Once disparaged, the acting profession has risen in prestige until the great thespians are practically Lords and Ladies. What happened?
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Swamp Dogg Rising: Classic Albums by the Funky Soul Maestro Re-Released
The rise and fall and rise again of a soul singer and songwriter like no other.
Read More »Interview: Edward Einhorn, Artistic Director of UTC61, on Directing Greek Drama
Mob rule, Euripides, and the Arab Spring in a new production of Iphigenia in Aulis at La Mama.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Donnybrook! at the Irish Repertory Theatre
Irish Rep presents a revival of a thoroughly old-fashioned Johnny Burke musical based on the movie The Quiet Man.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Iphigenia in Aulis
One of the most emotional plays in the canon of ancient Greek theater receives an artful production at La Mama.
Read More »Bajofondo: The New Soul of the Tango
Two-time Oscar winner Gustavo Santaolalla ushers tango music into a new century with Bajofondo's "alt-electrorock-tango."
Read More »LinkedIn, Watered Down
The "professional" social network is apparently trying to become just another self-esteem machine.
Read More »“Black Sheep Boy” Tim Hardin Remembered on New Tribute Disc
1960s completists remember the long-deceased singer-songwriter's participation at Woodstock, even though he didn't make it into the movie.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Man Who Laughs – A Live Silent Film for the Stage
Based on an obscure Victor Hugo novel, this highly unusual production features live piano accompaniment, a brilliant live-marionette sequence, and free popcorn.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): The Vandal by Hamish Linklater
The Flea presents the world premiere of a twisted and artfully entertaining comedy with a shocker of an ending.
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