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Review: A Stirring immersive Boston Lyric Opera Double-bill of 'Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs'

Review: A Stirring immersive Boston Lyric Opera Double-bill of 'Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs'

ENTERTAINMENT | By Ed Tapper | Mar 26

After a lengthy hiatus, Boston Lyric Opera is back in action with a stirring double bill being presented at the Flynn Cruiseport in Boston's Seaport district.

Veto Puts Kentucky in Thick of Fight over Transgender Rights

Veto Puts Kentucky in Thick of Fight over Transgender Rights

NEWS | By Bruce Schreiner | Mar 26

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's veto of a bill aimed at transgender health care puts the state in the middle of a national fight as a looming election offers an early test on the assault on gender-affirming care.

And Just Like That — Late Stephen Sondheim Final Musical Coming to New York

And Just Like That — Late Stephen Sondheim Final Musical Coming to New York

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 26

"Producer Tom Kirdahy is thrilled to announce the world premiere of "Here We Are," the final musical by the late Stephen Sondheim," reads a press release.

Next Victim of Culture War: the LGBTQ+ Flag

Next Victim of Culture War: the LGBTQ+ Flag

NEWS | Mar 26

A Republican state senator from Tampa, FL proposes to limit to four the number of flags that can be flown at government facilities.

13 Instagram Posts That Show Why We Love Out Olympian Adam Rippon

13 Instagram Posts That Show Why We Love Out Olympian Adam Rippon

NEWS | By Shawn Laib | Mar 26

We're celebrating Adam Rippon by taking a look at some of his best Instagram posts.

Transgender Youth: 'Forced Outing' Bills Make Schools Unsafe

Transgender Youth: 'Forced Outing' Bills Make Schools Unsafe

NEWS | Mar 26

As hundreds of bills nationwide take aim at nearly every facet of transgender existence, trans kids and their families say certain proposals could eliminate one of the last remaining safe havens to explore their identities: K-12 public schools.

How Does Lukas Gage Stay in Shape?

How Does Lukas Gage Stay in Shape?

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 26

Thus far, 2023 has been a great year for Lukas Gage. But with all the attention, how does the boyish actor stay in shape?

BBC Wrestling Reboot Plans to Feature Queer Wrestler Cassius Paule Who Wants to be Named 'Barbie'

BBC Wrestling Reboot Plans to Feature Queer Wrestler Cassius Paule Who Wants to be Named 'Barbie'

NEWS | Mar 26

Out wrestler Cassius Paule has been approached by the BBC to be part of the reboot of the 1990s wrestling show "Gladiators" and wants to be named "Barbie."

Trainer Matt Boyles Wants Queer, Bi & Trans Men to be Fitter

Trainer Matt Boyles Wants Queer, Bi & Trans Men to be Fitter

NEWS | By Kilian Melloy | Mar 26

Out fitness trainer Matt Boyles works primarily with gay, bi, and transgender male clients for a simple reason: "This is a population that can need something different from the typical gym experience."

Boston Lyric Opera's Bradley Vernatter Pushes Opera's Limits with Innovative Productions

Boston Lyric Opera's Bradley Vernatter Pushes Opera's Limits with Innovative Productions

ENTERTAINMENT | By Robert Nesti | Mar 26

With their latest innovative production, "Bluebeard's Castle/Four Songs," the Boston Lyric Opera once again transforms the way opera is presented. EDGE spoke to its general director Bradley Vernatter about the company's mission.

News

After 'Pornography' Flap, Italian Museum Invites Florida Parents, Students to Come See Famous Statue

After 'Pornography' Flap, Italian Museum Invites Florida Parents, Students to Come See Famous Statue

NEWS | By Nicole Winfield and Terry Spencer | Mar 26

A Florence museum invited a Florida charter school's parents and students to view Michelangelo's "David" in person after parents complained that the statue was "pornographic."

Entertainment

Adele Extends Las Vegas Residency, Plans Concert Film

Adele Extends Las Vegas Residency, Plans Concert Film

ENTERTAINMENT | Mar 26

Adele announced Sunday that she's extending her Las Vegas residency with 34 more dates between June and November and also plans to release a concert film.

Business

Factory or Farm? Oregon May alter Land Use for Chipmakers

Factory or Farm? Oregon May alter Land Use for Chipmakers

BUSINESS | By Andrew Selsky | Mar 26

For exactly 50 years, the farms and forests that ring Oregon's metropolitan centers have been protected from urban sprawl by the nation's first statewide law that placed growth boundaries on cities.

Finance

Doing the Bare Minimum with Debt Can Cost You

Doing the Bare Minimum with Debt Can Cost You

FINANCE | By Sarah Rathner, Nerdwallet | Mar 26

When it comes to debt, inertia can cost you, especially with average credit card interest rates reaching 20.4% as of last November.

Cars

Germany, EU Reach Agreement in Combustion Engine Row

Germany, EU Reach Agreement in Combustion Engine Row

CARS | By Kirsten Grieshaber | Mar 26

Germany and the European Union announced Saturday that they have reached an agreement in their dispute over the future of cars with combustion engines.

Style

Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement

Stylist Law Roach Working on his Health Post-retirement

STYLE | By Krysta Fauria | Mar 23

Celebrity stylist Law Roach, who helped reinvent Zendaya and turned Celine Dion into a fashion icon, shocked the industry last week when he announced his retirement from dressing the rich and famous.

Health/Fitness

California Looks to Spend Some Medicaid Money on Housing

California Looks to Spend Some Medicaid Money on Housing

HEALTH/FITNESS | By Adam Beam | Mar 26

There's a radical rethinking of the relationship between housing and health care in the U.S. For decades, Medicaid would only pay for medical expenses; under the Biden administration, that's changing.

Travel

Short on Planes, American will Suspend Some Flights to Spain

Short on Planes, American will Suspend Some Flights to Spain

TRAVEL | Mar 25

American Airlines said Friday that it will suspend flights between Philadelphia and Madrid for a few weeks this spring because of delays in receiving new Boeing jets.

Nightlife

Going Out, March 23-31, 2023

Going Out, March 23-31, 2023

NIGHTLIFE | By Jim Provenzano | Mar 23

Step right up for the best in theater, dance, music, nightlife, and more events to entertain you and warm your heart in between soggy downpours.