In ‘Ann Lee,’ Dance Is the Fuel for a Godly 18th-Century Rave
“The Testament of Ann Lee,” starring Amanda Seyfried, tells the story of the Shakers and their feminist leader. Dance and music are its vital, mystical language. More
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‘Try/Step/Trip’ Is a Story of Hip-Hop Rehabilitation, Told in Step
Dahlak Brathwaite’s “Try/Step/Trip,” part of the Under the Radar festival, uses the language of step to express the liberating and restricting power of groups. More
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The Rockettes, at 100, Need a Kick in the Right Direction
This year, “Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes” pays homage to the legacy of the group, but its future seems to be more about sisterhood than dancing. More
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Review: ‘The Seasons’ Jumbles Warnings About Climate Crisis
An operatic Vivaldi pastiche, with a new story by Sarah Ruhl, offers an ambivalent message about how art can make people pay attention. More
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Gen Z’s Pop Breakouts Danced in Britney Spears’s Footsteps in 2025
Sabrina Carpenter, Tate McRae and Addison Rae’s music is influenced by the superstar who shot to fame before they were born. They’ve learned lessons from her hard times, too. More
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Olivia Dean, Josh Johnson and Chase Infiniti Are Among Our 2025 Breakout Stars
Across the arts, these 10 performers took a leap of faith this year and stuck the landing in a big way. More
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41 Things That Stuck With Us in 2025
Aunt Gladys. Tyler, the Creator. That sex scene in “The Naked Gun.” These are the things Culture staffers couldn’t stop thinking about this year. More
