Jeff Lunden
Stories
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Composer John Adams' opera 'Antony and Cleopatra' opens in New York
John Adams has been called America's greatest living composer. His adaptation of Shakespeare's "Antony and Cleopatra" opens at the Metropolitan Opera, in New York, next week.
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Nominations for the 2025 Tony Awards – Broadway's highest honors – are announced
While Broadway's box office is approaching pre-pandemic levels, fewer shows are making money, so the showcase of the national Tony broadcast is an invaluable marketing tool.
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Two new original musical comedies on Broadway share a curious plot point
Two new original musical comedies based on true historical events are the toast of Broadway this spring -- and both feature corpses as a major plot point.
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Bodega cats aren't just cute. They're working animals
Many of New York's bodegas (convenience stores) feature popular residents -- cats. They help keep vermin out and invite customers in. They are popular on Instagram, but they are not legal.
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Award-winning composer William Finn dies at 73
The award-winning composer and lyricist William Finn died this week. He's best known for "Falsettos" and "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
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Indonesian residents in New York hold monthly food bazaar to celebrate their culture
Indonesian residents of Queens, N.Y., gather once a month to celebrate the culture and food of their homeland. The emphasis is on the food.
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Three plays starring Oscar winners are currently leading the Broadway box office
Three plays with Oscar-winning celebrities are currently leading the Broadway box office.
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Broadway is seeing a steady revival after the pandemic, partly buoyed by tourists
Five years after the pandemic, have Broadway audiences come back? And what musicals and plays are opening, in the weeks ahead, that might draw in crowds?
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Swing Day held to honor performers who step in to fill roles at the last minute
On Broadway and national tours, the performers who substitute for various chorus members at the drop of a hat are known as "swings." Wednesday is designated "National Swing Day" in their honor.
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Iconic model Christmas train maker Lionel Trains celebrates 125 years
A Lionel toy train around the Christmas tree continues to be a fixture of holiday tradition in some families. The iconic American company is about to roll into its 125th anniversary.