The world premiere of The Balusters, a new play by Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon, is now open at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows below! Read the reviews for The Balusters here. The Balusters features Drama Desk Award winner Marylouise Burke as Penny Buell; Kayli Carter as Willow Gibbons; Ricardo Chavira as Isaac Rosario; Emmy Award nominee Carl Clemons-Hopkins as Brooks Duncan; Drama Desk Award nominee Margaret Colin as Ruth Ackerman; Michael Esper as Alan Kirby; Maria-Christina Oliveras as Luz Baccay; Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose as Kyra Marshall; Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas as Elliott Emerson, and Jeena Yi as…

The European Commission is urging EU governments to provide energy vouchers, income support and social tariffs to support vulnerable groups facing high energy prices, as well as blocking energy disconnections from the power grid. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Brussels is also suggesting tax reductions on electricity and clean technologies, while encouraging consumers to lower bills over time through subsidies for clean technologies, like heat pumps, solar panels and home insulation, in a more calculated attempt to help protect Europeans while reshaping the energy system beneath them. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen and Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition Teresa Ribera…

For several days, Madrid was no longer just Madrid. It was also a small window into Macao, a territory of some 30 square kilometres and more than 720,000 inhabitants that has become one of Asia’s major tourist hubs. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Experience Macao Roadshow event took place at Puente del Rey, next to Madrid Río, transforming the space into a route featuring more than 20 stands where the public could take in flavours, music and interactive experiences. From the entrance, a reception desk offered information, raffles and souvenirs. From there, the route opened up into different themed areas: from virtual…

Denise Richards’ daughter, Sami Sheen, is sharing an emotional tribute to her mom’s late friend and ex-boyfriend, Patrick Muldoon. “Patrick was someone that everyone loved. He was so quick-witted and humble but still made sure everyone knew he was a rock star and never cared what people thought about him,” Sami, 22, wrote in an Instagram Story post on Tuesday, April 21. Sami continued, “From day 1 till the last day I saw him, he’s never changed. I’ve been lucky enough to grow up with him and I have yet to live my life without him. The friendship him and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The lawyer for Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is helming the months-long search for missing Nancy Guthrie, has responded to a list of concerns from local leaders about the top cop’s leadership.Nanos acknowledged through his attorney that he resigned from the El Paso Police Department in 1982 to avoid a three-day suspension for insubordination, while defending apparent inconsistencies in his sworn deposition testimony about his disciplinary history.On April 7, the Pima County Board of Supervisors demanded the sheriff answer questions after allegations of perjury emerged following his deposition in a First…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wants to extend protections for Haitian migrants, and Republicans say it’s a perfect example of him putting the interests of illegal immigrants over Americans. Schumer fast-tracked a House-passed bill that would extend the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) of Haitian migrants for three years earlier this week onto the Senate schedule. Whether it actually makes it to the floor is ultimately up to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.The top Senate Democrat’s desire to pass the legislation in the Senate comes at an inflection point for both the…

Investors are flocking to actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and recently pushed the amount of assets in the investment class above a notable milestone. Actively managed ETFs surpassed $1 trillion in assets under management in the U.S., as investors look to find investment options that may outperform passive ETFs that track an index.”Active ETFs are exploding because investors want the best of both worlds, Wall Street strategy with Main Street pricing,” Ted Jenkin, managing partner for Exit Wealth Advisors, told FOX Business. “You’re getting flexibility to navigate volatile markets, potential tax efficiency, and in many cases a real shot at…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Disgruntlement continues to leak out of the Yale athletic department.Yale University’s student newspaper, The Yale Daily News, reported that eight former university coaches and athletic staff members “backed” the complaints shared in a letter from former Yale hockey coach Keith Allain to President Maurie McInnis.The letter, which was first reported by Fox News Digital on March 23, alleged Yale athletic director Vicky Chun fostered a “toxic environment.” “Vicky Chun is the absolute worst leader I have ever been around in my life. She is dishonest, self centered and inaccessible. Vicky’s singular talent…

Homebuyers and owners looking to refinance need to familiarize themselves with the mortgage interest rate climate before getting started. Tony Anderson/Getty Images Less than 1%. Those are the odds of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut when the central bank meets again next week, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool. That will keep the Federal funds rate frozen for yet another month and leave borrowers looking for rate relief on the sidelines yet again. And that’s especially true for homebuyers and owners looking to refinance this spring. While the Fed doesn’t directly dictate mortgage interest rates, it remains a…

American Dream, the mall and entertainment center in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will open a performing arts center this spring. The venue will feature 3,000 seats, and will be the host to cultural programming, comedy, theater, and live concerts. The Dream Live Performing Arts Center will also serve as a setting for corporate events and private parties, NJBIZ reports. The space will be located on Level 2 and 3 above the mall’s Garden Court. The venue will also feature VIP seating, luxury boxes and elevated hospitality offerings. Four bars will also be positioned across multiple levels. The launch of the new venue will…

Published on 22/04/2026 – 13:53 GMT+2 The European Union has formally launched the internal process to unblock the €90 billion loan for Ukraine and the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, bringing the standoff between Budapest and Kyiv closer to an end after months of intrigue. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The so-called written procedure began on Wednesday afternoon during a meeting of ambassadors in Brussels. Member states have up to 24 hours to register any objection. Cyprus, the country holding the EU Council’s rotating presidency, expects the procedure to be concluded on Thursday afternoon, when a final decision could be announced. Hungary…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A pre-dawn collision between a work vehicle and a stationary train injured 11 people in Washington, D.C., early Wednesday, snarling rush-hour travel and triggering widespread delays.The collision happened shortly after midnight and caused major disruptions on the busy Silver Line, said Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), also known as Metro.The 11 injured passengers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, the agency said.Metro officials said Silver Line service is limited between Ashburn and Clarendon, with riders heading toward New Carrollton or Downtown Largo asked to transfer to the Orange Line.AMTRAK RIDERS TRAPPED FOR…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Southern Poverty Law Center’s interim CEO Bryan Fair claimed in a Tuesday video that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the organization and possibly preparing criminal charges.”Although we don’t know all the details,” Fair said in a video posted to the organization’s YouTube account, “the focus appears to be on the SPLC’s prior use of paid confidential informants to gather credible intelligence on extremely violent groups.”The SPLC is a nonprofit group that has come under fire in recent years for alleged political bias. In October, FBI Director Kash Patel eliminated…

FIRST ON FOX – Anheuser-Busch is increasing its U.S. investment to $600 million over two years, expanding brewery capacity, worker training and veteran hiring as the beer giant leans further into domestic manufacturing, Fox News Digital learned.  “Anheuser‑Busch is doubling down on investing in our U.S. operations because we see strong, long-term growth opportunities right here at home,” Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth exclusively told Fox News Digital. “When we invest in our U.S. operations and expand training for our people and opportunities for our veterans, we strengthen communities and drive real economic prosperity.””This $600 million investment is about advancing American manufacturing,…