Arts & Culture
Faith through Film
The “Accidental Talmudist” on making Jewish movies
by Max J. Krupnick
Volleys in F# Major
A new CD of "op-ed pieces with key signatures"
Pizzazz on the Podium
Alan Gilbert’s music that should be heard
Famous Comedian, “Dangerous” Playwright
Ubiquitous on film and TV, Wallace Shawn writes plays that pack the house—with 20.
by Craig Lambert
Getting to Know Wallace Shawn
Interviews, a reading from a play, and a memorable scene from The Princess Bride.
Crimson Idol?
Recent grad heads west for musical date with destiny.
Eating Ice Cream with the Devil
Conductor Alan Gilbert ’89 has shaken things up at the New York Philharmonic. In this video selection, see how.
Music and Lyrics
Clips from the career of librettist John Weidman ’68, including a Sesame Street sketch, excerpts from Assassins, and Weidman's reflections on works staged at Lincoln Center
Telegraph Avenue Troubadour
Singer David Berkeley's songs glow with a strange light.
Storytelling with Sondheim
Librettist John Weidman writes books for the best.
by Jesse Kornbluth
Dark Beauty
A tense thriller, with ballerinas
by Craig Lambert