The Old Man at Christmas The humorist Jean Shepherd—whose writings inspired A Christmas Story—left a surprisingly deep impression on American culture. December 19, 2023
Three Men and a Shark In Ian Shaw's play about the making of Jaws, the movie’s stars suffer crises of masculinity over long weeks at sea. November 14, 2023
Take It Easy “I do think ‘humorist’ tends to get used in a way that pins a little college degree on a comic writer.” September 23, 2023
Coq au Pépin More than almost any other public figure, Jacques Pépin has followed the trajectory of twentieth-century cuisine, from the Hôtel Plaza Athénée to Howard Johnson’s, and from his Burgundy backyard to national television. Art of the Chicken: A Master Chef’s Paintings, Stories, and Recipes of the Humble Bird by Jacques Pépin October 5, 2023 issue
Lea’s Turn Passed over for years to fill Barbra Streisand's quintessential role, Lea Michele finally justifies a Broadway revival of Funny Girl. October 27, 2022
