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"The Emperor Jones," Limón Dance Company. Photo by Hisae Aihara.
Dance
Limón Dance Company at 80: How a Mexican immigrant revolutionized American modern dance
Matthew Wexler Oct 15, 2025 0

Three works spanning eight decades showcase José Limón's enduring influence on modern dance at NYC's Joyce Theater through October 19.

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New works and playwrights that have participated in the National Playwrights Conference include "Goddess," Martyna Majok, and "Slave Play."
Culture
1,650 playwrights want in: Why the O’Neill remains American theater’s essential incubator
Matthew Wexler Oct 10, 2025 0

The National Playwrights Conference received one of the highest number of entries in decades, proving there's a thirst for new…

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Marquee New York, Afrojack
Music
Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack light up Marquee New York’s electrifying return
Matthew Wexler Oct 9, 2025 0

Marquee New York's latest makeover debuts fall schedule with Alan Walker, Dimitri Vegas & Afrojack. Chelsea's superclub is officially back.

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"Around the Table" by Diana Henry.
Books
Diana Henry’s ‘Around the Table’ proves food writing can be as satisfying as the meal itself
Matthew Wexler Oct 3, 2025 0

Diana Henry's 52 essays explore food, travel, and memory without relying on a single recipe to satisfy.

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Justin Vivian Bond
Music
Justin Vivian Bond brings Marianne Faithfull’s gravel-voiced wisdom to Brooklyn’s holiest stage
Matthew Wexler Sep 26, 2025 0

Justin Vivian Bond's signature storytelling meets Faithfull's "Broken English" at St. Ann's—a haunting tribute to songs that improve with age.

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Nina West
Books
‘No Tea, No Shade’: Nina West & queens get real about life in drag
Matthew Wexler Sep 24, 2025 0

Nina West, Olivia Lux & 4 more drag queens share intimate essays in "No Tea, No Shade" — essential reading…

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Roderick George's "The Missing Fruit (Part I)."
Dance
Fall for Dance Festival rises above the culture war chaos with a provocative, international line-up
Matthew Wexler Sep 23, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance features a stellar lineup, including Gibney Company, Paris Opera Ballet, and a new…

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"Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail."
Art
The New York Botanical Garden goes gothic with ‘Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail’
Matthew Wexler Sep 18, 2025 0

The New York Botanical Garden brings "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail" to life through Nov 30.

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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris in "Grace," choreographed by Ronald K. Brown.
Dance
22 years in, Fall for Dance still knows how to make us kick up our heels
Matthew Wexler Aug 27, 2025 0

New York City Center's Fall for Dance returns with 15 companies across 12 days. From Paris Opera Ballet to Argentine…

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"Beyoncé - All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track"
Books
528 pages of pure Beyoncé: New book unpacks every track from Queen B’s legendary career
Matthew Wexler Aug 26, 2025 0

The most comprehensive Beyoncé retrospective ever hits shelves October 14, examining every song from the superstar's career.

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