Baldwin: Bob Osborne in the same class as Disney, Spielberg and Hitchcock by ,

Actor Alec Baldwin gives USA TODAY his thoughts on film historian Robert Osborne, who died Monday.        

Looking ahead at an ambitious season at the National Arts Centre by Robert Harris, J. Kelly Nestruck and Martha Schabas

What's ahead in theatre, dance and music at the National Arts Centre for Canada's sesquicentennial​

'Moonlight,' 'La La Land' and What an Epic Oscars Fail Really Says by Manohla Dargis, Wesley Morris and A.o. Scott

Three New York Times critics share their reactions to the wrong best picture being announced at the awards show.

Lin-Manuel Miranda supports ACLU with ribbon at Oscars by ,

Lin-Manuel Miranda, 'Hamilton' star and composer of an Oscar-nominated song from 'Moana' talks about why he is showing support for the ACLU at the Oscars.      &nbs…

Oscars flub: 'Moonlight' wins Best Picture, not 'La La Land' by ,

In rather dramatic fashion, 'Moonlight' was crowned Best Picture at the 2017 Oscars. 'La La Land' was originally announced the winner.        

tvDownload's 2017 Oscars Liveblog: Let's Complain About 'La La Land' by Dana Schwartz, Drew Grant and Vinnie Mancuso, Dana Schwartz, Drew Grant and Vinnie Mancuso

Hope everyone is strapped in and enjoying themed cocktails made by your most ambitious type-A friend (I'll be enjoying my Manchester By The Seagrams)

'La La Land': Go inside the epilogue by ,

So you want to be an artist? Then let the pros show you how it's done by Interviews By Chris Wiegand, Dave Simpson and Homa Khaleeli

DBC Pierre wrote in a fever, Frank Turner dabbled in thrash and Nikki Amuka-Bird jumped off a cliff. Artists reveal how they got to the top " and how you can tooThe actor: Nikki Amuka-Bird, …

Arts Groups Draft Battle Plans as Trump Funding Cuts Loom by Michael Cooper, Michael Paulson, Graham Bowley, Robin Pogrebin and Randy Kennedy

Across the country, orchestras, theaters and operas reacted with alarm that public funding for the arts could be cut under President Trump.

Go inside 'La La Land's' big opening number by ,

Director Damien Chazelle mapped out 'Another Day of Sun' on his iPhone.        

George Takei brings his musical to theaters by ,

George Takei on why his musical, 'Allegiance,' about the Japanese-American internment, is returning to theaters Feb. 19.        

Baby's epic reaction to first time at Disney World by ,

Baby Aubree couldn't contain herself when her parents took her to Disney World for the first time.        

Lady Gaga brings hidden message to Super Bowl halftime by ,

Lady Gaga dropped the mic on a performance filled with passion and positivity at Super Bowl LI.        

Lady Gaga flies solo at Super Bowl halftime show (literally) by ,

In a high-powered solo performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, Lady Gaga sings hits, flies and even catches a football before jumping off the stage. (Feb. 5)     &#…

Lady Gaga takes you behind the scenes at the Super Bowl by ,

On Saturday, Lady Gaga invited fans behind the scenes at the Super Bowl via Instagram.        

Nina Dobrev throws the 'La La Land'-themed party of our dreams by ,

We know what film Nina Dobrev thinks is Oscar-worthy.         

Peter Hahlo obituary by Richard, Gerry and Michael Hahlo

Our father, Peter Hahlo, who has died aged 90, arrived in the UK as a refugee from the Nazis in 1938. With a label round his neck, a little money and few possessions, he boarded a kindertran…

Beyoncé to Black Mirror; the culture that defines 2016 by Archie Bland, Michael Billington, Peter Bradshaw, Daphne A Brooks, Tom Holland, Jonathan Jones, Justine Jordan, Brian Logan, Sean O'Hagan and Simon Parkin

How better to make sense of this turbulent year than through the art and literature it has produced? Our critics choose the works that sum up the last 12 monthsIf there is one film that hold…

tvDownload's 2016 Superlatives: Biggest Heart, Most Musical and Couple That Never Was by Vinnie Mancuso, Drew Grant, Dana Schwartz, Victoria Edel, Thomas Batten, Nick Ross, Emma Fraser, Jake Flores, Noam Cohen, Lorraine Duffy Merkl and Joshua Dudley, Vinnie Mancuso, Drew Grant, Dana Schwartz, Victoria Edel, Thomas Batten, Nick Ross, Emma Fras

We skipped "Best of TV" lists and are taking things yearbook-style. Next: Biggest Heart, Most Musical and Cutest Couple That Never Was.

Stage to Screen, New York to London (or Vice Versa) by John Calhoun, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

Does the story of a disaster-prone theatrical tour of the British provinces pack the same farcical punch when transposed to the States? Are the nuances of a right-to-die-fueled narrative los…

Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Broadway Musical Revival of 'Sunday in the Park With George' by ,

Annaleigh Ashford will also reprise her co-starring role in the Stephen Sondheim musical, which will reopen the Hudson Theatre.read more

'Don't look at my feet!': Royal Ballet principal ballerina prepares for Nutcracker " video by Tom Silverstone, Jess Gormley and Irene Baqué

Royal Ballet principal ballerina Lauren Cuthbertson prepares for her opening performance of the classic Christmas production The Nutcracker at London's Royal Opera House. Alone in the studio…

The best theatre and dance shows this week by Lyn Gardner, Mark Cook and Judith Mackrell

Strictly Ballroom | Bollywood Jack | Sweet Charity | Peter Pan | Cinderella | Annie Get Your Gun | Saint Joan | Simon Callow | The Siege Of Christmas | Black Beauty | The Nutcracker | The Wo…

'Hamilton' Broadway Cast Addresses Mike Pence in Audience: "Work on Behalf of All of Us" by ,

The Vice President-elect was met with boos from the audience when he attended the hit musical Friday night.read more

Crouching tigers, dancing ghosts: Tim Yip's stunning designs by Mee-Lai Stone, Tristram Kenton and David Jays

'I'm surprised when people recognise my work,' says Tim Yip. 'I change my style all the time.' His notion of 'new orientalism' in films, dance, theatre and opera is about communicating easte…

Which Witch Is Which? The Other Salem/McCarthy Parable by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Curator Of Exhibitions, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

For my last blog post before retirement, I am pleased to feature the research and analysis of Emma Winter Zeig, volunteer and former intern, on one of the songs discovered for "Laughter, Agi…

Stage play reveals pressure athletes face to use drugs by Vanessa Thorpe, Arts and Media Correspondent

Competitors and coaches gave writer of Deny, Deny, Deny insights into blurred boundaries around cheating in sportOne of Britain's leading experts on doping in sport, and an adviser to a new …

"Brother, Can You Spare a Dime" by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Curator Of Exhibitions, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

Scene from the stage production AmericanaDue to our unique existence as a research center of The New York Public Library and a constituent member of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, I…

J. Rosamond Johnson and "Lift Every Voice" by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Curator Of Exhibitions, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

Bob Cole and J. Rosamond Johnson, 1902. Image ID: TH-03842The National Museum of African American History & Culture opens on September 24, 2016. The opening ceremonies will be broadcast …

Pub Landlord Al Murray on his election strategy: 'I could drink Nigel Farage and William Hague under the table' by Jonathan Freedland, Peter Bradshaw, Ian Cobain, Imogen Fox, Richard Adams, Alexis Petridis, Amelia Gentleman, Susan Smillie, Jonathan Jones, Hugh Muir, Jay Rayner, Heather Stewart and John Crace

The comedian is to stand against Farage for South Thanet in the 2015 general election. But what are his guvnorment's policies? Guardian experts question him on welfare, freedom, immigration …

Pearl Primus in "Strange Fruit" by Barbara Cohen-Stratyner, Curator Of Exhibitions, New York Public Library For The Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center

Photograph by Myron Ehrenberg, October 25, 1945, "provided by [press representative] Ivan Black for Café Society."  Jerome Robbins Dance Division   The Library for the Performing Ar…