San Diego arts roundup: Celebrating the music of a jazz legend

Also this week, Classic Arts Entertainment’s “Nutcracker,” the “Merrily We Roll Along” movie, Leland Sklar and more ...

The greatest rock ‘n’ roll songwriter of all time, according to Paul Simon

Long ago, Paul Simon revealed that he prefers Paul McCartney as a songwriter to his ex-Beatles songwriting partner, John ...
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In 1981, Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily' was a flop -- now it's a hit

A filmed version of the live production of Merrily We Roll Along will open in theaters on Dec. 5. We listen back to a 2024 interview with revival director Maria Friedman and actor Jonathan Groff.

The Remarkable Revival of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along'

In the world of musical theater, few stories are as compelling as that of Stephen Sondheim's 'Merrily We Roll Along.' Initially a flop in 1981, this production has experienced a remarkable revival, ...

Blue Moon: Ethan Hawke’s performance is a tour de force – but can’t save this uncertain film

Hawke’s elegiac performance is worth the price of admission alone. This is a truly stunning portrayal of someone whose ...

The mind behind ‘Knives Out’ keeps pumping out capers. Here’s his secret.

Rian Johnson might strike you as a rock guy. “Knives Out,” his first Benoit Blanc whodunit, shared its title with a Radiohead ...

Helena Bonham Carter Offers a Rare Glimpse of Relationship With Ex Tim Burton

Life in the Line, features his ex, Helena Bonham Carter, reflecting on their time working together as well as their relationship. She gave viewers an insight into their 13-year relationship between ...