Connections
In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, our guests discuss the parallels between the political and social themes of the musical "Cabaret" (set in the 1930s) and today.
Connections
From CITY Magazine
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Demetrio Alomar, a School of the Arts and Nazareth University grad, returns to Rochester May 11-12 at West Herr Auditorium Theatre.
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The company adds modern dance to the monthly arts lineup on May 3.
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A sobering world premiere based on the 2012 school shooting runs at Geva Theatre Center through May 12.
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JCC CenterStage presents a political play based on a true story — sort of — through April 21.
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Show us the 'Photo City' through your lens — and it could be our June 2024 cover.
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Eastman Opera Theatre's cerebral production runs through April 7 at Kodak Hall.
Local and national arts from NPR
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Climate journalist Zoë Schlanger says research suggests that plants are indeed "intelligent" in complex ways that challenge our understanding of agency and consciousness. Her book is The Light Eaters.
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The last show of the pop icon's "Celebration" retrospective tour brought over a million and a half fans to Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach on Saturday night.
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The English actor played Captain Edward John Smith in the 1997 film Titanic as well as King Théoden of Rohan in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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For years, Hollywood's behind-the-scenes action heroes have been pushing for an Oscars category to honor their work. Many hope The Fall Guy will make it a reality.
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Sotheby's June 26 auction of Thomas Taylor's watercolor illustration for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is estimated to sell for $400,000-$600,000.
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Zillow Gone Wild started in 2020 as an Instagram account devoted to eccentric property listings. The show focuses on homes that defy everyday expectations in some way.
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Jerry Seinfeld has the become the latest in a string of public figures to blame "political correctness" for the death of comedy (among other societal ills). But what does the term actually refer to?
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This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby. Safety concerns are taking center stage after a dozen horses died in last year's spring meet.
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From sparking the imagination to helping with mental health, listen to poems read by NPR readers and see how poetry has affected their lives.
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The bill which was previously passed in the House in 2019 and 2022 but blocked in the Senate, aims to end race-based hair discrimination in schools and workplaces.
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Where's the beef? What's the deal with marijuana? Why does this read like a '90s stand-up script? The answer to at least some of these questions can be found in the quiz. Were you paying attention?
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A big part of what makes the Final Fantasy franchise so beloved is its score. Rebirth's composers aimed to make music that pleases fans of the original while trying something new and surprising.