September 1, 2022

Lea Michele Is Well Aware That the Pressure Is On

She’s landed her dream role in “Funny Girl.” Now she’s tasked with rescuing the faltering Broadway show and proving that she is not the person she […]
June 9, 2022

Things to Do in Chicago: Food, Museums and More

Theater, art and music are flourishing, and on the culinary scene, a 13-course Filipino tasting menu and a sleek Black-owned winery in Bronzeville are just a […]
May 25, 2022

He’s Playing Elvis Presley. But Who Is Austin Butler?

Hollywood thinks he might be the next big star. But with the risky “Elvis” riding on his performance, the magnetic actor is feeling the pressure. Fans […]
May 12, 2022

After Attacks, Comedians Wonder: Can People Still Take a Joke?

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock onstage at the Oscars. Dave Chappelle was tackled at the Hollywood Bowl. Now some venues are increasing security to protect comedians. […]
May 5, 2022

What to Eat, See and Do in Manhattan 

Broadway enthusiasts, art aficionados and food lovers will find new offerings in and around Times Square and in neighborhoods below 42nd Street, heralding the promise of […]
April 22, 2022

Randy Rainbow on His Memoir of Love, Turmoil and Trump

When your name — your actual name — is Randy Rainbow, your career choices are limited. Bank president? Mafia don? Nope. Neurosurgeon? Probably not. If Tom […]
April 9, 2022

Ayodele Casel Is on Tap for ‘Funny Girl’

When chorus auditions began last December for the buzzy revival of “Funny Girl” on Broadway, many hopefuls struggled with the tap dance combination. Some, recalled a […]
April 8, 2022

Laverne Cox Hosts Red Carpet Coverage for E!

The actress and Emmy Award-winning producer talks about what it was like being the interviewer, for a change. The actress Laverne Cox, who is known for […]
April 8, 2022

Laverne Cox Hosts Red Carpet Coverage for E!

The actress and Emmy Award-winning producer talks about what it was like being the interviewer, for a change. The actress Laverne Cox, who is known for […]
March 31, 2022

A Playwright Makes the Scene in New York’s Living Rooms

In the fall of 2020, a young playwright named Matthew Gasda decided to entertain some friends by staging a one-act drama on a grassy hilltop of […]