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I Saw 4 Off-Broadway Musicals This Month—But Only 2 Were Must-See
This month, I took in a whopping four NYC Off-Broadway shows—spoiler alert: two were more than worth the price of admission, while the other two were, well, simply solid. Here, my theater reviews of 'Bigfoot the Musical', 'Masquerade', 'Spelling Bee' and more.
Entertainment: Katchafire, High Watah prepares for musical tour across islands
The tour will start in Kona on Hawaii Island, then Oahu, before heading to Maui and Kauai.
‘9 to 5: The Musical′: Upper Michigan Today goes outside business hours with NMU Theatre and Dance
Workin’ 9 to 5? Lucky you! NMU Theatre and Dance puts on a Dolly Parton-inspired production of “9 to 5: The Musical” April 17-18 after hours.
'Laramie Project' and 'Shrek the Musical' come to St. Tammany stages this week
Explore a broad spectrum of shows from fact-based dramas to fantasy musicals in St. Tammany theaters this weekend.
A reimagined 'Cats' on Broadway features a special cat — an actor from the original 1980s musical
Ken Ard makes a triumphant return to Broadway in “Cats: The Jellicle Ball.” | KCBS All News 106.9FM and 740AM
Jonathan Groff cast in Lin-Manuel Miranda-directed musical film project
Ronks native Jonathan Groff and award-winning stage and film composer Lin-Manuel Miranda — who shared the Broadway stage in "Hamilton" — are back together again, set to work on a
Here\'s the performance schedule for Marietta\'s Cherry Blossom Benefit Music Festival
Enjoy musical acts under a stretch of 150 cherry trees in full bloom when Marietta’s Cherry Blossom Benefit Music Festival returns Saturday, April 18.
'Phantom of the Opera' Global Expansion for 40th Anniversary
LW Entertainment unveils plans to transform the iconic musical into a multi-generational entertainment franchise.
'Beatles vs. Stones' Tribute Show Coming to Rome's Capitol Arts Complex
The Beatles vs. Stones—A Musical Showdown is bringing the ultimate British Invasion tribute to the Capitol Arts Complex in Rome.
Winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards Celebrating Work on the London Stage
LONDON (AP) — The winners of the 2026 Olivier Awards handed out Sunday for achievement in London theater, opera and dance: New Musical: “Paddington The Musical” New Play: “Punch” New Entertainment or Comedy: “Oh, Mary!” Family Show: “The Boy at the Back of the Class” Revival: “All My Sons” Musical ...
Entertainment venues keep packing Fresno-area calendar. 10 (more) shows to watch
Among a slew of announcements, Broadway in Fresno put out its next lineup: We’re getting the Neil Diamond musical and a return of “Jersey Boys.”
Entertainment venues keep packing Fresno-area calendar. 10 (more) shows to watch
Among a slew of announcements, Broadway in Fresno put out its next lineup: We’re getting the Neil Diamond musical and a return of “Jersey Boys.”
Brand new musical 'Last Night on Rue Bayou' opens soon in New Orleans
Discover the vibrant music and captivating stories of "Last Night on Rue Bayou" and "Jagged Little Pill" in the upcoming productions in the area. Engaging performances and immersive experiences await!
iPod revival: Secondhand sales surge for Apple's digital musical player
The iPod is undergoing a revival, with secondhand sales surging. Young people in particular are drawn to its retro look and the focused music experience it offers, free from smartphone distractions.
County supervisors fielding complaints about controversial Winneshiek County Fair entertainment
The Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors is receiving complaints from the public regarding a musical group scheduled to perform at this year’s Winneshiek County Fair. The fair announced late last month the southern country-rock band Confederate Railroad would be part of this year’s musical lineup, along with Kayley Green and headliner Travis Denning. Online responses
MAGA Is Winning Its War Against U.S. Science
Source: NBER With all the other terrible news right now, you may not have noticed that Donald Trump is in the process of killing American science. OK, that’s an exaggeration — but not that much of an exaggeration. The Trump administration’s latest budget proposal calls for a gigantic increase in military spending combined with severe cuts to social programs. But as the chart above shows, it also calls for debilitating reductions in research funding. Furthermore, Trump appointees have already been strangling science by sharply reducing the rate at which research grants are approved. Here, for example, is the number of new grants approved by the National Science Foundation: Source: Nature Large numbers of existing grants have also been frozen or terminated, especially in the study of infectious diseases. Add to this a sharp drop in visas issued to foreign students, who often play a direct role in research and who help support academic departments that do research: Put all of this together, and much U.S. scientific research is set to come to a screeching halt — not a few years from now, but over the course of the next year or two. This new assault on U.S. science is taking place at a time when the role of American science in the world has already been greatly eroded. The chart below, based on research recently reported by the National Bureau of Economic Research, measures national strength in science by the share of publications in highly ranked journals. In the 1990s the United States had more such publications than the rest of the world combined. Since then we’ve dropped into third place — well behind China and slightly below the European Union. And this was before the Trump administration’s attack on science had time to take its full effect. Source Some erosion in U.S. scientific preeminence was inevitable given China’s growing sophistication and wealth. But we’ve also fallen behind Europe, even though everyone says that Europe is lagging economically and technologically. Claims about Europe’s underperformance are, in fact, dubious if one looks hard at the data. But it’s still striking to see America lagging. What’s going on? There are presumably multiple factors behind America’s scientific lag. But even before Trump II the growing hostility of the U.S. right to science surely had some negative effect. And since the rise of MAGA G.O.P. attitudes toward science in general have become overwhelmingly hostile. This is true even for the Republican rank and file: And while I haven’t been able to find good survey data, it’s obvious that the anti-science turn has been even more pronounced — and began earlier — among the Republican political elite. Chris Mooney published The Republican War on Science in 2005, and even then was describing a longstanding trend. Why have Republicans turned so anti-science? Part of the answer is that they believe that scientists don’t support them. And they’re right! A study of who scientists give money to shows that only a small percentage gave money to Republicans even 20 years ago, and that almost none of them donate to Republicans now: Social scientists have always been strongly pro-Democratic, while there used to be a significant number of physical, “hard” scientists supporting the GOP. But these days physicists are almost as uniformly Democratic, or at least non-Republican, as sociologists. Why are there almost no Republican scientists? It’s not a mystery. GOP political orthodoxy includes positions that are at odds with the scientific consensus on multiple issues, ranging from the validity of the theory of evolution, to the reality of climate change, to the efficacy and safety of vaccines. In each case the scientific consensus is solidly grounded in evidence. But even before the rise of MAGA the U.S. right was increasingly hostile to evidence-based policymaking — especially, of course, where the evidence is unfavorable to fossil fuel interests or quack medicine, both financial mainstays of right-wing politics. So scientists don’t support Republicans, and the feeling is mutual. Today’s Republican Party doesn’t like science or scientists. It doesn’t like having its preconceived views challenged by appeals to evidence. It knows that very few scientists are on its side electorally. In general, it sees scientific research as a threat to its grasp on political power. Add in MAGA’s combination of rabid anti-intellectualism and allergy to any hint of criticism, and one has the makings of a drastic anti-science turn in policy. “Ignorance is strength” might was well be an official MAGA motto. And as I said, we aren’t talking about something that will happen over the course of multiple years: The U.S. scientific enterprise is threatened with severe damage, even collapse, over just the next year. There are many reasons to find this prospect horrifying: Think of all the beneficial advances, affecting almost every part of life, that won’t happen because U.S. science — still crucial to the world — has been eviscerated. But think, also, of America’s international standing. Can a nation that has forfeited its role as a leader, or even a contender, in global science, still be a Great Power? No. MUSICAL CODA
Politics and the potty take center stage for ‘Urinetown’
The Tony Award-winning musical comedy opens Friday at the World Theater.
Classical Music Chicago: splendid performances available on demand
Access to a computer gives you incredible access to a vast collection of material, and classical music enthusiasts know that this includes high-quality recorded musical performances (as well as live
'SNL' recap: Jack Black joins the Five-Timers Club
Jack Black returns to Studio 8H to host 'Saturday Night Live' for the fifth time, while Jack White makes his sixth turn as musical guest.
Ye attempts a comeback with sold-out LA-area concert, support from Lauryn Hill
The artist formerly and possibly again known as Kanye West reveled in support from one of his musical idols, Lauryn Hill, as he staged a sold-out Southern California concert meant to mark a comeback...
Ye attempts a comeback with sold-out LA-area concert, support from Lauryn Hill
The artist formerly and possibly again known as Kanye West reveled in support from one of his musical idols, Lauryn Hill, as he staged a sold-out Southern California concert meant to mark a comeback from years of controversy.
Is 'Saturday Night Live' on tonight? See host, musical guest for April 4
"Saturday Night Live" is back after a weeks-long hiatus. Here's who is slated to host and perform April 4.
Theatrical and musical delights await guests on the Queen Mary 2's transatlantic voyages
Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2 will offer entertainment-rich transatlantic crossings this year, featuring theatrical, musical, and literary experiences.
Your guide to April entertainment in Erie, Pa.
We’ve compiled a list of suggestions for what to do in the month of April from comedy shows to musicals and more. See the options here.
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during 'Moulin Rouge!'
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Lineup announced for Rochester Broadway Theatre League's 2026-2027 season
"BOOP! The Musical" will lead the next season beginning in October.
Megan Thee Stallion hospitalized after exiting ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ mid-show
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Trump mostly cheered while attending opening night of 'Chicago' at the Kennedy Center
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Iris Rainer Dart returns to tell her epic story of female friendship with 'Beaches' on Broadway
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Dessa on philosophy, creativity and science
University of Minnesota philosophy alumna Dessa blends musical styles and a full arsenal of singing, writing and speaking talents to frame her view of the world.
Stage, Screen, and Sound: April Arts and Entertainment Picks
April is really turning out to be a musical month in Buffalo! From K-Pop, Jazz, looping Scottish Folk Music, and classic rock, there is something for everyone. Check out the events below to hear all the great sounds Buffalo has to offer. And if you need a laugh, John Mulaney is coming to Shea’s on April 3 (after selling out April 2). Get a ticket before it’s too late. We will see you out and about this city this month.
As 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway celebrates its 15th anniversary, meet the last original actor
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As 'The Book of Mormon' on Broadway celebrates its 15th anniversary, meet the last original actor
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RACC hosts 'The Lost Child' theatrical performance
ROME — The Rome Art and Community Center (RACC) will be hosting “The Lost Child: A Theatrical Musical Suite with Narration” on Monday, March 30, at 6:30 p.m.
Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk, LD Entertainment acquire ‘Hadestown’ ...
Hadestown: The Musical shot in London's West End in 2025.
Resistance movement: how a play about penicillin brought the arts, science and politics together
Championed by a former chief medical officer, Lifeline is both a musical following Alexander Fleming’s discovery of the first antibiotic and a warning about the threat of superbugs in the present day
Taproot Theatre’s ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’’ is a Fats Waller celebration
The high-energy musical revue celebrates the work of jazz piano legend Fats Waller.
You were born with a playlist already in your soul: Why science says musicality is hardwired
We are born with a musical blueprint that might actually be older than language itself
What to watch this week in New Orleans theater: ‘Gatsby,’ ‘Streetcar,’ ‘Little Shop,’ more
Step into the Jazz Age with a lavish musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic tale at the Saenger Theatre. Don't miss the chance to witness Jay Gatsby's larger-than-life story come alive on stage!
Oscars 2026: The moments we’ll be talking about all year
From history-making wins to uplifting musical performances, the Oscars celebrated outstanding films in “very chaotic, frightening times.”
'SNL' recap: Harry Styles pulls double duty for the second time
Harry Styles is back in Studio 8H as host and musical guest, almost seven years after first pulling double duty on 'Saturday Night Live.'
High school musicals, student art award winners are inspiring [Unscripted column]
I spent last weekend immersing myself in art created by high school students — both the kind you find hanging on walls and the kind you see on stage.
‘Back to the Future’ musical tour is all spark, no substance
Adapted from the 1985 sci-fi hit, “Back to the Future” has fun visual stunts and self-mocking moments. The tour runs in Madison through March 15.
Triune Entertainment’s musical ‘The Prince of Egypt’ has ingenious wonder
The production delivers an emotional retelling of the Exodus story, balancing spectacle with sincere storytelling.
Robots Provide Entertainment on This Cruise Ship
Roller coasters, bumper cars, musicals, or ziplines: Cruise ships offer plenty to entertain passengers. One cruise line is now testing the entertainment of the future–with robots on cruise ships. TRAV...
Why do millions of people love watching Rob Anderson tear apart their favorite ’90s movies?
Rob Anderson's "Are You Afraid of the '90s?" one-man musical debuts at the Belasco March 7, combining his viral recaps with original songs.
First-ever championship of new extreme sports league coming to Superdome this summer
The inaugural X Games League championship event will feature big-name musical headliners performing at the Smoothie King Center, organizers said.
HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Warm weather, live music and theater highlight the weekend calendar
From "9 to 5, the Musical" to Disney’s "Frozen Jr," here’s what’s happening across the region this weekend.
'Frozen' musical, Elvis and 'Raisin in the Sun' hit local New Orleans stages this week
From beloved classics to new works, there's something for everyone this week in New Orleans theater shows.
Verona High grad makes Broadway debut in gritty ‘The Outsiders’
The Verona High grad leaves the national tour of “The Notebook” for Broadway, and will join the cast of the Tony Award-winning musical on March 17.
Gaelic Storm headlines 2026 Dublin Irish Festival entertainment lineup
The Dublin Irish Festival has revealed the star-studded lineup of musical entertainment coming in 2026 with Gaelic Storm once again taking the stage to entertai
Gaelic Storm headlines 2026 Dublin Irish Festival entertainment lineup
The Dublin Irish Festival has revealed the star-studded lineup of musical entertainment coming in 2026 with Gaelic Storm once again taking the stage to entertai
I'm 56 and I regularly go clubbing with my kids
A mom shares how attending musical theatre club nights with her four daughters helped her family heal through cancer and mental health struggles.
\'\'Little Women,\' Carousel,\' \'Oklahoma!\" among theater stage openings in March in Lancaster County
As we head toward the beginning of spring near the end of next month, Lancaster County stages are offering audiences a bouquet of plays, musicals, cabarets and more throughout March.
NBC's 'The Voice': Checking in with some of Louisiana's past musical success stories
Where are they now?
This Wild Tyler Perry Spinoff Is One Of The Most-Watched Movies On Netflix Right Now
Another "Predator" movie, and a Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson musical drama are also trending this week.
Resort to present three days of musical entertainment
The ‘Tween Waters Inn & Marina on Captiva is set to host its first-ever Winter Music Festival. Taking place on Feb. 20-22, it will feature live performances in relaxed, open-air settings around the resort. The artist lineup will include Kayley Bishop, Sheena Brook, Steve Farst and Spring Pace. General Manager William Oliver reported that live […]
'Little Women,' 'Hamlet,' horror-comedy musical in Orpheus Theatre's 2026 season
Orpheus Theatre Company promises to change things up with the shows it has planned for its 2026 season.
Michelle Yeoh Doesn’t Hold Back On ‘Wicked: For Good’ Oscar Snub: ‘I Am In Shock!’
The second half of the big-screen adaptation of the beloved musical didn’t get a single Oscar nomination.
Binghamton business owner buys Broome-Tioga Sports Center
The new owner said he wants to keep dirt bike racing at the current facility while adding musical entertainment to attract thousands of visitors.
NOCCA student wins national performing arts competition
Keita Kawahara, a musical theater student at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and a senior at Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies, has won season 6 of BroadwayWorld’s Next
APEX Content Market 2026: Monster Entertainment Branches Out into Musicals
Monster Entertainment is showcasing a host of new content at APEX Content Market , including musicals, a new genre for the company.
Betonline.ag: Super Bowl musical artists Bad Bunny, Green Day attracting a lot of betting
The website betonline.ag is reporting wagering is hot around Bad Bunny attire, songs and other elements during the big game.
Bad Bunny leadd star-studded lineup at Super Bowl 60 halftime show:
Super Bowl 60 is set to feature a star-studded musical lineup, with Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show. Find out who else is performing.
Regional science fair explores musical chickens, AI, cybertrucks and cereal brands
The 68th annual San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair brought together more than 80 students from over a dozen schools Wednesday at Fort Lewis College. Students shared their findings from a range of un...
Rock band scraps special anniversary tour: ‘It breaks our musical hearts’
Their debut album was an international hit.
Bad Bunny and Super Bowl LX: How sports culture influences his musical playbook
Bad Bunny reveals his passion for sports in his lyrics, in which he mentions legends from MLB, the NBA, NFL and soccer.
Timothée Chalamet claims it cost him six figures to be 'SNL' musical guest
Timothée Chalamet says he spent 'six figures out of my pocket' to perform as the 'SNL' musical guest: 'I refused to take no for an answer.'
Who is singing at the Super Bowl 2026? What to know about halftime show, anthem
Bad Bunny is set to highlight the musical entertainment at Super Bowl 60. Here's who will join him throughout the evening.
Opera to Broadway with a Shakespearean Twist
The voice of William Shakespeare continues to resonate centuries later, inspiring some of the greatest works in opera and musical theater.
Who's hosting 'SNL' tonight? How to watch Jan. 31 show
See the host and musical guest for the Jan. 31 "SNL" episode.
ENTERTAINMENT: Singer pays tribute to ‘Divas’; conductor comes ‘home’
Singer CeCe Teneal takes audiences on a musical journey through 50 years of chart-topping hits, “from the powerhouse anthems of Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner to the disco grooves of Donna Summer and the pop perfection of Whitney Houston,” in “Divas of Soul,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Center for Humanities and Arts Theatre, University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College.
Mariah Carey's secret grunge album part of tribute at MusiCares event
Mariah Carey has been honored as MusiCares Person of the Year for her musical achievements and philanthropy. Two days before the Grammy Awards, Carey enjoyed hearing performances of her hit
Who's hosting 'SNL' tonight? How to watch Jan. 24 show
New faces are slated to grace the "Saturday Night Live" stage this weekend. See the host and musical guests for the Jan. 24 show.
Super Bowl weekend musical lineup: Bad Bunny, Green Day, Olivia Dean and Post Malone are all set to perform
Ahead of football's big weekend, familiarize yourself with the Super Bowl LX performers for the pregame, halftime show and beyond.
Kate Hudson reveals letters Daniel Day-Lewis used to send to her dressing room
Kate Hudson is remembering the 'flattering' letters that Daniel Day-Lewis used to send to her dressing room that were written as his character Guido Contini when they filmed their movie musical, 'Nine.'
2026 high school musicals: Tell us about your spring show in Lancaster County
High school musical season is on the way, with rehearsals gearing up and Lancaster County schools preparing for production. Casts, crew, set design, costume construction, promotions are all getting ready
16 can't-miss Indy concerts, entertainment to kick the winter blues
Highlights include a musical about one of Indiana's own pop icons, a dance film festival and a performance by popular comedian Nate Bargatze.
What was in Jean Smart's 'rant on the red carpet' she mentioned in Golden Globes speech
Here is everything that Jean Smart said in her 'rant on the red carpet' that the 'Hacks' star mentioned in her 2026 Golden Globes acceptance speech after winning Best Female Actor in a TV Musical or Comedy.
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT RINGS IN 2026 WITH 'COUNTDOWN CONCERT' GLOBAL STREAMING ON NETFLIX
Following a spectacular sold-out performance at Tokyo Dome, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT’s annual New Year’s Eve extravaganza, 'COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025–2026 STARTO to MOVE,' is now available for global audiences to stream on Netflix. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of J-pop’s most influential artists, the showcase serves as a vibrant celebration of the agency's rich musical legacy and its promising future on the world stage.
Review: ‘The Notebook: The Musical’ isn’t transcendent, but it locates some wisdom in its transformation to the stage
The musical adaptation of "The Notebook," Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel that was turned into a 2004 film starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, undergoes some transformation at the Hollywood Pantages.
Live Entertainment Around DC this Winter
Stay warm and entertained at a show this winter! Children’s plays, puppet shows, monster trucks, musicals, sports events, date night options… there’s live entertainment to indulge every inte…
Search underway for monkey who damaged Morristown business, police say
Morristown police said the monkey caused damage to the business and musical instruments.
Theater stages feature murder mystery, Shakespeare spoof and more in January
Area theaters are kicking off 2026 with a few plays and musicals that all ages can come in out of the cold to enjoy. From a musical murder mystery to
From Song Sung Blue to Theatre Picasso: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Let a musical based on a documentary about a Neil Diamond tribute band warm your cockles – or take a new look at the work of the Spanish master
An insider’s take on ‘Hamilton’ — when not everything goes as planned
“Hamilton” plays Madison’s Overture Hall Jan. 6-18. A.D. Weaver talks how the musical resonates now, and what happens when things go wrong.
These acts are set to perform at Blossom, Rocket Arena in 2026 so far
From country to pop and R&B, a number of musical acts are already set for Greater Akron venues in the new year. Here's the 2026 schedule so far.
The healing power of music
A musical team at Michigan Medicine debuts a musical album they produced to help bring comfort to patients in the hospital.
CT Culture Corner: Late CT composer's musical adaptation 'Merrily We Roll Along' is in theaters
Stephen Sondheim's musical has been adapted into a film starring Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez with "Merrily We Roll Along" playing in theaters.
Spotify says ‘anti-copyright extremists’ scraped its library
This is not the Christmas present that Spotify would have been hoping for: a huge chunk of its metadata being released on filesharing.
Ephrata theater celebrates 45 years with Sondheim, ‘1776,’ ‘Spider Woman,’ ‘Cinderella’
Whether you’re interested in classic or contemporary musicals from the American theater canon, edgy plays that seek to come to terms with uncomfortable parts of American history or theatrical revues,
'SNL' reveals first host and musical guest of 2026, including 'Stranger Things' star
'Saturday Night Live' season 51 resumes on Jan. 17 with a 'Stranger Things' star as the year's first host.
Kate Stenson uses talents as violinist, vocalist to create a business
Kate Stenson is utilizing her musical talents to create a performance business.
From Avatar to Amadeus: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
James Cameron’s Smurftacular franchise is back for an action-packed third outing, and musical geniuses butt heads in the new TV adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s play
Fowler in his pomp - on this day in 1995
This was the year when Frank Bruno finally became a boxing world champion, when Oasis let (What's The Story) Morning Glory? Michael Jackson's Earth Song was topping the charts, usurping Robson & Jerome, and Coolio's Gangsta's Paradise had left its musical mark weeks earlier. Curly Watts was marrying Raquel in Corrie, there were footballers serving bans for kicking fans and there were grey kits that were soon to become a thing of controversy.
ENTERTAINMENT: Repertory Theatre celebrates Christmas season
Little Rock's Arkansas Repertory Theatre celebrates the Christmas season with "Holiday Radio, Live at The Rep" and the Second North American tour production of the musical "Mrs. Doubtfire" sweeps the Baum Walker Hall stage at Fayetteville's Walton Arts Center.
A SWFL holiday entertainment preview
Whether you are a fan of musical theatre, improv or a classic symphony, Southwest Florida is home to some of the best holiday performances around.
Holiday-themed entertainment set to fill the stage
This holiday season you can immerse yourself in holiday fun with concerts and musicals, thanks to a full lineup of entertainment planned to take stages at venues across the area from the Fox Theatre to Little Caesars Arena.
'Reconcile our resentment': Boy band Verivery faces its fears and 'han' after yearslong hiatus
During their two-and-a-half-year hiatus — practically an eternity in the K-pop world — the members of boy band Verivery kept busy, from acting in plays and musicals to one member even placing ninth in Mnet’s “Boys II Planet” audition program.