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Olga James, a Star of ‘Carmen Jones’ and ‘Mr. Wonderful,’ Dies at 95

An operatic soprano, she had high-profile roles on film and stage in the 1950s. But after that, she mostly spent her career away from the limelight.

By Richard Sandomir

Metropolitan Opera Opera

The Met Opera Announces Its 2025-26 Season

Our critics choose highlights from a lineup that includes six new productions and modern works by Mason Bates, Kaija Saariaho and Gabriela Lena Frank.

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Barrie Kosky Is the Director New York Has Been Waiting For

One of the busiest stage directors in Europe is fully arriving, at last, with “The Threepenny Opera” this spring.

By Joshua Barone

Classical Music Culture (Arts) Dancing Music Opera Theater Theater (Broadway) Theater (Off Broadway)

Live Performance in New York City: Here’s What to See This Spring

Onstage, Denzel Washington is Othello, and Paul Mescal is Stanley Kowalski as stars illuminate the theater marquees. Plus: FKA twigs takes “Eusexua” on tour. Bang on a Can, Twyla Tharp, and much more.

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