The Debut doesn't come out until December 11. But there are many others in the "subgenre of theater-centric movies in which the characters are mostly amateurs creating stage magic (they hope)." - The New York Times
"The contracts banned the performers from having an 'insincere attitude' and engaging in 'inappropriate romantic relationships.' They also struck standard child protection language which protected 'basic human rights,' including the group members’ right to education." - The Guardian (UK)
Sexism, basically. Yet: "Critics of Gerwig’s casting of Streep forget that many of us heard tales of Narnia first in our mother’s voice. ... This powerful, unknowable god first spoke to us in a loving voice which guided and comforted us, even when we might be afraid." - Reactor
"The work could especially help the approximately 100 districts in the state where some, if not all, schools are only offering classes Monday through Thursday, primarily because of funding restrictions." - Oregon ArtsWatch
Keith Cerny, who's from the U.S. and most recently was the CEO for the Fort Worth Symphony, is a classically trained pianist, conductor, and economist. - Vancouver Sun
You know what often comes after years of (hot) sex, at least for some couples? That's right: Babies. But do they, and their needs, belong in the hottest book series on the market? - Slate
"Batima Zaurbekova is among Kazakhstan’s most celebrated artists. Beyond its borders, however, her name is far less known. The gap says less about her work than about who has been doing the looking—and framing." - Artnet
One of the business leaders helping get the music flowing again: "Getting our musicians on stage again was our top priority. ... Now we must build a financial and operating model that allows the Symphony to thrive, not simply survive from one season to the next." - Arizona Republic (MSN)
In the days when most leading comics were firing off one-liners like Henny Youngman and Rodney Dangerfield, Newhart was one of the first solo performers to do anecdotes and sketches of people’s interactions. And he got plenty of material from his days as an accountant and at the Illinois State Compensation Board. - WBEZ (Chicago)
Some psychiatrists and philosophers interested in AI-human relationships suspect that AI psychosis may just be the most visible example of a much broader phenomenon: the subtle reshaping of ordinary human belief by conversational AI. - Big Think
The immersive video company Cosm filmed multiple New York City Ballet performances, using 13 cameras shooting from 84 positions. The footage was edited to produce what Cosm calls shared reality (“virtual reality without the clunky glasses”). The result will be shown this year in Detroit, Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. - The New York Times
The century-old Strand Bookstore has agreed to pay the federal government nearly $1.5 million to resolve a claim that it was not eligible for a pandemic-relief loan it obtained because the store’s owner is married to a member of Congress. - The New York Times
“Some of us can see a lot of doom and gloom,” said Miranda Banks, a professor of film, television and media studies. “But this generation has their eye on the power of human creativity in a way that I’m not sure any of us in other generations have been so attuned to.” - Los Angeles Times
The $10.1 billion figure marks a 19 percent increase from 2025, while the company reported $892 million in operating income, a 13 percent jump from last year. Fan attendance overall grew 19 percent to 61 million people, Live Nation said, with international attendance growing 29 percent. - The Hollywood Reporter
“The musical, inspired by the titular Cuban band, took home five Tony Awards in 2025, including a special Tony for its onstage band. While the show is closing in January, producers say it is on track to recoup before closure. … In 2027, the musical will open in London’s West End.” - The Hollywood Reporter
