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Jun 12, 2026

Taylor Swift Enters the Songwriters Hall of Fame With Tears, Jokes and a Warning
After an introduction from Steven Spielberg, Swift gave a lengthy speech encouraging artists to "trust their human intuition" in an industry driven by data.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

Opera Company Sues to Collect $17 Million From the Kennedy Center
The Washington National Opera, which left the center amid the Trump administration's takeover, says its efforts to retrieve its endowment and other assets have been blocked.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

Joe Negri, Handyman and Music Maestro on ‘Mister Rogers,' Dies at 99
An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

JR Conjures a Mountainous Illusion Out of the Pont Neuf in Paris
Four decades after the conceptual artist Christo draped the Pont Neuf with fabric, JR, a French street artist, offers his own trick of the eye.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

David Hockney, Who Restored the Human Form to Art, Dies at 88
His colorful figurative paintings were both conservative and iconoclastic, defying the dominant abstract schools of the mid-20th century.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

What I Learned From David Hockney
The curator Norman Rosenthal knew the artist for over 60 years and still discovered something new when they collaborated on a final blockbuster show.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

With iPhones and Faxes, David Hockney Embraced Tech
Polaroids and photocopiers also gave the artist possibilities for creating in forms vastly different from his paintings.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

The Pianist Igor Levit Bets Big on Recordings With His Own Label
Despite woes in the recording industry, Levit announced the founding of No Silence, which will release three albums this fall.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

Steven Spielberg on How to Build Suspense in ‘Disclosure Day'
The director narrates a scene from his movie that is a continuation, of sorts, of a sequence he filmed for his feature-length debut, "Duel," in 1971.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

7 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

Slayyyter Had One Last Chance for Pop Stardom, and She Nailed It
After a few attempts that didn't fully connect, the St. Louis singer was ready to walk away, but not before making a raw album of thrashed pop, "Worst Girl in America."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

How ‘The Furious' Somersaults Through a Wild Action Scene
The new movie is packed with showstopping action, but one standout sequence has our hero rolling over a pyramid of henchmen. Here's what it took.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

The Books Times Readers Are Most Excited About This Summer
Lush historical fiction, gripping thrillers, true crime, laugh-out-loud essays and more: Here are the books you've saved most to your reading lists.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

‘Disclosure Day' | Anatomy of a Scene
The director Steven Spielberg breaks down an action sequence from his new film "Disclosure Day" for Anatomy of a Scene.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

‘The Gas Station Attendant' Review: A Daughter's Questions
Karla Murthy retells her Indian dad's life story to better understand her own in this deeply personal documentary.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 12, 2026

Late Night Prepares for Trump's U.F.C. Birthday Fight at the White House
Jimmy Fallon called the president "the only 80-year-old yelling, ‘Get on my lawn!'"

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

Review: ‘Romeo & Juliet' Find Too Little Love in the Park
For the Public Theater's Shakespeare in the Park, the director Saheem Ali presents a strangely low-energy version of the tragedy.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

Kennedy Center Appeals Order to Remove Trump's Name
One day before a deadline to take the president's name off its facade, the arts institution appealed a federal judge's ruling that also temporarily blocked it from closing.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

William Coupon, Who Wanted to ‘Photograph Everyone in the World,' Dies at 73
Self-taught, he became a go-to portraitist for politicians, rock stars and other celebrities. He also documented Indigenous people and inmates on death row.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘North Star' Explores Frederick Douglass's Ties to Ireland
Hunted by slavers, the abolitionist escaped briefly to Britain and Ireland. A new show at the Irish Arts Center combines his speeches with performances by local students.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

For Painting's Great Skeptic, Gerhard Richter, History Is a Blur
Our critic Jason Farago on how the artist conceived a new way forward for landscape painting.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

Duane Michals, Artist of Wit and Courage
Our conversations over the years were, at times, philosophical, metaphysical, honest about the daily circumstances of our lives, and dishy, a photography critic says, as he looks back.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

Boston Symphony in Crisis Over Dismissal of Andris Nelsons
Chad Smith, the orchestra's president, admitted missteps in terminating Andris Nelsons's contract but stood by the decision and won't step down.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

30 Shows to Watch This Summer
"The Bear" serves its last course, "Ted Lasso" gets back on the pitch, and Larry David makes a TV show with the Obamas.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘Doctor Who' Is in Limbo. What Does That Mean for Fans?
The BBC said there would be no Christmas special this year and is looking for a production company to take on the sci-fi classic. Followers have already dubbed this uncertain period "the Wilderness Years 2.0."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

Orlan's Face Is Her Canvas, and Her Calling Card
Orlan transformed herself through plastic surgery in the 1990s for an art project. Now, she is lecturing at the Louvre about changing perceptions of beauty.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘Stop! That! Train!' Review: Gleefully Going Off the Rails
RuPaul stars as the American president, who must contend with an unfolding transit crisis and drag queens galore as a dangerous storm approaches.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘Promised Sky' Review: Living in a State of Uncertainty
Three women living in Tunisia shelter Kenza, a young girl who survived a shipwreck, while they deal with their own issues.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘O Horizon' Review: Trying to Skip Pain
An already unwieldy film feels more queasy when taken in cultural context.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘The Furious' Review: Action Spectacle Built on Body-Breaking Blows
Xie Miao and Joe Taslim kick butt and take names in Kenji Tanigaki's Asian action extravaganza.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘I Am Frankelda' Review: Nightmares in Stop-Motion
An origin story that proves the dark flame of Mexican fantasy is alive and well.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘Disclosure Day' Review: Spielberg Plays His Greatest Cosmic Hits
In a fast-paced sci-fi fantasy, infused with epic intentions and starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor and Colman Domingo, the filmmaker brings the rest of us home.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

Broadway Shows Closing Soon: ‘Becky Shaw,' ‘Giant' and More
The final curtain is coming down on two Tony Award-winning performances, a reboot of a 1980s musical and one of the best plays in August Wilson's American Century Cycle.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now
Recordings of songs by Schubert, music by Martyna Basta and symphonies by Martinu are among our selections.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

In the Protein Era, Even He-Man Is Hawking Supplements
To promote "Masters of the Universe," Mattel, the toymaker behind the movie, tapped into one of the hottest trends in health and wellness: protein.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

‘Honeyjoon' Review: Island Healing
In this strange, sensual dramedy, a lusty 20-something and her grieving Persian-British mother travel to an island resort meant for honeymooners.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

29 Shows to Watch This Summer
"The Bear" serves its last course, "Ted Lasso" gets back on the pitch, and Larry David makes a TV show with the Obamas.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

In the Fastest-Warming City in the U.S., These Artists See Hope
At the Nevada Museum of Art, five examples of artist-activists shining a light on the Great Basin Desert and beyond.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 11, 2026

Desi Lydic Does a Spit Take at the Price of Trump's Gold Coin
"$12,000? For a coin? Does it come with a used Honda Civic?" Lydic said.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

Ernest Chambers, ‘Smothers Brothers' TV Show Producer, Dies at 97
In the late 1960s, he and Saul Ilson oversaw a variety show known for its social and political satire, and together they helped fight network censors over its content.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Dancing pigeons, mystery stew and a nostalgia machine.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

A.I. Chatbot Helps a $100 Thrift Store Painting Sell for Over $250,000
When a son got curious about the origins of a painting his mother bought at a secondhand shop decades ago, Google Gemini had some intriguing thoughts.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

Duane Michals, Photographer With Stories to Tell, Dies at 94
A self-taught artist, he brought narrative to modern photography with sequences of staged black-and-white images, often accompanied by wry or lyrical captions.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

In a Timely "Under the Shadow" Staging, a Ghost Haunts War-Torn Iran
The supernatural mixes with secular modernity, family dynamics and feminism in a new London production of "Under the Shadow."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

In ‘Widow's Bay,' History Is Hard to Kill
The season's best new show is a horror-comedy rooted in a timely idea: Is the past a treasure to preserve or a monster to escape?

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

100 Guitars' Worth of Glenn Branca's Violent Ecstasy
At Lincoln Center, the guitarist Reg Bloor, Branca's widow, will conduct his music for the first time: "Symphony No. 13 (Hallucination City) for 100 Guitars."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

A Land Artist Asks: What Will Be Left When I'm Not Here?
Meg Webster creates works that are often fleeting. At 82, with a new show at the Paula Cooper Gallery, now she's looking for a place in history.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

How Maya Rudolph Became an ‘Absolute Menace' in ‘Oh, Mary!'
For her Broadway debut, the comedian hired a trainer, read lines with her daughter and, when she needed it most, was saved by improv.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

A Bewildering Bejeweled Has Kafka's Fingerprints
Both "The Trial" and Titanium Court, a lauded Match-3 game, trade in the frustration of a system of nonsensical rules.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

Patti Smith, Jon Batiste and More Tell the History of SummerStage
Patti Smith, David Byrne, Youssou N'Dour and other artists remember the performances, chance meetings and rainouts of the concert series that has defined New York City summers.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

Book Review: ‘Cocked and Boozy,' by Brooke Barbier
In her new history, "Cocked and Boozy," Brooke Barbier illuminates the pervasive role that alcohol played throughout the colonial era.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 10, 2026

Jimmy Kimmel Calls a Technical Foul on Trump's Apparent Game 3 Nap
The late night host called Trump "the first sitting president to shut down a major United States city so he could take a nap in front of a sold-out crowd at the N.B.A. finals."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

John Basinger, Who Memorized All 12 Books of ‘Paradise Lost,' Dies at 92
After nearly nine years of practice, he made John Milton's epic poem vividly dramatic for audiences and inspired a study of his "memory virtuosity."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

Knicks in '73: Revisiting the Charts From a Championship Year
Listen to tracks from War, Vicki Lawrence and other artists who had hits in May 1973.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

Nick Reiner, Accused of Killing Parents, Asks to Use Trust Fund for His Defense
Mr. Reiner, who has pleaded not guilty, wants money from his $1.5 million trust fund to rehire a prominent criminal defense lawyer.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

Julio Le Park, Kinetic Sculpture and Op-Art Master, Dies at 97
His socially engaged works, created over a 70-year career, sought to engage viewers through shifting lights, motors and even Ping-Pong balls.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

Albert Wolsky, Costume Designer for ‘All That Jazz' and ‘Grease,' Dies at 95
A go-to designer for directors like Bob Fosse and Paul Mazursky, he won two Oscars and created Olivia Newton-John's indelibly sultry ensemble in "Grease."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

In an Italy of Many Voices, Emma Dante's Plays Speak ‘the Language of the People'
Since her mother's death, Emma Dante has used the stage as a space to dive into her Sicilian roots — and the contradictions of family life.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

The Gustavo Dudamel Era in Los Angeles Approaches Its End
Gustavo Dudamel's last concerts at Walt Disney Concert Hall as the Los Angeles Philharmonic's maestro were a symbol of his impact after 17 years.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

Kyle Gallner Is More Than Just a Scream King
The actor has become a reliable horror star — but he's also delivered compelling performances in offbeat movies like "Dinner in America" and "Strange Darling."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

At City Ballet, Spring Fever Hit, With Ups and Some Dispiriting Downs
New York City Ballet ended its season on a positive note with "Coppélia," but the repertory tipped too heavily into unimportant ballets.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

The Victoria and Albert Museum Gets Nostalgic for Britain's Lost Music Venues
A new exhibition charts the cyclical forces destroying nightlife spots, even as independent spaces fight developers, complaining neighbors and shifting social habits.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

Sting Never Gave Up on His Musical ‘The Last Ship.' Now It's Back
After his 2014 musical failed on Broadway, the musician is bringing a revised version of it to the Metropolitan Opera for a limited run this week.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

What Happens When ‘Star Wars' Replaces Mozart?
Across the United States, orchestras are programming more live performances of movie soundtracks in a bid for box office revenue.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 09, 2026

Late Night Roasts Trump for Walking Out on ‘Meet the Press'
Jon Stewart called the president's interview his "worst nightmare: a woman who won't stop asking pertinent questions."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Maximalism Is Back at the Tonys
Our chief theater critic, Helen Shaw, shares her highlights of the Tony Awards on Sunday in New York City.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

B.F.I. Preserves ‘Charlie Bit My Finger' and 430 Videos in Archive of Viral Moments
The British Film Institute assembled the memes in an archive of culturally significant internet moments. See what made the cut.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

2026 Tonys: How to Get Tickets for Winning Plays and Musicals
Many of the winning plays and musicals are still onstage, and some are closing soon. Here's a guide to help you navigate the field and find tickets.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

How to See the 2026 Tony-Winning Plays and Musicals
Many of the winning plays and musicals are still onstage, and some are closing soon. Here's a guide to help you navigate the field and find tickets.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Patrick Bruel, French Singer, Is Taken Into Custody Over Sex Assault Claims
Mr. Bruel, long a beloved celebrity in France, has denied allegations raised by 13 women dating to 1997.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

On Broadway's Biggest Night, ‘Saturday Night Live' Shows Its Strength
The long-running sketch comedy show proved its power during the Tony Awards on Sunday, with Lorne Michaels and several former stars grabbing the spotlight.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Gordon S. Wood, Pioneering Historian of Early America, Dies at 92
In a Pulitzer-winning book, "The Radicalism of the American Revolution," he wrote that the colonists rose up against an entire worldview, not just against taxation.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

The One Tony Award Our Readers Would Have Changed
Thousands of people contributed their Broadway favorites of the season ahead of the Tony Awards. Here's how their votes stacked up.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Was Scott Rudin the Biggest Winner at This Year's Tony Awards?
Scott Rudin is a lead producer of "Death of a Salesman," but he kept a low profile this awards season after a four-year hiatus prompted by bullying allegations.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

At the Tony Awards After-Parties, a ‘Harry Potter' Reunion and Winner Celebrations
A crowd that included Daniel Radcliffe, Cole Escola and Carrie Coon celebrated with whiskey ice cream at Rockefeller Center and show tunes at the Carlyle hotel.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Bounty of Frida Kahlo Art Emerges in Mexico's Restored Museum
Diego Rivera's great patron Dolores Olmedo regarded Frida as a rival but bought 26 of her artworks, the largest collection. Their work is on view in Mexico City.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Best and Worst Moments From the 2026 Tony Awards: Pink, Maya Rudolph, Cole Escola, ‘Cats'
Pink brought sincerity and punk energy as the host, musical numbers by "Cats," "Ragtime" and "Chicago" popped, and Maya Rudolph and Cole Escola mined comic gold.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

The New York Hip-Hop Soundtracking the Knicks' Run to the N.B.A. Finals
From old-school stars to young upstarts, the birthplace of hip-hop is basking in the big moment.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

‘Backrooms' and ‘Obsession': The Lessons Behind These Horror Hits
Two Times critics unpack the twin phenomenon of "Backrooms" and "Obsession" and what lessons should — and shouldn't — be learned from their massive success.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

B.F.I. Preserves ‘Charlie Bit My Finger' and More Videos in Archive of Viral Moments
The British Film Institute assembled more than 400 videos in an archive of culturally significant internet moments. See what made the cut.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

‘Every Year After' and 8 More Shows to Watch on TV This Week
The adaptation of a Carley Fortune novel airs and a new season of "Below Deck Mediterranean" begins.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Tonys 2026 Highlights: ‘Schmigadoon!' and ‘Death of a Salesman' Are Big Winners
"Ragtime" won best musical revival, while "Death of a Salesman" led with six prizes. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf were among the winners.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 08, 2026

Tonys 2026 Takeaways: ‘Schmigadoon!' and ‘Death of a Salesman' Are Big Winners
The Broadway revival of "Salesman" led with six Tony Awards. "Schmigadoon!" won best new musical, and "Ragtime" and "Liberation" also took home major prizes.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Full List
The Tony Awards were held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

At the Tonys, calls in support of trans rights and free speech.


NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Pink Is Hosting Tonight's Tony Awards
The pop star, a former theater kid, will also perform on Sunday. Her theater-loving daughter approves of the gig.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

‘Schmigadoon!' Wins Best Musical Tony Award
The knowing, and loving, musical theater satire won the coveted award of the night.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Tony Awards 2026 Live Updates: ‘Schmigadoon!' Named Best New Musical; ‘Ragtime' and ‘Death of a Salesman' Among Big Winners
"Ragtime" won best musical revival, while "Death of a Salesman" led with six prizes. Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf were among the other winners.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Our Favorite Photos From the Tony Awards
As Broadway's brightest gather for the industry's biggest night, here's an up-close look at what you can't see on TV.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Joshua Henry wins the Tony for best actor in a musical.
As Coalhouse Walker Jr. in "Ragtime," Henry belts out emotional solos that have prompted mid-show standing ovations.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Caissie Levy wins the Tony for best actress in a musical.


NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

‘Death of a Salesman' Wins the Tony for Best Revival of a Play
Arthur Miller's classic won the same award in 1984, 1999 and 2012.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

‘Ragtime' Wins the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical
Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, "Ragtime" follows three communities colliding in turn-of-the-20th-century New York.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Lesley Manville wins the Tony for best actress in a play.


NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

‘Liberation' Wins the Tony for Best Play
The playwright Bess Wohl is the first American woman to win this award since Wendy Wasserstein won for "The Heidi Chronicles" in 1989.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Tony Awards 2026 Live Updates: ‘Death of a Salesman' Leads With 5 Prizes
The revival's awards include best direction of a play, and Laurie Metcalf won for featured actress in a play. John Lithgow won best actor in a play for "Giant."

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

Tony Award Winners 2026: See the Updating List
The Tony Awards are underway at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

A Landmark Tonys Win for the Trans Costume Designer Qween Jean
Qween Jean won for "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," becoming the first openly transgender person to win a Tony Award, according to a publicist for the show.

NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

June Squibb is one of the oldest actors ever to be nominated for a Tony.


NYTimes Arts
Jun 07, 2026

John Lithgow Wins the Tony for Best Actor in a Play
In "Giant," Lithgow leans into monstrosity to play the famed author Roald Dahl.

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