago Movie’ Sticks to the Instruction Manual

A father, a son and the battle to save a snapped-together city. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: ‘Tomb Raider’ Aims to Mint a New Action Star

Alicia Vikander takes over for Angelina Jolie in this reboot of the franchise, based on the video game. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: A ‘Jumanji’ for the Video Game Age

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart steal the spotlight in the newest preview for the movie, which is due Dec. 20. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Modern Love Podcast: Kerry Bishé Reads ‘One Bouquet of Fleeting Beauty, Please’

On this week’s podcast, the “Halt and Catch Fire” actress reads an essay about why we send flowers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Richard Robinson of Scholastic Honored for Lifetime of Work in Children’s Publishing

Mr. Robinson brought Harry Potter to American readers, among many other highlights in a career also defined by efforts to increase literacy and improve education. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle,’ the Natty Spies Are Back

This espionage sequel is an emotionally sterile lark, its wounds inflicted with a smirk and a shrug, even if it’s Sir Elton John in the cross hairs. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Street Style: London

The fashion crowds move to Britain for London Fashion Week, bringing their best street style looks along for the trip. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hating ‘Mother!’: Readers Speak Out

After Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky offered their explanation of the film, you offered your verdict. Thumbs down doesn’t even begin to describe it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Republicans Defend Health Bill Against Another Adversary: Jimmy Kimmel

“I wish he understood completely,” Senator Bill Cassidy, one of the bill’s co-authors, said of Mr. Kimmel, who has been a frequent critic of G.O.P. health legislation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Forget Fan Fiction. In Nerdlesque, the Garters Come Off.

In this pop-culture twist on burlesque, performers put on tributes to movies and shows like “Doctor Who.” Not a fan? You can still admire the dancing. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Twyla Tharp Presents 47 Years of Choreography. And Performs, Too.

Twyla Tharp Dance returns to New York, with a world premiere to Dylan songs, a staged rehearsal and two classics from the early 1970s. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Priceless Violin, a Cut-Rate Caper

Loosely inspired by a true story, Dan McCormick’s play “The Violin” follows a lost Stradivarius that falls into greedy hands. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Far Away Brothers’ Breathes Vivid Life Into Immigration Issues

Lauren Markham’s impeccably timed and intimately reported book follows twin teenage brothers on their journey from El Salvador to California. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

BTS Takes a Different Approach to K-pop: Ease

On this boy band’s new EP, “Love Yourself: ‘Her’,” the group steps back from the genre’s sometimes manic energy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week

Bunny Rogers brings her Columbine trilogy to the Whitney; Mary Heilmann’s Process Art is on view at Craig F. Starr Gallery; and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The California Designer Behind the Unisex Label Phlemuns

James Flemons, 28, is perhaps best known for creating the monochromatic outfits in Solange Knowles’s “Don’t Touch My Hair” video. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Moses Sumney Does Not Sing Love Songs

The Los Angeles musician questions our culture’s fixation on couples in love on his dreamy debut album, “Aromanticism.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

She’ll Be Back ... but What Will Linda Hamilton’s New ‘Terminator’ Be Like?

James Cameron is breaking new ground by bringing the action heroine back: Older, wiser, tougher and crazier. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hear What Makes ‘Norma’ the Everest of Opera

Five reasons that the title role in Bellini’s masterpiece, which opens the Metropolitan Opera’s season on Sept. 25, defines a true diva. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

5 Operas in 72 Hours: A Philadelphia Festival Is a Test of Survival

Opera Philadelphia has revamped its programming model, opening its season with O17, a 12-day, 31-performance festival that sprawls across the city. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Accuses G.O.P. Senator Behind Health Bill of Lying

Senator Bill Cassidy had promoted what he called the Jimmy Kimmel test, but Mr. Kimmel said that Mr. Cassidy’s own policies didn’t adhere to it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Where the Wild Things Are: China’s Art Dreamers at the Guggenheim

A story of China from 1989 to 2008, seen through the eyes of its avant-garde artists. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘One Night Only,’ With Energy to Spare

Monica Bill Barnes and Anna Bass explore friendship, competition and endurance in a show that mixes physical exertion and mischievous humor. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Theaster Gates Wins $100,000 Nasher Prize for Sculpture

Mr. Gates, an artist whose work spans many disciplines, said he will use the money in part to develop literature. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Broadway Training, Gangnam Style

Six actors in search of K-pop authenticity star in a new musical that looks at the entertainment factories that produce genre-busting superstars. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

When We’ll Recommend a Play, but Not Name It

Times readers disagreed with our decision not to include the obscene name of a play in our review of it. Our standards editor explains our policy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Grieving Among the Redwoods in a Pretty but Dull ‘Woodshock’

Kirsten Dunst stars in the hallucinatory first feature from the founders of Rodarte, Kate and Laura Mulleavy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Lena Waithe Made History, and She Gave an Emmys Speech for Right Now

The “Master of None” writer and actress wants to put more culturally diverse perspectives onscreen. And she credits Halle Berry for inspiring her. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

On the Road With the Casualties of the Great Recession

To write “Nomadland,” Jessica Bruder spent three years traveling and working alongside grandparents and others living in school buses and vans seeking seasonal work. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Whiting Foundation Announces New Grants for Magazines

The three grants for print and digital publications, designed to “ignite growth,” will total up to $120,000. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

An Earthquake Hits and Angelenos Shelter on Twitter

It may have been mild and standard, but it happened in Los Angeles. So, naturally, earthquake was a trending topic on Twitter by early Tuesday. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Hissein Habré, a Chadian Tragedy’ Shows the Victims of a Dictator

The director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun gives voice to the people affected by Mr. Habré’s dictatorial government. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hurricane Harvey Closes Houston’s Opera and Ballet Home for a Season

Flood damage to the Wortham Theater Center caused by Hurricane Harvey was so extensive that the theater will not be able to reopen until at least May. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

YouTube Star Hank Green Will Publish His First Novel Next Year

Following in the footsteps of his older brother, the best-selling novelist John Green, Hank Green will publish his first novel with Dutton Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Alive in Stone, Now in Mel Ziegler’s Home

Rocks to remember from Mount Rushmore: An artist collects mass-produced memories. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Thirst Street’ Hollows Out Hollywood Obsession

Rose-colored glasses keeps a flight attendant from noticing her boyfriend’s suicidal depression in this film by Nathan Silver. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Chasing Fashion’s Cutting Edge

Dustin Pittman points his lens at the strange, the brash and the sublime. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Sarah Michelson’s Cryptic Modes and Codes at Bard

The choreographer has been working with Bard students for four years. What she’ll show is anyone’s guess. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

It Might Have Been a Masterpiece, but Now It’s a Cautionary Tale

A copy of a Mondrian passed unchecked around some important art institutions as though it were the real thing. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In Season 2, ‘The Good Place’ Blows Itself Up, Hilariously

After a stunning first-season twist, NBC’s comedy of ethics drastically changes its premise but keeps its philosophical bent. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Playwright Lauren Yee Wins the Kesselring Prize

The writer of “In a Word” and “The Hatmaker’s Wife” will win $25,000 from the National Arts Club. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What He’s Wearing: Bulgari

The model Jon Kortajarena took his mother’s advice on watch brands. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Making Dance Out of the Unspeakable

The work of the Rwandan-born choreographer Dorothée Munyaneza addresses rape and genocide: “It’s a question of creating, mending, performing.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

James Corden Denies Kissing Sean Spicer — Then Apologizes, Sort of

Mr. Corden addressed charges that he had helped lend legitimacy to Sean Spicer, the former White House press secretary, by treating him playfully at a party after the Emmys. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

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Making ‘Mother!,’ the Year’s Most Divisive Film

Is it the most confusing movie of 2017 or merely the most provocative? Darren Aronofsky, Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem explain the movie. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

In New Zealand, a Translated ‘Moana’ Bolsters an Indigenous Language

Screenings of Disney’s “Moana” in te reo Māori, the language of the indigenous Maori, sold out quickly, bolstering efforts to keep the tongue relevant. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Charm,’ Challenges Emily Post Never Dreamed Of

A transgender etiquette expert faces pupils who have bigger issues than what fork to use in Philip Dawkins’s new play. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Gallery to Emphasize Female Artists and Collections

Sara Kay, a veteran of White Cube and Christie’s, will open her own showcase Sept. 28 on New York’s Lower East Side. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

As ‘Diller Island’ Sinks, Whitney Plans Major Artwork on Hudson

The Whitney Museum of American Art is pursuing a permanent installation by the artist David Hammons that would extend into the Hudson River near the museum. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

10 Things to Do Now in NYC

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

Sean Spicer Says He Regrets Berating Reporters Over Inauguration Crowds

In an interview, Mr. Spicer says he now regrets his remarks about the size of Obama’s inaugural crowds. “Of course I do, absolutely,” Mr. Spicer said. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Thomas Rhett’s ‘Life Changes’ Is Country’s First No. 1 Album in 2017

Odesza opened at No. 2 and the National at No. 3 in a week that replenished the Top 5 with new releases. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Peculiar Patriot’ Puts Iron Bars Between Best Friends

The National Black Theater production of Liza Jessie Peterson’s monologue explores the personal and societal costs of mass incarceration. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Meredith Monk Wins the Gish Prize

The venerated multidisciplinary artist of New York’s avant-garde will collect $250,000 for pushing boundaries and contributing to social change. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

High Tech Meets High Art in a 3-D Opera

Michel van der Aa’s “Blank Out,” at the Park Avenue Armory, brings together a live singer onstage and another who appears only in a 3-D film. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Amateur U.K. Archaeologists Stumble on a Roman Masterpiece

With just two weeks to dig, a team of local people uncovered a spectacular mosaic, what experts are calling the most important of its kind in 50 years. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Banksy Strikes Again, With Nod to Basquiat

Two new Banksys, which appear to be a homage, of sorts, have popped up at the Barbican Center, days ahead of a show of Jean-Michel Basquiat’s work. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Meet a Looser, More Personal Seinfeld

In “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” his first new special in decades, the comedian tries out reminiscences of his early years, a shift that only sometimes works. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Best and Worst Moments of the 2017 Emmys

The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards were dominated by a number of captivating women and one powerful man. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Donald Glover, the Only Dressed Man in Hollywood

At the Emmys, men just wanted to disappear, while Donald Glover took all the shine. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Firing and a Question of Race Roil the Oregon Bach Festival

The distinguished festival fired its artistic director last month. The reason remains unclear. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Lady Gaga Postpones European Tour Dates, Citing Chronic Pain

The European leg of her “Joanne” tour, scheduled to start Thursday in Barcelona, will be pushed back to 2018. She had canceled a show in Brazil last week. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

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“The Handmaid’s Tale” and “Big Little Lies” were the big winners. Though he wasn’t in the building, President Trump was the night's most popular punching bag. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

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