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Donald Trump illustration and Kennedy Center.
SHOW ME THE MONEY

Trump Faces New Kennedy Center Humiliation With $17M Lawsuit

The latest legal headache comes after a string of setbacks for the president.

Farrah Tomazin

Timothee Chalamet poses on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S., March 15, 2026.
NOT A FAN

Oscar Winner Predicts Dark Future for Timothée Chalamet

The A-list hits keep coming for the ballet and opera hater.

Cameron Adams

Il Resto del Carlino
UNTENORBLE

Mayor Apologizes to Pavarotti’s Widow Over Ice Rink Stunt

The likeness was installed to fanfare last year.

Harry Thompson

Hugh Panaro and Francesca Mehrotra
MUSIC OF THE NIGHT

‘Phantom of the Opera’ Like You’ve Never Experienced Before

The swanky immersive staging of “Masquerade” brings you face to face with the man in the mask—and his booming, beautiful singing voice.

Tim Teeman

. Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria.
FLAT NOTE

Angelina Jolie Film ‘Maria’ Does Legend Maria Callas Dirty

Why is it that, no matter how dynamic famous women are, biopics about them center on their deterioration at the end of their lives? A Maria Callas expert would like to have a word.

Daisy Goodwin

Ketanji Brown Jackson  speaks on stage during the "Ketanji Brown Jackson on Lovely One: A Memoir" panel for The Atlantic Festival 2024 on September 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.
A STAR IS BORN

SCOTUS Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Makes Broadway Debut

In 2022, Jackson became the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. Two years later, her lifelong show-biz fantasy came true.

Lily Mae Lazarus

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Angelina Jolie
DIVA WATCH

Angelina Jolie Gives a Movie Star Tour de Force in ‘Maria’

There are few things more fun when someone who is wildly, unfathomably famous casually drops proof of their talent.

Kevin Fallon

Promotional content for the German opera ‘Sancta.’
THEY WERE WARNED...

Opera With Naked Nuns & Gore Leaves 18 Needing Medical Care

Three audience members had to go to the emergency room after seeing German performances of ‘Sancta,’ which is about a repressed nun.

Liam Archacki

Britain's King Charles reacts as he meets with the cast of a special Gala performance at the Royal Opera House in London.
BACK IN THE SADDLE

King Charles Gets Ovation After Latest Health Update

The 75-year-old took to the stage at the Royal Opera House after attending a special performance for the retiring music director.

Matt Young

A portrait photograph of composer Anthony Davis.
SOUND OF REVOLUTION

How Anthony Davis Put Malcolm X—and Black Power—Center Stage

Pulitzer-winning composer Anthony Davis on Malcolm X at the Met, challenging racism in opera, championing Black power in his work—and why artists must “step up” against bigotry.

Tim Teeman

Sister Helen Prejean sitting on a stage.
‘MY FAITH IS MY WORK’

Sister Helen Prejean: ‘I Came Alive on Death Row’

The world’s most famous living nun on fighting the death penalty for over 40 years, “Dead Man Walking,” faith, compassion for killers, regret, fame, Taylor Swift, opera—and Scotch.

Tim Teeman

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