Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
An oral history of Elphaba, one of Broadway’s most empowering roles
Idina Menzel and others open up about the pleasures and perils of playing Elphaba, the iconic “Wicked” character.
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The 26 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week
Celebrate “Wicked” with drag and dance, take a spin on the National Gallery’s ice, or root for the Washington Spirit to win another championship.
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Rhinos and monkeys and sharks, oh my! ‘Gladiator II’ takes them all on.
The Ridley Scott sequel is an epic without purpose, fun until it’s not, even with Paul Mescal and Denzel Washington aboard.
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CMA Awards 2024: Complete list of winners, best and worst moments
Morgan Wallen won entertainer of the year at the 2024 CMA Awards, and Chris Stapleton and Lainey Wilson also took home prizes. Here are the best and worst moments.
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The best classic holiday performances and light displays in the D.C. area
Catch an acclaimed Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol,” sing along with “Messiah,” see acrobats fly in “The Nutcracker” or wander among millions of lights.
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The year’s smartest game asks: Is civil democracy just a fantasy?
“Metaphor: ReFantazio” is the most audacious, exciting video game story of the year as it chronicles the birth of democracy.
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One man captured some of the past century’s most iconic images
Harry Benson, 94, has photographed the Beatles, U.S. presidents and British royals. A pop-up gallery downtown shows more than 150 of his photos.
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It’s half a movie, but ‘Wicked’ casts a mighty spell
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande bring Elphaba and Glinda from stage to screen, and the result is over the rainbow.
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The Avett Brothers musical gambles on a sinking formula
“Swept Away” sets the Avett Brothers bluegrass sound to a grizzly survival tale. It’s a curious combination with iffy results.
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Beyoncé didn’t make the CMA Awards final ballot. Voters explain why.
The annual country music trophy show, airing Wednesday, saw Beyoncé shut out while Post Malone was nominated in four categories. Voters share some reasons for that.
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