The Puritans in New England lived fearful, close-minded, claustrophobic lives. Disdainful of all other Christian sects (especially Catholics and Quakers) and of the Native Americans who they were certain worshipped Satan, they were terrified they would burn in Hell forever if they strayed from the tiny path their narrow-minded, authoritarian religious leaders set out for […]
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Choir Boy, Foxfinder, and 12 more stage shows to see now
A play by Moonlight author Tarell Alvin McCraney and a paranoiac drama by British playwright Dawn Hall are among this week’s best bets.
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What would Arthur Miller say about immigration?
The Young Vic brings an unforgettable production of A View From the Bridge to the Goodman.
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Catching up with Tavi Gevinson, Rookie of the year
The 19-year-old returns home to Chicago on her book tour for Rookie Yearbook Four.
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The Children’s Hour: Lies, secrets, and silence, revived for the Facebook age
Pride Films and Plays bring back The Children’s Hour, Lillian Hellman’s 1934 drama.
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One Bored Critic
Twelve Angry Men‘s flaws have always been there, but now they’re more evident than ever.