Performing Arts
The Peekskill Riots Revealed the Racism and Antisemitism Hidden Beneath the Surface of the Anti-Communist Movement
In the summer of 1949, World War II veterans protested a pair of concerts held by Paul Robeson, a Black singer and civil rights activist who expressed support for communist causes
For 100 Years, Santa Feans Have Burned New Mexico's Boogeyman in a 'Sacred Rite of Purification, Laughter and Rebirth'
The original “burning man” was the brainchild of a local artist and involves volunteers constructing a 50-foot-tall villain
Breaking Just Made Its Olympic Debut. Will It Return in 2032?
The event won't be featured at the Los Angeles Games in 2028, but that doesn't mean its Olympic journey is over
Philippe Petit Marks the 50th Anniversary of His World Trade Center Walk With a New High Wire Act
The 74-year-old French artist reflected on his stunt and balanced on a tightrope at two performances in Manhattan
Cypress Hill Performs With the London Symphony Orchestra—Just as 'The Simpsons' Predicted 28 Years Ago
Originally a gag on the sitcom, the unexpected collaboration drew a packed house at the Royal Albert Hall in London
Banksy Takes Credit For an Inflatable Migrant Raft That Floated Across a Glastonbury Crowd
The street artist's latest stunt is thought to be a criticism of the U.K.'s immigration policies
Artist Marina Abramović Silences Glastonbury Crowd for Seven Minutes
The typically boisterous crowd went quiet for a collective peace protest
Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades Fall Off in the Middle of the Night
The iconic Paris landmark has never experienced such a mishap in its 135-year history
How Breaking Went From a Street Dance to an Olympic Sport
This summer, 32 athletes will compete in what's commonly known as breakdancing, a dance sport that combines athleticism and artistry
George Carlin A.I. Imitation Case Reaches Settlement
The late comedian's estate brought a lawsuit against two podcast hosts who used an A.I. voice generator to deliver a fake stand-up routine
The Founder of This Trailblazing Opera Company Put Black Singers at Center Stage
Mary Cardwell Dawson created unprecedented opportunities for aspiring Black musicians
Elton John Just Became an EGOT Winner
With his victory at last night's Emmy Awards, the celebrated musician is the 19th person in history to take home an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony
Italian Opera Singing Is Now Protected by the U.N.
UNESCO announced 55 new additions to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Alicia Keys' 'Hell's Kitchen' Will Open on Broadway
The musical is loosely based on the 15-time Grammy winner's childhood
Malcolm X Opera Opens in New York
The Afrofuturist production examines the civil rights leader's legacy and lasting influence
New U.S. Quarter Honors Maria Tallchief, America's First Prima Ballerina
Born on Osage land in Oklahoma, the famous dancer broke barriers for Native American women
Dell O'Dell's Trailblazing Magic Show Cast a Spell on Early Television Audiences
Rare footage of the woman magician's act captures her magnetic stage presence and range of tricks
The Academy Will Replace Hattie McDaniel's Missing Oscar
McDaniel became the first Black actor to win an Oscar in 1940, but the award went missing several decades later
New Ballet Takes on Black Sabbath, the Genre-Defining Heavy Metal Band
“Black Sabbath: The Ballet” honors the legendary band that formed in Birmingham, England
The Surprisingly Radical Roots of the Renaissance Fair
The first of these festivals debuted in the early 1960s, serving as a prime example of the United States' burgeoning counterculture
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