In lyrics of rare humor, elegance and compassion, the man who put words to “Fiddler on the Roof” and “She Loves Me” explored the complex emotional architecture of love.
Category: Theater
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Sheldon Harnick, ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Lyricist, Dies at 99
His collaborations with the composer Jerry Bock also included “Fiorello!” — which, like “Fiddler,” was a Tony winner — and “She Loves Me.”
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‘Once Upon a One More Time’ Review: Liberation Set to Britney Spears
The Britney Spears jukebox musical, about fairy tale princesses fighting for their emancipation, comes up short as a narrative of feminist awakening.
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The 25 Most Influential Works of Postwar Queer Literature
Six opinionated writers debate — and define — the state of L.G.B.T.Q. writing in order to make a list of the most essential works of fiction, poetry and drama right now.
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‘Rock & Roll Man’ Review: An Alan Freed Biography
A bio-show about the radio D.J. Alan Freed, one of rock music’s early popularizers, dutifully plays the hits.
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‘Good Vibrations’ Review: The Saving Power of Punk
In a big-hearted musical about a 1970s Belfast record store owner and the punk movement he nurtured, music is the real hero.
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Paxton Whitehead, Actor Who Found Humor in the Stodgy, Dies at 85
An Englishman with a deep, cultured voice, he played uptight snobs in films like “Back to School” and on shows like “Friends” and “Mad About You.”
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A Stage Musical About Belfast’s Punk Oasis
‘Good Vibrations’ at the Irish Arts Center takes a snapshot of life in Northern Ireland during the Troubles through its music scene.
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Review: ‘The Whitney Album’ Looks to Theater to Remake a Painful Past
Eschewing a conventional narrative, Jillian Walker’s soulful show seeks to heal deep wounds through ritual and celebratory singalongs.
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Glenda Jackson, an Unnervingly Energizing Presence at Every Age
“I had been prepared to be awed, intimidated, even terrified,” Ben Brantley writes of meeting the actress in person five years ago.
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Glenda Jackson, Oscar-Winning Actress Turned Politician, Dies at 87
Ms. Jackson was a two-time Oscar winner who walked away from a successful acting career to become a member of the British Parliament, before then returning to the stage.
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Five Places to Visit in Oahu, Hawaii, With Singer Jack Johnson
The Hawaii-born singer-songwriter and activist recommends some places he loves on the island he still calls home. And yes, surfing and music are involved.