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The French Riviera’s new art scene isn’t in museums
Antibes street art festival brings 16 international artists to the Côte d'Azur. We explored the murals while the paint was…
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VACAYA proves that the best entertainment at sea is on a private charter
Rufus Wainwright, Jenifer Lewis, Adam Pascal, Anthony Rapp, and more headline VACAYA's upcoming queer Caribbean cruise. We've got the full…
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For Matisse devotees, Nice is non-negotiable
Head to Nice for an unfiltered look at Henri Matisse's evolution, personal artifacts, and a chapel exhibit coming stateside in…
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Why art lovers are checking into this former convent in Nice
Hôtel du Couvent in Nice features hundreds of curated works throughout its rooms and gardens. Consider it a museum with…
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NYC Broadway Week cheat sheet: 5 picks from critics who’ve seen them all
NYC Broadway Week runs Jan 20–Feb 12. We narrowed 27 shows to five must-sees, including our first 5-star musical of…
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Review: Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood scratch more than an itch in Tracy Letts’ ‘Bug’
By Matthew Wexler From playing the tightly-wound, corset-wearing matriarch on The Gilded Age to smoking a crack pipe in a…
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Book Review: ‘Was That Racist?’ asks the questions we’re all thinking
Evelyn Carter's "Was That Racist?" offers clarity for bias debates—including the ones on Broadway.
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First impressions: 5 art spaces to visit in January
January's quieter galleries offer the perfect environment for these five compelling shows from Léon Spilliaert to San Francisco's 3rd annual…
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What happens when The Clash’s Paul Simonon trades his bass for brushes?
At the 2026 LA Art Show, Paul Simonon's paintings prove punk and stillness don't clash. His canvases speak the same…
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5 regional productions worth the trip this January
From Amy Herzog's "Mary Jane" to James Ijames' "Good Bones," regional theaters are staging intimate stories about community, caregiving and…
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Our 2026 wish list: Pedro Pascal on Broadway, a Dolly Parton ‘Country Icons’ dream tour & ‘The Princess Bride’ musical
From Pedro Pascal's Broadway return to Dolly Parton's dream country lineup, 1 Minute Critic reveals the cultural experiences worth manifesting…
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‘Wonder’ brings heart and hope to American Repertory Theater
R.J. Palacio's "Wonder" gets the musical treatment at American Repertory Theater with powerful young performers and a score by A…
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