NYTIMES (Jason Zinoman) - Flight of the Conchords and the Perils of Reunions
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement are routinely asked about performing their musical satires again. They always said no, until this year. What changed?
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Music superstars help celebrate Obama Presidential Center opening
Jennifer Hudson kicked off the festivities with a rendition of the National Anthem along with performances from Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Common, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen.
NYTIMES (Victor Mather) - In Its Tragic Finale, ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Is Interrupted by a Cat
Performers were tested by the unexpected during a ballet production in Turkey.
THEFEDERALIST (Helen Raleigh) - How Shen Yun Artists Triumph Over Communist Chinese Oppression
The film delves into the CCP’s extreme, relentless efforts to silence this cultural and religious phenomenon, showcasing the remarkable resilience of Shen Yun performers.
YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Lee Greenwood: ‘Saddened’ by performers opting out of Great American State Fair | National Report
Country music legend Lee Greenwood joined “National Report” to discuss his upcoming performance alongside the U.S. Marine Band at the Great American State Fair on June 24, which will feature an America 250 rally with President Trump, and shared his thoughts on performers who opted out of the event due to politics.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Girl with no musical training stuns with handpan talent
ABC News' Danny New profiles an 11-year-old girl in Germany whose handpan performances are gaining attention on streaming platforms.
NYTIMES (Alexandra Alter and Thea Traff) - 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 (Adam Nagourney) - 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 (Derrick Bryson Taylor and Elisabeth Vincentelli) - 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 (Robin Kawakami) - 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.