The american dream, glimpsed through skeptical british eyes

Some shows thrive despite being slated by critics — because sometimes terrible telly is just what we need

THE fire in the great hall burned brightly to welcome Lady Dunstone’s guests to the event of the season, the Dunstone Manor Christmas Ball. The Manor was splendid this year. Snow glittered on the tree

CLAIRE DANES GETS A LOT OF ATTEN-tion for her “cry face.” It is, indeed, a sight to behold. Engulfed by waves of sorrow, her chin vibrates, her eyes scrunch, the corners of her mouth turn down as thou

The platinum blonde in British history

IT was two days until Christmas and the afternoon sky was blue and crisp as Lydia’s car pulled up in front of the magnificent Bristol Hotel. Why was it called the Bristol? she wondered. It was nowhere

THERE’S A MOMENT IN WICKED: FOR GOOD WHEN Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) is debating whether to flee. The Land of Oz, led by Jeff Goldblum’s conniving Wizard, is full of injustice and idiocy. But running won