arts and culture
‘Queen of Sheba’ and ‘Bánk Bán,’ two Hungarian operas in NYC
November 26, 2018For three nights, Nov. 1-3, the Hungarian State Opera ruled the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center with a roster of all-Hungarian operas.
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‘Bluebeard’s Castle’ and ‘Mario the Magician’ staged in authentic Hungarian productions
November 16, 2018The Hungarian State Opera and Hungarian National Ballet recently paid a first visit to the United States for its American debut performances of several signature works.
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“Green Book” only scratches surface about race—and that’s ok
November 16, 2018An exposé of systemic racism and oppression this film is not. Then again, it doesn’t appear that it was trying to be.
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‘Valley of the Heart’ by Luis Valdez in exuberant WWII era production
November 14, 2018"I use the theater not just to enlighten but to touch the hearts of people. If we can touch the heart, maybe we can do something to bring justice to our lives.”
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‘Finks’ and ‘The Little Foxes’: The blacklist echoes through the decades
November 14, 2018"It was perhaps a celebration of human courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. Now, the past the play portrays echoes in our everyday world."
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