Arts & Life As Trump takes over leadership at Kennedy Center, some protest through dance President Trump and his appointees are now solely in charge of the Kennedy Center. Performers protested by dancing. Elizabeth Blair
Arts & Life Former Kennedy Center president speaks out in first interview since her firing NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair. Elena Burnett Courtney Dorning Mary Louise Kelly Ashley Brown
Arts & Life Lost songs from Alvin Ailey's 'Revelations' find voice in new piece Alvin Ailey's seminal Revelations is considered the most widely viewed modern dance work in the world. Lost songs from the 1960 premiere are featured in a new work and an album this season. Olivia Hampton
Arts & Life The Kennedy Center's history was, until now, marked by cooperation and independence Proposed in 1955 by President Dwight Eisenhower and championed by the arts enthusiast whose name it would ultimately bear, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has a storied history. Bob Mondello
A Los Angeles community theater uses puppets to offer an escape amid wildfires Communities in Los Angeles are trying to find moments of togetherness and joy. That's included a singing and dancing puppet named Yellow Cat. Jonaki Mehta
Arts & Life Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you! Anyone can dance. As you read this comic, follow each step — and you'll be moving and grooving in no time. Connie Hanzhang Jin
Politics Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, a longtime theater lover, makes her Broadway debut Jackson made a cameo in the romantic comedy musical & Juliet on Saturday night. She told NPR: "I got a call, and someone said, 'We heard that this was your lifelong dream.' And it is." Rachel Treisman
Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights tonight in honor of Dame Maggie Smith Broadway theaters will dim their marquee lights on Nov. 7 in honor of Dame Maggie Smith, who died in September. Smith began her acting career on stage and took theater roles well into her 80s. Bob Mondello
John Leguizamo saw his parents hustle for the American dream. It informed his new play In his new play The Other Americans, John Leguizamo plays a Colombian American laundromat owner whose son is released from a mental wellness facility after suffering a trauma. Elizabeth Blair
Arts & Life A beloved music producer is dying. His clients came to his home for a farewell concert Adam Abeshouse was diagnosed with bile duct cancer last spring. His star classical music clients, including Joshua Bell, Simone Dinnerstein, Jeremy Denk, and Lara Downes, wanted to say goodbye. Tom Vitale
