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‘The Magic Flute’ review: Mozart’s opera puts us on a path of enlightenment
June 4, 2026Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s last opera is far more than an exceedingly whimsical flight of euphonic, euphoric fancy.
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No one pees for free! ‘Urinetown’ a hit in Washington
June 3, 2026In satire, fictional actions are an exaggeration of reality, but these days, the behavior of the billionaire elite is so extreme and absurd that it rivals anything a writer can imagine.
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‘Natchez’ review: Beautifully haunting exploration of America’s complex history with slavery and racism
June 2, 2026It draws you in with Southern charm and antebellum fashion, but then the documentary takes you on a brutal journey to see how the past shapes the present.
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‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: Athenian violence and theatrical utopia
June 1, 2026Shakespeare's play is more political than you might think. The play’s enchantment and comic confusion emerge from a social order defined by violence, hierarchy, and coercion.
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Comic book workers of the world, unite!
May 28, 2026Dark Horse Workers United are waging an epic battle to change the dynamics of power in their workplace.
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