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Mitt Romney might well seek consolation in the theater these days, where the spring season seems to be imitating the current political one in terms of accusations and revelations. The stage candidates, of course, are far more colorful than the real ones. The Columnist. By David Auburn; Daniel Sullivan directed. Through July 1, 2012 at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, 261 West 47th St., New York. www.thecolumnistbroadway.com.
The Best Man. By Gore Vidal; Michael Wilson directed. At Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, 236 West 45th St., New York. (212) 239-6200 or www.thebestmanonbroadway.com.
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Music
Back to the future: Youth and the Orchestra
Bach, Christians and anti-Semitism: A reply
I remember Dick Clark
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Music Reviews
Tempesta di Mare’s tenth birthday festival
Vox Ama Deus plays Beethoven
Chestnut Street Singers and the ‘Midnight Sun’
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Art
On renewing my Art Museum membership
The new Barnes: a sneak preview
Rich man, beggar man— and Albert Barnes
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Art Reviews
Carlo Russo at F.A.N. Gallery
Group show at Artists’ House
Jan Baltzell at Schmidt-Dean Gallery
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Theater
Bruce Graham’s ‘Outgoing Tide,’ by PTC (2nd comment)
Doubts about Shanley’s ‘Doubt’ at Walnut’s Studio 3
A few words about ladies’ restrooms
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Theater Reviews
‘The Columnist’ and ‘The Best Man’ on Broadway
‘Behanding in Spokane’ by Theatre Exile
1812 Productions does Mamet’s ‘Boston Marriage’
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Opera
Julian Rodescu: A life in the arts
Black opera: Struggle and strategy
‘Don Giovanni,’ reconsidered
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Opera Reviews
Opera Company’s ‘Manon Lescaut’
Donizetti’s ‘L’Elisir d’Amore’ by AVA
Lyric Fest: Three operas for children
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Dance
Confessions of an ex-go-go dancer
Arizona: The new global ballet crossroads
2011 highlights: Critic’s choice
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Dance Reviews
‘Montage à Trois’: Jeanne Ruddy’s farewell
Pennsylvania Ballet’s ‘Peter Pan’
Bloom’s ‘CITY’ and Thirdbird’s ‘Blind Date Trios’
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Cross-Cultural
Child abuse and bureaucracy: Another Philadelphia story
Another Titanic night to remember
Heart attack, Part 5: Surgery approaches
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Cross-Cultural Reviews
Lost Soviet classic: Klimov’s ‘Agony’
Three noir novels by Manchette
Joseph Cedar’s ‘Footnote’ (2nd review)
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