Cinema News: What went wrong on Broadway's trailblazing 'KPOP'?

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December 11, 2022

Broadway's trailblazing 'KPOP' musical is abruptly closing. What went wrong?

The creative team behind the ambitious spectacle discuss its sudden end and potential future: "We never got a fair chance."

'Law & Order: SVU' showrunner accused of mistreating women, support staff on multiple shows

More than a dozen people who worked with TV producer David Graziano described him variously as a volatile and bullying boss.

Review: If the Razzies included theater, 'Invincible' would be one of 2022's big winners

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo's musical version of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" at the Wallis Annenberg Center can't escape the jukebox musical curse.

Appreciation: How 'Cheers' stars Kirstie Alley and Ted Danson made one of TV's most iconic pairings

Against Danson on "Cheers," as in "Veronica's Closet" and "Fat Actress," Alley, who died Monday at age 71, was a screwball heroine of the small screen.

Destination or gentrification? A sleek new arena rises in the Coachella Valley

Palm Desert's Acrisure Arena is the first venue of its size in the Coachella Valley. Local officials, wary of gentrification, say "the pros outweigh the cons."

Dean Martin charmed your parents. Now, he's setting his sights on you

Holiday playlist staple Dean Martin was once ubiquitous, a do-it-all entertainer. A company led by Irving Azoff hopes to return Dino to cultural relevance.

Review: Does Brendan Fraser give a great performance in 'The Whale'? It's complicated.

Darren Aronofsky's intimate chamber drama, adapted by Samuel D. Hunter from his own play, navigates a tricky line between empathy and exploitation.

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