'Into the Woods' returns to Broadway
A concert version of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods stars Sara Bareilles, Brian d'Arcy James, Joshua Henry and others.
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This woman gave her wedding dress to a stranger for free, and inspired a movement
Gwendolyn Stulgis walked down the aisle in the dress of her dreams. But after her wedding, she decided to pay the feeling forward to a complete stranger.
Jordan Peele subverts expectations (again) with 'Nope'
If you think you know what to expect with Nope based on the previews, you're wrong.
Encore: Margo Jefferson's new memoir is like a kaleidoscope into someone's life
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winner Margo Jefferson about her memoir, Constructing A Nervous System, in which she tells her story through the creators and art that shaped her.
Music for a college classroom: A Texas school will soon offer a Harry Styles class
Texas State University professor Louie Dean Valencia spoke with NPR about the creation and aims of the class, which is capped at 20 students. He's one of many who hopes it will eventually reach more.
Shakespeare at Sunset brings bilingual bard to Bailey Park in Winston-Salem
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company presents “Shakespeare at Sunset” this weekend with a twist: Romeo and Juliet in Englis
A Minneapolis venue canceled a Dave Chappelle set hours before showtime
The show was suddenly moved to another venue. Chappelle has received criticism over the last few years for his jokes aimed at the LGBTQ community, particularly transgender people.
'The Last Movie Stars' offers an intimate portrait of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
A new six-part documentary, directed by Ethan Hawke, pulls from interviews with the couple as well as with their Hollywood friends to provide an unvarnished view of their careers and lengthy marriage.
In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive
A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.
George Clooney and Gladys Knight are among the 2022 Kennedy Center honorees
The awards recognize a lifetime of achievement in the performing arts. This year they'll go to George Clooney, Amy Grant, Gladys Knight, Tania León and U2.