He created dances performed worldwide, and, under his leadership, the Houston Ballet grew into one of America’s largest and most prominent troupes.
Category: Entertainment
The best theatre to stream this month: Patrick Stewart reads Shakespeare’s sonnets – all 154 of them
The great Shakespearean shares his passion project, there’s a sneak peek of Sam Ryder’s Jesus Christ Superstar and Back to the Future: The Musical hits reverseWhen stages went dark during the Covid crisis, all sorts of impromptu performances popped up online. Patrick Stewart’s pandemic hobby was to recite one Shakespeare sonnet each day on social media – a project inspired by him reading one to his wife over dinner. Now, all 154 from the 1609 quarto are collected on Audible – including Stewart’s favourite, Sonnet 116 (Let me not to the marriage of true minds). Almost four hours long…
Thousands of power strips sold on Amazon recalled over fire risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned of ‘serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns’ if the recalled power strips caught fire
This Simple Chocolate Dessert Is Perfect for Easter
From the press-in crust to the creamy tea-infused filling, this tart will be the star of every Easter celebration.
What to Know About Airport Security Lines During the Partial Government Shutdown
Images of seemingly endless waits at security checkpoints have spread online, but the reality of the partial government shutdown is less straightforward.
Histories of Native American Treaties and Anti-Chinese Violence Win Bancroft Prize
The award, one of the most prestigious in the field of American history, honors “scope, significance, depth of research and richness of interpretation.”
A New Oscar for Best Casting
This year, there’s a new category at the Oscars: the Academy Award for best achievement in casting. Our reporter Esther Zuckerman spoke with all five nominees to find out what makes good casting.
On the Hunt for 24 Hours of Drag in N.Y.C.
An enthusiast went on a madcap adventure to find some fun events for all types across the city, from bingo fans to “Star Trek” aficionados.
Gunshots fired at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s LA mansion
Rihanna was in the home at the time, but it is unknown if anyone else was present.
What to stream this week: Rachel Weisz’s sizzling satire, plus five more picks
A professor sexually hungering for a younger colleague is the starting point for the terrific Vladimir. Plus, Sherlock gets the Guy Ritchie treatment (again) and another Yellowstone spin-off.
