David Baerwald holds up his most precious possession so that it’s visible on our video conference: a very old violin in a very old, battered case. Baerwald, an award-winning musician, …
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Tony Awards 2026: “Schmigadoon!” wins best musical in a season saved by revivals
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt was a strange year on Broadway, but then it’s been strange everywhere. Our world at times seems downright unrecognizable, with politicians acting like mob bosses, AI transforming not just …
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Ariana Grande returns to the stage, pop-star quirks intact
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOAKLAND — Dressed in a kind of shredded ballerina’s costume, her signature ponytail tied into a bun, Ariana Grande leaned toward a microphone on a stand and asked the thousands of people …
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‘Scary Movie’ laughs its way to a first-place finish at the box office
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWith the Wayans brothers firmly back in the driver’s seat, horror parody “Scary Movie” muscled its way past He-Man for the top spot at the box office this weekend. The …
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‘The Four Seasons’ tackles a new period of life: Motherhood
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAnyone who has been a new parent knows it’s not easy to do on your own — it really does take a village. And in the latest season of “The …
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‘Trainspotting’ is still peak ’90s, plus the week’s best films
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHello! I’m Mark Olsen. Welcome to another edition of your regular field guide to a world of Only Good Movies. It seems odd that the biggest news of the week …
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Tony Awards 2026: How to watch, start time and who’s performing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIt’s Broadway’s time to shine Sunday when the 79th Tony Awards take New York City. Broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall, the night promises plenty of onstage drama and …
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The ‘Masters of the Universe’ post-credits scenes, explained
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThis story includes spoilers for “Masters of the Universe.” He-Man has made his way back to the big screen thanks to the power of Grayskull — and Hollywood’s love of …
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‘Renoir’ review: Quirky 11-year-old girl processes her dad’s imminent death
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesJapanese filmmaker Chie Hayakawa isn’t afraid to look death in the eye. The writer-director’s 2022 feature debut, “Plan 75,” imagined an unsettling future in which the elderly are offered a …
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Phoebe Bridgers announces no-phone tour, concerts at Intuit Dome
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesStart sending out “Smoke Signals.” Phoebe Bridgers finally announced her upcoming phone-free arena tour, and it includes two spooky nights in the Los Angeles area. Bridgers shared details about the …