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Trump Politicizes Kennedy Center Honors with Populist Choices

President Trump hand-picked Kennedy Center honorees, including Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, and KISS, prioritizing popular culture figures and directly challenging the traditional highbrow selections, reflecting his broader strategy to challenge established cultural institutions and appeal to ...

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RBO Cancels Israel "Tosca" Amid Staff Gaza Protest

The Royal Ballet and Opera canceled its planned "Tosca" production in Israel following a staff protest against Israel's actions in Gaza, citing safety concerns and a perceived double standard in its responses to international conflicts; over 61,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza since October 7, 202...

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Major Staff Turnover at Hamburg Theaters Amidst Leadership Changes

Simultaneous leadership changes at Hamburg's Thalia Theater and State Opera have resulted in significant staff turnover, with 17 actors leaving Thalia and six singers leaving the State Opera, among numerous other departures and arrivals across departments, creating challenges for the new leadership.

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Acclaimed Theater Director Robert Wilson Dies at 83

Robert Wilson, an acclaimed theater and opera director known for his visually stunning and meticulously choreographed productions, died at 83 in his New York home after a short illness; his collaborations included Philip Glass and Marina Abramović.

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Republican Proposal to Rename Kennedy Center Faces Legal Hurdles

House Republicans proposed renaming the Kennedy Center after Donald Trump and its opera house after Melania Trump, which violates the law establishing the center unless Congress changes it; this follows Trump's dismissal of board members, alteration of the center's programming, and installation of f...

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Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

Acclaimed satirist and pianist Tom Lehrer died on Saturday at age 97 in Cambridge, Massachusetts; his sardonic songs, spanning topics from nuclear proliferation to pigeons, earned him iconic status in the 1950s and 60s.

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Trump Announces Kennedy Center Honorees Amidst Controversy

President Trump announced the 2024 Kennedy Center Honors recipients, including Sylvester Stallone and KISS, and will host the ceremony following his controversial takeover of the Kennedy Center, leading to staff firings and several artists declining the honor.

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RBO Cancels Tel Aviv Tosca Production Amid Gaza Protest

Following an internal letter signed by 182 members protesting its collaboration with the Israeli Opera amid the Gaza conflict, the Royal Ballet and Opera canceled its 2026 production of Tosca in Tel Aviv, citing concerns about the Israeli government's actions and the Israeli Opera's practice of offe...

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New Film and Streaming Releases This Week

New releases this week include the action-comedy "The Naked Gun", the Swiss drama "Late Shift", and the animated film "Savages", alongside streaming options such as Tim Burton's "Wednesday" and a new adaptation of "The Count of Monte Cristo".

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Dangast's Watt en Schlick Festival Draws 6,500 Daily Attendees

The Watt en Schlick Festival in Dangast, Friesland, Germany, kicked off its 12th edition on August 25th, 2023, featuring approximately 70 concerts, readings, and film screenings across five stages near the Wadden Sea, with headliners Zaho de Sagazan and Makko, drawing approximately 6,500 attendees d...

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Musical Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a celebrated musical satirist known for his witty songs tackling serious issues, died at age 97 on Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving a lasting legacy on comedy and satire.

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Satirist Tom Lehrer Dies at 97

Tom Lehrer, a 97-year-old Harvard-educated mathematician and satirical songwriter known for his witty songs on politics and society, died Saturday at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, leaving behind a legacy of sharp social commentary.

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