Robert Brustein, theater critic and pioneer who founded stage programs for Yale and Harvard, dies
Robert Brustein, a giant in the theatrical world as critic, playwright, crusader for artistic integrity...
Arts
SUBSCRIBER ONLY
Matthew Perry, Emmy-nominated ‘Friends’ star, dead at 54
Matthew Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing in the hit series “Friends,” has died. He...
Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ star, dead of apparent drowning: reports
One of the "Friends" stars Matthew Perry has died of an apparent drowning, according to...
Queen + Adam Lambert = a killer collab
The most dramatic, bombastic, histrionic voice to come from “American Idol” can sing every note...
The Nobel literature prize goes to Norway’s Jon Fosse, who once wrote a novel in a single sentence
The Nobel Prize in literature has been awarded to Norwegian author Jon Fosse. The permanent...
Boston Ballet highlights old, new & reinvented works for new season
The 60th anniversary season will include four world premieres, a couple dozen sold out nights...
Novelist Murakami hosts Japanese ghost story reading ahead of Nobel Prize announcements
Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami hosted a ghost story reading event in Tokyo amid growing attention...
Michael Gambon, veteran actor who played Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’ films, dies at age 82
Michael Gambon, the Irish-born actor knighted for his long and storied career on the stage...
‘Madama Butterfly’ gets a do-over
Known for his work in ballet and as co-founder of Final Bow for Yellowface, an...
An unholy mess
Shot in France using a real abandoned church, “The Nun II” has its Catholic credentials...