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'Phantom Of The Opera': How Andrew Lloyd Webber Upended Musical Theater

It's no exaggeration to say that Andrew Lloyd Webber and 'The Phantom of the Opera' have changed the trajectory of musical theater.

Set Decorators Share Their Best Tips for Decorating Your Own Home

In the realm of film and television, the job of a set decorator is to source, design, and sometimes create the items that dress a set. They make sure that every object—from the furniture to the forks—is working in harmony to create a sense of place and character. Whether their mission is to deck out a tasteful California home, a Regency ballroom, or a haunted Gothic mansion, a set decorator’s specialty is making any set of circumstances come to life.

Rachel Bloom Spent Her Whole Life Searching for "Normal"-and Then Normal Disappeared

'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' creator Rachel Bloom is adjusting to life during the pandemic as a new mom, while also finishing up a book and promoting her movie 'Trolls World Tour'. The star spoke to HelloGiggles about adapting to a new normal and being vulnerable during such a challenging time.

Opinion | "Schitt's Creek" was a true labor of love. No wonder fans are already in mourning.

There are 13 more episodes of the final season of "Schitt's Creek" to look forward to, yet fans have been mourning its pending conclusion since last year's announcement that its sixth season would be its last.

Opinion | How "Ford V Ferrari" undermines its female character is frustratingly predictable

"Ford v Ferrari" is a film about designing, constructing and racing cars that's set in the mid-1960s. As such, the plot is fueled as much by testosterone as is it by gasoline.

Opinion | "Survivor" finale overshadowed by reality TV's struggle with sexual misconduct

Here at the end of this decade, even the most avid watchers of reality television are well aware that the shows that they faithfully follow are not accurate, unimpeded presentations of real events. From slice-of-life shows to competition series, reality TV is crafted and shaped by everyone from the production crew to network executives.

Why The Master's Return Changes Everything on DOCTOR WHO

Maybe you parsed it out when former agent "O" (Sacha Dhawan) tempted Graham (Bradley Walsh) with his "research" on the Doctor (Jodie Whittaker) or when he suggested tracing those mysterious beings of light back to their "spymaster." But the Doctor herself doesn't realize that the Master has returned to Doctor Who until it's almost too late.

The Most Romantic Movie Of 2019 Is A Period Drama Without A Man In Sight

The year's most romantic film is getting in just under the wire. Portrait of a Lady on Fire , which has already awed festival audiences, hit select theaters on Dec. 6 before a more widespread run on February 14, bringing with it a fresh period sensibility, a slow-burn love affair, and an almost utopian vision of women living outside of the influence of men.

How Knives Out's Set Decorator Created the Perfect Mystery House

How would a wealthy and prolific mystery author decorate his home? It was the job of Knives Out set decorator David Schlesinger to figure that out. The box office hit whodunnit (and Oscars hopeful) takes place mostly inside the quirky and macabre home of novelist Harlan Thrombey, played by Christopher Plummer.

Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding Play Holiday Movie “Would You Rather?”

Cate Blanchett and Troian Bellisario Reveal Their Irrational Dream Jobs

Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson Solve Your Awkward Office Drama

Taron Egerton and The 'Rocketman' Cast Discuss Elton John’s Legacy

Ryan Reynolds Plays "Would You Rather" With The Cast of Detective Pikachu

The 'Mary Poppins Returns' Cast On Favorite Childhood Memories

'The Girl in the Spider's Web' Claire Foy & Fede Alvarez

Bradley Cooper & Lady Gaga On 'A Star Is Born'

Shailene Woodley's 'Endings, Beginnings' Role Is Her Most Intimate & Adult Work Yet

Shailene Woodley has been acting onscreen since she was eight years old. She broke out in a big way when she was 17, in The Secret Life of the American Teenager. Now 27, she's played a determined YA heroine in a post-apocalyptic world, a young...

Jodie Whittaker Wants Her 'Doctor Who' To Be Accessible To Everyone - Including You

Let's get one thing out of the way: Jodie Whittaker is the first woman to take on the role of the Doctor in the British television staple Doctor Who, a pivot in the historically male casting that's 55 years in the making. But we don't talk about...

Daisy Ridley On Social Media Silence, Fan Backlash, & Why This Is Just A Job

Daisy Ridley doesn't particularly love having her picture taken. It may seem counterintuitive for someone who makes their living in front of a camera, but the truth is that the 27-year-old, who became a household name when she was cast as Rey in the...

How 'Queer As Folk' Brought Its Gay Comic Book Hero To Life, According To The Cast & Crew

Premiering on Showtime in December of 2000, Queer as Folk was a big swing, even for a premium channel. The ensemble dramedy about a group of gay and lesbian friends living, loving, and having sex in Pittsburgh adapted the British series, which had...

Karen Gillan's Directorial Debut Is Nothing Like Her Previous Work - But Don't Be So Surprised

"I've been released from a very tight ponytail," actor and filmmaker Karen Gillan says when she sits down opposite me in the Bustle green room and I ask how she is. "It's the best feeling in the world. Liberation." It's tempting to look for the...

My One Direction Fandom Is Stronger Than Ever - Even Though I'm 35

It's June 2018, and I'm standing on the floor of the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, almost 200 miles from where I live. My best friend since high school is right next to me. We're covered in glitter and two beers in. The pre-show mix has...

How A Dystopian Hacker Drama Remains One Of The Most Feminist Shows On TV

If you've ever added an unnecessary "sorry!" to soften a work email or gotten the third degree from your nosy aunt about putting career over starting a family, you know how it feels to be trapped in traditional expectations of womanhood. In USA's hac...

'Deadpool 2' Will Make Zazie Beetz Super Famous. Here's Why That Makes Her So Uncomfortable.

When Deadpool 2 and Atlanta star Zazie Beetz travels on her own dime, you won't find her in first class. She wants you to know the truth about her airline status, because she's noticed that - among other false assumptions - people tend to presume tha...

How 'Orphan Black' Spent 5 Years Fighting The Patriarchy, According To Star Jordan Gavaris

Resistance isn't a sprint; it's a marathon. Right now, we're living through emotionally exhausting events and facing the increasing popularity of ideologies we'd hoped were on the way out. Hope is necessary to keep on putting one foot in front of the...

'Black Mirror' Season 4's Best Episode Is A Takedown Of Male Entitlement In Geek Culture

Spoilers ahead for the Black Mirror Season 4 Episode "U.S.S. Callister." The best episodes in Black Mirror's inconsistent canon are the ones that can't be boiled down to a single folksy lesson about the evils of technology. They're the ones about ho...

Hayley Atwell Knows Classic Female Characters Still Matter - Even When They're Not Written By Women

There's this flawed mental image, Howards End star Hayley Atwell tells me, that people have of women as they existed at the turn of the century - that they were still, proper, stoic. It's an image that has a tendency to bleed over into how period-bas...

Why 'Will & Grace' Is The Perfect Show For Anyone Who Has No Chill

I'm the kind of person who gets shushed. It's never been easy for me to tone down my reaction to the world, sometimes to the irritation of people around me. But when Will & Grace returns to TV on Sept. 28, I'll be reunited with the characters and the...

Is 2017 The Year of the MaleCrimp?

And they're finding that sawtooth curls are extremely versatile. With a three-piece suit, they're refined and chic. With cashmere joggers and a soft tee, they're ruffled and casual. With a patterned button-down and black jeans, they're wild and romantic. These unique waves go from the boardroom to the cocktail lounge to the one-on-one Netflix night, all without falling flat.

South African Artist Breaks Cultural Barriers With Patterned Paintings | The Creators Project

Supported by (BELVEDERE) RED - Nov 8 2016 All photos by Alex Welsh When renowned South African artist Esther Mahlangu arrives at the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in Manhattan, she's only had a few hours to rest since her 15 ½ hour flight from Johannesburg the night before.

A Dancer and an Illustrator Compare Creative Energies | The Creators Project

Jules Bakshi and Alelli Tanghal. All photos by Charlie Rubin for The Creators Project We found two active and physically inclined creatives and had them talk to each other. The daily life of an urban artist is an exercise in maintaining inspiration and balance.

Two Performance Artists Share Their Creative Philosophies | The Creators Project

Photos by Alex Welsh With opportunities and obligations pulling from all sides, working artists have the difficult task of staying present, authentic, and productive at the same time. Camille Harris is a stand-up comedian and a musician who writes and performs both serious and "silly" jazz. Her newest EP, , is of the former.

'Gotham' recap: 'Mad City: Anything for You'

Heavy hangs the head that wears the crown, and all that. Oswald Cobblepot can't even enjoy his little victory party without being the target of several overlapping schemes. That said, it was awfully fun to get most of our cast in a room together, even if the floor of that room ended up showered in blood and broken glass.

'The Family' premiere recap: ABC's newest drama premieres with a twisty start

Don't let Joan Allen's pinched grief and the similar child-napping plot confuse you; ABC's The Family is not Room. There are no nuanced portraits of survivors in this pilot like the ones that flesh out the Best Picture nominee.

'Castle' recap: Academia is so cut-throat these days

No, Castle fans, you didn't accidentally tune into a syndicated rerun tonight. "PhDead" is just the first episode in this new Caskett dynamic, and even Castle agrees that it strongly resembles an old one. A bombshell landed in the couple's happy home in the two-part season opener; Beckett pressed the pause button on their marriage in order to avenge her former D.C.

'Castle' premiere recap: Beckett is on the run, and Castle is in the dark

"Dig in," Castle instructs when he gives his wife her first-day-on-the-job morning cupcake. And dig in, she does. Beckett never has been afraid to get her hands dirty. The season 8 premiere of Castle heralds the reign of two new showrunners: promoted writer Terence Paul Winter and fellow alum Alexi Hawley, recently of The Following.

'The O.C.' nostalgia recap: 'California, here we come'

A look back on the pilot episode of teen drama phenomenon and Benjamin McKenzie breakthrough series, "The O.C."