#How Dual Roles in ‘Queen Charlotte,’ ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ and More Mirror the Past As Well As the Present

#How Dual Roles in ‘Queen Charlotte,’ ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ and More Mirror the Past As Well As the Present

I knew I’d been sucked into Netflix’s Queen Charlotte when 21-year-old star India Amarteifio offers her first onscreen sneer. Playing the young version of Bridgerton‘s capricious royal (Golda Rosheuvel) in this prequel series, the actress showcases plenty of theatrical rebellion by smashing busts and monologuing about all the ways her corsetry could kill her. She’s…

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#The Many Moods of TV’s Zoomer Fashions

#The Many Moods of TV’s Zoomer Fashions

A superhero origin story serves as an allegory for a poignantly thrilling coming-of-age tale for Pakistani American teen Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani). “We wanted to represent her in multifaceted ways,” says costume designer Arjun Bhasin. “She’s an artist, a misfit, a [Marvel] superfan, a young woman, a South Asian.” Kamala’s initial purple corduroy shirt and…

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#Jasmine Cephas Jones, Marisa Davila, Jane Krakowski and Mae Whitman on Their Characters’ Musical Moments: “There Are No Filters” to Song and Dance

#Jasmine Cephas Jones, Marisa Davila, Jane Krakowski and Mae Whitman on Their Characters’ Musical Moments: “There Are No Filters” to Song and Dance

Jones as Ashley Rose on Starz’s Blindspotting. Patrick Wymore/STARZ In Blindspotting, Jones plays Ashley Rose, a mother raising her young son with the help of her partner’s family while he serves time in prison for drug trafficking. “She’s very strong and puts her family first,” says Jones of her stoic character. “I always look at…

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#Actress Denée Benton Calls Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a “Grand Wizard” Onstage at the Tony Awards

#Actress Denée Benton Calls Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a “Grand Wizard” Onstage at the Tony Awards

Broadway actress Denée Benton compared Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a Ku Klux Klan leader during Sunday’s Tony Awards. Benton took the stage during the live broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ to present the Excellence in Theatre Education Award from Carnegie Mellon University. Jason Zembuch Young of South Plantation High School in Plantation, Florida, is…

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#‘Parade’ Director Gets Tonys Crowd Cheering With Support of Jewish, LGBTQ Communities: “We Will Fight Alongside You and We Will Win”

#‘Parade’ Director Gets Tonys Crowd Cheering With Support of Jewish, LGBTQ Communities: “We Will Fight Alongside You and We Will Win”

Parade director Micheal Arden addressed the rise of white supremacy and antisemetism within the U.S. while accepting his win for best direction of a musical at the 2023 Tony Awards on Sunday night. Taking the stage at the United Palace in New York’s Washington Heights, Arden dedicated his lengthy speech to “the battalion of people…

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