Gustavo Dudamel uniting the N.Y. Philharmonic and Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Israel's strategic use of Eurovision as a soft power tool, and the intricate dance references in 'Schmigadoon' and 'The Jellicle Ball' represent key performing arts news, alongside efforts to preserve lost movie music and the planned transformation of The Beatles' last gig rooftop into a museum.

• Dudamel Unites N.Y. Philharmonic and Spanish Harlem Orchestra — New York Times Arts -
• How Israel Turned Eurovision’s Stage Into a Soft Power Tool — New York Times Arts -
• The Dance Quotes and Callbacks in ‘Schmigadoon’ and ‘The Jellicle Ball’ — New York Times Arts -

• The Dance Quotes and Callbacks in ‘Schmigadoon’ and ‘The Jellicle Ball’ — New York Times Arts -
• Lost Movie Music? On CD? La-La Land Is an Anomaly. (And a Success.) — New York Times Arts -
• London Rooftop Where Beatles Played Last Gig to Become Museum — New York Times Arts -

The art world is discussing dealers' choices between solo and group artist shows and preparing for a guide to the many New York art fairs, while Maya Lin's nature-inspired design for a Manhattan skyscraper, Mexico's new chocolate museum, and a Nazi-era restitution dispute focusing on a missing cow highlight diverse developments in art and design.

• Dealers Face a Choice: Show Solo Artists? Or Groups? — New York Times Arts -
• How Much Art Is Too Much? A Guide to the New York Fairs. — New York Times Arts -
• Maya Lin Connects Nature to a New Manhattan Skyscraper and Beyond — New York Times Arts -

• A Monument to Chocolate Is Wrapped in Layers of Mexican History — New York Times Arts -
• In This Nazi-Era Restitution Dispute, the Focus Turns to a Missing Cow — New York Times Arts -

Key industry insights include 'The Comeback' finale's portrayal of Hollywood's fears, highlights from the star-studded Kevin Hart Roast, and the increasing trend of celebrities co-producing on Broadway, supplemented by a guide to this week's new TV shows and a recap of 'The Comeback's' final episode.

• ‘The Comeback’ Knows What Scares Hollywood — New York Times Arts -
• Kevin Hart Roast: Highlights From Tom Brady, the Rock, Katt Williams and More — New York Times Arts -
• Why Are So Many Celebrities Co-Producing On Broadway? — New York Times Arts -

• ‘Off-Campus,’ and 8 Things to Watch on TV This Week — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Comeback’ Season 3 Finale Recap: All’s Well? — New York Times Arts -

Recommendations for historical fiction illustrating mother-child bonds, reviews of Bindu Bansinath's 'Men Like Ours' and Suzanne Simard's 'When the Forest Breathes', and Amitav Ghosh bringing his 'Ghost Eye' character to life with a sketch artist comprise the latest in literary news.

• Historical Fiction Books That Illustrate the Bonds Between Mother and Child — New York Times Books -
• Book Review: ‘Men Like Ours,’ by Bindu Bansinath — New York Times Books -
• Amitav Ghosh Brings the Main Character of ‘Ghost Eye’ to Life, With the Help of a Sketch Artist — New York Times Arts -

• Book Review: ‘When the Forest Breathes,’ by Suzanne Simard — New York Times Books -

Hugh Jackman's role in the PG-rated murder mystery 'The Sheep Detectives' is garnering positive reviews, while a preview of the Cannes Film Festival outlines crucial storylines and potential impacts of new Oscar rules on the Palme d’Or selection.

• Hugh Jackman in a Truly PG-Rated Murder Mystery — New York Times Arts -
• ‘The Sheep Detectives’ Review: A Murder Most Fleecy — New York Times Movies -
• Cannes Film Festival Preview: 4 Story Lines to Watch for — New York Times Arts -