Maybe a new form of worship of the dead is coming into being, born of technology that keeps the dead present and in some sense alive on our screens.
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Interview: Austin McCormick, Founder/Choreographer, Company XIV
The inventive choreographer talks about how he mixes Baroque and modern dance in spectacular productions like the current Nutcracker Rouge.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Baby Universe’
For clever creativity, sweet whimsy, and wondrous storytelling it'll be hard to beat this grown-up puppetry showpiece this holiday season.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Haunted’ by Edna O’Brien, Starring Brenda Blethyn
A triple character study as well as something of a psychological thriller, Haunted with its bang-up cast is a doozy—and a delight.
Read More »Music Review: Indie Round-Up – Shane Lamb, Stacie Collins, Kentucky Thunder
Loaded with luscious multi-part harmonies, Kentucky Thunder's debut is a feast for the authenticity-starved soul.
Read More »Give Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reboot a Chance
Get upset about marketing unhealthy food to children through toys. Not about a new Buffy movie you might not like.
Read More »No Wonder: Washington DC Has Lowest Unemployment Rate in Nation
Politicians are holding the middle class and working people hostage in their efforts to win more benefits for the rich.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Lonesome Winter’
Christmas is coming; what better time for a descent into suicidal depression?
Read More »Bills’ Steve Johnson: Thanks for Nothing, God
If God made you win, it follows that he made the other team lose. What kind of a mean God would do that?
Read More »Platitudes Won’t Help Your Overweight Friends Lose Weight
As if it were easy to lose weight.
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