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May 17, 2026

Review: In ‘Dad Don't Read This' a Playwright (Maybe?) Grows Up
Eliya Smith's disturbing teen dramedy explores the ambivalence and confusion of life on the brink of adulthood.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

What the Dickens? Will Ferrell Plays Ghost of Epstein on ‘S.N.L.' Season Finale
Ferrell, the "Saturday Night Live" alum, appears with James Austin Johnson as President Trump in a sendup of "A Christmas Carol." Paul McCartney provides the music.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

Sex, Death and ‘Devils' at Cannes
With the main slate making few waves, the biggest moments at the festival so far involve a new horror comedy and a restored horror provocation.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

Bulgaria's Dara Wins Eurovision 2026 as Israel Comes Second
Five countries boycotted this year's contest over Israel's involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

Inside the Met Opera: Does Peter Gelb Have ‘the Most Difficult Job on Earth'?
Peter Gelb, the general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, said he is not going anywhere as he struggles with financial crises and opera's place in a changing arts landscape.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

Derek Klena Brings Broadway Flair to the Savannah Bananas
Derek Klena was a successful actor with a Tony nomination to his name. But he's found a bigger audience with the barnstorming baseball sensation.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

The Creator of ‘Shrek!' Never Got to See the Memes
The writer and illustrator William Steig lived several lives before his book about a surly ogre became a Hollywood hit.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

Book Review: ‘The Wonderful World That Almost Was: A Life of Peter Hujar and Paul Thek'
In "The Wonderful World That Almost Was," Andrew Durbin reconstructs the coterie that surrounded the artist-lovers Peter Hujar and Paul Thek.

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

Tonys 2026 Predictions: Who Will Win? And Who Should?
Our chief theater critic looks at this year's nominees and makes some predictions (and recommendations).

NYTimes Arts
May 17, 2026

Robert Rauschenberg, Choreographer? His Lost ‘Pelican' Glides Again
For a short time, Rauschenberg made dances. He used roller skates, pointe shoes and parachute wings for "Pelican" (1963), now reimagined by Trisha Brown's company.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes Second
Five countries boycotted this year's contest over Israel's involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Here's how the voting works.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

As the votes are cast, it's a celebration of Eurovision's 70th anniversary.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Romania's song gave us this year's lyrics controversy.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

From Italy, a disco anthem about the joys of marriage.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Israel's Noam Bettan Brings French Flair to Eurovision Amid Controversy
Representing Israel, which has won Eurovision four times, Bettan performed an upbeat pop track largely in French.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Can Felicia overcome the odds for Sweden?


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Finland, the Eurovision Favorite, Is Here for Revenge
The pop star Pete Parkkonen and the violinist Linda Lampenius performed "Liekinheitin" on a stage covered in flames.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

France's Eurovision act is just as much America's.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Who Is JJ? The 2025 Eurovision Winner Kicks Off This Year's Show
JJ, from Austria, kicked off this year's Eurovision grand final in Vienna, as the contest celebrates its 70th anniversary.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Australia's strategy: Go big. On everything.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Greece's Akylas wants it all.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

A Danish theater kid thinks the omens are good for him.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

A Times investigation tracked Israel's efforts to gain soft power from Eurovision.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Vienna has a rich pop music scene, and it isn't just ‘Rock Me Amadeus.'


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Why are five countries skipping Eurovision, and does it matter?


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

How a few hundred voters could have swayed Eurovision results.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Here's the latest.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Who Will Win Eurovision? Prediction Markets Have Their Guess.


NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Oysters, Champagne and Billionaires Buying Art
When the European Fine Art Foundation alights in Manhattan, it's something like a billionaire version of the classic television game show "Supermarket Sweep."

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

How the ‘Is God Is' Playwright Aleshea Harris Became a Director
Aleshea Harris won acclaim for her drama "Is God Is." When it came time for a film adaptation, she saw cinematic possibilities far beyond her play.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Shakira, Gracie Abrams: 9 Songs We're Talking About This Week
Shakira and Burna Boy's World Cup theme, Gracie Abrams's anxious new single, Genesis Owusu's latest rabble-rouser and more.

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Sarah Sherman Took Lessons on Screaming
The "S.N.L." comedian went to a coach who "taught all these famous screamo singing metal guys how to scream without hurting themselves."

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

‘Faces of Death' Confronts Our Viewing Habits
Alissa Wilkinson, a New York Times film critic, reviews "Faces of Death" (2026).

NYTimes Arts
May 16, 2026

Frida Kahlo Photos: What Made the Painter a ‘Living Work of Art'
Plaster corsets and Tehuana skirts, men's wear and spider monkeys: These are the things that made Frida Frida.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

The Soprano Rainelle Krause's Death is a Loss of More Than Just a Role
The coloratura soprano Rainelle Krause, who died in March, was one of the most sought after performers of Queen of the Night in ‘The Magic Flute.'

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Smithsonian Adds Back Impeachment Language to Label on Trump Portrait
The language had been removed from wall text in the National Portrait Gallery, but it's back as the museum unveiled changes to its exhibition on U.S. presidents.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Claudine Longet, Entertainer Who Shot Olympian Boyfriend, Dies at 84
A singer and actress, she drew wide attention for the fatal 1976 shooting of Spider Sabich. She was convicted of negligent homicide.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Jack Douglas, Producer for Aerosmith and Lennon, Dies at 80
A onetime Beatlemaniac, he helped shape the sound of hits like "Walk This Way" and "(Just Like) Starting Over."

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

‘Been Here Stay Here' Documentary Examines Tangier Island
"Been Here Stay Here" examines the complicated Chesapeake Bay dynamic when many residents don't believe in man-made climate change.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Washington National Opera Builds a New Chapter After Kennedy Center
The company announced that its next season would include a slate of five full-length operas at houses around the Washington area.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Review: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, Reunited in Opera
"El Último Sueño de Frida y Diego," Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz's fantasy about two titans of Mexican art, arrives at the Metropolitan Opera.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Lisa Ann Walter of ‘Abbott Elementary' Dishes It Out
During a midcareer renaissance, the "Abbott Elementary" and "Parent Trap" star is returning to stand-up, propelled by "the insanity of being a grown-ass woman."

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Washington Opera Builds Its New Chapter After the Kennedy Center
The company announced that its next season would include a slate of five full-length operas at houses around the Washington area.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Five Action Movies to Stream Now
This month's picks include brawling teenagers, vengeful widowers and retired swordsmen.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

‘In the Grey' Review: Cavill and Gyllenhaal Bring the Ruckus
Guy Ritchie's latest is a sleek, sun-drenched actioner in which morality is fuzzy but the fashion is sharp.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Replacing a Royal Hand-Me-Down That Finally Frayed
Three years after King Charles III was crowned, the Royal Opera House in London hung plush new stage curtains bearing the monarch's insignia — but only after the old ones gave up the ghost.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Drake Drops 3 Albums: ‘Iceman,' ‘Habibti' and ‘Maid of Honour'
The chart-topping Canadian rapper released an anticipated new album, "Iceman," on Friday and two previously unannounced LPs, "Habibti" and "Maid of Honour."

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

The Favorites for Eurovision 2026: Finland, Australia, Greece and Others
Finland is the favorite for prediction markets and bookmakers, but singers from Australia, Denmark, Greece and Israel are coming for the title, too.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

At Cannes, the Specter of Hollywood Always Looms Large (Even in Its Absence)
The lack of big studio movies is apparent in the festival's quiet start, though the filmmakers James Gray and Jane Schoenbrun have made an impression.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Martin Short and the Secret to Finding Joy While Surviving Tragedy
The comedy star, who is the subject of a new documentary, has faced a series of unimaginable losses. Yet he says there are always laughs to remember.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

6 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you're a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Five Free Movies to Stream Now
This month's collection, including Richard Linklater's "Before" trilogy, heralds the blooming of love, and all the turmoil that comes with it.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

How to Watch the Eurovision Song Contest Final
The internationally popular event will be available to U.S. viewers, too, although not on domestic TV in some countries that are boycotting this year.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

How Meryl Streep Delivers Criticism in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2'
The director David Frankel narrates a comedic scene featuring Streep and Anne Hathaway.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

‘New Born' Review: Let Hugh Jackman Tell You a Story
The actor gives a remarkable performance in a program of monologues at the intimate Minetta Lane Theater. Sepideh Moafi and Marianna Gailus also star.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Free Summer Concerts, Festivals and Events in NYC
In need of good times that don't cost a dime? You're in luck: As the weather heats up, the opportunities to have free fun are everywhere in the city. Here are some of our favorites.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

5 Children's Movies to Stream Now
This month's picks include an animated critter voiced by Michael B. Jordan and a nature documentary about the orangutans of Southeast Asia.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

On Tangier Island, Documenting Rising Seas and a Devout Community
"Been Here Stay Here" examines the complicated Chesapeake Bay dynamic when many residents don't believe in man-made climate change.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Speculative Fiction Books Full of Real Horrors
The best-selling author Vaishnavi Patel recommends speculative fiction by N.K. Jemisin, Olivie Blake and more that speaks to our world today.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2' | Anatomy of a Scene
The director David Frankel narrates a sequence from his film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway.

NYTimes Arts
May 15, 2026

Late Night Pokes Fun at Trump in China
Jimmy Fallon joked that President Trump's idea of a Temple of Heaven is very different from the one he toured in Beijing with China's leader.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Frank Stack, Painter Who Secretly Drew ‘The Adventures of Jesus,' Dies at 88
For 20 years, he hid his identity behind the nom de plume Foolbert Sturgeon as he chronicled Christ's encounters with modern-day hypocrites in comic-book form.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90
In songs like "Slip Away" and "Back Door Santa," he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

At TEFAF New York, Lesser-Known Artists Delight
At the Park Avenue Armory, home to the art fair with the deepest roots in Europe, five names wooed our critic, cutting through the star system.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara in ‘Fallen Angels,' and More Theater to Stream
The actresses both scored Tony nominations for their hilarious turns in Noël Coward's 1925 farce. Also catch Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler in "The Last Five Years."

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Six Unforgettable Artists at the Biggest Independent Fair
A dependably stylish fair expands and reappears on the far side of Chinatown.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

‘Is God Is' Review: The Fires This Time
Kara Young and Mallori Johnson play twins bent on revenge in the playwright Aleshea Harris's powerhouse film debut.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Judith Barnard, of Best-Selling ‘Judith Michael' Fame, Dies at 94
At 50, on a lark, she published a romance novel with her husband, Michael Fain. Like their characters, they found their lives transformed by unexpected success.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Koji Suzuki, Whose Horror Novels Inspired ‘Ring' Movies, Dies at 68
Sometimes called the Stephen King of Japan, he helped create a genre known as J-horror and spawned one of the highest-grossing horror films ever made.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

The Met Will Expand by Merging With the Nearby Neue Galerie
Beginning in 2028, the Metropolitan Museum of Art will own the Neue's Fifth Avenue home and the prestige collection of 20th-century Austrian and German art built by Ronald S. Lauder.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Who Owns These Artworks? Musée d'Orsay Hopes Visitors Can Help Find Out.
A new room in the Musée d'Orsay's permanent display includes 13 pieces that were recovered from Germany and Austria after World War II and whose provenance is unknown.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

In Venice, the Passion of Life and the Ghost of Art
The 2026 edition of the world's oldest art exhibition is a celebration of vitality — for better and indeed for worse.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Join National Recording Registry
The collection at the Library of Congress also added works by Weezer and Vince Gill, and a radio broadcast of a fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Julieta Venegas, a Mexican Pop Hitmaker, Is Looking Homeward
On her new album, "Norteña," the singer embraces regional traditions and unlocks her most personal songwriting yet.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Best Booths at Frieze, the Workhorse of Contemporary Art
Among the 65 galleries at the Shed are paintings, paintings, paintings, and a surprising trove of small sculptures.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

How an Image of Washington at Prayer Became a Touchstone for the Right
A scene inspired by the winter at Valley Forge has become more prominent in the Trump era, along with claims that the United States was founded as a Christian nation.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

How the Stars of 6 Tony-Nominated Broadway Shows Get Into Character
For Nathan Lane, Taraji P. Henson, Daniel Radcliffe and other actors, it can take wigs, group hugs or banishing ghosts to make the transformation.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

‘Obsession' Review: I Love You to Death
Passion becomes possession in Curry Barker's supernatural, be-careful-what-you-wish-for horror movie.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

‘Magic Hour' Review: Grief Encounters
Katie Aselton's melodrama follows a woman in the California desert who is reeling after a mysterious marriage conflict.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

‘Life Hack' Review: A Heist That Never Leaves the Screen
A group of teenagers seem to be targeting a cryptocurrency billionaire out of boredom, but they have a more sympathetic motive in this hacker film.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

‘Decorado' Review: Cute Mice Meet Cold Orwellian Despair
This surreal satire blends anthropomorphic charm with existential dread to critique capitalism, though its meta-commentary leaves some haunting questions frustratingly unanswered.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

‘Agatha's Almanac' Review: Living Off the Land
Over six years, a filmmaker captured her aunt's largely self-sufficient lifestyle and eccentricities on a 54-acre farm in Canada.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

The Villains Who Shaped ‘Survivor'
From Richard Hatch to Russell Hantz and beyond, the landmark reality show brought a new type of antagonist to TV screens.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

‘The Wizard of the Kremlin' Review: The New Rasputin
Paul Dano and Jude Law star in a movie about the rise of Vladimir Putin and a fictional version of his right-hand man.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Stephen Colbert Slams ‘Trump's Fabulous Billionaire Boys Trip'
Late night hosts responded to President Trump's arrival in Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by 17 chief executives including Tim Cook and Elon Musk.

NYTimes Arts
May 14, 2026

Shakira, Madonna and BTS Are First World Cup Final Halftime Show
The previous World Cup final drew more than 500 million live viewers. This year's matchup is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Ye Must Pay Musicians for Using Sample Without Permission
A jury in Los Angeles found the rapper and three of his companies liable for more than $400,000 after he played an unauthorized music sample at an event in 2021.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Cynthia Shange, Who Defied Apartheid at a Beauty Pageant, Dies at 76
She was the first Black South African to enter the Miss World contest, placing in the top five in 1972.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Koji Suzuki, Sometimes Called the Stephen King of Japan, Dies at 68
His "Ring" trilogy helped create a genre known as J-horror and spawned a multimedia franchise, including one of the highest-grossing horror films ever made.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

The Good List: 6 Things to Add Joy to Your Day
Voice memos, snail mail and your own private screening room.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Addiction Counselor Who Helped Supply Ketamine to Matthew Perry Sentenced to Two Years
Erik Fleming, a licensed drug addiction counselor, had admitted to selling 51 vials of ketamine to the actor, including the dose that killed him.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

At Cannes 2026, Gaza Becomes a Political Flashpoint
The event's leaders immediately jumped into the debate over whether festival participants should speak out on issues like Israel and Gaza.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Jade Manns Is Breathing New Life Into Dance
Jade Manns is part of a generation of young dance artists who dig deep inside the body's inner landscape. Nature leads the way.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Mel Brooks Donates His Archives to the National Comedy Center
The comedian is contributing some 20,000 documents and photos covering his career, including his time in the Army and the lyrics for "Springtime for Hitler."

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Can Three Auction Houses Sell $2.6 Billion Worth of Art in One Week?
Five luxury artworks hold the key to the spring season, one of the most anticipated sales in years. Major buyers are looking past female and younger artists and toward tradition.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

‘A New Leaf': A Romantic Comedy, With Murder on the Mind
This 1971 movie, restored and revived for a week at the IFC Center, offers ample evidence of Elaine May's screwball genius.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

Cy Twombly, From Intimate Angles
In photos by his wife, whose negatives were discovered by his granddaughter, we see more personal sides to the 20th-century master.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

‘They Shooting at Us': Rihanna and ASAP Rocky Outlined Attack to Police
The singers discussed their stalkers and their experience inside a trailer struck by gunfire, according to a police report. A woman has been charged with attempted murder.

NYTimes Arts
May 13, 2026

‘Ragtime' Star Joshua Henry Is Bringing Broadway to Its Feet
Joshua Henry, a Tony nominee for his thrilling performance in "Ragtime," credits the demanding role with helping him "feel like I have mastered the voice."

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