Many show producers stray away from traditional performances and put contemporary spins on classics such as Romeo and Juliet. David Leveaux’s “Romeo and Juliet,” for example, which opened a little over a week ago, featured a Romeo dressed in a … Continue reading
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A new exhibition in Britain challenges the notion that all art should be protected and claim “certain assaults contain meaning and even insights into history and art” (Rachman). I personally agree with this statement. During revolutions and movements, art pieces … Continue reading
With the current U.S. recession, there has been less and less funding for the arts each year. The more classical disciplines, such as dance or theater, have been facing even more severe cuts. Opera is no exception from this lack … Continue reading
Particularly during times of social unrest, people are influenced by mass communication. Whether radio or television, mass media is an effective means of challenging social norms and influencing the public’s opinions. Never was this more accurate than during the 1960’s. … Continue reading
In Jennifer Schuessler’s article, “A Star Philosopher Falls, And a Debate over Sexism is Set Off”, Colin McGinn, a philosopher at the University of Miami, willingly left his tenured post after being accused of sexually harassing a graduate student. This … Continue reading
Works that have survived the test of time and are still relevant in our modern society face the distortion and re-adaptation of modern directors. These renovations can go either way; sometimes the new drab reveals an aspect of the play … Continue reading
Television shows are becoming increasingly popular with the growing availability of cable television and on-demand streaming sites like Netflix and Hulu. If this is the case, why is it so difficult to promote new shows then? In the New York … Continue reading
There has been much controversy over the years about the various productions of Shakespeare’s works. Whether it be an opera or a movie, many productions have taken the risk of altering his works to create a contemporary feel. Although some … Continue reading
Monday evening at the Metropolitan Opera House was supposed to be a night celebrating Russian opera, with a performance of Tchaikovsky’s “Eugene Onegin.” While it was just that, the gala did face a sizable speed bump: angry protestors. In fact, … Continue reading
In James C. McKinley Jr.’s article, “Giving Drug Advice Along With Music”, he discusses the new approach being implemented at the TomorrowWorld festival that begins this Friday, September 27. A nonprofit drug education group will be holding sessions on controlling … Continue reading