Theater
Purrfect or A-Paw-Ling? Why 'Cats' Still Gives Some Theatergoers Paws
Experts disagree on the hit musical's merits; four of the original production’s slinky, feline costumes are held by the Smithsonian
Artificial Intelligence Reveals Second Playwright’s Contributions to Shakespeare’s 'Henry VIII'
Scholars have long suspected the play, written in 1613, was a collaborative effort. Now, an algorithm has mapped out who wrote what
Heidi Schreck's Riveting Play Deconstructs the U.S. Constitution
Her surprising drama about the founding document encourages a wider view of American justice
The True Story of Henry V, England’s Warrior King
The new biopic “The King” finds Timothée Chalamet tracing Henry’s evolution from wayward prince to heroic warrior
After a 30 Year Absence, the Controversial ‘Porgy and Bess’ Is Returning to the Met Opera
From its debut, the show has been accused of cultural appropriation and stereotyping
The Actress Who Left the Stage to Become a Civil War Spy
Pauline Cushman, now featured in a Smithsonian photography exhibition, unexpectedly found herself spying for the Union after accepting a dare
The Six Wives of Henry VIII Are Coming to Broadway
In 'Six,' the Tudor queens get a chance to share their side of the story
These Photographs Capture Cuba’s Fading Cinema Culture
In a new book, photographer Carolina Sandretto focuses on a piece of the island’s heritage that is often overlooked
There's a Massive Jester Floating on Austria's Lake Constance
Each year at the Bregenz Festival, a set designer creates an elaborate opera stage on the water
Ali Stroker Makes History, and More From the Tony Awards
The actress becomes the first wheelchair user ever to take home the coveted prize at the 73rd annual award show
Inside the World’s Only Museum Dedicated to Ventriloquism
The Vent Haven Museum in Kentucky is home to nearly 1,000 dummies once brought to life by ventriloquists
‘Hamilton: The Exhibition’ Opens in Chicago to Eager Fans
The sweeping show uses interactive visuals, games and sets to provide an in-depth look at the history behind the hit musical
Connie Gilchrist Was the Shirley Temple of Victorian London
The child star captivated audiences and artists alike, served as muse for Lewis Carroll, James McNeill Whistler
How Voltaire Went from Bastille Prisoner to Famous Playwright
Three hundred years ago this week, the French philosopher and writer began his career with a popular retelling of Sophocles' 'Oedipus'
Docs Show Shakespeare's Father Had Legal and Financial Trouble Throughout the Bard's Teen Years
Twenty-one documents found in the U.K.'s National Archives add context to the Bard's feelings toward power and monarchy
Remains of One of the First Theaters to Perform Shakespeare’s Plays Will Open to the Public After 400 Years
Excavations at the site have also unearthed a large complex that was built around the theater
Neil Simon, Prolific Playwright and Giant of Broadway, Has Died at 91
He wrote more than 30 comedic plays, among them ‘Barefoot in the Park’ and ‘The Odd Couple’
Illuminating the Shadowy Art of Armenian Puppet Theater
Tricksters and beasts dance across the imagination in these silhouetted puppet shows
The Iroquois Theater Disaster Killed Hundreds and Changed Fire Safety Forever
The deadly conflagration ushered in a series of reforms that are still visible today
The Issue on the Table: Is "Hamilton" Good For History?
In a new book, top historians discuss the musical’s educational value, historical accuracy and racial revisionism
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