How ‘Hamilton’ Is Revolutionizing the Broadway Musical How ‘Hamilton’ Is Revolutionizing the Broadway Musical
The bracing fusion of hip hop and the musical form shows that America’s history—and its future—belong to men and women of color as profoundly as to anyone else.
Aug 27, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Alisa Solomon
Next to Nothing: The Economics and Aesthetics of Streaming Music Next to Nothing: The Economics and Aesthetics of Streaming Music
Apps like Spotify and Apple Music haven’t just changed the way we purchase music—they've changed the way we listen.
Aug 24, 2015 / David Hajdu
August 24, 1891: Thomas Edison Receives a Patent for His Movie Camera, the Kinetograph August 24, 1891: Thomas Edison Receives a Patent for His Movie Camera, the Kinetograph
“Members of society saw themselves in moving-pictures last night and enjoyed the novelty immensely.”
Aug 24, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Jon Stewart as a Debate Moderator? Yes, Please! Jon Stewart as a Debate Moderator? Yes, Please!
We need more primary and general election debates, featuring more candidates, more issues and bolder moderators.
Aug 21, 2015 / John Nichols
An Epic On-Air Debate 40 Years Ago Marked the Downfall of Television News An Epic On-Air Debate 40 Years Ago Marked the Downfall of Television News
The new documentary The Best of Enemies tells the story of the matchup that spawned the genre of “infotainment.”
Aug 19, 2015 / James Carden
August 19, 1909: The First Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway August 19, 1909: The First Race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
“Almost no one sees the entire race. Some get drunk and wind up in the improvised jail under the stands. Some get drunk and lie on the grass in the sun.”
Aug 19, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley Dies August 16, 1977: Elvis Presley Dies
The myth of the King “allows us to cling to the notion that art is pure and society is corrupt and corrupting.”
Aug 16, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
August 15, 1979: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Apocalypse Now’ is Released in Theaters August 15, 1979: Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Apocalypse Now’ is Released in Theaters
“The Vietnam War as one bloody huge circus, with clowns, acrobats, fire-eaters and a big brass band.”
Aug 15, 2015 / Richard Kreitner
Alfred Jarry’s Fun Home Alfred Jarry’s Fun Home
Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi gets reimagined as the murderous fantasy of an angsty teenage boy.
Aug 13, 2015 / Alisa Solomon
August 13, 1899: Alfred Hitchcock is Born August 13, 1899: Alfred Hitchcock is Born
“Even his means are ends.”
Aug 13, 2015 / Richard Kreitner