The Black experience renews 'Death of a Salesman'

For theater critic Charles McNulty, the historic production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman" registers the full seismic shock of this American classic.
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Review: How the Black experience renews 'Death of a Salesman' on Broadway Click to view images

Wendell Pierce and Sharon D Clarke bring a seismic shift to the new Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman."

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Nikki Finke, Deadline founder and once the 'most feared writer' in Hollywood, dies at age 68 Click to view images

The famously reclusive journalist Nikki Finke skewered Hollywood's rich and powerful with glee — and became something of a story herself.

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'House of the Dragon's' pacing has been a problem. Episode 8 might finally solve it Click to view images

In "The Lord of the Tides," a drama that's often felt rushed finally appeared to settle in for the long haul.

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Art and activism power a starry Hammer Museum gala Click to view images

The first gala in three years at the Hammer Museum draws top artists and Hollywood luminaries honoring key figures in Black and trans representation.

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'Amsterdam' and 'Lyle Lyle' struggle, letting 'Smile' repeat at the box office Click to view images

Neither of the new major film releases — "Amsterdam" nor "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" — caught fire with moviegoers, allowing the horror thriller "Smile" to repeat atop the box office in U.S. and Canadian theaters.

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Silke Otto-Knapp dies at 52: L.A. artist turned everyday movement into ephemeral painting Click to view images

The Los Angeles-based German artist Silke Otto-Knapp was known for enigmatic paintings of figures and landscapes.

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Meet Lina González-Granados, L.A. Opera's new resident conductor Click to view images

Lina González-Granados, a Colombian conductor, made her debut with the L.A. Opera in September. She took on the job because she feels a connection not only with the company but with the city of Los Angeles.

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