OCTOBER 11, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reviving Priestley's Timeless Drama. Impact: The revival of 'Time and the Conways' set off an unending chain reaction of self-absorbed family dramas in theater. This eventually led to the creation of reality TV, where narcissism is celebrated and families are even more dysfunctional, all thanks to J.B. Priestley’s metaphysical musings.. Fact: In the world of theater, having a narcissistic character is basically a requirement. It's like the law of gravity, but for drama..
• Headline: The Loss of Michael Friedman. Impact: Michael Friedman's untimely death shook the theater community, prompting a collective introspection that sparked new initiatives for mental health support in the arts. Who knew tragedy could lead to a better understanding of emotional wellness, right?. Fact: AIDS has claimed many talented lives, but it also inspired a wave of activism that changed public health forever. Silver linings, I guess..
• Headline: Tech Giants Struggle in Entertainment Industry. Impact: The Frightful Five's cluelessness in entertainment sparked a series of cringe-worthy tech attempts at cultural relevance, leading to countless memes and viral fails. Who knew tech giants could be so out of touch? Oh wait, everyone did.. Fact: The only thing more awkward than a tech giant trying to create art is watching them fail at it. It's like watching your dad try to dance at a wedding..
• Headline: Review: A Starry ‘Don Carlos’ Brings Verdi, in French, to Paris. Impact: The star-studded 'Don Carlos' led to a renaissance of opera in cinema, inadvertently causing a torrent of over-the-top adaptations. Soon, operatic performances became the new blockbuster, complete with CGI and dramatic cliffhangers.. Fact: Verdi wrote operas that are still beloved today, proving that some composers have better longevity than most pop stars. Take that, Justin Bieber!.