Timothy A. Bernard

At its core, this week’s episode poses a question about love: Can two people find sustenance in a marriage built on lies? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Robert Pincus-Witten, Art Critic and Historian, Is Dead at 82

His writing in Artforum and elsewhere helped make sense of the tempestuous 1960s and ’70s and gave art a new term, Post-Minimalism. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Met Opera Fires Stage Director, Citing ‘Inappropriate Behavior’

John Copley was dismissed from the Met’s revival of Rossini’s “Semiramide” after a complaint about his behavior toward a chorister. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Plans for a New Cultural Hub at Yale Now Include a Director

Garth Ross of the Kennedy Center is chosen to program the Schwarzman Center, due to open in 2020. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week

Work shirts as art and commentary; visual static defined by its mood; and simple portraits elevated by acid orange, glitter and little red “seekers.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

G.I.s ‘Without a Country,’ Protesting the Vietnam War

David Loeb Weiss’s 1968 documentary, “No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger,” conveys the anger of black antiwar protesters. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Modern Love Podcast: 100 Episodes Later

This week, we celebrate a milestone with snippets from listeners’ favorite episodes. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Rites of Passage

A portion of “Turf,” a duet section from Camille A. Brown’s “ink” that takes the dancers from boyhood innocence to teenagers protecting their turf to manhood. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Globalization of the National Book Awards

The foundation is adding a new prize to recognize works in translation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘A.P. Bio’ Is Not Advanced in Timing or Taste

Glenn Howerton stars as a bitter high school teacher in this abrasive sitcom. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Canceled Lorde Concert Prompts First Use of Israel’s Anti-Boycott Law

The lawsuit targets two women in New Zealand who wrote a letter urging the singer to call off a planned performance in Tel Aviv. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Work That Conjures Desert Sands and Whirlwinds

In “What the Day Owes to the Night,” the French choreographer Hervé Koubi reimagines the world of his Algerian ancestry. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Justin Timberlake Looks Beyond the Pop Star Life on ‘Man of the Woods’

The singer’s first album since 2013 is historically minded and idiosyncratic, touring the soul and disco of the 1970s while largely avoiding the sounds of the day. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Rise and Kill First’ Shines Light on Israel’s Hidden Assassinations

Ronen Bergman’s blend of history and investigative reporting is a humane book about a contentious subject. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Curators Speak Out in Support of Departing Queens Museum Leader

An open letter signed by several important art-world figures expressed support for Laura Raicovich, who announced her resignation on Friday. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

South by Southwest 2018: 5 Films to Watch For

The South by Southwest film festival announced its features lineup. Here are 5 movies that stand out. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Why Didn’t Steven Spielberg Get an Oscar Nomination for ‘The Post’?

A. The academy is jealous. B. The film is out of step. C. He set the bar high with “Schindler’s List.” D. None of the above; it was a fluke. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

January in Live Jazz: 5 Standout Shows

From a tribute to Geri Allen to a powerful night with Jen Shyu, a look back at some of the great performances on stages across New York this month. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Oprah Winfrey Drops Russell Simmons From Spiritual Advice Book

Ms. Winfrey and Flatiron Books jointly decided to remove the hip-hop mogul’s passages from “The Wisdom of Sundays” after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Woody Allen, Mia Farrow, Dylan Farrow: A Timeline

A look at major events in the complicated history of Mr. Allen and the Farrow family. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

My Woody Allen Problem

Even if he wanted to, he can’t unwatch his movies, our critic writes. The relationship between filmmaker and viewer is as complicated as the one between art and artist. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Cool and Subdued, a Pianist Saves Debussy From Cliché

Stephen Hough’s program at Carnegie Hall seemed a curious way of honoring the 100th anniversary of a composer’s death. But his playing proved his point. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Truth and Dare: 5 Plays That Made Soho Rep’s Reputation

Impolite with form and language. Happy to unsettle viewers. Embraced by critics. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Safer Home for Dangerous Plays

After a near-death experience, the audacious Soho Rep moves back into its longtime home with a typically challenging production. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ballet Theater Choreographs a Labor Deal, and the Show Goes On

Tense talks between the dancers and management at American Ballet Theater yield a tentative agreement, just in time for a tour of America and Asia. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The First Purge’ Teaser Takes a Patriotic Approach

The new spot for the latest sequel in the franchise made the most of its timing — it was broadcast during coverage of the State of the Union. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Stormy Daniels Is Coy on Rumored Affair With Trump

In an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, the former pornographic-film actress discussed denials and nondisclosure agreements. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How to Come of Age Onscreen? Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet Know

The young actors discuss their Oscar-nominated roles, handling the pressure of awards season and #MeToo on the red carpet. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How ‘The Good Place’ Became an Antihero Antidote

The upbeat comedy has bucked a pessimistic cultural trend by focusing on the hard work of breaking good. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Trump Plays an Acoustic Version, but the Song Is the Same

Sounding reserved and sticking to his prepared text, Mr. Trump attempted the music, if not necessarily the lyrics, of comity. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Anna Chlumsky and Adam Pally Paint the Town Red in ‘Cardinal’

She’s got a big idea and he’s got a big headache in Greg Pierce’s new play about a Rust Belt town on the skids and a desperate plan to save it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘He Brought Her Heart Back,’ Adrienne Kennedy’s Beautiful Nightmare

With her first play in nearly a decade, the 86-year-old playwright reminds audiences of her singular vision. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bénédicte Pesle Dies at 90; Introduced American Artists to France

Ms. Pesle championed the choreographer Merce Cunningham, the experimental director Robert Wilson and many others, but the public rarely knew her name. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Mark Salling, Former ‘Glee’ Star, Is Found Dead

Weeks after pleading guilty to possessing child pornography, the actor and songwriter Mark Salling, 35, was found dead. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Where Is the Love, Philadelphia? (It’s Just Being Repainted)

When Robert Indiana’s “LOVE” sculpture returns in February after a yearlong renovation, it will have a restored color scheme that could come as a surprise. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The ‘Black Panther’ Red Carpet Put Every Other Hollywood Premiere to Shame

Instead of a ho-hum parade of tried-and-true, regal style reigned at the screening of Marvel’s new “Black Panther” movie. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Kwame Alexander to Start His Own Imprint. The Name? Versify. Get it?

The author of “The Crossover” is looking for risky, unconventional children’s books. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Heart Berries’ Shatters a Pattern of Silence

Terese Marie Mailhot’s memoir is about growing up on an Indian reservation in Canada and her family’s intergenerational trauma. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Balanchine’s ‘Square Dance’ Speaks Ballet With American Accent

“Square Dance,” informally formal, sweet and outgoing, polite and virtuoso, returns to New York City Ballet. “See those feet go wickety-whack!” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Europe’s ‘Rising Star’ Musicians Give as Much as They Get

The Continent’s premier concert halls pick a small class to go on tour. But the venerable institutions may benefit as much as the up-and-comers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Margot Robbie Defends How ‘I, Tonya’ Depicts Domestic Abuse

The Oscar-nominated actress says she was struck by how candid Tonya Harding was, even as a teenager, about the violence she endured at the hands of family members. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘In the Intense Now’ Revisits the Drama of 1968 in France and Beyond

João Moreira Salles’s ruminative documentary essay features footage from the era along with personal voice-over narration. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Grammys President Faces Backlash After Telling Women to ‘Step Up’

Neil Portnow, the president of the Recording Academy, said his comments were taken out of context, but Pink, Katy Perry and Sheryl Crow had already responded. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Beirut’ Trailer Was Supposed to Thrill. Instead It Offended.

A trailer for the new movie, starring Jon Hamm, has been the subject of scathing criticism. Detractors say it stereotypes and dehumanizes Arabs. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Keeping Score of Who’s in Charge of America’s Orchestras

Here’s a cheat sheet of the conductors who are coming and going on the country’s top podiums. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ivo van Hove’s ‘Don Giovanni’ Will Be Shared by Paris and the Met

A co-production with the Metropolitan Opera, the “Giovanni” is part of an ambitious season celebrating the Paris Opera’s 350th anniversary. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Trailer: ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp,’ With Paul Rudd and Evangeline Lilly

The actress is promoted to full partner status of the star of “Ant-Man” in the new trailer for the Marvel sequel. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Lincoln Center’s Next Season: Salonen, Pittsburgh, ‘The Creation’

William Christie and Les Arts Florissants will perform Haydn, and the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center said it would focus on Russian music. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Keeping Score of Who’s in Charge of America’s Orchestras

Here’s a cheat sheet of the conductors who are coming and going on the country’s top podiums. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Can the Grammys Be Fixed?

Big stars didn’t show up. Ratings were down. Hip-hop was once again shut out of the major categories. Can “music’s biggest night” represent what’s really happening in music? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Candles and a Cake? This Is a Much Better Way to Honor a Birthday

For the interior designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg, one particular piece in their collection of Modern and contemporary art has special meaning. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ditching Ballet Class to Find a Mentor and a New Way to Move

Arcell Cabuag has worked with Ronald K. Brown for 20 years. A new Brown duet, “Den of Dreams,” commemorates their collaboration and friendship. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

At 90, Hal Prince Dishes on ‘Fiddler,’ ‘Cabaret’ and Reining in Ambition

Six tidbits from ‘The Hal Prince Talks,’ a three-hour satellite radio interview with the storied Broadway producer and director. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What Radicalizes Young Men? This Show Tells You via WhatsApp

“The Believers Are But Brothers” invites a theater audience to join a messaging group to explore themes of religious radicalism and masculinity. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

James Corden Responds to Nikki Haley’s Grammys Criticism

After Hillary Clinton appeared on the Grammys, the U.N. ambassador tweeted that the awards show should not “ruin great music with trash.” James Corden fired back. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Travel Tips From Comedians: Tom Segura

Comedians know a thing or two about travel, since their job is to make people laugh in cities all across the world. Here are a few pointers from Tom Segura, whose new special “Disgraceful” is now streaming on Netflix. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Whitney Cummings: The First Time I Hung Out With Wolves

After her father died, this comedian visited a wolf sanctuary and learned what it really means to be an alpha. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Alienist’ Season 1, Episode 2: Darkness Descends

In an episode dominated by images of eyes, many of the most significant exchanges relied on little or no speech at all. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Resistance Has Come to Celebrity Award Shows

Hillary Clinton’s cameo at the Grammys set off a debate about how far glitzy awards shows should go in needling Democrats’ favorite target. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: ‘Unsane,’ the Steven Soderbergh iPhone Movie

Claire Foy stars as the victim of a stalker in this thriller, which also features Amy Irving and Joshua Leonard. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hipster Culture and Instagram Are Responsible for a Good Thing

These guys paint walls for a living. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Fall Out Boy’s ‘Mania’ Becomes Its Third No. 1 Album in a Row

The band’s seventh studio record debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. Camila Cabello’s “Camila” slid to fourth place. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Two Generations on View in Essays by Martin Amis and Zadie Smith

Amis’s “The Rub of Time” and Smith’s “Feel Free” feature pieces about politics, literature, aging and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Pop Keeps Changing. And the Grammys Turn a Deaf Ear, Again.

By sticking by its old heroes — and familiar sounds — the awards show risks alienating tomorrow’s stars. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Partying After the Grammys With Universal Music and Mark Ronson

Late-night revelers included Eve, Dave Chappelle, Zedd and Jessica Williams. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Rivals on Xbox, Partners Onstage

Sam Crane and Iestyn Davies both play a famed opera singer in “Farinelli and the King.” But off hours, their passion for soccer takes hold. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Petronio Residency Center Names Its First Choreographers

Nora Chipaumire, Will Rawls and Kathy Westwater have been chosen as the inaugural class of fellows at the dance center, which opens in July. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Best and Worst of the Grammys

There were flashes of politics at the music awards, where enterprising newcomers like Cardi B and fiery performers like Kendrick Lamar competed for airtime with elder heroes. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Long-Lost Composer Is Raised From the Dead

A festival devoted to the composer Julius Eastman, who died in obscurity in 1990, reveals music that makes the ears ring and the heart ache. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

At the Grammy Awards, White Roses Paled in Comparison to Kesha Rose

There was much ado about white roses, but it was another show of style solidarity that mattered most, and therein lies a lesson. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1, Episode 12: Another Death, Another Twist, Another Shrug

In a messy episode of “Star Trek: Discovery,” we have yet another plot twist in the mirror universe and an untimely death. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Naomi Alderman on the World That Yielded ‘The Power’

In her most recent novel, the author posits a pointed question: If the female body were weaponized, would men become the hunted? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Andreas Gursky Is Taking Photos of Things That Do Not Exist

The German photographer’s latest work includes images of digitally created scenes and spaces. Are these the works he will be remembered by? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Christo to Build Floating Structure in London’s Hyde Park

The trapezoidal work, called a mastaba, will be made out of 7,506 barrels and be on view this summer. Later, a much larger one is planned in Abu Dhabi. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Logic at Grammys: 'Hate is Ugly'

The rapper called for equality at the 2018 Grammy Awards during his performance of "1-800-273-8255." Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hillary Clinton, Reading ‘Fire and Fury,’ Makes a Grammys Cameo

Mrs. Clinton read an excerpt from the tell-all book about the Trump administration as part of a sketch during the Grammy Awards broadcast. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hillary Clinton Makes Grammys Cameo

In a pre-recorded sketch at the 2018 Grammy Awards, Mrs. Clinton read a passage from Michael Wolff's "Fire and Fury." Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Janelle Monáe Brings a ‘Time’s Up’ Message to the Grammy Awards

Ms. Monáe used her introduction of Kesha to deliver a message from women in the music industry: “We come in peace, but we mean business.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Kesha and a #MeToo Moment at the Grammys

Kesha performed “Praying” at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Janelle Monáe Makes a #MeToo Moment at the Grammys

The recording artist, producer and actress calls for an end to harassment and workplace inequality at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The White Rose Makes Its Grammys Debut in Support of #MeToo

Some stars opted for the symbolic accessory after a last-minute campaign to mobilize the music industry. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Morris Louis Painting Shown at Jewish Museum, This Time Right-Side-Up

A set of red chalk arrows drawn on the back of the work suggested that its orientation had been 180 degrees off. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

2018 Grammys Winners: Full List

A list of the winners from the 60th annual Grammys. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Rhea Perlman Replaces Rosie O’Donnell in Off-Broadway Role

Ms. Perlman will assume Ms. O’Donnell’s part in the New Group production of David Rabe’s “Good for Otto.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Chuck Close Is Out at the National Gallery of Art. Is Picasso Next?

Sexual harassment accusations have scuttled an exhibition of the portraitist’s work. Museums are wrestling with the implications — not just for Mr. Close, but for centuries of artists. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s on TV Monday: Avett Brothers Documentary and ‘Between 2 Shores’

A film about the folk-rock group The Avett Brothers airs on HBO. And “Between 2 Shores” tells a pair of immigration stories. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Congress, It’s Time to Pay Musicians

Passing the “Music Bus” bill would go a long way to helping musicians earn a better paycheck. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: At Juilliard Festival, the Stunning Sounds of China Today

The Juilliard School’s Focus! Festival 2018 showcased works by Chinese composers, with (mostly) Western instruments. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Women Dominate Sundance’s Winners List

Desiree Akhavan’s “The Miseducation of Cameron Post,” about a young woman sent to conversion therapy, won the Grand Jury Prize. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: An Online Chat Turns Unnerving in ‘The Thing With Feathers’

Alexa Shae Nizak is uncannily persuasive as an adolescent girl who gets more than she bargained for in Scott Organ’s play. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Maze Runner’ Sequel is No. 1, Adding to Fox Box Office Bonanza

Six different films from 20th Century Fox, including the word-of-mouth hit “The Greatest Showman,” appeared on the box office charts. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: America’s First Black Millionaires

In “Black Fortunes,” Shomari Wills writes about six people who overcame immense odds in the 19th century to achieve great economic success. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Can Woody Allen Work in Hollywood Again?

The filmmaker is writing a new script, but stars are distancing themselves from him and his distributor, Amazon, is discussing ending their relationship. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Grammys 2018: What to Watch For

The Grammys will be broadcast live by CBS on Sunday night. Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars, Cardi B and Lady Gaga are among those scheduled to perform. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

As George W. Bush on ‘S.N.L.,’ Will Ferrell Wants to Remind You: ‘I Was Really Bad’

Playing to Mr. Ferrell’s strengths, “Saturday Night Live” emphasized goofiness over topicality, though several sketches played on the growing impact of the “Me Too” movement. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Mort Walker, Creator of ‘Beetle Bailey’ Comic Strip, Dies at 94

January 27, 2018

Mr. Walker, who created “Beetle Bailey” in 1950, had the longest tenure of any cartoonist on an original creation, according to the comic’s distributor. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Moscow Raid on Movie Theater Closes ‘The Death of Stalin’

January 27, 2018

A theater that resisted government attempts to ban a black comedy about the Soviet era backed down, but the overt censorship has raised concerns in Russia. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What Awaits Salvadoran Immigrants in Their Native Country?

January 27, 2018

The Trump administration has removed protections for 200,000 Salvadorans who have been allowed to live here legally since 2001. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Cleveland Conquers: The 8 Best Classical Music Moments of the Week on YouTube

A masterly Rust Belt orchestra, Mahler and a whispered opera were among the highlights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Hear What Music Will Sound Like in 2018

Flamboyant hip-hop, promising punk rock, intricate bluegrass and more: a conversation about the artists we’re looking forward to following this year. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The National Gallery of Art Cancels a Chuck Close Show After Misconduct Accusations

The museum canceled the show, planned for May, and a photography exhibition by Thomas Roma, both because of sexual misconduct accusations. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Padmaavat’ and All That Useless Beauty

It inspired protests and threats of violence in India, but “Padmaavat” is something of a bore: a 3-D epic with the depth of a children’s pop-up book. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner’s ‘West Side Story’ Is Casting

Four actors are currently being sought for the remake of the movie. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Playlist: Drake Preps for a Return, and 12 More New Songs

Hear the music that caught our critics' attention this week, from Linkin Park rapper Mike Shinoda, MGMT, James Blake and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Postcards, Jazz and Bowling

Benefits were held for Visual AIDS, the Stuttering Association for the Young, and the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Grammy Gems You Won’t Hear on ‘Music’s Biggest Night’

The awards show emphasizes its big names, but there are under-heralded musicians hidden in the nominees for its 84 categories. Here are 17 highlights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Mariachi Opera Addresses Roiling Issues of Immigration

A richly affecting, musically restrained and very timely mariachi work, “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna,” comes to the New York City Opera. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Curators at Museum of Natural History Object to a Trustee

Several members of the museum’s staff have sent a letter protesting Rebekah Mercer’s position on the board. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Politically Outspoken Director of Queens Museum Steps Down

After three years in the post, Laura Raicovich says she needs to leave to accomplish her goals. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jane Birkin on Love, Life and Serge Gainsbourg’s Classical Roots

Touring the world, singing Gainsbourg songs backed by a full orchestra, this singer, actress, model and muse is getting ready to play Carnegie Hall on Thursday. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

That Time ‘Murphy Brown’ and Dan Quayle Topped the Front Page

The show is coming back, CBS announced this week, reminding some of a 1992 skirmish in the culture wars. We take a walk through The Times archives. 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

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

Lisa Vanderpump of ‘Real Housewives’ Sips Her Tea. And Spills Some, Too.

The de facto star of the “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” dishes about her celebrity, her rosé label, her dogs and her political future. 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

What’s New in NYC Theater

Previews, openings and some last-chance picks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Can Digital Technology Open Up the Art World?

Prices at galleries are often difficult to find out and can be prohibitively high. Websites and apps are trying to make it easier for newcomers to get informed. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Meet Jaimie Wilson, a Transgender Activist With Guitar in Hand

His before-and-after photos racked up 13 million views on Facebook and expanded the platform for his folk-pop music. 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

‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars’: You Can Kill Evil

The spinoff of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” returned for its third season on Thursday. 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

Adam Pally is Very, Very Nervous

Mr. Pally, best known for television series like “Happy Endings” and “The Mindy Project,” is taking on his first Off Broadway play. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Mr. Lincoln Goes to Hollywood (and Looks Like Henry Fonda)

In John Ford’s salty and sentimental 1939 film “Young Mr. Lincoln,” now on Blu-ray, Abe is already a monument. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

This Horror Movie Is Based on a True Story. Sort Of.

There’s a reason movie studios say scary films are fact-based: Audiences eat that up. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Storytelling Choreographer Who Listens to Her Audience

Camille A. Brown has stories to tell about black lives that go beyond stereotypes. “ink,” her newest dance, shows a growing trust in her own art. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Bachelor’ Goes International. Will Bachelor Nation Follow?

With “The Bachelor Winter Games,” the reality show franchise will test whether a fan base tethered to tradition is open to change. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Your Week in Culture: Outsider Art, Claude Debussy, the Godfathers of ‘Black Panther’

The National Gallery embraces isolated artists, and Carnegie Hall marks Claude Debussy’s death. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

She Tackled Aristotle in an Opera. Next Up: Medieval French Couplets.

Kate Soper writes celebrated, cerebral music. But she is interested in how songs can channel emotion, making us feel things we don’t necessarily want to feel. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Time Travel for Photographers

A new exhibition in Amsterdam shows what happens when contemporary photographers use 19th-century cameras and techniques. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

David Schwimmer Made Six Short Films About Sexual Harassment. We Annotate One of Them.

A new series of short films shows what sexual harassment looks like. We asked experts to annotate one of the scripts, with ideas on how to prevent it. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How Have You Responded to Harassment?

About half of women, and many men, say they have experienced harassment of some form at work. Ask experts for advice, or tell us about you handled a situation, and experts will weigh in. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Celebrating the Creativity of Cities

Unesco’s Creative Cities Network initiative is going strong, with or without funding from the United States. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Seth Meyers Skewers Chuck Schumer Over ‘Dreamers’ Negotiations

Mr. Meyers said that he doesn’t trust Senator Chuck Schumer’s pledge to hold Republicans’ “feet to the fire” on their promise to allow a vote on the fate of so-called Dreamers. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Listening Ear for Musicians in Need

The prevalence of mental illness in the music industry is higher than among the population as a whole, surveys show. In Britain, a new help line seeks to provide support. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Museum Told White House: No Van Gogh, but Here’s a Gold Toilet

Officials at the Guggenheim Museum are being tight-lipped about a report in the The Washington Post that describes a strange email sent by the museum’s chief curator. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Jericho,’ Another Spin of the Romantic Carousel

Michael Weller resets “Liliom,” the play that inspired Rodgers and Hammerstein, in Coney Island. But the central romance remains problematic. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Scientists Rebel Over a Trump Ally at the Natural History Museum

More than 200 scientists and other academics are asking the American Museum of Natural History to remove Rebekah Mercer from its board. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Museum’s Fresh Take on the Whole Megillah

“Scenes From the Collection” at the Jewish Museum puts visual art, not just history, at the museum’s heart. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Goodspeed Cancels Woody Allen Musical

The theater has dropped “Bullets Over Broadway” from its schedule, citing a sexual abuse allegation made by Mr. Allen’s daughter Dylan Farrow. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Casey Affleck Won’t Present the Oscar for Best Actress

Last year’s best-actor winner had been expected to attend the ceremony, but his settlement of a sexual harassment case involving a 2010 film raised concerns. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Gender Diversity in the Music Industry? The Numbers Are Grim

A study from the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative finds that a vast majority of Grammy Awards, songwriting credits and production opportunities still go to men. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

In Praise of Evan S. Connell

Again and again, when I meet people who don’t know the book, I find myself being a “Mrs. Bridge” evangelist, telling them that it’s a perfect novel. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Allison Shearmur, 54, ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Hunger Games’ Producer, Dies

Ms. Shearmur helped bring to the screen a number of box-office hits as an executive for major studios, and later as an independent producer. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Will the Grammys Have a #MeToo Moment?

Coordinated efforts at the Golden Globes drew the world’s attention to abuses against women, but big stars in music are mostly mum for now about their industry’s big night. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Russell Simmons Sued Over Rape Accusation

A Los Angeles woman has filed a lawsuit in federal court saying that Mr. Simmons raped her in 2016. He called the allegations “absolutely untrue.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Anatomy of a Scene | ‘The Florida Project’

Sean Baker narrates a sequence from the film featuring Willem Dafoe, who was nominated for an Oscar for his performance. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bringing It All Back Home: City Ballet Begins Again With Balanchine

Peter Martins is gone. But at a critical moment in its history, the company showed grit and rose to the challenge in six Balanchine ballets. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The Euphoria of ‘One Day at a Time’

In its second season, available Friday on Netflix, the sitcom is closer to its ideal state of flow, putting character ahead of plot and trusting itself and its moments a little more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

At Sundance, Films Filled With Fury, Propelled by Outsiders

No single film stood out at this year’s edition, which was chockablock character-driven movies by filmmakerswho are not white men. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Old Vic Theater Creates New Way for Employees to Report Harassment

Following allegations of misconduct by Kevin Spacey, the playhouse in London offers an alternate channel for staff members to report inappropriate behavior. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Whispered Opera Requests Your Close-Up Attention

An audience of just 48 hears — barely — each performance of David Lang’s “the whisper opera,” at the N.Y.U. Skirball Center through Feb. 4. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Can You Tell a Lullaby from a Love Song? Listen and Find Out

A new study suggests that some types of song are universal, recognizable by people across all cultures. But not everyone is convinced. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Carnegie Hall’s Season Will Focus on M.T.T., Yuja Wang and Chris Thile

The hall’s 2018-19 season will give its composer in residence position to Mr. Thile, the mandolin virtuoso, in a break with tradition. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

When Hollywood Ageism Hits Close to Home

And: revealing a family secret, dealing with friends who smoke indoors, and barking up the wrong tree. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Oprah Says She Is Not Running for President

“I don’t have the DNA for it,” the billionaire media magnate told InStyle magazine, dashing hopes that she would run in 2020. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Have a Nice Day,’ a Follow-the-Money Tale in China

This wittily animated feature by Liu Jian works as a gangster thriller and a commentary on modern materialism. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Finding Unwanted Fame in ‘The Clapper’

This misfire from Dito Montiel mashes limp romance and artless satire in a tale of bottom-feeding Hollywood actors. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘The Last Family,’ a Polish Artist’s Tragic Home Life

The difficult family life of the Polish painter Zdzislaw Beksinski makes for an often funny but also harrowing and heartbreaking film. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘West of the Jordan River’ Examines the Mideast Peace Process

In this documentary, the Israeli director Amos Gitai describes himself as an archaeologist of Israeli-Palestinian relations. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The Metropolitan Opera Celebrates Itself in ‘The Opera House’

The documentary looks at the construction of the organization’s current Lincoln Center home. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Shot in the Dark,’ Two Things Are Unforgiving: Life and Basketball

The documentary, set in Chicago, follows the Orr Academy High School Spartans as they fight for success on and off the court. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Boldly Going Toward Independence in ‘Please Stand By’

Dakota Fanning plays a young woman with autism and a “Star Trek” fixation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Like Me,’ Armed With a Camera and Queasifying Pranks

A teenage girl embarks on a videotaped crime spree to satisfy her voracious appetite for diner food and live-streamed provocation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

In Puerto Rico, Artists Rebuild and Reach Out

Visitors to the post-disaster island found many artists eager to help one another, and their communities. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Confidence Man’ Finds Trump’s Business Image Was Made for TV

This film, part of Netflix’s docu-series “Dirty Money,” argues that the success the president used as a campaign plank was largely set dressing. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Sets Low Expectations for Trump’s Speech at Davos

With President Trump heading to the World Economic Forum, Mr. Kimmel said he may not be ideal for a message of openness. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ Episode 2: The Great Creator

In a series that is told in reverse chronological order, Andrew Cunanan stalks his final victim, the designer Gianni Versace. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Balls,’ Billie Jean and Bobby Come Out Swinging

A new play recreates, sometimes shot by shot, the 1973 tennis match promoted as the Battle of the Sexes. If only it scored any points. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Two Literary Greats, One Done Well and One Done Wrongly

Productions of Oscar Wilde’s “Lady Windermere’s Fan” and Harold Pinter’s “The Birthday Party” are currently playing on the West End. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Catholic College Strips Honorary Degree From Disgraced Long Wharf Director

Gordon Edelstein, fired by Long Wharf Theater, lost an honor bestowed by a Catholic college because he had made sexual jokes about the nuns. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Meryl Streep Joins the Cast of ‘Big Little Lies’

Ms. Streep will play the mother of Alexander Skarsgard’s character in the second series of the HBO series, which also stars Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The Bitter Tears of Dean Moss & Co.

“Petra,” by the director-choreographer Dean Moss, riffs on a Fassbinder film and sadomasochistic relationships. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Modern Love Podcast: Andrea Martin Reads ‘A Dose of Empathy From My Syrian Doctor’

On this week’s podcast, the “Great News” actress tells the story of a physician who fills an emotional void in a patient’s life. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Tootsie’ Musical Sets Its Sights on a Broadway Opening

David Yazbek, the composer of “The Band’s Visit,” will write the score and Santino Fontana has signed on to play the role created by Dustin Hoffman in the film. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Mark E. Smith of the Fall: Listen to 12 Essential Tracks

The British post-punk band’s main songwriter and vocalist has died at 60. Hear a dozen songs from one of the most daunting catalogs in rock. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Maze Runner: The Death Cure,’ an Enjoyably Overstuffed Sequel

However silly it may sound, the third “Maze Runner” really moves. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Watch Unearthed Footage of One of Leonard Bernstein’s Last Rehearsals

In a previously unseen video, Bernstein tells Tanglewood students that Copland’s music “should be that casual, and that American.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Exponential Festival: Unexpected Theater in Unfamiliar Real Estate

This New York-based showcase offers the kind of experimental plays, like “Pillowtalk,” that thrive in more obscure performance spaces. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How Design for One Turns Into Design for All

Historically, products made for people with different physical, cognitive and sensory abilities have been ugly and woefully designed. Not anymore. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Howard Stern’s Superagent Is Getting With the Program

Don Buchwald has always done things the Don Buchwald way. Now his daughter is helping his agency rebrand and expand. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Tarell Alvin McCraney’s ‘Choir Boy’ Heading to Broadway

Mr. McCraney, the playwright who won an Oscar for “Moonlight,” will make his Broadway debut in 2019 as part of the upcoming Manhattan Theater Club season. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Moment of Seduction

A scene from the choreographer Dean Moss’s “Petra,” which explores race, desire and power — bitter tears and all. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

They Are Nominees, Hear Them Roar

Eight of the 10 Oscar-nominated actresses this year are over 40. And almost none play a character you would want to cross. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Black Lives Matter and the Intrepid Lives That Preceded It

“When They Call You a Terrorist,” a memoir by Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors, and “A More Beautiful and Terrible History,” by the historian Jeanne Theoharis, offer insights about the civil rights movement past and present. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

These Shadow Boxes Are Striking. The Story of Their Origin Is, Too.

“Birds of a Feather” at the Met Museum highlights Joseph Cornell’s infatuation with a Cubist masterwork by Juan Gris. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Meet the Stereotypes, the Guys Who Help Give Bruno Mars His Bounce

This production and songwriting team was in a fallow period before reconnecting with one of its early collaborators: Mr. Mars. Now the group is up for three Grammys. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

In Russia, ‘The Death of Stalin’ Is No Laughing Matter

The Culture Ministry withdrew permission for the film to be shown in the country, denouncing its satirical treatment of the Soviet Union and its legacy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: ‘Pacific Rim Uprising,’ Starring John Boyega

The sequel to the 2013 monster hit was directed by Steven S. DeKnight, with the original’s director, Guillermo del Toro, now producing. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week

Noir-flavored paintings by Jacques Monory, Catherine Murphy’s exacting eye and Sondra Perry’s latest video are on view. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Daughters of African Immigrants Use the Stage to Tell of Two Worlds

A new trend in theater, as plays by Danai Gurira, Jocelyn Bioh, Mfoniso Udofia and Ngozi Anyanwu bring first-generation stories to the stage. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

25 Years After a Breakthrough at Sundance, Trying to Break Through Again

Leslie Harris’s indie “Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.” won a special jury prize in 1993, but making another film about a black woman has proved difficult. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How Producer Blake Mills Coaxes Musicians Into Pushing the Envelope

Mr. Mills, a Grammy nominee for albums by John Legend and Perfume Genius, said his goal is always “to make this better than all the other records the artist has done.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ettore Sottsass Exhibition Canceled After Museum and Estate Clash

The Stedelijk in Amsterdam will no longer present a retrospective of the Italian designer and architect’s work in April. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Visa Troubles Aside, Jazz Flows Freely at a Cuban Festival

Talk about travel to and from the island dominated conversations at the 33rd International Jazz Plaza Festival, but at the auditoriums, outdoor plazas and makeshift stages, the music spoke loudest. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

When the Maysles Made a Vérité Star of a Bible Huckster

Metrograph is screening a new digital restoration of the 1969 documentary “Salesman,” a classic of downbeat Americana. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Skewers Trump Over Tensions With Chief of Staff

Mr. Kimmel said that the president doesn’t seem interested in creating an orderly work environment at the White House. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Can Hollywood Fix Its Harassment Problem While Celebrating Itself?

As allegations of sexual exploitations pile up, the industry has absorbed the critiques and converted them into inspirational messaging and branding exercises. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

These Gallery Walls Are Empty. Here, You Listen to the Art.

A contemporary art center in the Netherlands has turned itself over to the composer Ari Benjamin Meyers, to present music and sounds in a museum space. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Garrison Keillor’s Accuser Described ‘Dozens of Sexually Inappropriate Incidents’

In a letter to listeners, Minnesota Public Radio pushed back on Mr. Keillor’s account that all he’d done was touch a woman’s back. The network cut ties with him last year. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Long Wharf Theater’s Artistic Director Fired Over Sexual Misconduct Accusations

The board of the theater met a day after The New York Times published a story detailing accusations by multiple women. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Pam MacKinnon, Tony-Winning Director, to Lead San Francisco Theater

Ms. MacKinnon will succeed Carey Perloff as the head of the American Conservatory Theater, a prominent regional institution. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Taylor Kitsch Is a Charismatic David Koresh in ‘Waco’

The Paramount Network, a new cable channel, announces its arrival with a six-episode retelling of the 1993 Branch Davidian shootout and siege. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jack Whitten, Artist of Wide-Ranging Curiosity, Dies at 78

Mr. Whitten began as an Abstract Expressionist but was always eager to explore other genres and ways of painting. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ursula K. Le Guin, Acclaimed for Her Fantasy Fiction, Is Dead at 88

Ms. Le Guin brought literary elegance and a feminist sensibility to science fiction and fantasy tales, drawing millions of readers around the world. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Putting a ‘Party Face’ on a Suicide Recovery

A celebration doesn’t end well in Isobel Mahon’s play, starring Hayley Mills, at City Center Stage II. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Robert Spano Will Leave the Atlanta Symphony After 20 Years

The conductor made the orchestra a force in contemporary music and led its musicians through financial difficulties and labor unrest. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

SZA Almost Quit Music. Now She’s a Grammys Contender.

The R&B singer and songwriter is nominated for five awards and has an army of gratified fans. All she has to do is believe them. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Art on Her Walls Echoes Her Mission: Backing Bold Works by Women

The collector and philanthropist Valeria Napoleone has made buying and backing female artists her central undertaking. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Cinematographer on Her Oscar History-Making Moment

The first woman to be nominated in the category talks about career dreams, her job (she says it’s gender-neutral) and her next movie, “Black Panther.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Michael Urie Puts the Madcap in Hamlet’s Madness

Michael Kahn’s production for the Shakespeare Theater Company provides Elsinore with a new arsenal that includes smartphones and surveillance cameras. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Enduring Power of Otis Redding’s ‘Dock of the Bay’

After a breakthrough at Monterey Pop, Redding returned to California, looked out at the water and wrote the song that would define his legacy. Fifty years later, the track will be celebrated at the Apollo Theater. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Justin Timberlake Misses the Point

Justin Timberlake promotes Time’s Up on Instagram. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Tortured History Behind Prokofiev’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’

The beloved ballet, selections from which will be performed by the New York Philharmonic this week, left the composer broken. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Monk of Mokha’ is Dave Eggers’s Latest PG-13 Story About the American Dream

Eggers’s new book is about a man, the son of Yemeni immigrants, who becomes obsessed with restoring the honor of Yemeni coffee. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Choreographer Who Connects With Stones and Trees

Showing work in New York after a 17-year absence, the Japanese choreographer Kei Takei talks about Juilliard, technique and finding dance in nature. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Snubs and Surprises of the 2018 Oscar Nominations

No James Franco or “Wonder Woman” but in a first, a woman gets a nod for cinematography. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Surprise Star Steals the Met’s ‘Il Trovatore’

Appearing through Feb. 15, Anita Rachvelishvili turns Azucena, the haunted and haunting Gypsy, into the opera’s riveting, volatile central figure. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Oscars 2018: Where to Stream the Nominated Movies

From “Dunkirk” to “Mudbound,” see how to watch the nominees at home with Watching, The New York Times’s TV and movie recommendation site. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Beyond Murals: New York Picks 4 Artists in Residence to Tackle Social Issues

The artists, including Tatyana Fazlalizadeh and Onyedika Chuke, will use public art projects to address the social issues of the city. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Neil Diamond Retires From Touring After Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Here are some highlights from the career of live performances, which span six decades. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Post-Shutdown, Seth Meyers Is Still Blue

Mr. Meyers said it was “a little like when there’s a power outage and then the lights come back on” and you see how bad your apartment is. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

2018 Oscar Ballot

See this year’s Oscar nominees and make your picks. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

2018 Oscar Nominations: What to Expect

The nominations for the 90th Academy Awards will be announced Tuesday morning. The Oscars will be handed out on March 4. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bill Cosby Performs First Show Since Sexual Assault Allegations Surfaced in 2015

His spokesman announced the show only two hours before it started at a jazz club in Philadelphia. Mr. Cosby was surrounded by roughly 50 friends and fans. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Alienist’ Season 1, Episode 1: Murder Most Familiar

TNT’s first proper foray into the prestige-TV scrum is stunning in its scope. But can it stand apart from all the other serial-killer period dramas? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Master Class in Passive Aggression in ‘Miles for Mary’

The Mad Ones’ portrait of a group of teachers in a purgatorial staff meeting finds the entertainment factor in endless irritation Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Bumpy Return to Nigeria for ‘The Homecoming Queen’

Ngozi Anyanwu’s comedy wrings all the pleasure possible out of its familiar tropes even as it revamps their meaning entirely. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s Right About The Wrong Biennale?

Bringing together 1,500 artists across the internet, the global digital art festival known as The Wrong is a democratic alternative to the often elitist system of fairs. Here’s a quick tour through its treasures. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘The Alienist’ and the Gilded Age: A History in Headlines

Here’s a look at how The Times covered New York City in the 1890s, the setting of the TNT mini-series based on the Caleb Carr novel. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

15-Minute Stand-Up Specials? Netflix Is Trying a New Format

The short sets will focus on veterans and up-and-comers, not A-list stars, and may represent a major change for the business of comedy. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Don’t Call Her a Victim: After Surviving Opioids, Nan Goldin Goes After the Makers

A photographer who kicked her OxyContin addiction fights on the front lines against the scourge that recalls H.I.V. And she has begun to draw a response. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Camila Cabello’s Solo Debut Opens at No. 1

The former Fifth Harmony member’s new album, “Camila,” had the equivalent of 119,000 sales. “The Greatest Showman” soundtrack slid to No. 2. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

At Shakespeare in the Park, Everyday New Yorkers Will Take the Stage

For the first time, a production from Public Works, the Public Theater’s participatory theater program, will be part of the free summer shows in Central Park. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Oscar Rules Aim to Avoid Another Envelope Mix-up

The changes by PwC include the addition of a third accountant, backstage safeguards, and a directive to stay off social media and cellphones. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

In ‘Frankenstein in Baghdad,’ a Fantastical Manifestation of War’s Cruelties

Ahmed Saadawi’s novel, set in U.S.-occupied Iraq, is an ingenious updating of Mary Shelley’s classic. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Anna Paquin Takes Her Turn as a Detective in ‘Bellevue’

Take “Broadchurch” (scenic small-town setting), add “The Killing” (moody missing-child mystery), top off with a troubled single-mom heroine, and voilà. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Long Wharf Theater Leader Is Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Gordon Edelstein made unwelcome advances and crude remarks about women, lesbians and nuns, according to current and former employees. He has been placed on leave. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jeff Koons Sculpture in Honor of Paris Terror Victims Draws Outrage

Prominent French figures asked the city to reject plans to install “Bouquet of Tulips,” calling it “shocking” and saying it amounted to product placement. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

At 100, the Cleveland Orchestra May (Quietly) Be America’s Best

Don’t expect fireworks from this soberly sensible orchestra, coming to Carnegie Hall this week. It’s an understated celebration. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Chinese Police Seize Publisher From Train in Front of Diplomats

Gui Minhai, a Swedish citizen who published critical books in Hong Kong, was seized in China while being escorted by Swedish envoys. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Mary J. Blige: ‘I Was Dealing With My Personal Pain’ in ‘Mudbound’

Abandoning the glamour of wigs and makeup, the singer and actress poured her suffering into a role that may land her an Oscar nomination Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bradford Dillman, Star of Broadway and Hollywood, Dies at 87

Mr. Dillman had at least 140 film and television credits to his name, but he was best known for his roles in “Long Day’s Journey Into Night” and “Compulsion.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

SAG Awards: Nicole Kidman Implores Hollywood to Support Female Stories

“And how wonderful it is that our careers today can go beyond 40 years old. Because 20 years ago, we were pretty washed up by this stage in our lives.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 1, Episode 12: Man in the Mirror

This week’s episode gave us the biggest plot twist of the season. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

After #OscarsSoWhite, Hispanics Seek Their Hollywood Moment

The last time a Hispanic actor was nominated for an Academy Award was 2012 and, according to a study, only 3 percent of speaking characters in films are Latino. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

James Franco Attends SAG Awards, While Aziz Ansari Sits Out

The actors were nominated for the prizes before they had been accused by women of sexually inappropriate or coercive behavior. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

SAG Awards 2018: James Franco Is Slated to Attend

The awards are predictive of Oscar winners, but nominees accused of misconduct will be an early focus of the night. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

SAG Award Winners 2018: The Complete List

Winning films, TV shows, actors, actresses and stunt teams at the 24th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Sundance, Steeped in Weinstein Mystique, Enters a New Era

Harvey Weinstein helped put the Sundance Film Festival on the map. But organizers say this year’s slate, which puts women front and center, shows the festival has moved on. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Greatest Showman’ Becomes a Sleeper Hit as Disrespected Films Flourish

Movies dismissed by most of Hollywood are dominating the box office, including “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” which was No. 1 for a third week. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The Elusive Jonas Kaufmann Finally Returns to New York

The superstar tenor appeared at Carnegie Hall on Saturday night, winning cheers despite vocal glitches. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Tell Us 5 Things About Your Book: The Rags-to-Riches Life of Kirk Kerkorian

William C. Rempel discusses “The Gambler,” his biography of Kerkorian, who dropped out of eighth grade and ended up on the Forbes list of billionaires. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Alienist’ Is a Period Piece That Missed Its Moment

Nearly a quarter century in the making, Caleb Carr’s inventive novel hits TV as simply a competent spin on familiar themes Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Play About Race and Memory, With Fresh Wounds All Around

The Alliance Theater has brought “Native Guard” to an Atlanta history museum in the thick of debate about Confederate monuments and the South‘s past. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

After a Wild Week for Trump, ‘S.N.L.’ Asks, ‘What Even Matters Anymore?’

“Saturday Night Live” featured a particularly topical game show hosted by Jessica Chastain and plenty of coverage of the saga of Stormy Daniels. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

14 Recent and Underseen Indies on Netflix

January 20, 2018

Netflix has become a reliable destination for many fine independent films that spent little time in theaters. Here are 14 from the past few years that are worth discovering. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Blue Planet II’ and ‘False Flag’

January 20, 2018

Sir David Attenborough returns to host “Blue Planet II,” and average citizens are thrust into an international incident in “False Flag.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Where the Real Los Angeles Meets the Dream

January 20, 2018

On Sunset Boulevard, two Californias — the lived place and the one seen on screen — run parallel for 22 snaking miles. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Joe Frank, Spinner of Strange Radio Tales, Is Dead at 79

Delivered in a measured baritone, Mr. Frank’s monologues trod the line between fact and fiction and brought listeners into unusual territory. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Dorothy Malone, Star of TV’s ‘Peyton Place,’ Dies at 93

She won an Oscar for “Written on the Wind” but found her greatest fame on the small screen. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Tom Petty Died From Accidental Drug Overdose Involving Opioids, Coroner Says

The musician’s system showed traces of fentanyl and oxycodone, among others. A statement from Mr. Petty’s family said he was prescribed “various pain medications for a multitude of issues.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Can Classical Music Take a Joke? A Violinist is Shredded.

A joking “shred” video is made of the renowned violinist Daniel Hope, who fights back — raising serious questions of free speech, satire and taste. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Actors Company Theater Set to Close This Year

“Three Wise Guys” will be the final production for the Actors Company Theater. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Remembering That Moment We All Became a ‘Brand’

How the internet, the self-help industry and the changing nature of celebrity gave rise to the era of “Me, Inc.” in the 1990s. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Remembering the Cranberries’ Dolores O’Riordan

The lead singer of the Irish rock band, who died at 46, wrote songs in the 1990s that deeply touched young women and Irish listeners while appealing to a worldwide audience. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Who Is the Real A.J. Finn?

A book editor named Daniel Mallory submitted “The Woman in the Window” under a pseudonym. His own publishing house bought it. Now, it’s a No. 1 best-seller. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Rap Video for a Biology Class Was His Demo Reel

Julien Turner, 20, is a budding filmmaker at Morehouse College, where he’s also a linebacker on the football team. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Labor Unrest Hits Ballet Theater, and Dancers Consider a Strike

A tumultuous ballet season grows more tumultuous, as dancers at American Ballet Theater vote to authorize a strike as contract negotiations stall. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Sounds of Winter

Benefits were held for Harlem Stage, National Retail Federation Foundation and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A New Gay Opera: The 8 Best Classical Music Moments of the Week on YouTube

Vivaldi, a rising cellist and Jonas Kaufmann were among the highlights. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Playlist: Previously Unreleased Hendrix, and 10 More New Songs

Hear the week's most notable new music from Tracey Thorn, the Chainsmokers, Brazilian Girls and more. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

That Obscure, Unattainable Object of Desire: Your Own Art

Dean Moss’s “Petra” riffs on Fassbinder’s “Petra von Kant” and his life as a choreographer: “that process where you never attain what your desire is.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Hindle Wakes,’ Should a Fling Lead Straight to the Altar?

The Mint Theater’s handsome, rough around the edges production makes a better case for this 1912 play as a curiosity than as a forgotten gem. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Forever My Girl,’ a Romance Resumes After a Long Break

There are few hard feelings in Bethany Ashton Wolf’s adaptation of a novel by Heidi McLaughlin. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

As Brexit Looms, London’s Art Dealers Cater to Divided Tastes

“Modern British” is the main draw at the 30th edition of the London Art Fair. But a few blue-chip names aside, “Mod Brit” remains a local draw. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Counterpart’ Gives Us J.K. Simmons, Times Two

The Oscar-winning actor plays parallel-world versions of the same man — a gentle bureaucrat and a ruthless agent — in a Starz sci-fi mystery mash-up. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Concertgebouw Orchestra Shows Off Its Legacy at Carnegie

Daniele Gatti, in his second season as music director, led the ensemble in works by Bruckner, Mahler, Wagner and Bruch. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Long-Lost Score, Rebuilt With the Help of a Photo

“Trumpet,” its score lost for decades, has been reconstructed for the three-week festival “Julius Eastman: That Which Is Fundamental.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Meet the New Generation Leading Berlin’s Classical Scene

Berlin may be the most musically active city on earth. It’s also at a moment of transition, with a fresh crop of artistic leaders. 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

What’s New in NYC Theater

Previews, openings and some last-chance picks. 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

Dance in NYC This Week

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

Art and Museums in NYC This Week

Our guide to art shows and museum events. 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

The Hidden Gems of 2017 Movies Are on ... Netflix?

In these off-season for new releases, why not explore the shadowy corners of your streaming services? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

It’s Time to Take a Serious Look at Michael Stuhlbarg

The supporting actor had a breakout year with turns in “Call Me by Your Name,” “The Shape of Water” and “The Post.” Will the academy remember? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

J.K. Simmons on the Art of Being the Bad Guy

Mr. Simmons talks about his work in Starz’s “Counterpart” and life since winning an Oscar. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Jumps Back Into the G.O.P. Health Care Debate

Urging Congress to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Mr. Kimmel used a favorite character to illustrate his point: the petulant barista. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Jumps Back Into the Health Care Debate

Urging Congress to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Mr. Kimmel used a favorite character to illustrate his point: the petulant barista. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Your Week in Culture: Dakota Fanning, Khalid, City Ballet After Peter Martins

Ms. Fanning appears in “Please Stand By” and “The Alienist”; Khalid comes to Radio City Music Hall. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How an Artist Learned About Freedom From ‘The Negro Motorist Green Book’

For 30 years, black travelers navigating the swamp of Jim Crow laws relied on guides to find safe places. Derrick Adams conjures their experiences in art. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Jimmy Kimmel Jumps Back Into the Health Care Debate

Urging Congress to fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Mr. Kimmel used a favorite character to illustrate his point: the petulant barista. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Proud Mary’ has a ‘Proud Mary’ Problem

Movies misuse music all the time. The Taraji P. Henson vehicle “Proud Mary” misuses it hilariously. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: The Ghosts of Michael Brown, in ‘Until the Flood’

Dael Orlandersmith’s new play explores the lives — both black and white — left behind in the wake of the 2014 police shooting in Ferguson. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Divine Horsemen,’ a Checklist of Tough-Guy Tropes

Paul Calderon’s play, about a robbery gone wrong, is almost nostalgic for the poetic theater of masculine bravado. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Will the #MeToo Moment Shape the Cosby Case?

Bill Cosby’s retrial on sexual assault charges will unfold in a different America, where judge and jury have seen the power of multiple accounts by women. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New Trailer: ‘Tomb Raider,’ Starring Alicia Vikander

A prequel to the Angelina Jolie films features Walton Goggins as the villain. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Long Before Imax, the Curious Tale of Cinerama

The Museum of Modern Art is screening digital restorations of the format that paved the way for wide-screen films. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Elena Ferrante, Reclusive Novelist, Joins The Guardian as a Columnist

The reclusive and pseudonymous Italian novelist will write weekly about childhood, aging, gender and love in the British paper’s Weekend section. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Fire and Fury’ Is Feted by the Media Elite Trump Excoriates

Yukking it up with Ann Coulter and Janice Min in the affluent heart of Manhattan for Michael Wolff. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Outsider Fair Once More Confirms That Art Is Everywhere

This year’s fair captures the field on the cusp of change, part of an ever-widening mainstream with two major museum exhibitions ahead. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Curran in San Francisco Gets Go-Go’s Musical Before Broadway

The Curran Theater in San Francisco will host “Head Over Heels” from April 10 to May 6 to start off the theater’s first full season after being renovated. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

The Winter Antiques Show Embraces the Evolving Definition of Antique

A sexy silver “Cobra Clock,” a museum-quality quilt from 1869 and a “slave wallet” from around 1760 are among the highlights of this year’s fair. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What Sat on Trump’s Nightstand This Year?

Here are books the president has tweeted about since taking office in 2017. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Cuban Troupe’s Strong Dancers, Less Strong Premieres

Malpaso’s dancers remain driven and invigorating, but the dances on its program at the Joyce felt like missteps. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Philippe Jaroussky réussira-t-il à ouvrir la musique classique à la diversité?

Avec son académie musicale, le contre-ténor français espère ouvrir la musique classique à des milieux plus jeunes et plus divers, à la fois sur scène et dans le public. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Can Philippe Jaroussky Help Fix Classical Music’s Diversity Problem?

The French countertenor hopes his music academy will attract a younger and more diverse crowd to the stage as well as to audiences. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Deep Dive Into the Brain, Hand-Drawn by the Father of Neuroscience

The breakthrough drawings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal are undeniable as art. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Bill Cosby Case Prosecutor Asks Judge to Let Jury Hear From 19 Other Accusers

The prosecutor at Bill Cosby’s retrial says the women will help establish that Mr. Cosby’s behavior toward Andrea Constand was part of a sex assault pattern. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Amazon Cancels ‘One Mississippi,’ ‘I Love Dick’ and ‘Jean-Claude’

The studio canceled “One Mississippi,” “I Love Dick” and “Jean-Claude Van Johnson” and will turn its focus to a “Lord of the Rings” adaptation. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

When a Therapist Puts Buddhism Into Practice

Mark Epstein wrote a slew of popular books on the intersection of Western and Eastern thought, but kept his work with patients separate. Then came his father’s illness, and a new book: “Advice Not Given.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Den of Thieves,’ Gerard Butler Trails a Former Marine

An officer is obsessed with the leader of a group of Marines turned bank robbers in this action flick that is set in Los Angeles. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘I, Figure Skating Reporter’: Full Circle With Tonya Harding

A sports reporter reflects on a quarter century of covering skating: “There is no sport more fun to write about in an Olympic year.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

An Award-Winning Actor Who Worries He Doesn’t Have Enough to Offer

The “Shape of Water” actor Richard Jenkins says that over his decades-long career he has had to constantly battle this fear. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What to Read About ‘American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace’

The first episode wasted no time in re-enacting the iconic fashion designer’s murder. But where will the show go from there? And how much of this story is true? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

On the Presidency’s Fraught Relationship With the Press

These books explores how administrations like Richard Nixon’s and Theodore Roosevelt’s worked with or fought against the news media. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘12 Strong’ Believes in the Brotherhood of Battle

Chris Hemsworth stars in this action movie about a Special Forces team on a dangerous mission in Afghanistan right after Sept. 11. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Stream These 10 Great Films Starring Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand’s leading turn in “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” is being praised as one of the finest of her career. But that’s no small claim, considering the variety and power of her filmography thus far. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘A Ciambra,’ a Young Roma Boy Comes of Age

Italy’s official Oscar entry is a sign that the old neorealist tradition is still alive. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Why Are We Ashamed to Call ‘Get Out’ and ‘The Shape of Water’ Horror Films?

Jump scares and monsters: Those are the hallmarks of seminal horror, and the label should be a badge of honor, not something to shun at awards time. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Dylan Farrow Accuses Woody Allen of Abuse in TV Interview

In her first sit-down interview, Ms. Farrow accused her father, Woody Allen, of molestation in a conversation with “CBS This Morning.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Final Year,’ a Countdown for Obama-Era Diplomacy

Diplomats travel from one trouble spot to the next in “The Final Year,” a look at the waning days of the Obama administration. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story’ Exposes a Wildlife Massacre

The documentary looks at the mass killings of kangaroos for pet-food companies, leather processors and ranchers in Australia. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Banishment,’ a Sophomore Feature Resurrected

The second film from the Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev finally gets a New York run. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’ Chases a Girl and Her Broomstick

A charming children’s entertainment with hints of Miyazaki and “Harry Potter.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Mama Africa’ Remembers the Life of Miriam Makeba

The documentary presents a highlight reel of crucial events from the South African singer and activist’s life. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘The Road Movie,’ Russian Highways Are the Final Frontier

This documentary is compiled entirely from Russian dashboard camera videos. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: Nicolas Cage Goes Homicidally Nuts in ‘Mom and Dad’

In this morbid satire about parents trying to kill their kids, Mr. Cage has plenty of opportunity to go full him. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Samantha Bee Weighs In on the Claims Against Aziz Ansari

Ms. Bee said that Mr. Ansari, the actor and author of “Modern Romance: An Investigation,” ought to have noticed if he was making his date uncomfortable. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Does ‘Three Billboards’ Say Anything About America? Well …

The movie thinks it’s saying something profound about human nature and America. But really, it’s off key about so many things. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Men Dominate French Theater, but Talented Women Abound

The proportion of French plays written and directed by women is low. But four Paris productions show a great diversity of talent. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week

Rethinking the art made in the wake of the Holocaust, celebrating the new with Raphaela Simon’s stripes and filing away the quotidian in Yasuo Ihara’s boxes. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

‘Fire and Fury’ May Be Coming to a Screen Near You

Endeavor Content has acquired the rights to Michael Wolff’s No. 1 best-selling book. But no TV network or film studio is attached to the project. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

African Masterpieces With the Grace of Kings

A show of royal crests from Cameroon brings you face to face (and soul to soul) with African sculpture. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Modern Love Podcast: Richard Jenkins Reads ‘In My Fantasy, I Caught Up to Reality’

On this week’s podcast, the “Shape of Water” actor reads an essay about how running away from your problems can sometimes lead to an answer. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

After 50 Years, Israel Philharmonic Names a New Conductor

Zubin Mehta, leaving after half a century, gives his baton to a 29-year-old Israeli conductor with a growing international career: Lahav Shani. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘Tall’ Is a Little Movie About How Buildings Got So Big

The competing legacies of two pioneering Chicago architects frame a documentary’s exploration of the modern American cityscape. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Why James Franco Could Easily Get a Best Actor Nomination

The star of “The Disaster Artist” faces accusations of sexually exploitative behavior, but the news broke after many academy members had already voted. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Like a Prayer

The New York City Ballet principal Maria Kowroski dances the opening of George Balanchine’s “Mozartiana.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

If Liberalism Is Dead, What Comes Next?

In “Why Liberalism Failed,” Patrick J. Deneen argues that mere tinkering will not address profound discontent with the political establishment. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: A Donizetti Revival at the Met Hints at More to Come

Bartlett Sher’s staging of “L’Elisir d’Amore” features Pretty Yende, who will take on an even more demanding role at the Met in April. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: In ‘Small Town Crime,’ Trouble Is His Business (Natch)

John Hawkes stars as a hard-boozing former cop who stumbles into a mystery involving some very young women and some very bad men. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Caitlyn Smith, a Hitmaking Nashville Songwriter, Sings Her Own on ‘Starfire’

After years writing songs for Lady Antebellum and Meghan Trainor, among others, the 31-year-old shows off her own striking voice on her major-label debut. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Sundance Film Festival: 5 Movies to Watch

The festival starts Thursday. Here’s a look at five films we’re excited about. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Lupita Nyong’o to Publish a Children’s Book

Drawing on her experience as a child who felt self-conscious about her dark skin, the actress hopes to help other kids reimagine what is beautiful. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

A Versace Model, Rapper and ASAP Mob Collaborator. And He’s Only 19.

For Judah Lang, a multitalented performer who grew up in SoHo, creativity seems to run in the family. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Clip: ‘Leave No Trace’

A scene from Debra Granik's film premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, featuring Ben Foster and Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Fighting for Native Americans, in Court and Onstage

In her new play “Sovereignty,” Mary Kathryn Nagle brings together her legal activism and her family history. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

New York Finally Gets Its ‘Jerry Springer’ Moment

With a reality TV star in the White House and ’90s nostalgia in full flower, the controversial 2003 musical about the famed talk show host arrives. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Long Buried Colonial Pottery to Make Its Modern Debut

The slipware pottery, uncovered during excavation for the Museum of the American Revolution, will be at the New York Ceramics and Glass Fair. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Meet Your Art Twin: A 400-Year-Old With an Oily Complexion

Art museum selfies are getting more personal as visitors seek their doppelgängers in paintings and sculptures. A new feature in a Google app has made the trend explode. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

After 950 Years, the Bayeux Tapestry Is Set to Be Displayed in Britain

The 11-century treasure, which depicts the Norman Conquest of Britain, has only been moved very few times in its history. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Tune-Yards’ Merrill Garbus Wants You to Think About Whiteness (and to Dance)

The indie-pop musician applied lessons learned while D.J.-ing and attending a workshop on race to her new album, “I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Is This the Golden Age of Drag? Yes. And No.

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” has made stars of its contestants, catapulting many into full-fledged careers. But for some who have yet to catch this wave, drag is still an uncertain labor of love. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Trevor Noah Is Skeptical About Trump’s Health Report

The White House physician on Tuesday said President Trump was in excellent health, physically and mentally. That was not the news Mr. Noah had expected. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Review: ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ Is Fashionable, but Flat

The second installment of FX’s “American Crime Story” series is occasionally about Mr. Versace, but is more focused on his murderer, Andrew Cunanan. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Keorapetse Kgositsile, 79, South African Poet and Activist, Dies

He received acclaim while living in the United States; when he returned to South Africa after the fall of apartheid, he was welcomed as a hero. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

There’s Not That Much Fashion in FX’s Big Versace Drama

A highly anticipated follow-up to the “The People vs. O.J. Simpson” focuses on life in and out of the closet — not as a shopper, but as a gay man. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Actress Says Stuntman Assaulted Her When She Was 12

Eliza Dushku said she was molested during filming of the 1994 movie “True Lies.” Two more women have since accused the same man of sexual misconduct. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Ditching Spike in Favor of Kevin Costner and Some Mean Teens

Paramount Network replaces the former home of “Baywatch” reruns with shows that have cinematic roots, like “Heathers” and “Yellowstone.” Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Don’t Tell Ken Burns Quilts Are Quaint

The quintessential storyteller is fascinated by American quilts, saying it’s not so much a story as a question. Who are these people? Who made this? Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

Russian Theater Director’s House Arrest Is Extended

Kirill S. Serebrennikov has been under suspicion of embezzling a sum equal to $2.3 million. Article source here: New York Times Arts Section

How the Cranberries Rose to Fame