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"Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen" at Helicline Fine Art. (l-r) Meryl Streep in "Happy End" by Al Hirschfeld, "Opera Box" by William Gropper," and a costume design for Diana Ross by Bob Mackie.
"Showstoppers: The Art of Stage and Screen" at Helicline Fine Art. (l-r) Meryl Streep in "Happy End" by Al Hirschfeld, "Opera Box" by William Gropper," and a costume design for Diana Ross by Bob Mackie.
Art
Bob Mackie, Edith Head, and a bronze Michael Jackson walk into a gallery
Jude Cramer Mar 11, 2026 0

Showstoppers at Helicline Fine Art brings stage and screen design into the gallery—Irene Sharaff, Jo Mielziner, and 43 other reasons…

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"Icarus" by Henri Matisse.
"Icarus" by Henri Matisse.
Art
Why ‘Matisse’s Jazz’ hits different in 2026
Lauren Emily Whalen Mar 9, 2026 0

Why does a 1947 art book feel urgent in 2026? "Matisse's Jazz: Rhythms in Color" at the Art Institute of…

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A collage of best books March 2026 including Liza Minnelli's new memoir
A collage of best books March 2026 including Liza Minnelli's new memoir
Books
Liza Minnelli finally tells her own story and 4 more March must-reads
Matthew Wexler Mar 3, 2026 0

Five essential books for March 2026 — from Liza Minnelli's memoir to Fab 5 Freddy's hip-hop origin story.

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A young Black woman reads the script for "John Proctor is the Villain" in a bookstore.
A young Black woman reads the script for "John Proctor is the Villain" in a bookstore.
Books
Can’t catch a play in person? Read it instead: the case for plays as literature
Jude Cramer Feb 24, 2026 0

Reading plays makes a worthwhile pastime for theater fans and laymen alike. Here's why.

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Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson performs with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.
Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson performs with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.
Music
Carnegie Hall gets its groove back with The New York Pops
Ryan Leeds Feb 17, 2026 0

Carnegie Hall got its groove back as The New York Pops delivered thrilling R&B with Aisha Jackson and Avery Wilson.

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The cast of '11 to Midnight' poses onstage.
The cast of '11 to Midnight' poses onstage.
Dance Reviews
In ’11 to Midnight,’ TikTok’s Cost n’ Mayor deliver the year’s best dance party
Ryan Leeds Feb 11, 2026 0

By Ryan Leeds Pastel Post-it notes plaster the doors and inside walls of the Orpheum Theater, where audience members of…

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Broadway star Aisha Jackson sits in a theater
Broadway star Aisha Jackson sits in a theater
Music Take 5
Aisha Jackson: From ‘The Great Gatsby’ to Carnegie Hall & everything in between
Matthew Wexler Feb 10, 2026 2

Fresh off Broadway's "The Great Gatsby," Aisha Jackson prepares for Carnegie Hall talking faith, representation, and leaving a legacy.

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Close-up of Grammy winner Olivia Dean at North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam
Close-up of Grammy winner Olivia Dean at North Sea Jazz Festival, Rotterdam
Music
Which Grammy winners will you see live in 2026?
Jude Cramer Feb 10, 2026 0

GRAMMY winners are even better in person. Here's where to see Olivia Dean, FKA twigs, Turnstile & more.

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Chicago winter dance: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Red Clay Dance Company.
Chicago winter dance: Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Joffrey Ballet, Red Clay Dance Company.
Dance
Why Chicago is the place to experience dance right now
Laura Zornosa Feb 7, 2026 0

Chicago's winter dance scene heats up with Joffrey Ballet, Hubbard Street, and Red Clay premieres. Here's what you can't miss.

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The Hollywood Bowl.
The Hollywood Bowl.
Music Take 5
These 10 LA live music venues prove the show starts before anyone takes the stage
Karan Singh Feb 4, 2026 0

The essential guide to the best live music venues in Los Angeles, from the Hollywood Bowl to the Masonic Lodge.

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Tony Danza in "Broken Snow."
Reviews
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Brendan Hunt in "The Movement You Need."
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