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Boston Symphony Musicians Authorize First-Ever Strike Amid Stalled Talks
Musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra unanimously authorized the first strike in the ensemble’s history as contract talks stall ahead of an August 23 deadline, with leadership’s decisions cited as eroding trust; negotiations will continue through the weekend.
BSO Musicians Vote to Authorize First-Ever Strike Ahead of Contract Deadline
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians unanimously authorized the first strike in the orchestra’s history, giving players leverage as their contract nears expiration, amid deep rifts over leadership following the abrupt dismissal of Andris Nelsons; negotiations continue over the weekend with musicians seeking greater input on programming and a fair, competitive deal on pay and benefits, while management aims to move past the turmoil and reach an agreement.
Chicago's WNDR Museum to Close After Eight-Year Run
WNDR Museum in Chicago's West Loop will close on Sept. 7 after eight years, with its Boston location closing Aug. 30. The venue was known for Instagram-friendly interactive installations, events and classes, and had reopened in 2021 after a pandemic shutdown.
NSO to stage 2026-27 season across six DC-area venues amid Kennedy Center renovation
Facing a planned two-year Kennedy Center shutdown for renovation (and a leadership controversy), the National Symphony Orchestra will spread its 2026-27 season across six DC-area venues, including nine concerts at Alexandria’s Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall. The rest of the slate includes 24 performances at Lisner Auditorium, 13 at the Music Center at Strathmore, 8 at George Mason’s Center for the Arts in Fairfax, and 2 each at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and the Lincoln Theatre, with capacities smaller than the Kennedy Center’s 2,465 seats. The NSO will rehearse and keep offices at the Kennedy Center during construction; ticket sales have declined in recent years, though the Wolf Trap residency drew strong crowds. Tickets go on sale Aug. 28.
Stolen Antonello da Messina Panels Strike Messina Museum Heist
Four wood panels by Antonello da Messina were stolen from Messina’s Regional Museum (MuMe) during Ferragosto, including three of the five surviving panels from the Polittico di San Gregorio and a small double‑sided Virgin and Child painting; two other panels were left abandoned on a wall outside. Prosecutors opened an investigation into possible illicit art‑market motives or a commission for an art dealer, with the works’ cultural and historical significance highlighted and the provenance of the Virgin and Child tied to the Wilhelm Soldan collection (authenticated to Antonello in 2003).
Abramović Turns Balloon Art Into Time-Based Performance in NYC Installation
Marina Abramović discusses her balloon-based installation Snowy/Windy/Spring on Planet Z at New York’s Balloon Museum, where inflatable forms, a personal soundscape, and a mirrors-free space invite a slow, present experience aligned with her performance practice and willingness to embrace unconventional commissions and even past failures.
Reece Weaver to Debut on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago
Former Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader and Netflix alum Reece Weaver will make her Broadway debut by joining the Chicago revival as Roxie Hart at the Ambassador Theatre, starting September 7 for a six-week run through October 18; she follows a long-running revival that opened in 1996 and features a current cast led by Krysta Rodriguez and Mark Ballas.
Amanda Knox's Cartwheel aims for heart over punchlines at the Fringe
Amanda Knox's Edinburgh Fringe show Cartwheel opens to mixed reviews, described as sincere and more a personal reflection on trauma and motherhood than traditional stand-up. Critics are divided: The Guardian praised its defiant spirit, while The Times and The Telegraph said it lacks comedic timing and needed better direction. The show has sparked controversy with Meredith Kercher's sister's concerns and a petition; Knox says the piece seeks to honestly tell her story to her future daughter, and it runs for 11 days at the Gilded Balloon Teviot.
Missy Mazzoli’s The Galloping Cure Sparks Ecstatic EIF Reviews
Early raves for Missy Mazzoli’s The Galloping Cure at the Edinburgh International Festival frame it as a bold, darkly comic take on the opioid crisis: a decaying town, a showman’s carousel, and a chilling price for relief that includes harvesting organs such as hair, eyes, kneecaps and tongue. Praised for its eclectic, multi‑layered score and striking visuals, the production is described as deeply integrated and stunningly realized, with critics calling it among the greatest/defining operas of our time and the reviewer saying he is blown away.
Moore to Lead Faydra World Premiere, a Modern Phaedra
Julianne Moore will star in the world premiere of Faydra, a modern take on the Greek myth of Phaedra written by Sarah Ruhl, in an Off-Broadway run at NYC Center Stage 1 beginning February 2, 2027 (opening night February 25). Additional casting will be announced; the Manhattan Theatre Club commission is directed by Les Waters, marking his return to MTC after three decades.
Edinburgh Fringe backs Amanda Knox show amid controversy
Edinburgh Fringe defends Amanda Knox’s one-woman show Cartwheel amid calls to cancel, stressing open-access and free expression; Knox says the show explores motherhood and truth-telling and honors Meredith Kercher’s memory, while Kercher’s family and critics argue it trivializes violence against women, backed by a petition with thousands of signatures; the venue and Fringe Society emphasize the decision lies with the artist and venue.
Ayo Edebiri to Play Snoopy in Off-Broadway Charlie Brown Revival
Ayo Edebiri will star as Snoopy opposite David Hyde Pierce as Charlie Brown and Danielle Brooks as Lucy in an Off-Broadway Encores! revival of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown at New York City Center, running February 3–14, 2027, with Jin Ha as Linus and Sam Pinkleton directing (choreography by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt and music direction by Meghann Zervoulis Bate).
Hadestown Parts Ways With Geno Segers Following Trans Remarks
The Broadway musical Hadestown announced that Geno Segers will no longer join the production after past online remarks about transgender people surfaced.
Tracking The Odyssey: Where to See It in 70MM or IMAX
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey is being shown in multiple large formats, with 70mm IMAX currently available at Seven Bridges in Woodridge and additional Chicago-area options like 70mm screenings at Music Box and AMC River East 21 or AMC Roosevelt Collection 16, plus IMAX with Laser at River East and Regal City North and Premium Large Format at many AMC locations and Alamo Drafthouse Chicago. The article explains why 70mm IMAX is rare, notes sold-out initial screenings, and suggests choosing whichever format is most accessible to experience Nolan’s epic scale on screen.