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Folger Theatre Announces the Plays and Playwrights for the Fourth Annual Reading Room Festival This year's staged readings expand into more genres, including plays with music and theater for young ...

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The 2026 Met Gala theme, Costume Art, explores fashion's connection to fine art. Here are five designers who integrate art into their creations.

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