90 fun things to do in and around Boston this fall
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Gavin Creel, Tony-winning musical theater actor, dies at 48
After earning a Tony nomination for his work in "Thoroughly Modern Millie," Mr. Creel found continued success in a string of Broadway revivals including “La Cage aux Folles,” “Hair,” “Hello, Dolly!,” and “Into the Woods.”
Local filmmaker buys Arlington International Film Festival from cofounders
Alberto Guzman and April Ranck Guzman officially sold the festival to Jaina Cipriano last spring after quietly shopping for a buyer over the past few years.
THEATER REVIEW
Providence production of the autobiographical ‘What the Constitution Means to Me’ misses the playwright in its lead role
What carries over from the Broadway production starring playwright Heidi Schreck to this staging at the Wilbury Theatre is what made it a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize: It remains a charming and incisive analysis of gender and racial biases inherent in the US Constitution.
TV CRITIC’S CORNER
Veep aspirants now, and actual veeps back then
As you may have heard, there’s a debate Tuesday night.
ALBUM REVIEW
Lady Gaga goes all-in on ‘Joker’ companion album ‘Harlequin’
“Harlequin” collects 11 standards, some slightly tweaked, and two Gaga originals, which the singer delivers with a crackling intensity.
WORKING ARTIST
‘Help other artists, and then other artists will help you, too,’ says Joanna Tam
Her "Visibility Studies" project explores how marginalized people navigate society’s danger zones.
YOUR TV GPS
This week’s TV: Debate fever continues as VP candidates face off on CBS
Plus: “Law & Order” returns for a 24th season in the never-ending battle to make New York City safe for more Dick Wolf franchises.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Willie Nelson once likened Mr. Kristofferson’s lyrics to great literature “whether you sing them or read them. They’re words to live by, and that’s about as much praise as you can say about any writer.”
TV
Jean Smart shares why she likes New York as ‘Saturday Night Live’ kicks off its 50th season
“Saturday Night Live” began its 50th season with a parade of former co-stars, including Maya Rudolph as Vice President Kamala Harris. Jelly Roll was the night's musical guest.
MUSIC REVIEW
Vampire Weekend evoke a pseudo-homecoming at TD Garden
The band was in its audience's command Friday night. (Well, mostly.)
DANCE REVIEW
At ArtsEmerson, Dianne McIntyre’s ‘In the Same Tongue’ speaks volumes
The celebrated choreographer’s work marked her concert dance debut in Boston, creating a dialogue of movement and music.
TV CRITIC’S CORNER
Big screen, small
'Wolfs' is the latest streamer-produced movie to have a short theatrical run.
Boston at a Bargain
Free Boston events this week: HONK! fest returns, FrōJō tastings, plus break a sweat by the Charles
This week’s gratis goodies are loud, caffeinated, and ready to break a sweat — well, maybe not all at once.
CHRISTOPHER MUTHER
Essential Maggie Smith movies to stream this weekend
Celebrate the late, great doyenne of stage and screen with these films, many of which you can watch for free.
MUSIC REVIEW
Empty seats greet Boston Symphony Orchestra’s all-American season opener
Sandwiched between two major events, the beginning of the subscription season drew a small but enthusiastic crowd.
‘Murder in Boston’ takes home prize at 45th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards
The three-part docuseries, presented by HBO in association with the Globe, was one of the night’s big winners.