Blazers C Oden Will Have Another Knee Surgery

Blazers C Oden will have another knee surgery

Toyota To Sell Plug-In Hybrid In US, Europe, Japan

Toyota to sell plug-in hybrid in US, Europe, Japan

Senate To Vote Again On Military Gay Ban

Judge: Military's ban on gays is unconstitutional

Death Toll From Indonesia's Volcano Climbs To 275

Indonesia warns volcano could erupt at any time

Mark Masri: An ex-choirboy embraces his secular charms

Two CDs this year and a Vegas gig with David Foster help his launch

Bobby Hull to hit stage for 'A Christmas Carol' cameo by <a Href="mailto:[email protected]">hedy Weiss</a> Theater Critic

Bobby Hull, the Canadian-bred ice hockey great, has been in the sports spotlight since he was a teenager. But now, as he approaches his 72nd birthday, he is planning for his moment under the…

Ice Hockey Legend Bobby Hull to Appear in December 14 Performance of Goodman's Christmas Carol

Chicago Blackhawks Ambassador and Hall-of-Famer Bobby Hull will make a guest appearance in the Goodman Theatre's production of A Christmas Carol on Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30pm. Hull…

If They Only Had a Brain by Kevin Daly

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s what I’d like to say to Andrew Lloyd Webber and Warner Bros, who are respectively planning new stage and screen …

Katey Sagal: Outside Her Comfort Zone by Deborah Behrens

Katey Sagal. Photo by Raquel Krelle Katey Sagal is outside her comfort zone. It’s been 25 years since she trod a legit stage and she readily confesses to being hip deep in WTF territo…

Smith's 'Just Kids' Is Award Winner For Nonfiction

Smith's 'Just Kids' is award winner for nonfiction

Zenyatta To Retire To Kentucky

Zenyatta to retire to Kentucky

Australia To Deport American Wanted In Wife Death

Australia to deport American wanted in wife death

Review: Edgewise

A hard-working cast can't overcome the limits of Eliza Clark's script, set in an alternate reality where a prolonged military conflict is waged on American soil.

Consultants Sue HuffPo, Say Site Was Their Idea

Consultants sue HuffPo, say site was their idea

BOOK OF MORMON Announces Casting and Creative Team - Tickets On Sale Fri, Nov 19

INITIAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR THE BOOK OF MORMON A NEW BROADWAY MUSICAL FROM THE CREATORS OF SOUTH PARK   TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19! PREVIEWS BEGIN FEBRUARY 24, 2011 OPENING…

Qantas: 40 Engines On A380s Need To Be Replaced

Singapore Airlines pulls 3 A380s due to engines

Obama Bestows Science, Technology Medals

Obama bestows science, technology medals

Pats And Colts To Meet For 13th Time In 10 Years

Pats and Colts to meet for 13th time in 10 years

A Trove of Paul Strand Photos for Philadelphia Museum of Art by Carol Vogel

A step toward acquiring all of his work.

Feds Give Massey More Time In Probe Standoff

The Mine Safety and Health Administration has extended the deadline for Massey Energy to avoid federal seizure. The coal mine firm fears complying with federal regulators' request will imped…

Lingua Franca

Legit Reviews: An excellent cast does well by this import, which makes a nice fit in the "Brits Off Broadway" fest.

Facing Setbacks, Obama Presses His Foreign Policy

Facing setbacks, Obama presses his foreign policy

Review Roundup: FELA! in London

Directed and choreographed by TonyAward-winner Bill T. Jones, FELA opened in LonDon Starring Sahr Ngaujah, who originated the role and currently appears in the Broadway production. Kevin Mam…

Deficit Commission Debates Overhaul Of Medicare

Deficit commission debates overhaul of Medicare

The Glass Menagerie - review by Michael Billington

Young Vic, LondonWe have not been starved of productions of Tennessee Williams's famous autobiographical play. What makes this version, directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, unusual is its fidelity …

Video Feature: More Misérables

TheaterMania takes a sneak peek at the 25th Anniversary National Tour of Les Misérables

Ask a President! Sexy Bloody Star Benjamin Walker Is Taking Your Questions!

Benjamin Walker has come a long way from his days as a struggling stand-up comedian. After making his Broadway debut in Inherit the Wind, the Southern transplant/Juilliard grad got nekkid on…

Both Skippers Responsible In Whale Protest Sinking

Both skippers responsible in whale protest sinking

Meg Whitman Settles For $5,500 With Ex-Housekeeper

The former California gubernatorial candidate and her husband, Dr. Griffith Harsh IV, did not admit any wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement at a two-hour closed meeting at the Califo…

Obama Clarifies Rules On Faith-Based Partnerships

The order requires the government to tell people seeking services such as food programs or drug treatment programs about nonreligious alternatives and publicly list the organizations that re…

The Addams Family Home Movies With Jackie Hoffman #22: Tricks, Treats & Tickets

Even after October 31, it's no surprise that the ghoulish gang at The Addams Family wants to share their Halloween memories. For this week's video blog, Jackie Hoffman released even …

Cable Execs Ask For New Rules In Programming Talks

Cable execs ask for new rules in programming talks

Palin Book Knocks Levi Johnston, 'American Idol'

Palin book knocks Levi Johnston, 'American Idol'

Like A Tiny Desk Concert, But Smaller

We take a moment to introduce you to NPR's latest musical offering: the Tinier Desk Concert. The desk is smaller, the musicians are smaller, but the Ladle Fight goes on.

Palin Says She Could Beat Obama In An Election That Will Be Held In 720 Days

Sarah Palin tells ABC's Barbara Walters that she can defeat President Obama in 2012 ... one more indication that the former Alaska governor is considering a run for the White House in two ye…

Nigeria: 19 Oil Hostages Released In Military Raid

Nigeria: 5 kidnapped in offshore oil rig attack

NATO Official: Afghan Leader Affirms NATO Mission

NATO official: Afghan leader affirms NATO mission

The Thistle And Shamrock: Seasons Of Mist

Hear an ode to autumn in traditional and contemporary music from Celtic roots.

Experts: BP Ignored Warning Signs On Doomed Well

BP CEO telling Congress he's 'devastated' by spill

National Enquirer Owner Files For Bankruptcy

National Enquirer publisher to file for Chapter 11

First Gitmo Detainee Tried In Civilian Court Found Not Guilty Of Terror Charges

The New York jury found him guilty of the much lesser charge of conspiracy.

Jury Clears Guantanamo Detainee Of Terror Charges

But Ahmed Ghailani was convicted of one count of conspiracy in the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Africa. The trial had been viewed as a possible test case for the Obama administration's…

Gitmo Detainee Acquitted Of All But 1 Charge In NY

Judge weighs gov't terror case witness testimony

Australian PM Wants NATO 2014 Afghanistan Target

Australian soldiers charged in Afghan child deaths

Air Force Warns Troops About Facebook Feature

Air Force warns troops about Facebook feature

Palin Says She Could Defeat Obama In 2012

Palin: I could beat Obama

Patrick Frustrated By Results In 1st NASCAR Season

Patrick frustrated by results in 1st NASCAR season

A Marxist Family and a Lonely Producer, Off-Broadway

Even in this recently political season, Broadway’s fall offerings have been mostly light and fluffy, a collection of swinging Spaniards, flatulent Frenchmen, stand-up comics, Beatles, and …

The Complex Life Of One Guy's Mortgage

A giant chart shows the ridiculously complicated life of a single mortgage.

The Stories of Cesar Chavez by Fred Blanco

Fred Blanco Over the years, as I bounced from theatre groups to acting classes to workshops, I always had the desire to create my own projects. Like most of us working on our own things, I&…

Scientists Hold Antimatter Captive -- For Milliseconds

The discovery has the potential to lead the way to whole new understanding of fundamental physics.

Review: Samsung Tablet Good, But Not Good Enough

Review: Samsung tablet good, but not good enough

Tenn. Judge Refuses To Stop Mosque Construction

Opponents filed a lawsuit claiming that Rutherford County, Tenn., planning officials violated Tennessee's open meetings law when they approved the site plan for an Islamic Center in Murfrees…

Whitman Settles For $5,500 With Former Housekeeper

Whitman settles for $5,500 with former housekeeper

SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED Returns With Franz, Ralston 12/3

Following eight sold out shows, The Laurie Beechman Theatre will continue their hit series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED, for a ninth installment, Friday, December 3 at 7pm.

Judge Refuses To Stop Construction Of Tenn. Mosque

Judge refuses to stop construction of Tenn. mosque

BWW Exclusive: Sondheim's 80th Birthday at Carnegie Hall - Kate Baldwin by Kelly Cameron

2010 has been quite the year for lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim, who celebrated his 80th Birthday, saw two of his shows on Broadway and even had a Broadway theatre named after him. …

Agudelo Scores In Debut To Give US 1-0 Victory

Agudelo scores in debut to give US 1-0 victory

'A Free Man of Color': Too much of a good thing

Jeffrey Wright puts on a zesty performance in "A Free Man of Color."

'Divine' pop culture parodies take over Facebook

When Charles Busch's Off-Broadway sendup of nun movies, "The Divine Sister," opened downtown in September, it was blessed with an almost heavenly chorus of critical hosannas for its hilarity.

'One Night' only? Collins still seduces us at 77

She's got the iconic red lips, man-eater attitude and padded shoulders that helped define the '80s on "Dynasty."

'Chris Rock is Gonna Bring It' on Broadway, Says Motherf**ker Co-Star Bobby Cannavale

Will big-time comedian Chris Rock have the acting chops to make his Broadway debut a hit? Bobby Cannavale, his co-star in the upcoming The Motherf**ker With the Hat, thinks so. “Chr…

'Iliad' at A Red Orchid Theatre: This 'Iliad' all the more eye-opening for its 'tween-girl cast by Chris Jones

THEATER REVIEW: "The Iliad" Through Dec. 19 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St.; Running time: 1 hour, 10 minutes; Tickets: $25-$30 at 312-943-8722 or www.aredorchidtheatre.org At one…

Theater Review | 'There Are No More Big Secrets': Seeking Clarity and Truth at a Drunken Reunion by Jason Zinoman

Talk of witches and spirits is woven into the fabric of Heidi Schreck’s sturdy dining-room drama “There Are No More Big Secrets.”

Photo Coverage: Block, Kudisch and More Sing for BROADWAY UNPLUGGED by Genevieve Rafter Keddy

In what has become a Fall concert tradition in New York, some of the biggest and brightest Broadway stars of today, showed that they've got the same vocal chops as the stars of yesteryear wh…

White Light Festival: Define Spiritual by Anthony Tommasini

I am more sympathetic to the goals behind festivals in general and was drawn into this one, despite reservations.

STAGE TUBE: Radcliffe Visits LIVE! WITH REGIS AND KELLY

This morning, November 17, Daniel Radcliffe stopped by LIVE With regis and Kelly to promote the final installment of the Harry Potter films and his upcoming show, How To Succeed in Business …

Through The Night To Go Dark December 5

Daniel Beaty's one-man-show Through the Night will play its final performance on December 5 at off-Broadway's Union Square Theatre. The show will have played 15 preview performances …

Public Theater Announces Time Warner Renews Sponsorship of Public Writer's Initiative

Time Warner Renews Sponsorship of The Public Theater’s Public Writers Initiative Through 2013  Continued Sponsorship Allows  The Public Theater To Expand Emerging…

Drawn together: Jude Law and Quentin Blake by Steve Rose

Quentin Blake has drawn 20 murals for a children's theatre. For the unveiling, he'll be interviewed by life-long fan Jude Law. The pair speak to Steve RoseThis Saturday, Jude Law and Quentin…

This Week's New Classifieds on BWW - 11/17/10

This Week's New Classified Listings on BroadwayWorld.com for 111710.

A Broadway Birthday Bash: Billy Elliot Turns Two!

Happy birthday, Billy Elliot! The ten-time Tony winner celebrated two years on Broadway with a party and caricature unveiling at theater district haunt Tony’s DiNapoli on November 16. …

There Are Ghosts in the Cottonwoods by Robert Tumas

Ghosts in the Cottonwoods is without question some of the most raw and intestine twisting theater happening in New York City right now. The post There Are <em>Ghosts in the Cottonwoods…

Take a Walk Down Wintuk Way with Cirque du Soleil

As the holiday season blows into New York City, Cirque du Soleil is ready to unleash its visually stunning extravaganza Wintuk for its final season. On November 17, the day of their first pe…

Ex-President Bush, Maya Angelou Awarded Top Honor

Ex-President Bush, Maya Angelou awarded top honor

Joseph K – review by Lyn Gardner

Gate, LondonThings are looking good for banker Joseph K. A promotion is in the offing and he's in control of his life. But on his 30th birthday, a takeaway order of sushi arrives with two me…

Photo Coverage: ELF Gypsy Robe Ceremony

On Sunday, November 14, Elf opened at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the traditional Gypsy Robe ceremony and brings you photo coverage below.

When Dancing on Pointe Isn't Hard Enough by Stephanie Goodman

Here's a version of "Swan Lake" you won't see often.

Cholesterol Drug Could Be Financial Boon For Merck

Cholesterol drug could be financial boon for Merck

John Bishop: Where did it all go right? by Brian Logan

Brian Logan on the giddy rise of John Bishop, ex-pharmaceuticals salesman turned superstar standup comedianThree years ago, in his show on the Edinburgh fringe, John Bishop described walking…

Medicare Chief Makes 1st Appearance Before Senate

Medicare chief makes 1st appearance before Senate

Welcome to the Tiki Lounge! Daisy Star Boyd Gaines on His Jungle-Green Dressing Room

In real-life, four-time Tony Award winner Boyd Gaines is one of the most mild-mannered theater pros we know. But a dressing room paint color chosen by Driving Miss Daisy set designer John Le…

Photo Flash: Minnelli, et al. Gather for Academy Theatre Re-Opening

Last night, 59th Street between Park and Lexington was a little stretch of Tinseltown. Lighthouse International and the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences AMPAS unveiled the newly …

Julie Andrews to Host PBS' From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2011

Julie Andrews will host Great Performances' From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2011, PBS' annual New Year's celebration with the Vienna Philharmonic, to air on Janua…

London Star Tracie Bennett on Going to the End of the Rainbow as Judy Garland

She’s the winner of two Olivier Awards, and now Tracie Bennett is taking on what many people would consider the ultimate challenge: playing Judy Garland onstage. As Bennett herself adm…

Watch Gwyneth Paltrow on "Glee" (Video) by Andrew Gans

Academy Award winner Gwyneth Paltrow’s guest appearance on "The Substitute," the Nov. 16 episode of “Glee,” is now available for your viewing or re-viewing pleasure…

Camp Broadway Announces 2011 Summer Camp Dates

Camp Broadway, Broadways leading youth education company, will host three week-long sessions of its award winning summer camp program for kids ages 10-17

The Possibilities of Genetic Science by Luis Reyes

Luis Reyes The Limitations of Genetic Technology takes place in a near future in which genetic science has taken a mainstream foothold in our lives. Teenagers grow vestigial tails and leopa…

New 'Stress Tests' Would Let Banks Boost Dividends

The nation's largest banks must undergo new stress tests to show they can weather another recession, and the Federal Reserve said those that pass them can boost dividends paid to investors.

Daniel Beaty's Through the Night to Close Off-Broadway December 5

Writer/performer Daniel Beaty's award-winning solo show, Through the Night, will play its final performance Off Broadway at the Union Square Theatre on Sunday, December 5. At that time,…

What To Make Of The 43 'No' Votes Against Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi, as expected, was once again elected to lead the Democrats in the House.  But this time the Democrats will be in the minority.  And 43 of her Democratic colleagues voted again…

Arts & Leisure Preview: Do Not Disturb Kanye West by New York Times

In a cover story in this week's issue of Arts & Leisure, Jon Caramanica looks at Kanye West and his new album.

GOP Governors Already Looking To 2012 Election

GOP governors already looking to 2012 election

Doctor Defends Octomom's Fertility Treatments

Octomom fertility doc's license hearing begins

VIDEO FLASH: Anne Hathaway Promotes Her November 20 Appearance on Saturnday Night Live

NBC has released a promotional clip for the November 20 episode of Saturday Night Live featuring stage and screen star Anne Hathaway, who will host the episode, and series co-star Bill Hader…

Black, Gardenhire Picked As Managers Of The Year

Black, Gardenhire picked as managers of the year

Akin Babatunde, Daniel Beaty, Kenita Miller, and More Win 2010 Audelco Awards

The 2010 Audelco Awards, honoring excellence in Black Theatre, were presented at Harlem Stage/Aaron Davis Hall, Inc.'s Marian Anderson Theatre, on Monday, November 15. The Billie Holid…

Kevin Chamberlin, Lauren Kennedy, Kelli O'Hara, et al. Set for Broadway Sings for Toys for Tots

Kevin Chamberlin, Lauren Kennedy, Kelli O'Hara, Billy Porter, Antonique Smith, and Alysha Umpress are among the stars scheduled to appear at Broadway Sings for Toys for Tots, to be held…

Photo Coverage: Joan Collins Celebrates Feinstein's Opening

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY continues its Fall 2010 season with the special debut engagement of living legend JOAN COLLINS from November 16 - 27. In One Night With Joan Ms. Collins shares t…

Sheriff: 'Legally Dead' Man Facing Murder Charge

Man declared dead in 1994 wanted for kidnapping

Photo Coverage: Joan Collins in Performance at Feinstein's

FEINSTEIN'S AT LOEWS REGENCY continues its Fall 2010 season with the special debut engagement of living legend JOAN COLLINS from November 16 - 27. In One Night With Joan Ms. Collins shares t…

Report: Online Video Providers Not Protecting Kids

Report: Online video providers not protecting kids

White Light Festival: A Commercial Endeavor by Allan Kozinn

I am not at all unsympathetic to celebrating spirituality in music, and White Light has, as Dan points out, some very fine offerings. But those offerings are not so unusual, in the context o…

The Daily Show's Josh Gad to Read From The Book of Mormon, Cast and Creative Team Announced

The Daily Show's Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells (Jersey Boys) will star in the Broadway production of The Book of Mormon. As previously announced, previews for this world premiere musical …

Cirque's 'Ovo' set for United Center this summer; 'Madagascar' headed for Rosemont. by Chris Jones

The Cirque du Soleil officially announced Wednesday that its latest touring production, "Ovo," will pitch its tent (as previously reported) astride the United Center, with shows beginning Ju…

CHART TOPPERS: Best-Selling Theatre Recordings by Andrew Gans

Here are the best-selling theatre CDS, as reported by billboard.biz, issue date Nov. 20, 2010. Wicked, Original Broadway Cast Recording Jersey Boys, Original Broadway Cast Recording The Lion…

An E-Book Bonanza: 12 Saramago Novels by Julie Bosman

And a novella, too.

Al Pacino's Shylock by Broadway Bulletin

AFTER A SEVEN-YEAR ABSENCE THE LEGENDARY STAR MAKES A TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO BROADWAY By HENRY EDWARDS

TCG Releases New Video STAGE MATTERS

STAGE MATTERS A short video on why/how/if theatre matters in America. In need of an advocacy tool to promote theatre? Want to spark discussion about the challenges and opportun…

Top actors chosen for musical by `South Park' team

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells will star in the upcoming Broadway musical by the "South Park" creators.

Nancy Pelosi Elected House Democrats' Leader

Pelosi successfully fended off criticism that she wasn't the new face Democrats needed. She had strong support from her increasingly liberal caucus since many moderate members in her caucus …

House Democrats Re-Elect Pelosi As Leader

The closed-door vote Wednesday will let the liberal California congresswoman shift from leader of the House to minority leader in January. Some Democrats felt that the party needed new …

House Democrats Keep Nancy Pelosi As Their Leader

House Democrats keep Nancy Pelosi as their leader

'Mormon' books cast, designers

Legit News: Gad, James among actors to appear in musical -- Josh Gad, Nikki M. James and Andrew Rannells are among the thesps to have booked roles in upcoming Broadway tuner "The Book of Mor…

Music and Transcendence: Let's Talk About the White Light Festival by Daniel J. Wakin

Marketing device or access to our inner souls?

Ontario casinos offer holiday shows

Our local casinos usually ease up on their entertainment during the holiday season, even though the slots and tables remain open throughout Christmas and New Year’s.

Boehner Will Be Next Speaker, Pelosi Remains House Democrats' Leader

In a close-door vote, House Democrats have re-elected the California congresswoman.

Foreclosure Class Actions Pile Up Against Banks

Foreclosure class actions pile up against banks

Shoshana Bean, Deborah S. Craig, et al. Set for Jawbreaker Concert

Shoshana Bean, Deborah S. Craig, Nick Dalton, Morgan James, Katie Kern, Eric Michael Krop, Bobby List, Carrie Manolakos, Tracy McDowell, Jonathan Shew, and Katie Thompson will perform in a c…

O'Hara, Bean, et. al., Lead 5th Annual 'BROADWAY SINGS FOR TOYS,' 12/20

The Broadway Boys will host the 5th annual BROADWAY SINGS FOR TOYS on December 20th at 7pm. The benefit concert for Toys for Tots will be held at Symphony Space's Thalia Theater and will cel…

Climate Change Debate Within Kiribati

The remote island chain of Kiribati is often portrayed as being on the forefront of climate change, but even the people there don't agree whether it's real or not.

Jurors In Conn. Home Invasion Trial Get Counseling

Jurors in Conn. home invasion trial get counseling

Glee Poll: What's the Most Awesome Moment in the Episode 'The Substitute'?

Talk about a fantastic week on Glee! From an Oscar-winning guest star (Gwyneth Paltrow) to performances of Broadway classics and top 40 hits, plus Sue's rise to principal of McKinley Hig…

Sondheim! The Birthday Concert (DVD Review) by Wendy Caster

Wow!Last March a few thousand people were lucky enough to experience the truly staggering Sondheim birthday celebration at the New York Philharmonic. Many who saw it (most?) judged it one of…

A cure for not quite everything by J. Kelly Nestruck

Even in the talented hands of Maja Ardal, the continuing adventures of lovable misfit Elsa hit a few snags

JAWBREAKER Concert to Feature Shoshana Bean, Morgan James, et al., 12/12

An all-star cast will sing a concert of music from JAWBREAKER, a new musical based on the cult-classic film, on Sunday, December 12, 2010 at 9pm at the Canal Room in New York City. Based on …

Arena Stage: A Beautiful New Mornin'

Arena Stage, the Tony Award-honored regional theatre in Washington, DC, began its second act on Oct. 23 with the official opening of its new $135 million complex, the Mead Center for America…

Josh Gad, Nikki M. James, Rory O'Malley, Michael Potts, Andrew Rannells, et al. Set for Broadway's The Book of Mormon Musical

Initial casting has been announced for The Book of Mormon, a new musical comedy by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Tony Award winner Robert Lopez. As previously reported, …

Fed Plan Lets Healthy Banks Boost Dividends

Fed plan will let healthy banks boost dividends

ArtsBeat: 'Book of Mormon' Announces Cast and Designers by Erik Piepenburg

"Book of Mormon," the first Broadway musical from Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of "South Park," has found its Mormons.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Cast Announced!

Initial casting has been announced for THE BOOK OF MORMON, the first Broadway musical from the creators of South Park. The production opens on Broadway on Thursday, March 24, 2011 at the Eug…

Photos & Video! Sexy Matthew Morrison Hits the Beach for Details Cover Story

Glee star Matthew Morrison has scored a solo cover for the December 2010 issue of Details, including a gorgeous portfolio of beach portraits shot by top Hollywood photographer Norman Jean Ro…

New Director for Schomburg Center Named by Felicia R. Lee

Khalil Gibran Muhammad, a history professor at Indiana University, has been named the new director of the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in July, 2011.

Ohio Zoo Acquires Daughter Of Late Longest Snake

Ohio zoo acquires daughter of late longest snake

Cholera Reaches Florida; One Case Reported In Dominican Republic

More cases are expected in Florida, but health officials say the disease does not pose a significant threat in the U.S.

I Can't Keep It In My Pants

Digital devices like the iPhone have made the impossible possible. But they have also separated us from some of the most precious moments in our lives as we try to document life around us.

Float Like a Snagriff, Sting Like a Fish-Snake: 'Superman vs. Muhammad Ali'

Our comics blogger enlists a boxing expert to help him unpack the high weirdness found in today's re-release of 1978's legendary Superman vs. Muhammad Ali.

Court Weighs Forced Meds For Mentally Ill Suspect

Court weighs forced meds for mentally ill suspect

'Book of Mormon' Announces Cast and Designers by Erik Piepenburg

"Book of Mormon," the first Broadway musical from Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of "South Park," has found its Mormons.

Greg Mortenson, Founder of Central Asia Institute

Jessica Harris speaks with Greg Mortenson  about his experience helping to establish close to 150 schools, mostly for girls, in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Harris also speaks with Brij Kotha…

Lady A's Hillary Scott Buys Her First House

Lady A's Hillary Scott buys her first house

Cher Set for November 18 Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre

Oscar winner Cher will participate in a Hand and Footprint Ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 18 at 5pm. Cher has been performing at the Colise…

Riz's Blog Review: "Irving Berlin's White Christmas"

The show: "Irving Berlin 's White Christmas" The place: Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford What is it?: Stage version of the 1954 Paramount film that starred Bing Crosby, Dann…

One Night With Joan by Wendy Caster

Photo: Holly CasterJoan Collins is a force to be reckoned with. She turned down Darryl Zanuck's (staggeringly coarse) sexual advances, even though she knew she might be risking her career. S…

Arts

THEATER A CHORUS LINE After 35 years it’s still going strong, with heart, sizzle, and universal themes that speak even to those of us who have two left feet. Through Nov. 21. North Sho…

Brandy, Tippi Hedren, Joey Lawrence, Rickey Minor, Stephen Moyer, Jeffrey Tambor, Fred Willard Set for "Grinchmas" Celebration

A preliminary line-up of celebrity guests has been announced for Universal Studios Hollywood's "Grinchmas" Celebration, which will include readings of the classic Christmas ta…

Kerry Conte, Victoria Mallory, Martin Vidnovic, et al. Set for Irish Rep's A Child's Christmas in Wales

The Irish Repertory Theatre has announced casting for Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, to run December 8 - January 2. Charlotte Moore will direct the production, which w…

Kerry Conte, Victoria Mallory, Martin Vidnovic, et al. Set for Irish Rep's A Child's Christmas in Wales

The Irish Repertory Theatre has announced casting for Dylan Thomas' A Child's Christmas in Wales, to run December 8 - January 2. Charlotte Moore will direct the production, which w…

Museum of Modern Art Gets on the iPad App Bandwagon by Randy Kennedy

Some virtual help for the big exhibition on Abstract Expressionism.

THEATER: After the Revolution by Aaron Riccio

After After the Revolution, I stood around and surreptitiously listened to a group of older theatergoers--some in tears--as they mulled over whether there was a broader appeal to Amy Herzog'…

Bruce Vilanch to Host Opening Reception and Performance of Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays

Bruce Vilanch will host a special performance of Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays at Largo at the Coronet on Monday, December 6. The event will raise funds for the American Foun…

The gift of art by June Wulff, Globe Staff

Why deal out holiday gift cards when you can give someone a work of art by students, alumni, faculty, and other affiliated artists from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts. Thousands of ch…

The Holy Rosenbergs, Rocket to the Moon and More Join Frankenstein at London’s National Theatre

London’s National Theatre has announced that new works Greenland and The Holy Rosenbergs, along with Clifford Odets’ Rocket to the Moon, will be part of its 2010-2011 season. Add…

Give peace a chance by June Wulff, Globe Staff

Naomi Wallace combines two forces in three plays for “The Fever Chart: Three Visions of the Middle East’’ presented by Underground Railway Theater. Lyrical theatricality an…

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Eva Longoria Files For Divorce From Tony Parker

Eva Longoria files for divorce from Tony Parker

Bernanke Defends Bond-Buying Plan On Capitol Hill

Fed official raises doubts over new Fed program

Hector Lugo to Star in Benefit Performance of La Contessa's Christmas Carol

Hector Lugo will star in the title role of La Contessa's Christmas Carol, a campy spin on Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale. The benefit performance will be presented at the Le…

Meet New NPR Board Chair and Vice Chair, and NPR Foundation Board Chair

Meet the new NPR Board chair and vice chair, and the NPR Foundation Board chair.

From Ancient Rome to a Valley in Virginia: More Digital Humanities Projects by Patricia Cohen

Links to more digital humanities projects.

Luke Abbott: Finding Beauty In 'Drones'

Equal parts hypnotic and mechanical, Abbott's "Holkham Drones" pumps along like a steam engine and slowly picks up its pace, layering synthesizer upon synthesizer until it creates -- you gue…

Photo Coverage: Williamstown Theatre Festival Benefit

Last night, November 16, Lewis Black hosted the Williamstown Theatre Festival gala along with Williamstown supporters Victor Garber, Joe Mantello, Katie Finneran, Benjamin Walker, Jessica He…

The Master and Margarita by Terry Ponick

The Synetic Theater troupe erupted onto the Lansburgh Theatre stage last Thursday with its own wildly, hyperkinetic vision of Mikhail Bulgakov’s surrealistic novel, The Master and Margarit…

Nominations Open for 2010 BroadwayWorld Seattle Awards

BroadwayWorld, the biggest theater site on the web, is announcing that it is launching a new set of theater awards for the Seattle theater community, to be presented in January 2011.

Gov't Urges Fix For Recalled Ford Minivans

Gov't urges fix for recalled Ford minivans

Passengers On European Discount Airline Stage Hours-Long Sit-In

After their plane was diverted because of fog, passengers on a Ryanair flight refused to disembark.

Lea Michele and Gwyneth Paltrow Bring All that Jazz to Glee with Chicago's 'Nowadays'

With Mr. Schuester (Matthew Morrison) under the weather this week on Glee, it was up to substitute teacher Holly Holliday (guest star Gwyneth Paltrow) to lead the teens of New Directions in …

Hulu Officially Launches Pay Service, Cuts Price

Hulu officially launches pay service, cuts price

Morrison, Law, et al., Make People Mag's Sexiest Men List

Ladies, pick up your copy of People Magazine -- the steamy list of 100 sexiest men have been announced for 2010. Actor Ryan Reynolds tops the list, which also includes stage veterans Matthew…

Grammy Winner Ray Benson Sings with Million Dollar Quartet by Adam Hetrick

The Tony Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet has welcomed a host of musical guests over the past few months, and nine-time Grammy Award-winning Asleep at the Wheel front man Ray B…

"The Break of Noon" by MCC Theater

"The Break of Noon" Interviews with actors David Duchovny and Amanda Peet, and playwright Neil LaBute. From: mcctheater Views: 5614 19 ratings Time: 03:11 More in Entertainme…

THE WIZARD OF OZ Blog: Danielle Hope

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WH Wants Vote On Russia Nuclear Pact This Year

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10 holiday gifts for theatre buffs

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Brian Dennehy Leads THE FIELD in Dublin in 2011; Guthrie Artistic Director Dowling Directs

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3 More Things I Learned While in London. by Ken Davenport

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Authorities: Wis. Man Shoots TV Over Palin Dance

Authorities: Wis. man shoots TV over Palin dance

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TSA Boss: New Pat-Downs Are More Invasive

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STAGE TUBE: Ray Benson Performs Live with MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET

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Betty Buckley, Lea DeLaria, Marc Kudisch, Aaron Lazar, John Tartaglia, Max von Essen, et al. Set for Trevor Project Benefit

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STAGE TUBE: Liza on TODAY

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Bill Nye The Science Guy Faints On Calif. Stage

Bill Nye the Science Guy faints on Calif. stage

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"A Streetcar Named Desire" Set for Yale School of Drama

Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" will be the December student show for the Yale School of Drama, running Dec. 10 to 16 at the Iseman Theater, 1156 Chapel St., in New Haven. Cha…

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Heidi Blickenstaff, Liz Callaway, Catherine Cox. Barbara Walsh, et al. Set for December 6 Bound for Broadway Concert

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Construction of new homes fell sharply last month, fresh evidence that the housing industry remains under duress. Housing starts sank 11.7 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 519…

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Henry Goodman to Star in National Theatre's The Holy Rosenbergs

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Drug Maker Roche To Cut 4,800 Jobs, Mostly In US

Drug maker Roche to cut 4,800 jobs, mostly in US

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Consumer Prices Rise Moderately But Inflation Tame

Consumer prices rise moderately but inflation tame

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London's high-tech 'Peter Pan' headed to Chicago by Chris Jones

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Suspected Russian Arms Dealer Arrives In U.S.

Russian labeled the "Merchant of Death" by those who claim he fueled some of the world's deadly Third World conflicts over the last decade with powerful weapons has arrived in the United S…

Warren Buffett Defends Uncle Sam's Bailouts

The Oracle of Omaha writes that the financial system was near collapse when the U.S. rescued it. He said the U.S. quickly did the right thing even though he initially feared it would move to…

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How Polish playwriting stole the show | Sarah Grochala

In Poland, theatre used to be the domain of the director but, as Tadeusz Słobodzianek's Our Class wins the 2010 Nike Award, are playwrights finally getting the recognition they deserve?Tade…

National Review: No Compromises For Schakowsky

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), a member of the commission appointed by President Obama to come up with a plan for reducing the deficit, has come out with her own plan in reaction to the one wri…

BJ's Wholesale Club Net Income Rises

BJ's Wholesale Club net income rises

Chesney To Give Away 10K DVDs To Football Coaches

Chesney to give away 10K DVDs to football coaches

Iraqi President Won't Sign Aziz Death Warrant

Jalal Talabani says he is against the death penalty in principle, and simply won't do it. Tariq Aziz, long the international face of the Saddam regime, was sentenced for his involvement in t…

Iraqi President: I Won't Sign Aziz Death Order

Iraqi president: I won't sign Aziz death order

"La Bête" Draws Another Losing Hand by Jan@broadwayandme

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"Madagascar Live" to Play Wallingford in Spring

"Madagascar Live," the live family touring show based on the DreamWorks animated films, will play the Toyota Presents Oakdale Theater in Wallingford May 6 to 8. The 70-city tour will begin i…

BWW's On This Day - November 17, 2010

Here are the Broadway, Off-Broadway and West End shows which opened on November 17 along with all of the upcoming show openings, closings and special events

Terence Davies resurfaces to begin filming The Deep Blue Sea by Ben Child

Terence Rattigan adaptation starring Rachel Weisz will be first feature by elusive British great since 2008's Of Time and the CityBritish director Terence Davies will today begin shooting hi…

Rose Carries Bulls Past Rockets 95-92

Rose carries Bulls past Rockets 95-92

Win 2 tickets to “Devil Boys from Beyond” by Adaumbelle

It’s another edition of “Win It Wednesday” here on “Adaumbelle’s Quest” where one lucky reader, at random, will win 2 tickets to the new Off-Broadway hit …

Ketih Hamilton Cobb, Craig Smith, Elise Stone, et al. Set for Phoenix Theatre Ensemble's Hapgood

Phoenix Theatre Ensemble has announced casting for Tom Stoppard's Hapgood, to run December 2-12 at the Wild Project. John Giampietro will direct the production. The play centers on a …

Celebrity DJ Among 14 Indicted In Cocaine Ring

Celebrity DJ among 14 indicted in cocaine ring

Singer Wayne Newton Looks To Open House To World

Singer Wayne Newton looks to open house to world

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BP deep-cleaning Gulf beaches amid new worries

Urban Promotes New Record At Philly, NYC Stations

Urban promotes new record at Philly, NYC stations

Does Death Loom For Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man?

Does death loom for Marvel's Ultimate Spider-Man?

UK Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 7.7 Percent

Bank of England panel split 3 ways on strategy

No. 1 UConn Wins 80th In Row, Edging No. 2 Baylor

No. 1 UConn wins 80th in row, edging No. 2 Baylor

Liza Minnelli To Appear On TODAY, 11/17

The legendary Liza Minnelli, whose latest CD Confessions was released to universal acclaim, will soon return to the stage after a short absence. Minnelli, who had been sidelined with bronchi…

Red Orchid’s ‘Iliad’ makes bold statement about ferocity of war by <a Href="mailto:[email protected]">hedy Weiss</a> Theater Critic/[email protected]

Granted, it might sound entirely counterintuitive to create a stage adaptation of “The Iliad” — Homer’s massive epic about the madness and horrors of war — that is specifically mea…

'Dracula' sinks teeth into Off Broadway

Legit News: Hearn, Birch among cast of new staging -- Vampires haven't worked on Broadway for years, according to conventional wisdom. But what about Off Broadway?

'Venice' opens in commercial Broadway transfer

Legit News: Al Pacino stars in the title role -- "The Merchant of Venice," the Public Theater production staged in Central Park over the summer, opened over the weekend in a commercial Broad…

'Life,' 'Bete' end early

Legit News: Two Broadway shows curtail limited runs -- Two plays with limited engagements, "A Life in the Theatre" and "La Bete," recently got a bit more limited, with producers of each anno…

'Madagascar Live' coming to Rosemont in March by <a Href="mailto:[email protected]">hedy Weiss</a> Theater Critic

“Madagascar Live,” Dreamworks Theatricals’ first live, family-oriented touring show, will play March 16-20, 2011, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River, Rosemont.

Senate Democrats Swim Against Anti-Earmark Tide

Senate Democrats swim against anti-earmark tide

LES MISERABLES 25th Anniversary Concert Gets 11/17 US Screening

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Veuve Clicquot: Shipwrecked Champagne Was Ours

Veuve Clicquot: Shipwrecked champagne was ours

Honored US Soldier Fought In Deadly Afghan Valley

Honored US soldier fought in deadly Afghan valley

India Crash Report Blames Pilot Error

India crash report blames pilot error

Austria: EU Delays Greek Loan Payout By A Month

Greece asks for EU-IMF bailout

Serbia Asks Interpol's Help In Locating Mladic

Serbia police search 3 sites for Mladic

18 Hurt In Pakistan Mosque Shootout Over Prayers

A suicide bomber set off an explosives-laden vehicle on a field during a volleyball tournament Friday in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 32 people and wounding more than 70, police said.

Israel Voting On Fate Of Lebanon Border Village

Israel to quit northern sector of Lebanese village

Samsung Chairman Says Son To Be Promoted

Samsung chairman says son to be promoted

Britain Prepares For Royal Wedding In 2011

Britain's Prince William and future bride Kate Middleton discussed their plans to marry during a joint television interview Tuesday. They had talked about marriage more than a year before th…

The Last Word In Business

Steve Inskeep has the Last Word in business.

There Are No More Big Secrets by Stagegrade

Do critics agree that "There Are No More Big Secrets"?

Local Food Advocates Target Food Safety Bill

Local food advocates target food safety bill

Theater: 'Walter Cronkite Is Dead' reviewed by Peter Marks

Theater: 'Walter Cronkite Is Dead' reviewed by Peter Marks

China Preparing Steps To Control Price Hikes

China's October inflation jumps to 4.4 percent

All the Things You Are: Jerome Kern by Wendy Caster

The Broadway Close Up series at Merkin Hall presented a lovely evening of Jerome Kern songs last Monday. There was no patter--just luscious singing. Director Denis Jones set up some of the s…

Oil Hovers Above $82 After US Crude Supply Drop

Oil's biggest day yet drags down stocks

2 Qantas Planes Land Safely After Minor Incidents

2 Qantas planes land safely after minor incidents

Concert recap: Hunter Ryan Herdlicka at Feinstein’s by Jesse North

Bernadette Peters and Jan Maxwell were there. Yes, Hunter Ryan Herdlicka, who is making his Broadway debut as the morose Henrik in A Little Night Music, attracted quite the crowd to his seco…

Future Of Embraer China Plant Depends On Beijing

Future of Embraer China plant depends on Beijing

Broadway and the Power List

BroadwaySpace.com last week came out with its second annual list of the 50 Most Powerful People on Broadway. Here are some random thoughts on Broadway's Nifty Fifty by Michael Riedel:

Pink confirms pregnancy to Ellen DeGeneres

When Ellen asked Pink why she was glowing the singer replied, “I’m eating for two these days.”

Rosie O'Donnell is cancer free

The results Rosie O'Donnell's biopsies of the lumps discovered in her breasts have shown they are benign.

Brandy in tears as she is eliminated from Dancing with the Stars

Brandy and Maksim Chmerkovskiy earned 57 out of a possible 60 points but their paso doble and Argentine tango just weren’t good enough to keep them on the dance floor.

Eva Longoria: there is no divorce

Despite an earlier report that Tony Parker had filed for divorce, a representative for Eva Longoria claims the story of their divorce is not true.

MTV to premiere Teen Mom 2 in January

MTV is shooting a new season of its hit reality show with a new group of girls culled from the latest 16 and Pregnant cast.

First half hour of new Harry Potter leaks online

The first 36-minutes of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 leaked online and thousands of fans have been searching for the footage.

TNT cancels Dark Blue

The drama, which starred Dylan McDermott, ran for two seasons. Its second season averaged roughly 2.2 million viewers for each episode.

Toni Braxton reveals life threatening illness

The singer revealed at a luncheon benefiting lupus awareness and research that she too is battling the potentially deadly autoimmune disease.

The Last Castrato – Way Off B’way

Well worth the trip to see this illuminating and interesting theatrical piece about Alessandro Moreschi – the last of the “mutilated singing machines”.

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson – Rock Idol or is it Idiot President

It just isn’t my cup of tea – as in Tea Party so to speak. Actually it has me seeing red.

The Last Castrato – Way Off B’way

Well worth the trip to see this illuminating and interesting theatrical piece about Alessandro Moreschi – the last of the “mutilated singing machines”.

Ryan Reynolds is People's Sexiest Man Alive 2010

The actor, 34, has self deprecating humor. "This gives my family entre into teasing me for the rest of my life." He does expect a few new perks at home with his wife Scarlett Johansson. "No…

Pink confirms pregnancy to Ellen DeGeneres

When Ellen asked Pink why she was glowing the singer replied, “I’m eating for two these days.”

Alec Baldwin gives advice to divorced couples: Mum's the Word

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Bristol Palin wins over public on Dancing with the Stars

Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, 20, won through to the final of hit US show "Dancing with the Stars", bouyed by public support in defiance of judges' skepticism about her dance floor talents.

Natalie Portman on sex scene with Mila Kunis in Black Swan: it's not raunchy - it's extreme

Portman previously shied away from overtly sexual roles. "I was figuring out my own sexual identity, likes and dislikes and all that stuff, and it's weird to be doing stuff on film as you're…

Anne Hathaway: Being skinny is not sustainable and not enjoyable

"My identity used to be shaped on my appearance so much. I don't think I was shallow - I just think I was young. I focus on other things a lot more now. I've hit the point in my life where I…

Beyonce commercial for her fragance Heat is banned from daytime tv in UK (video)

Beyoncé's commercial for the perfume Heat is banned from daytime TV because of its sexual imagery. It's deemed "too sexually provocative" to be seen by young children and will not be shown …

Tony Danza interrupts priest at Philip Carlo's funeral saying this is not about you

At the wake for crime author Philip Carlo, Tony Danza interrupted the priest and said: "Excuse me, but this is not about you. It's supposed to be about my friend, and if you can't do that, m…

Rihanna Loud album artwork is stone cold hot

"Rihanna's music is questionable. I'm not sure that without all the fly by wire technology, she could hold her own as a grade school music teacher singing Pop Goes the Weasel to the kids, bu…

Kelly Osbourne poses in a bikini after losing 50 pounds

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Cirque du Soleil will return to New York with the holiday family show Wintuk for its final season at the Theater at Madison Square Garden from November 17, 2010 to January 2, 2011. Wintuk is…

'Secrets' out, but play's not worth keeping by Elisabeth Vincentelli

Fraught reunions, marital discord, Russia, a supernatu ral allusion or two: Heidi Schreck's new show, "There Are No More Big Secrets," is built from promising blocks. It all starts when G…

Powerless to stop 'power list' by Michael Riedel

Power lists are silly, gimmicky things that get everybody talk ing, especially those who don't make the cut. BroadwaySpace.com stirred the pot last week with its second annual list of t…

A Tony for Wednesday Addams? by Cara Joy David

The Tony Awards Administration Committee should reconsider their rules. Allowing replacements to be nominated would add some excitement to the season. It would also do away with the logical …

U.S. Lags Behind Europe In Traffic Safety

Traffic fatalities have been declining in this country, but not as fast as they have been in Europe. A new report examines the lessons the U.S. can learn from other countries in reducing fat…

Come January, All Bêtes Are Off by Steve On Broadway (sob)

Come January, All Bêtes Are Off Talk about poor timing on my part.No sooner do I post my SOB Review for the outrageously funny La Bête than the revival announces an early closing for Janua…

Arizona Budget Cuts Put Organ Transplants At Risk

Facing a $1.5 billion budget deficit, Arizona has reversed authorization for certain types of state-funded transplants. The cuts could mean life or death for 98 low-income residents. Lawmake…

New GM Seeks To Overcome Its Old Image

This week's stock offering is a beginning of the new GM, as it tries to shed government ownership -- and some of its own legacy. Auto industry analysts say investor interest in the IPO is st…

Some Will Only Hire If You Already Have A Job

Increasingly, jobless workers are facing the ultimate barrier: Some companies are saying if you're out of work, we don't want to hire you. An advocacy group for low income and unemployed wor…

TSA Chief Defends Airport Screening Procedures

John Pistole told a Senate panel Tuesday that the measures are a balance between privacy and security. But the procedures -- a choice between a full-body scan and an invasive pat-down -- hav…

In Afghanistan, Can NATO's 'Security Bubbles' Last?

U.S. and NATO forces are pursuing a strategy of winning small pieces of territory from the Taliban and seeking to expand these "security bubbles" village by village. As NATO faces a new 2014…