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In the Pleistocene Era (circa 2010), when flip phones were unironic, most museums and theaters essentially took summers off, reserving blockbusters for the fall and winter. As social media and awesome TV shows began trapping us on our couches, and in our heads, museums and theaters fought back. Now, to keep us from

See photos of the Soho Rep and Ma-Yi Theater Company production, now running at MCC Theater.

Entertainment-focused private investment firm Coral Tree Partners has closed its inaugural...

Fort Worth Weekly Most museums and theaters are open for business though not as usual. Safety precautions are a must. FOCUS: Wael Shawky will be the Egyptian-American artist’s first show in the Southwest. Courtesy Lisson Gallery As Fort Worth’s big three museums open new shows, most of town’s theaters are also debuting new work.   On the Walls Up now through Jul 25, FOCUS: Wael Shawky features a film from the Egyptian-American’s trilogy Cabaret Crusades in addition to ...

Basil Twists Underwater Masterwork SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE Is Now A Film SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE - Basil Twists now-legendary underwater puppet production set in a 1,000-gallon fish tank - will be released as a film on VIDEO ON DEMAND December 18, it has been announced by Mr. Twist, who makes his full-length film directorial debut. Created for the theater by Mr. Twist in 1998, SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE is set to the celebrated classic score of Hector Berliozs 19th century composition. The film of SYMP...