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Hamilton on Stage vs. Hamilton on the Page: a Great American Debate

By Alexandra MacAaron

How much of Alexander Hamilton’s current star status is the result of the genius of Lin-Manuel Miranda, who wrote the musical's book, music, and lyrics, and how much is owed to the genius of Hamilton himself?

Arts & Culture · Theater

An Immigrant Story: Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ Opens this Week

By Alexandra MacAaron

'Hamilton' is a genius synthesis of historical and contemporary politics, human passion, strength and tragic flaw.

Money & Careers

Alice Hamilton—Exploring the Dangerous Trades

By Janet Golden

Alice Hamilton became the first woman professor at Harvard in 1919, four decades before the university accepted women as undergraduates. Still, acceptance came with the petty humiliations that female experts were expected to endure back in the day.

Film & Television

‘Santa Evita’ Raises Questions About Power and Control

By Alexandra MacAaron

'Santa Evita' delivers a compelling and compassionate portrait of the woman known as “the spiritual leader of a nation.

Film & Television

A Streaming Guide to Black History Month

By Alexandra MacAaron

A list of powerful movies and television series depicting the Black American experience.

Film & Television

‘Diana: The Musical’: Yes, It’s That Bad

By Alexandra MacAaron

There isn’t much to love about 'Diana: The Musical.' And that’s a shame, because a lot of talented people have spent quite a lot of time (and money) bringing the show to life.

Film & Television

Fall Television:
It’s the Most Musical Time of the Year

By Alexandra MacAaron

There may be several opportunities for us to enjoy some musical television together this fall.

Film & Television

In ‘The Chair,’ Sandra Oh Combines
Acting and Activism

By Alexandra MacAaron

'The Chair' tells the trials and tribulations of Professor Ji-Yoon Kim (Oh), the first woman and the first person of color to chair the English department of “lower-tier ivy” Pembroke College.

Film & Television

People Will Say I’m in Love … with Schmigadoon!

By Alexandra MacAaron

Regardless of where you land on the “Musicals, pro or con?” debate, 'Schmigadoon!' is well worth your time.

Film & Television

‘In the Heights,’ The Fiesta We Need Right Now

By Alexandra MacAaron

'In the Heights' tells the story of a fast-disappearing neighborhood of working people, mostly Latin-American immigrants, who embrace their culture; add color and music, love and laughter to their city; and get along improbably well

Poetry

Amanda Gorman: “The Hill We Climb”

By Rebecca Foust

“The Hill We Climb” by Amanda Gorman is an example of an occasional poem that exceeded itself by happening to be the perfect message at the perfect time and place, delivered by the perfect messenger.

Theater

In Dark Times, PBS Celebrates Broadway

By Alexandra MacAaron

PBS offers a bittersweet tribute, once again hosting “Broadway’s Best” on Friday evenings throughout November. In this fourth season, the public television network will showcase two acclaimed stage productions, a fascinating behind-the-scenes documentary, and a legendary leading lady in concert.

News · Politics

Broadening Realities: Reading Kamala Harris’
Black and Indian Identity Through Image

By Kimiyo Bremer

Through photos of Kamala Harris as a multiracial, Indian-American, and Black-American woman, we recognize image as a tool to challenge popular ideas about what the Indian family looks like and desensationalize the experiences of multiracial people coming from two communities of color.