Arts
New York City Opera rises from turmoil
Listen:Nov. 5, 2009 | Jeff Lunden | NPR | 0 comments
A longtime scrappy alternative to the plush Metropolitan Opera, City Opera struggles to make a comeback with a new general manager, a renovated theater and a shorter but smarter season of operas.
Theater producer takes the stage as new NEA chair
Listen:Nov. 5, 2009 | Susan Stamberg | NPR | 0 comments
Former Broadway producer Rocco Landesman is about to embark on a journey that will take him way off-Broadway: Peoria, Ill. is his first stop on "Art Works," a six-month tour of arts organizations around the country.
Harper Simon: his father's son
Listen:Nov. 5, 2009 | Vince Pearson | NPR | 0 comments
With the help of legendary Nashville session musicians and a little paternal assistance from Paul Simon, the young musician has just released his solo debut. But don't be fooled by his pedigree: Harper Simon has his own sound.
L.A. Times: The Arts
- Dudamel tackles Verdi's Requiem
- Louis Prima's widow speaks out against 'Louis & Keely' musical
- 'Spider-Man' gets new producer, leading man -- but still no opening date
- Artist Rachel Rosenthal thrives on chance
New York Times: Arts
- Video Game Review | Uncharted 2: Among Thieves: A Game That Takes Aim at Bigger Screens
- Music Review | New York City Opera: City Opera Returns in Its Newly Inviting Home
- Long-Delayed Opening for History of, and by, Joseph Papp
- Exhibition Review | 'A Woman’s Wit: Jane Austen’s Life and Legacy': At the Morgan, the Jane Austen Her Family Knew
L.A. Weekly
- AFI FEST Free Admission: The Dark Side
- L.A. Medical-Pot Shops Peddle to LAUSD Pupils
- L.A. Light Rail? Or Keep Your Car?
- Chaos in the Casitas
L.A. Times: Entertainment News
- FunnyorDie.com: 'SNL' for the online crowd
- Opening day: 'Christmas Carol' debut not looking too jolly
- Beatles catalog is temporarily banned from music website BlueBeat
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