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Album Review: CHRISTMAS (Judy Whitmore)
A PLEASANT CHRISTMAS Warm, traditional holiday fare delivered with sincerity and respect When it came time to title her Christmas album, the unpretentious, straightforward singer Judy Whitmore apparently didn’t give a whit about coming up with something witty or flashy. It’s simply called Christmas. And in keeping with that no-nonsense title, Whitmore comes off as…
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Off-Broadway Review: TARTUFFE (New York Theatre Workshop)
MORAL ROT MASQUERADING AS VIRTUE Broderick underplays the zealot Tartuffe in Lucas Hnath’s contemporary take, but the cast keeps the comedy crackling The art of looking virtuous while being utterly fake is a talent as old as theater itself, and Molière’s Tartuffe remains the most iconic theatrical example. Having seen André De Shields’s sly, invigorating version…
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Theater Review: SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE CHRISTMAS CLOWNS (City Lit Theater)
A HOLIDAY MYSTERY WITH VICTORIAN MISCHIEF ON ITS MIND Chesterton by way of Conan Doyle, wrapped in Wodehouse-style tomfoolery Arthur Conan Doyle wrote only one Christmas-themed Sherlock Holmes mystery, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle — coincidentally, the first Holmes story I ever read — which was adapted into a charming play by Michael Menendian…
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Theater Review: GUYS AND DOLLS (Shakespeare Theatre Company)
A MUSICAL FABLE FOR THEN — AND NOW A cornerstone of the American musical theater canon. Corny and sexist? Undeniably. But it’s still thrilling, still brassy, still Broadway. Guys and Dolls bills itself as “a musical fable of Broadway,” and that framing matters. Based on the stories of Damon Runyon, the 1950 show doesn’t aim…
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Concert Preview: THREADS OF GOLD—DOLLY PARTON GOES SYMPHONIC (National Tour)
THREADS OF GOLD—DOLLY PARTON GOES SYMPHONIC Her songs get the orchestral treatment in a cross-country concert experience Dolly Parton has never been one for half measures. When she says the threads of her life run through her songs, she means it. That idea is taken literally with Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony, a…
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Why Simple Slots Still Feel Fresh Some players want a slot that starts quickly and stays easy to follow. A clean screen can feel more relaxing than a game packed with side meters. Epic Joker leans into that classic style while adding just enough variety to keep spins interesting. It is a strong fit for…
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THE EVOLUTION OF ONLINE GAMING: FROM BROWSERS TO CLOUD PLATFORMS
Online games have changed a lot in just a few decades, and the story is as exciting as any quest on screen. In the late 1990s, simple browser titles filled with pixel art amazed players. Today, high-end cloud services stream entire worlds to a phone in seconds. Curious readers exploring sites like grandmondialcasino.ie, Magius Casino,…
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TOP 5 POKER TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR DECISION-MAKING IN ANY CASINO GAME
Why Decision-Making Matters in Poker and Casino Games Every hand of poker is a chain of decisions, from which starting hands to play to whether to call, raise, or fold. Even one rushed choice in a fast casino game can undo several earlier good moves. Clear, repeatable habits help players stay calm, read situations, and…
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Concert Review: CHEYENNE JACKSON (Carnegie Hall Debut / National Tour Launch)
A BROADWAY BARITONE TAKES STOCK A career-spanning concert that blends ambition, gratitude, and sheer vocal muscle When Cheyenne Jackson stepped onto the stage of Carnegie Hall on December 8 and announced, “This is a dream come true in real time,” it didn’t feel like a rehearsed line. It landed as a genuine moment of arrival—one…
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Theater Review: IS THIS A ROOM (Apollinaire Theatre Company)
AN OMINOUS AND DISORIENTING THRILLER A meticulously staged interrogation that tightens its grip minute by minute In theater and in life, some risks are worth taking. Others may not be worth the cost. Reality Winner, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a contractor for the National Security Agency, took a risk in May of 2017…
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Theater Review: CYGNET’S A MAGICAL HOLIDAY (Cygnet Theatre)
A VINTAGE-STYLE HOLIDAY CONCERT A warmly nostalgic night of classic music, crooning, and dance Imagine that it’s 1962. You and your spouse decide to get a sitter and go down to the “club” because they’re featuring an upbeat Christmas music show with dancers and a small live band. If the club did the show really…
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Theater Review: MIDWINTER REVELS: A SCANDANAVIAN STORY FOR CHRISTMAS (Sanders Theater at Harvard University)
WELCOME YULE! In keeping with its Scandinavian theme, this year’s Midwinter Revels presents a smorgasbord of stories, songs, and dances in Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre. The very foundation of the Revels experience is something of a smorgasbord, in fact. Revels has evolved from the Christmas Revels to the Midwinter Revels since its founding in 1971….
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Off-Broadway Review: BEAU THE MUSICAL (The Distillery at St. Luke’s Theatre)
I FOUND A NEW BEAU FOR YOU But this wonderful new musical closes on January 4, 2026 at St. Luke’s There are two standout reasons to catch Beau the Musical, the moving and musically stirring new Off-Broadway production now playing at Theatre 154—aside from the fact that its cast of eight actor-musicians are both a…
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HOW STAGE DESIGN HAS TRANSFORMED PERFORMING ARTS THROUGH AGES
Have you ever wondered how a stage can completely change the feel of a performance? Stage design has always shaped the way we experience performing arts. From simple backdrops to elaborate sets, it sets the mood and brings stories to life. Discover the magic behind stage design and see how it continues to transform shows…
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Theater Review: PLAID TIDINGS (Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs)
PLAIDS, CAROLS & COMIC CHAOS A tuneful Yule celebration filled with charm, harmony, and holiday silliness If you’re craving holiday nostalgia served with tight four-part harmonies and a side of goofy, good-hearted comedy, Plaid Tidings at Revolution Stage Company should be on your December shortlist. Stuart Ross’s follow-up to his wildly popular 1989 revue Forever…
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Theater Review: BIPOLAR & THE ENGLISH CHANNEL (Julie Ridge at Theatre Row)
ENDURANCE, MANIA, AND THE WILL TO SURVIVE A raw solo performance that turns lived experience into hard-earned clarity Bipolar disorder, marked by its vertiginous highs and devastating lows, is an incurable condition that exacts a profound toll on those who live with it. Yet within this relentless struggle, many who are afflicted demonstrate a remarkable…
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Theater Review: CABARET (Oakland Theater Project)
ESCAPISM AT THE EDGE OF COLLAPSE A Kit Kat Club that feels uncomfortably close to home Since its founding in 2012, Oakland Theater Project has set out to create theater experiences that inspire compassion, embracing radical inclusivity and diversity while reflecting the dynamic communities of Oakland. Sally Bowles (Sharon Shao) Since its Broadway debut in…
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Theater Review: GASLIGHT (Northlight Theatre)
A THRILLER THAT OUTLASTS ITS TWIST Even when we know what’s coming, the tension holds Let’s talk about the cojones required to mount a production of Gaslight nowadays. Even if we assume — a tall order, that assumption — that most of the audience has not seen, or does not know, the plot of George…
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THE BUSINESS OF ILLUSION: HOW ENTERTAINMENT SELLS FANTASY
The pursuit of visual grandeur defines our modern culture as we witness the seamless integration of artistic expression and technical mastery. This industry thrives on the deliberate construction of reality, where every frame and every stage performance is meticulously designed to evoke a specific emotional response. Whether it is a Broadway production or a digital…
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HOW SET DESIGNERS USE RESTAURANT FURNITURE TO CREATE EMOTIONAL ATMOSPHERE ON STAGE
Theatre audiences often respond to a mood long before the first line is spoken. Light settles across the stage, shadows form in quiet corners, and the outline of furniture begins shaping expectations. Set designers understand this subtle influence, and they use restaurant furniture with the same intentionality as lighting or sound. A chair, a booth,…
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