Family is the most important thing in this longtime favorite musical by Charles Strouse, Martin Charnin and Thomas Meehan.

For some holiday cheer, “Annie” at the Smithtown Performing Arts is the Christmas production to bring families that spirit of generosity and can-do attitude for December. Kevin Burns’s “Annie” was the ...

Dear Annie: Christmas at my parents’ house used to feel magical, but lately it feels like I’m walking into a performance review. My older brother’s new hobby is “radical honesty,” and apparently the ...

Dear Annie: When my boyfriend decided to get serious about his health earlier this year – cleaner eating, regular workouts – I was super proud of him. I cheered him on and swapped out our snacks ...

Variety's music writers pick 2025's best songs, from Lily Allen, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Dijon, Hayley Williams, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Rory Evans Rory Evans is a ...

In a disheartening year, Chicago theaters stepped up with shows that offered rage, respite, and support for the audience.

He peered into the darkest corners of humanity and remained an optimist. By Jonathan Mahler ...

With less than a month remaining in 2025, President Donald Trump’s approval ratings continue to have slip compared to his ratings at the start of his second term earlier this year. According to The ...

President Donald Trump continues to see his approval rating drop – with a new Gallup poll registering the lowest of his second term. Trump's approval rating fell among Republicans and Independents, as ...

Multiple hospitals and health systems have suffered downgrades to their financial ratings this year amid rising expenses, ongoing operating losses and challenging work environments. Here are 28 ...