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A provocative commentary on our need to recognize our our common humanity, the film is, at its heart, a painfully cautionary tale.
Two essential documentaries look at the legacies of Leni Riefenstahl and Elie Wiesel.
The sprawling cast — 30-plus players — under Michael Arden’s direction performs with verve; they deliver outstanding performances and have excellent singing chops.
Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass are master jazz guitarists who sound nothing alike.
Anybody at Tuesday’s show who thought the members of Kraftwerk were just punching buttons at their static posts while audiovisuals surged automatically would be mistaken.
Through it all, Deanna Raybourn’s quartet of females rely on the acuity and resourcefulness that has made the author’s other series characters both so memorable and beloved.
Navigating the clash between tradition and experimentation — they are often two vastly different artistic worlds — requires bold programming.

Arts Commentary: Climate Crisis Cabaret — Marching Orders
Why did I help organize the Climate Crisis Cabaret? Because these are not normal times. And we need more theater like it.
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