Legend

Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021): Master of the Modern Musical

He will continue to shape the future of musical theater because he trained our ears, set the bar high, and new composers and lyricists will study his work. For a hundred who try, misguidedly, to imitate him, one will find their voice.

By David Cote

Herbie Hancock Brings New Music and Today’s Jazz Vanguard to Brooklyn

Herbie Hancock, undisputed jazz royalty, still jubilantly messes with the gentry in pursuit of new sounds.

By Justin Joffe

Memories of Gordie Howe, Hockey’s Paul Bunyan and a Hero in the Motor City

On a chilly Halloween night in 2014, the atmosphere warmed in Joe Louis Arena during an early timeout in the Red Wings’ game against the Los Angeles Kings.

By Joe Lapointe

The Music Lemmy Left Behind Is Even Greater Than His Myth

By Tim Sommer

Tom Hardy Times Two

By Rex Reed

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