It's no secret that Broadway is just a big-money theme park, where quality productions are hard to come by. But regional companies are increasingly playing it safe, too. One artistic director explains why. ... Quick Read
The original "Pippin" ran for 1,944 performances, longer than "The Music Man, "The Sound of Music" or "South Pacific." Now Diane Paulus's production is a knock-'em-dead extravaganza meant to "revive" the show in every sense of the word. ... Quick Read
Writer Lamont Dozier, arranger Paul Riser and original Four Tops member Abdul "Duke" Fakir talk about Bob Dylan's influence and why the group was surprised 'Reach Out I'll Be There' became a smash hit. ... Quick Read
With his second anniversary on the "Daily Show" staff approaching and his first one-hour stand-up-comedy special premiering Friday on Comedy Central, Al Madrigal derives a good chunk of his comedy from the guilty disconnect he feels from his Latino heritage. ... Quick Read
Now in its 12th year, the Tribeca Film Festival has evolved into an essential showcase for a new generation of local filmmakers making their names with strong independent work. Here's a sampling of some of them. ... Quick Read
John Logan is the writer behind "Skyfall" and a couple of Martin Scorsese's better recent films?not exactly the guy you'd guess came up with "I'll Eat You Last," the new one-woman play about Hollywood agent Sue Mengers. ... Quick Read
On June 4 in London, Christie's will auction off nearly 40 silver spoons from 14th- and 15th-century England?the personal collection of silver dealer Jane Penrice How, and one of the largest groups of medieval silver spoons ever offered at auction. ... Quick Read
Lyle Kessler's "Orphans," starring Alec Baldwin, has finally made it to Broadway after being mounted by just about every regional theater in America. And while it's far from perfect, it's still very much worth seeing. ... Quick Read
This week's Jazz Scene calendar leads off with the duo of Richard Galliano and Christian Howes at Dizzy's. Also on the bill: John Scofield and Mike Stern at Dizzy's, Hugh Masekela at the Schimmel Center, and more. ... Quick Read
The Roundabout Theatre Company's new production of "The Big Knife" is so splendidly cast and visually sumptuous that it's possible?almost?to ignore the play's defects. Also reviewed: "The Assembled Parties." ... Quick Read
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