A revival of “Hairspray” is opening any minute in London, and the cast performed a showstopper on the BBC over the weekend. I’m not very interested in revivals, but for the feel-good fact alone I’d see this production if it came to New York.
Movies: “Luca” is Disney’s latest and two young children I know give it a thumbs-up…TV/Streaming: Wanna beat the heat? Sample “Penguin Town,” the new series on Netflix…”Flack,” an original series on Amazon, has started its second season…Books: George Packer’s latest scolding analysis of American society is “Last Best Hope”…Music: David Archuleta came out as queer this week. His latest studio album is “Therapy Sessions”…Sports: It’s been great this week to watch football (Euro) around NYC at outdoor cafes and pubs…As for the NBA playoffs, I’m worried about the Nets — injuries.
In a new exhibition, the city’s more well-known breakout artists are celebrated alongside a richer, and lesser reported, strain of experimental music. Details.
RIta Moreno responded to critiques that musical adaptation In the Heights failed to represent Washington Heights’ Afro-Latino population in remarks made on Tuesday. I couldn’t agree more, Rita.
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