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Michael Boyd, Who Invigorated the Royal Shakespeare Company, Dies at 68
He is credited with stabilizing that venerable British troupe while energizing it with ambitious projects including “Matilda the Musical.”
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In Ireland’s ‘Forgotten County,’ a Tiny Inn Does It Right
The back story of Breac House, a tiny hotel in northwest Ireland’s County Donegal, sounds like a cautionary tale: Two…
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An Oil-Rich Ally Tests Its Relationship With the U.S.
The United Arab Emirates, which has translated its wealth into outsize global influence, is diverging from U.S. foreign policy —…
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The Wide World of Puppetry Converges on New York
This year’s International Puppet Fringe Festival surveys puppetry traditions from around the globe, and celebrates the legacy of the master…
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Mostly Mozart’s Repertoire Broadens With Its Audience
At recent Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra performances, visibly diverse crowds took in programming new to the ensemble.
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News
Our Galaxy Is Home to Trillions of Worlds Gone Rogue
Astronomers have found that free-floating planets far outnumber those bound to a host star.
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Business
Are Cruises ‘Corny’? Some First-Time Passengers Looking for a Deal Say Maybe Not.
Younger generations of passengers are venturing onto ships for the first time. And with sky-high airfares and expensive hotels on…
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Style
After Transitioning, Gabbi Tuft Pays a Visit to Smackdown
She was once a 250-pound gladiator in the World Wrestling Entertainment ring. Now she’s a TikTok star who’s building a…
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Style
What They Paid for Their Weddings
Former brides reveal where they splurged and where they scrimped for their nuptials — and what (if anything) they would…
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World
Monday Briefing: Khan Arrested in Pakistan
Also, diverted floodwaters provoke anger in China.