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Playbill NewsAug 03, 2026
Broadway Rush, Lottery, and Standing Room Only Policies
Playbill's complete round-up of the latest Broadway rush, lottery, standing-room-only (SRO), and student ticket policies.



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BBC Entertainment & ArtsAug 03, 2026
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
The columnist died in hospital in Middlsbrough on Sunday.

New York Times BooksAug 03, 2026
Book Review: ‘The People's Historian,' by Dave Zirin
Dave Zirin traces the radical career of Howard Zinn, whose "A People's History of the United States" has sold millions of copies.

NYTimes ArtsAug 03, 2026
‘The Shards,' and 7 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week
This adaptation of a Bret Easton Ellis book comes to Hulu and FX. Six of Bravo's "Real Housewives" travel the country in "Ultimate Girls Trip."

Yahoo! BooksAug 03, 2026
GOP Sen. John Kennedy: ‘I wouldn't bet my house on' Blanche's confirmation as attorney general


Yahoo! BooksAug 03, 2026
A school shooter's mother helped him reach his ‘fans' from prison. Here's why she wasn't charged.


Playbill NewsAug 03, 2026
Grey Henson Will Lead NYC Industry Presentation of Pringle & Finn, The Musical!
Based on the beloved children's books by Paul Castle, the 50-minute musical follows two penguins who embark on a cake delivery adventure.



Yahoo! BooksAug 03, 2026
‘Trump threw us all a curveball': South Carolina Republicans are stewing about Lindsey Graham's old Senate seat


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Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade


Yahoo! BooksAug 03, 2026
Mamdani extends deadline for NYC homeowners to seek exemption from new pied-à-terre tax


Playbill NewsAug 03, 2026
Aliya Grace Will Lead Boop! The Musical North American Tour
The former American Idol contestant is ready to give audiences across the nation something to shout about.



Time EntertainmentAug 03, 2026
With Iran, Trump Says Fighting Is Off and Talks Are On—For Now, Again
Trump said talks will restart on Monday after he called off strikes on Iran, but a pattern of on again, off again fighting casts doubt on progress toward a lasting peace.

NYTimes ArtsAug 03, 2026
Misty Copeland on Her Joyce Theater Festival and Ballet Philosophy
Copeland, the retired ballerina was the first Black female principal of American Ballet Theater, curates a two-week festival at the Joyce.

NYTimes ArtsAug 02, 2026
Ariana Grande to Step Away From Public Life After Tour Concludes
Grande "will be taking a step back from visibility" after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes next month, a spokeswoman for the singer said on Sunday.

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NYTimes ArtsAug 02, 2026
‘House of the Dragon' Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: Wild Animals
Everyone has a plan until the fire-breathing dragon gets involved.

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Playbill NewsAug 02, 2026
Weekly Schedule of Current Broadway Shows
A rundown of current Broadway shows and their planned show times, as well as cancellations due to COVID.



VultureAug 02, 2026
Ariana Grande Is ‘Taking a Step Back' From Public Life
A rep told People she'll be taking a break after the Eternal Sunshine Tour wraps.

New York Times BooksAug 02, 2026
Book Review: ‘The Story of Your Life,' by Kathryn Jezer-Morton
In "The Story of Your Life," Kathryn Jezer-Morton explores, without castigating, the wish to present a curated version of experience via social media.

Yahoo! BooksAug 02, 2026
Republican Sen. Kennedy says he ‘wouldn't bet my house' on Blanche being confirmed


Yahoo! BooksAug 02, 2026
Opinion - Republicans can win the House in 2026 through Puerto Rican voters


BBC Entertainment & ArtsAug 02, 2026
New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The film's strong performance gives a much-needed boost for Disney ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Avengers: Doomsday.

Yahoo! BooksAug 02, 2026
What we know so far about the plane crash that killed 11 European tourists near one of Peru's most popular sites


VultureAug 02, 2026
Telemachus and Spider-Man Are Racing to $1 Billion at the Box Office
It's a race between Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey to cross the $1 billion mark, globally.

Rolling Stone Movie NewsAug 02, 2026
Ariana Grande Taking a ‘Step Back' From Public Life After Tour
"She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break"

Time EntertainmentAug 02, 2026
What to Know About the U.S. Water Systems Cyberattacks
Cyberattacks targeting water systems in multiple states over the past week have raised questions about infrastructure security and whether the incidents are connected to Iran.

New York Times MoviesAug 02, 2026
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Heads for $875 Million Opening at Global Box Office
The Sony Pictures movie, the 11th big-budget Spider-Man blockbuster since 2002, was on pace to have one of the biggest domestic first weekends ever.

VultureAug 02, 2026
Sopranos Stars Remember Vincent Pastore
Salvatore Bonpensiero, as remembered by his TV family.

NYTimes ArtsAug 02, 2026
Morgan Freeman Interview: On "Lioness" and His Iconic Voice
The 89-year-old actor returns for the third season of "Lioness," and he still can't understand the fuss over his voice.

New York Times BooksAug 02, 2026
Book Review: ‘Etna,' by Paul Yoon
Paul Yoon's deeply moving novel "Etna" explores the aftermath of war with an unconventional narrator.

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New York Times BooksAug 01, 2026
Book Review: ‘The Unknown,' by Riley Sager
In Riley Sager's "The Unknown," actresses on a research trip stumble into a paranormal mystery.

BBC Entertainment & ArtsAug 01, 2026
The Sopranos star Vincent Pastore dies aged 80
Pastore, who played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the hit US show, was found at his home in New York City, US media report.

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VultureJul 31, 2026
The 13 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend
Look out! Here comes a Tom Hollannnnd.

Playbill NewsJul 31, 2026
Schedule of Upcoming Off-Broadway Shows
Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway, this list is not comprehensive.



Playbill NewsJul 31, 2026
Cast Set for 2027 North American Premiere of The Osmonds: A New Musical
Eric Vaughn Johnson will direct the musical about the famed American music group for Rochester's OFC Creations.



Playbill NewsJul 29, 2026
Mae West Musical Come Up and See Me Sometime Plans NYC Industry Presentations
Carla R. Stewart, Natalie Joy Johnson, and Petralina Rae are leading the cast of the Don Mongitore-Kevin Smith Kirkwood musical.



New York Times MoviesJul 13, 2026
Tony Rayns, Who Helped Bring Asian Film to the World, Dies at 77
In reviews and at festivals, he played a key role in introducing English-speaking audiences to directors like Wong Kar-wai, Jia Zhangke and Bong Joon Ho.

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