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Michele Willens, who coined the term “tweens” for The New York Times, is a journalist, playwright, and editor of Face It: What Women Really Feel As Their Looks Change.

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‘West Wing’ Star Stuns in Performance as Nat King Cole

ALL THAT JAZZ

Dulé Hill is beloved to “West Wing” fans as Charlie, the president’s assistant. Now he’s playing to ovations as the jazz legend.

Michele Willens | Published Jun 13, 2025

The Actress You Know From Just About Everything

ROLE CALL

Chameleonic actress Elizabeth Marvel discusses playing everything from presidents to serial killers to sad moms—and her intense new stage turn as a fashion photographer.

Michele Willens | Published May 20, 2025

Meet the Star of Broadway’s Buzziest New Play

TONY WATCH

The raves for “English” have been deafening. Star Hadi Tabbal tells us his surprisingly personal journey to the play’s splashy Great White Way debut.

Michele Willens | Published Feb 05, 2025

Female Playwrights Are Finally Taking Over Broadway Stages

THE GREAT WHITE WAY

The words of women are ruling our stages: It’s a watershed moment for female playwrights are stories with strong female characters that has been a long time coming.

Michele Willens | Published Dec 20, 2024

A New Trump-Era Cautionary Tale Has All of London Buzzing

TIMELY

A new musical adaptation of Elia Kazan’s “A Face in the Crowd,” featuring music from Elvis Costello, is the talk of the West End—and more urgent now than ever.

Michele Willens | Published Sep 30, 2024

House Swapping Can Be a Tourist’s Dream or Nightmare

GOLDILOCKS SYNDROME

Want to live like a local in your dream destination? House swapping may be your best bet. But remember, while you’re eating off their plates, they’re eating off yours.

Michele Willens | Published Oct 23, 2018

The Foodie Capital of Canada

Délicieux

As Montreal gears up for the International Jazz Festival, Michele Willens takes a look at the amazing architecture, art, hotels, and the utterly scrumptious food scene in the City of Saints.

Michele Willens | Published May 31, 2014

The Rise of the Malibu Movie Colony

Celeb Playground

Welcome to Malibu Colony, a one-mile stretch of beachfront property that has been witness to the shenanigans of the stars for over 80 years. And oh the tales these homes could tell...

Michele Willens | Published Apr 29, 2014

Is Broadway Brain-Dead?

Movie: The Musical

‘Rocky’ is now a musical, along with countless other movies. Whatever happened to theater producers taking risks and not relying on big-screen familiarity?

Michele Willens | Published Mar 17, 2014

The Second Life of San Miguel

Lush Places

For decades, Americans have escaped to San Miguel for the culture, climate, and to pursue their artistic passions. But can the city retain its charm even in the spotlight?

Michele Willens | Published Feb 26, 2014

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