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Much of Soresi's material at this week's Elysian Theater shows dives into his parents' foibles and how they warped him, his anxiety and depression, and his mix of Italian and Jewish heritage.
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The Best Cast Iron Pans for Every Kitchen (2025)
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Douglas Lyons writes comedies centering Black women. How his trilogy could change theater
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The FTC's antitrust litigation theatrics are damaging to businesses and consumers
The Federal Trade Commission's recent challenge to Microsoft's acquisition of Activision has been rejected by a federal court, highlighting the agency's inconsistent and overly broad approach to ...The Hill - 1d -
Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
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Can we break the anxiety habit?
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Dark Comedy
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Review: Lauren Graham shines in Tubi's generational comedy 'The Z-Suite'
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The week's bestselling books, Feb. 16
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The Grammy Museum's Sonic Playground: Where accessibility meets creativity
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