- The Accused
The political fallout of a murder trial.
by Keith Gessen
Audio: Keith Gessen describes the murder case of Anna Politkovskaya. - Q. Is this a sham trial? Incompetent police? courts? Corrupt? Did Kafka design the Moscow court system?
- “33 Variations,” “Blithe Spirit.”
by John Lahr
Video: John Lahr discusses Broadway’s “Blithe Spirit” with the director, Michael Blakemore. - Q. Lahr claims "Variations" is heavy on meter and rhythm; light on characterization. Must this be a flaw? Where can we order and Ectoplasm Martini?
- Puppet shows in the city.
by Joan Acocella - Q. Where have you seen puppetry employed in serious narrative?