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Thursday, November 21, 2024

‘The Piano Lesson’ Review: Ghosts in the Instrument by Alissa Wilkinson

This film adaptation of August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play falters in some specifics, but is still vital viewing.

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Friday, July 26, 2024

In ‘Swan Song,’ a Ballet Company Faces Racism and Sexism by Alissa Wilkinson

The film follows a National Ballet of Canada production of “Swan Lake” as dancers and others deal with long-simmering issues of racism and sexism.

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Saturday, June 22, 2024

‘Janet Planet’ Review: A Sticky Summer Full of Small Dramas by Alissa Wilkinson

Annie Baker’s debut feature film is a tiny masterpiece — a perfect coming-of-age story for both a misfit tween and her mother.

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Thursday, June 13, 2024

‘Ghostlight’ Review: With Patient Ears, Attend by Alissa Wilkinson

The film is a gentle, emotional drama about a family struggling to stay together. It’s also about the power of theater.

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Friday, May 31, 2024

When the Stage Harnesses the Power of the Movies by Alissa Wilkinson

Adaptations of films will be a factor at the Tonys this year. Surprisingly the best of these shows are not always the most faithful.

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Monday, January 1, 2024
Sunday, March 27, 2016

Here’s Every Biblical Reference in ‘Hamilton’ | Christianity Today by Alissa Wilkinson

From King George to Aaron Burr, the hit musical's Biblical literacy makes its story and characters even richer.

SOURCE: www.christianitytoday.com at 07:55PM
Monday, November 16, 2015

Flesh and Bone Is a TV Show Structured Like an Actual Ballet by Alissa Wilkinson

Spoilers ahead for the entire eight episodes of Flesh and Bone, all of which were released at once to Starz subscribers on November 6. Plenty about the Starz mini-series Flesh and Bone follo…

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic