**The Royal Shakespeare Company’s ‘The BFG’, Cheyenne Jackson’s reflections on Broadway, the London debut of ‘Oh, Mary!’, and Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts preparing for ‘Bug’** highlight the dynamic world of stage productions with new adaptations, celebrity insights, successful transfers, and upcoming openings.

• ‘The BFG’ Enchants With Puppets and Pantomime Spirit — New York Times Books -
• Cheyenne Jackson Believes in Kindness as a Drug — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Oh, Mary!’ Came to London. It’s the Raciest Show in Town. — New York Times Arts -

• Carrie Coon and Tracy Letts Want to Get Under Your Skin — New York Times Arts -

The passing of journalist Lou Cannon, art dealer Robert Mnuchin, and Oscar-winning costume designer Theodor Pistek marks the loss of influential figures across journalism, the art market, and film production.

• Lou Cannon Dies at 92; Journalist Chronicled Reagan as an Author — New York Times Arts -
• Robert Mnuchin, Stock Trader Turned Art Dealer, Dies at 92 — New York Times Arts -
• Theodor Pistek, 93, Oscar-Winning ‘Amadeus’ Costume Designer, Dies — New York Times Arts -

**Bowen Yang’s departure from ‘S.N.L.’ and the ‘Stranger Things’ cast saying goodbye to the Netflix series** signal significant shifts and farewells for beloved shows and their stars.

• Bowen Yang Is Leaving ‘S.N.L.’ After This Weekend’s Episode — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Stranger Things’ Cast Says Goodbye to the Netflix Series — New York Times Arts -

The rise of 'Track Star' as a YouTube and TikTok music phenomenon and fans' dedication to attend a Bad Bunny show in Mexico City demonstrate the evolving ways music is consumed and celebrated globally.

• How Track Star Became a YouTube and TikTok Music Phenomenon — New York Times Music -
• What Fans Did to Attend a Bad Bunny Show in Mexico City — New York Times Music -

**The Kennedy Center’s decision to include President Trump’s name and Aimee Ng's innovative curatorial approach at the Frick** illustrate current developments and leadership in major cultural institutions.

• Kennedy Center, Memorial to JFK, Is Trump’s Now, Too — New York Times Arts -
• Aimee Ng Knows the Secrets of the Women on the Frick’s Walls — New York Times Arts -

**Oona Chaplin’s powerful portrayal of the 'Avatar' villain Varang** reveals how personal experiences can fuel intense on-screen performances.

• As the ‘Avatar’ Villain Varang, Oona Chaplin Blazes Her Own Fiery Path — New York Times Arts -