The new musical proves that Broadway and the ballet are friends, and that even if we can't have a new George Gershwin or Leonard Bernstein, the originals can still energize today's biggest stage talents and please finicky audiences.
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CSC's new production emphasizes the psychological depths in Shakespeare’s classic story of murder, indecision and revenge.
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Skillful writing, perfect casting, topical timeliness, and fine creative teamwork make 'Salvage' one the very best efforts in Flux Theatre Ensemble’s nine-year history of fine productions.
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Conductor David Hayes paired memorial works by Paul Hindemith (WWII) and John Adams (9-11) in a revelatory concert.
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The four-CD and digital deluxe editions of 'Ultimate Sinatra' offer a top-quality survey of the best work "The Voice" did during every stage of his recording career.
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Rhino's newly remastered reissues of Tori Amos's debut and sophomore releases each include an entire disc of rare B-sides and bonus tracks.
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Two new recordings of Romantic-era music from France and Germany are revealing in different ways.
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The new album from the hard-to-define but easy-to-love band is full of soaring melodies and a deep-hearted, determined, and joyful feel.
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It may be the driest desert in the world, but the Atacama Desert is full of spectacular landscapes and fascinating phenomena to see and experience.
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