Theater reviews and major security lapses at opera houses are the focus, with Kara Young and Nicholas Braun starring in 'Gruesome Playground Injuries' and the Met Opera addressing a protest disruption during 'Carmen'.

• ‘Gruesome Playground Injuries’ Review: Does It Hurt? — New York Times Arts -
• Security Lapse Allowed Protesters to Disrupt Performance, Met Opera Says — New York Times Arts -

Recent headlines highlight Robert Irwin's inspirational journey on 'Dancing With the Stars' and the rise of judgment-free clean comedy with figures like Nate Bargatze.

• Robert Irwin Spreads a Message of Love on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and Beyond — New York Times Arts -
• Clean Comedy Is Back, This Time Without the Judgment — New York Times Arts -

The enduring appeal of Whitney Houston's 'I Will Always Love You' drum beat is explored, revealing its addictive quality and unexpected difficulty for online challengers.

• Why That Whitney Houston Drum Beat Is So Addictive, Yet Hard to Match — New York Times Arts -

**Carla Kaplan's biography, 'Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford,' receives attention for its portrayal of the journalist's strong political convictions**.

• Book Review: ‘Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life of Jessica Mitford,’ by Carla Kaplan — New York Times Books -