'It's (Sexy) Asian Men!' Hallelujah!
The new short web film "It's Asian Men!" aims to tackle a big issue: Why Asian-American men are rarely cast on TV or in movies as the romantic or sexy lead. No Long Duk Dong here.
Performing Arts
A Century Later, 'Peter Pan' Still Soars On Kids' Faith In Goodness
The play "Peter Pan" has been performed at the Playhouse on the Square in Memphis for decades. One theater-lover finds new meaning in the old play by watching it through the eyes of school children.
Heart-Stopping Production Numbers Make Up For A Thin Plot In 'An American In Paris'
The new Broadway musical was inspired by the hit 1951 Hollywood musical starring Gene Kelly, with music by George Gershwin. Critic Lloyd Schwartz explains why he hopes a lot of people see the show.
Targeted To Teens, A German Play About ISIS Stokes Fear, Teaching Opportunities
A play based on the experiences of one of the few journalists to have reported from behind ISIS lines is causing controversy. Critics are wary of how students will receive the sensitive themes.
To Make It In Comedy You Have To Bet On Yourself
Stephen Agyei is a Denver-based comedian who's ready to quit his day job and take his comedy full time. The Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr.'s advice? Move to a coast.
'Hamilton' To Pence: 'We Are The Diverse America Who Are Alarmed'
Pence was met with boos and cheers as he came to see the show, and afterwards the diverse cast and crew delivered a pointed statement about what they believe really makes America great.
'Hamilton' Cast Makes Appeal To Attendee Mike Pence, Amid Emotional Audience
Vice president-elect Mike Pence attended the Broadway production of Hamilton last night. At the end of the musical, the cast of the show had a message for him.
The Story Behind The 'Tea And Oranges' In Leonard Cohen's Song 'Suzanne'
Cohen's friend Suzanne Verdal fed him a black tea with pieces of orange rind in it. That tea is Constant Comment, sold by the Bigelow Tea Co. First sold in the 1940s, it remains popular even today.
Anna Kendrick Says Acting Is 'The Way That I Learn About Other People'
The Pitch Perfect star started acting when she was 6. Back then, she says, she likely just did it for the attention. "Then it sort of transformed into something that was really meaningful for me."
Comedian Aparna Nancherla Makes Light Of The Heavy Stuff
Nancherla is riding high with a new TV special, a tour and a new album, Just Putting It Out There — all while dealing with some difficult personal issues, like depression and anxiety, on stage.