Arts
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An Opera Superfan’s Surprise Gift: $1.7 Million for the Arts
Lois Kirschenbaum, who died in 2021, made the donations to cultural groups from unexpectedly large life savings.
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At Trial, Sotheby’s Says Russian Oligarch Was Sloppy in Buying Art
Dmitry Rybolovlev accused the auction house of aiding a dealer who he says defrauded him in art sales. Sotheby’s says…
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The Saxophone Master Shabaka Hutchings Is on a Fresh Journey: Flutes
The British musician is an artist in residence at Winter Jazzfest in New York this week, playing an instrument group…
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With ‘Echo,’ Alaqua Cox Smashes Boundaries, and Bad Guys’ Faces
The actress almost didn’t audition for the Marvel superhero role that now has her playing the lead of a new…
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SAG Award Nominations 2024: It’s a ‘Barbenheimer’ Rematch
The summer blockbusters each garnered four nominations. Notable snubs included Leonardo DiCaprio of “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
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At an Emotional Governors Awards, Painful Losses and Heartfelt Tributes
The academy honored Mel Brooks, Angela Bassett, the recently widowed editor Carol Littleton and Sundance’s Michelle Satter, whose son died…
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Tina Fey on ‘Mean Girls’ Then and Now
With a new version of Regina George and the Plastics headed to theaters, she reflects on how different generations have…
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The EGOT Winner Behind Sondheim’s Signature Sound
To understand the role of the Broadway orchestrator, seek out the composer Stephen Sondheim’s piano demo for the song “Losing…
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Review: For Jews, an Unanswered ‘Prayer for the French Republic’
In Joshua Harmon’s play about the legacies of antisemitism, a Parisian family must decide when it’s time to get out.
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Oligarch’s Aide Tells Court How Sotheby’s Expertise Had Role in Fraud
An adviser to Dmitry Rybolovlev said the opinions of an expert from the auction house were used to persuade him…