Jeff Lunden
New play ‘Kyoto’ looks at the global agreement that first aimed to curb greenhouse gas emissions
As the world faces stronger and more frequent storms, a new play honors the extensive discussions that led to the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol, which brought world leaders together to address greenhouse gas emissions.
Classical composer Gabriela Ortiz brings her distinctive, rhythmic Latin American style to Carnegie Hall
Gabriela Ortiz is one of Mexico’s best-known classical composers, and she’s gaining recognition in the United States. The Los Angeles Philharmonic has premiered many of her rhythmic, colorful compositions. This week, she begins a seasonlong residency at Carnegie Hall in New York that promises many exciting new pieces.
Belarusian play starring Olympic basketball player sheds light on life under a repressive regime
The Belarus Free Theatre has been banned by its country’s government, so the company is making plays in exile. The troupe’s newest production that opened this week in New York City tells the story of an Olympic basketball star from Belarus who becomes a dissident and comes out as gay.
