From Alden Ehrenreich's acclaimed performance and the closing of 'Chess' with Lea Michele's departure to a unique audience participation in 'Heated Rivalry', theater news also offers guidance on finding tickets to Tony-nominated shows and explores the mystery of Thornton Wilder's lost play.

• The ‘Becky Shaw’ Star Who ‘Does Horrible Things’ Oh So Well — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Chess’ Will Close With Lea Michele’s Departure, in a Change of Plans — New York Times Arts -
• My Starring Role in ‘Heated Rivalry’ — for One Night Only — New York Times Arts -

• How to Find Tickets to the 2026 Tony Award-Nominated Plays and Musicals — New York Times Arts -
• Thornton Wilder’s Last Play Vanished Into Thin Air. Or Did It? — New York Times Arts -

Innovative poet and Hendrix biographer David Henderson's passing is noted, alongside discussions on modern cultural references in classic books, a review of Antonia Senior's 'Stalin's Apostles', the release of new romance novels, and Jorie Graham's poetry collection 'Killing Spree'.

• David Henderson, Innovative Poet and Hendrix Biographer, Dies at 83 — New York Times Arts -
• Why Is TikTok in This Book from 2006? — New York Times Arts -
• Book Review: ‘Stalin’s Apostles,’ by Antonia Senior — New York Times Books -

• New Romance Books for Summer — New York Times Books -
• Poetry Review: ‘Killing Spree,’ by Jorie Graham — New York Times Books -

The 'Summer House' reunion provided key insights, the 'Spider-Noir' series offers a new spin on the classic, the 'Yogurt Shop Murders' documentary continues to evolve, and Jimmy Kimmel shared his thoughts on Donald Trump's absence from his son's wedding.

• 4 Takeaways From the ‘Summer House’ Season 10 Reunion — New York Times Arts -
• ‘Spider-Noir’ Is a Multicolor Spin on ‘Spider-Man’ — New York Times Arts -
• The ‘Yogurt Shop Murders’ Case Was Solved, but the Story Hasn’t Changed — New York Times Arts -

• Jimmy Kimmel Slams Trump for Missing His Son’s Wedding — New York Times Arts -

Matthew Perry's assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, received a prison sentence for his role in Mr. Perry's death, while Blake Lively's legal case explores an untested California law regarding potential damages.

• Matthew Perry’s Assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, Sentenced to More Than 3 Years in Prison — New York Times Arts -
• Blake Lively’s Last Chance: A U.S. Judge’s Take on an Untested State Law — New York Times Arts -

The Cannes Film Festival is actively engaging with and fending off artificial intelligence, and the cast of 'I Love Boosters' discussed critical societal themes related to capitalism and protest.

• How Cannes Is Grappling With Changes — New York Times Arts -
• The Cast of ‘I Love Boosters’ Want You to Think Critically — New York Times Arts -

Julia Bullock took charge at the May Festival, weaving her experiences as a Black artist into the concerts, and Tiler Peck's new ballet 'Symphonie Espagnole' redefines gender roles for dancers.

• This Year at the May Festival, Julia Bullock Took Charge — New York Times Arts -
• Tiler Peck’s New Ballet Expands the Idea of What Female and Male Dancers Can Be — New York Times Arts -

A 'Good List' offers ways to find joy, including "aggression cookies", while the Musée d'Orsay made art conservation public by restoring Courbet's 'A Burial at Ornans' as visitors watched.

• The Good List: 6 Things to Add Some Joy to Your Day — New York Times Arts -
• Bringing Courbet’s ‘A Burial at Ornans’ Back to Life, While Visitors Watch — New York Times Arts -

A **significant $400 million dispute has emerged between the owner of the Los Angeles Rams and the City of Inglewood** concerning Hollywood Park and SoFi Stadium.

• The $400 Million Showdown Between a Billionaire and a California Mayor — New York Times Arts -