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An analysis is presented of the lifestyle of families with children on Broadway who have to juggle schoolwork, eight shows weekly and playtime.

The article presents an interview with actor Daniel Craig. He recalls how he was casted to play the character of James Bond in the remake of Casino Royale. He comments on those who launch an Internet campaign against him and have even threatened to boycott the film. He reveals how he will reinvent the character of cinematic icon James Bond.

This section presents a daily guide to various television programs in the U.S. from December 12 to 18, 2005.

This article presents a list of greatest sports movies, as of November 25, 2005. The list begins with Raging Bull, and followed by Martin Scorsese's black-and-white epic about Jake La Motta, a middleweight thug brought low by his own paranoia, insecurity, and rage. The list is followed by Caddyshack, starring Chevy Chase, Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield.

Recommends several motion pictures released on special edition DVD format, including the "Stars Wars Trilogy" DVD set.

Pays tribute to playwright Arthur Miller who died on February 10, 2005. INSET: ESSENTIAL MILLER.

Presents a list of entertainers with memorable performances in 2004 including Ethan Hawke.

Presents information on the careers of several celebrities in the U.S. entertainment industry, including Lindsay Lohan.

Provides information on TV programming in the U.S. from May 24 to May 30, 2004.

Presents a day-to-day schedule of various television programs in the U.S. for the week of November 17-23, 2003.

Presents information on several celebrities in the U.S., such as actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, authors Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus, and singer/songwriter John Mayer.

Presents an update on rap musicians and singers from the United States as of January 25, 2002. INSET: THE MUST LIST.

Provides information on television programs and movies in the United States as of January 25, 2002. INSET: THE MUST LIST.

Recommends several Christmas gifts for friends and families.

The article lists the journal's top 50 theater productions including "Angels in America" written by Tony Kushner, "Rent" written by Jonathan Larson, and "Fences" written by August Wilson.

The article reviews the top ten stage productions of the year 2007 as well as the worst five, according to the author. In the number one position is the production of "August: Osage County" by Tracy Letts followed by the off Broadway production of "Dividing the Estate" written by Horton Foote and "The Seafarer" by playwright Conor McPherson. The production of "The Pirate Queen" starring actor Linda Balgord is the top worst stage production.

This article provides a list of the top theatrical productions of 2006, according to "Entertainment Weekly." The theatrical production "The History Boys," written by Alan Bennett, is cited as the top theatrical production of 2006. "Grey Gardens" is cited as the second-ranked theatrical production of 2006. "Voyage" is ranked third. INSET: The Worst.

Reviews the best and worst theatrical productions of 2004 including "Doubt," written by John Patrick Shanley, "Bug," written by Tracy Letts, "Dracula," written by Frank Wildhorn and "Embedded," written by Tim Robbins.

Reviews several Christmas films released in DVD format, including "Elf," starring Will Ferrell and James Caan.

Provides information on several top stage performances in the U.S. in 2003, including the "Gem of the Ocean."

Introduces several motion pictures released on digital videodiscs as of May 2003.

Reviews several plays staged in the U.S. in January 2003, such as the opera 'La Bohème,' by Giacomo Puccini.

Presents information on several theatrical productions in the U.S., including the play 'Elaine Stritch at Liberty.'

Reviews several DVD videodiscs. 'Solaris'; 'La Boh&eagrave;me'; 'Sunshine State.'

The article reviews the play "The Humans" directed by Stephen Karam and starring Reed Birney and Jayne Houdyshell.

Presents various products for golfers in Michigan. Double Eagle 2000 virtual reality golf game; `The Spirit of Saint Andrews,' by Alister MacKenzie; Ladies Day Golf center; Shoes; Bags; Clothes; Hats; Other equipment. INSET: On the shelf, by Peg McNichol..

The article discusses a 2013 revival of the Elizabethan-era practice of men playing female roles in theater, focusing on productions of playwright William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and "Richard III" at the Belasco Theatre in New York City where actors Mark Rylance, Samuel Barnett, and Paul Chahidi all are cast as females. Other topics mentioned include the preparation needed such as waxing body hair, acting techniques, and costume designer Jenny Tiramani on creating female costumes for men.

The article features 11-year-old Lilla Crawford, who has been selected to play the lead role in the Broadway revival of "Annie," which opens November 8, 2012 at the Place Theatre. The search took nine months and over 5,000 auditions. The news of Crawford's casting broke at the end of April 2012. Crawford performed her first musical at the age of four or five and it was a production of "Once Upon a Mattress."

The article focuses on the creative team of the Broadway musical "Once." The film written and directed by John Carney from which the musical is adapted is presented wherein it won an Oscar for the song "Falling Slowly" which Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová wrote as well as all the songs in the movie. The stage adaptation playing at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre and directed by John Tiffany is discussed wherein Irish and Czech folk songs are reinterpreted in contemporary style.

The article offers insights regarding the musical play of Stephen Sondheim titled "Follies" at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. It notes that the Kennedy Center's new revival of the play takes an audience halfway to paradise. It mentions that the production provides a 28-piece orchestra by Broadway standards and features director Eric Schaeffer and costume designer Gregg Barnes.

An interview with "Other Desert Cities," stars Judith Light, Stockard Channing and Rachel Griffiths is presented. Griffiths notes how the production made her secure since she does not have any anxiety on whether the play is going to work or not. Channing points that she originally did not want to play the role of Polly and read the script out of respect for director Joe Mantello. Light states that what makes the play brilliant is that nobody is wrong and nobody is right.

An interview with Broadway performers Chris Rock and Bobby Cannvale about their new show "The Motherf**cker With the Hat" in April 30, 2011 is presented. Asked about their roles as former addicts, Cannvale confirms his 26 months in prison role while Rock is clean and sober for 15 years. Rock admits that Broadway was about the hardest thing he has ever done as he cannot do his version of the play. Asked how they got to know each other, Rock said he saw Cannvale in "The Station Agent" while Cannvale saw Rock in "Pootie Tang."

Previews of Broadway theatrical productions scheduled to open in 2011, including "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," "Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo," and "Sister Act," are presented.

The article focuses on the rock musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" which will make its Broadway debut in 2011. Singer Bono and guitarist The Edge are said to have considered joining musical theatre before they were asked to participate in the musical about the comic book hero Spider-Man. The Edge states that they have to observe writing styles and moods that they are not accustomed to as rock artists when they wrote the songs for the characters in the production.

An interview with actors Sean Hayes and Kristin Chenoweth is presented. Hayes and Chenoweth co-star in the revival of the musical "Promises, Promises." Hayes comments on the issues addressed in the musical, including infidelities and lies. Chenoweth comments on women in love with the wrong man and not seeing the right man in front of her. Hayes and Chenoweth share how they prepare for a show.

The article reviews the play "Long Day's Journey Into Night," starring Gabriel Byrne, Michael Shannon, John Gallagher Jr., and Jessica Lange.

The article reviews the play "Noises Off" starring Andrea Martin.

The article reviews the musical "Dear Evan Hansen," starring Ben Platt, written by Steven Levenson, and music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.

The article reviews the musical "Falsettos."

The article offers information on the classic Stephen Sondheim's musical "A Little Night Music." It cites that the musical is a Broadway debut of Catherine Zeta-Jones who plays Desirée, the daughter of Madame Armfeldt, played by Angela Lansbury. Moreover, the Broadway is the first Sondheim show ever directed by Trevor Nunn. The Broadway centers on above 40 years-of-age Fredrik, played by Alexander Hanson who is frustrated of his 18-year-old virginal wife Anne, played by Ramona Mallory.

A preview of the play "In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play," written by Sarah Ruhl, featuring Laura Benanti, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Chandler Williams is presented.

The article discusses how the stagehands for theatrical productions performed on Broadway went on strike on November 10, 2007, after months of contract negotiations between the workers' union and the League of American Theatres and Producers failed. The strike has resulted in 27 plays and musicals being shut down.