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World War 2 on Broadcast TV by Trav S.d.

By my headline, I don’t mean television programming during World War Two, though believe it or not there was such a thing. The major combatants all had some version of TV up and running during the war, though…

SOURCE: Trav S.D.

Breaking Baz: UK Panto King Michael Harrison On How Andrew Lloyd Webber Put His Name In Lights, And William & Kate’s Family Night At Palladium by Baz Bamigboye

EXCLUSIVE: It’s quite something when Andrew Lloyd Webber, the West End’s biggest theater owner, taps you on the shoulder and says he has something to tell you. Even more so when he leads you from the London…

SOURCE: Deadline

‘I feel I’ve upset a few people over the years’: actor Brian Cox on overrated co-stars, charmless politicians and the joy of smoking weed by Simon Hattenstone

He’s famed for grumpy roles and outspoken views, but don’t be fooled – the Succession star is a pussycat at heart. He talks about growing up in poverty, falling in love with his wife – and out of love w…

SOURCE: The Guardian

Young Thug trial: Here’s what went wrong for Fulton prosecutors by Tribune News Service

ATLANTA — In the spring of 2022, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis hailed the racketeering indictment of Young Thug, Gunna and more than two dozen others as a step toward snuffing out violent crime …

SOURCE: Hartford Courant

Ivoryton Playhouse announces 2025 season with play about local legend Katharine Hepburn by Christopher Arnott

The Ivoryton Playhouse will start its 2025 season with "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," followed by "Tea at Five," about Katharine Hepburn, as well as four other plays.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant

What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Angelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and a Jamie Foxx Netflix comedy special are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a de…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant

Institute for American Indian Studies in CT holding ‘holiday shopping experience’ for ‘Native American culture’ by Staff Report

The Institute for American Indian Studies in Washington, CT is hosting a holiday shopping experience that celebrates Native American culture.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant

Brian May stabilized, playing instruments again after stroke affected arm mobility by Tribune News Service

Queen guitarist Brian May has regained use of his left arm after having a stroke over the summer, according to his wife, British actor Anita Dobson. "He's much better now, he's stabilized now, which is brillian…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant

From the familiar to the fantastical, holiday cheer is rampant this week in CT arts by Christopher Arnott

The Courant's arts picks for Dec. 8-14 include Big Time Rush on Ice, Macaulay Culkin screening "Home Alone," R&B legend Babyface and hot jazz combo Squirrel Nut Zippers.

SOURCE: Hartford Courant

‘I know how dramatic it was in real life’: Michael Mann chats about ‘The Insider’ by Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES — Wednesday night saw the launch of a new regular series at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, produced in partnership with the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. Filmmaker Michael Mann was pre…

SOURCE: Hartford Courant

‘Wicked’ Alumnae Class Notes: What They Learned at Shiz University by Michael Paulson And Alexis Soloski

Only the women who’ve played Elphaba and Glinda in the show’s two decades onstage understand why the roles are so taxing — and so rewarding, too.

SOURCE: The New York Times

How Catherine Russell, of ‘Perfect Crime,’ Spends Her Sundays by Sarah Bahr

Ms. Russell, who hasn’t missed a performance of her Off Broadway show in nearly 30 years, fills her day with pets, church, teaching and two shows.

SOURCE: The New York Times

WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan by NPR

This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Priva…

SOURCE: National Public Radio

Mirvish Holiday Concert by Mirvish Productions

There will be a holiday concert held at the Distillery Winter Market featuring actors from all 4 current Mirvish musicals: Come From Away, The Lion King, Moulin Rouge, and Títanique. The concert will begin at …

SOURCE: YouTube