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French scholars seek to resurrect Moliere with AI play

French scholars seek to resurrect Moliere with AI play

What might France's greatest playwright have written had he not died of tuberculosis in 1673? A team of French scholars, researchers and artists have joined forces to tap into the power of artificial intelligence to create a play they say Moliere himself might have written. "The Astrologer,

Beyond Broadway: Finding theater in unexpected places

World Theatre Day on March 27 brings live performance out of grand venues and into public view, from parks to correctional centers. Productions take over open-air settings, with actors performing directly to audiences instead of waiting behind ticket counters. As participation grows, theater continues to reach new crowds by

‘Imperfect Women’: Who Is Audrey Zahn? Actress Who Plays Cora Is Show’s Breakout Star

Imperfect Women has an all-star cast that features Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara, but viewers are also intrigued by newcomer Audrey Zahn, who plays Cora, the daughter of Mara’s Nancy, on the show. The up-and-comer is a fairly minor character, but has certainly been

One of the last marionette puppet makers vows to keep craft alive

One of the last marionette puppet makers vows to keep craft alive

By Elizabeth Hunter One of the last remaining marionette puppet makers in the United Kingdom says the craft is vital to keep theatre alive. Stephen Foster, 47, is one of only as few as six people making the puppets in Britain - with the art officially recognised as endangered. He made

Theater’s staying power in a streaming era

Streaming services have made entertainment easier to access, but live theater still gets people out of the house, offering an experience that happens in public and cannot be relived the same way. When the lights go down, there is no pause button, no second screen and no saving the moment

Rose Byrne & Kelli O’Hara Tease Mark Consuelos’ Upcoming Broadway Debut

Mark Consuelos will be making his Broadway debut alongside Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara later this month, and the actress teases what it’s like working with the Live With Kelly and Mark host. The actors will star in the Broadway revival of Noël Coward’s play Fallen Angels,

Down the stairs and into the spotlight: Bone Dry Comedy hosts weekly open mics

Down the stairs and into the spotlight: Bone Dry Comedy hosts weekly open mics

Inside the historic Bozeman Hotel, just behind Tarantino's Pizzeria, there is a staircase leading down to the entrance of Last Best Comedy — Bozeman’s only comedy club. Here, Bone Dry Comedy hosts open mic nights every Tuesday. Last Best opened in 2021 and hosts professional touring comics, comedy