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‘Operation Mincemeat’: A British theatre invasion

By Andy Ottone · Wednesday, March 19, 2025

The British hit musical has come to Broadway. Here's what you should know.

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Animation at the Oscars, a diary

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A full survey of the Oscars' animation nominees and reflection on the victors.

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On the ‘Carousel of Progress’

By Harry Penne · Wednesday, March 5, 2025

A look at the history of Walt Disney’s tribute to “tomorrow.”

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‘Severance’: The workplace thriller continues to impress

By Natalie Swiderski · Monday, March 3, 2025

The show’s second season is just as great as the first.

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The subtle influence of music on life

By Mackenzie Horton · Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

A girl who has a playlist for just about every event on the power of music.

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Cynthia Erivo: From defying gravity to defying expectations

By AJ Brookshire · Friday, Feb. 28, 2025

The “Wicked” star is set to perform as Jesus in a production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

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Hit broadway show ‘Hamilton’ celebrates ten years

By Claire Watson · Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025

A Scene writer’s take on why you should finally watch or rewatch “Hamilton.”

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The highlights from ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special’

By Harry Penne · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

The star-studded reunion spurs optimism for the classic program’s future.

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‘Better Man’ is better than you’d expect

By Andy Ottone · Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025

A great film, despite its simian gimmick.

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‘American Psycho’: The movie we all know (but haven’t seen)

By Amelia Beltran · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

The Browning Cinema screened “American Psycho” this Saturday.

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‘Heart on Fire’ delivers an impressive student-written experience

By Christopher Cope · Monday, Feb. 24, 2025

Writing, acting, singing and dancing that left nothing to be desired.

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‘SOS Deluxe: LANA’: your new favorite songs

By Natalie Swiderski · Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

SZA delivers once again, but was there ever any doubt?

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Celebrating 20 years of ‘Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire’

By Claire Watson · Friday, Feb. 21, 2025

Scene writer Claire Watson reviews “Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire.”

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The Lumineers’ ‘Automatic’ is an automatic hit

By AJ Brookshire · Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

The Lumineers’s new album is something for all music lovers.

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‘Apple Cider Vinegar’: The girl who cried wolf

By Sheila-Marie Manyara · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025

When very fake lies meet very real consequences.

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Motown mystique

By Shannon Lipscomb · Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025

Last Saturday, the Debartolo Performing Arts Center brought its audience back to the era of Motown with their annual tribute show.

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‘Captain America: Brave New World’ revisits the old

By Andy Ottone · Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

The latest Captain America movie ties in a lot of Marvel Studios threads. But, does it need to?

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‘Euphoria’: The job’s not done yet

By Mason McCart · Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

Meditations on what makes “Euphoria” tick.

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‘Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe)’: Just as sweet but not as short

By Marguerite C. J. Marley · Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

The deluxe version of Sabrina Carpenter’s debut album includes some new hits and some boring duds.

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‘Nickel Boys’ is a groundbreaking cinematic achievement

By Luke Foley · Friday, Feb. 14, 2025

RaMell Ross’ film about an abusive, racist reform school is harrowing and ingeniously shot.

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