David Levy

The sigh I just sighed at the latest theatre news.

My pal Danielle Koenig shared that her father Walter Koenig passed away last night at age 90. A performer whose kindness and warmth shone through the screen. He will be well remembered.

@billymcentee.bsky.social for The Brooklyn Rail: The Branchless Fruit: How Criticism Became Content brooklynrail.org/2026/10/thea...

I've been dealing with book bannings for over half a decade now, but this one is hitting me hard. I think it's the combination of blatant discrimination, dishonesty, and the fact that it's in my own neck of the woods. theauthorvillage.substack.com/p/banned-by-...

It's fun to imagine that if The Beatles hadn't broken up when they did that Paul might have kept writing additional songs detailing the further adventures of Maxwell as the greatest trolling bit ever in the history of rock and roll. But alas, it was not to be.

NEWS: the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have unionized and the Cowboys have agreed to recognize the union

stop it, Sir Andrew, I'm tired

McDonald's not putting Monopoly pieces on Filet-o-Fish is #problematic.

Has anyone written about Nathan Fielder through the lens of Mike Daisey?

Wearing overalls for the first time since I started taking a diuretic. Do not recommend.

Today is the day! DATA BY DESIGN is out in the world! With immense gratitude to the entire project team, to @gita2.bsky.social, and to @mitpress.bsky.social, for turning this vision into reality. We're so excited to be able to celebrate with all of you!

Here’s some obscure trivia for Cast Recordings fans: YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING includes a shot of the office building where Fynsworth Alley was located.

There's new hope for reversing widespread coral decline go.nature.com/4hQid1j

Too many people talking about how Nathan Fielder got Elizabeth Holmes for his movie, not enough talking about Ziwe getting Hasan Piker for her show. youtu.be/jtk_-AJCKTo?...

THE NEW AGE OF THE VARIETY SHOW IS NIGH variety.com/2026/tv/news...

The Westport Library is the place to be tomorrow night: Murray Hill in conversation with Jeff Hiller! westportlibrary.org/event/showbi...

The two horror movies both became instant favorites. Neptune’s Daughter marks the completion of watching two Esther Williams boxed sets. It’s Dorothy was disappointing in that it lacked depth and focus but fun to watch for good visuals and vibes.

Today I'm testing the limits of my theory that I too quickly dismissed perfectly enjoyable music as a kid because I was a snob by listening to José Carreras Sings Hits of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

When will Hollywood give us the big screen, high budget, live action movie musical origin story of Lady Elaine Fairchilde that we deserve?

If AI were even a fraction as smart as the people marketing it would have us believe, then when I finished reading MUSCLE, instead of recommending me other books about bodybuilding, the algo would have recommended me other books that were turned into obscure musicals.

I get weirdly defensive when a movie I watched has a different name in Letterboxd than the one on the dvd cover.

There should be an app where you can upload a photo of the inside of your dishwasher and it tells you where exactly bowls are supposed to go.

EXCLUSIVE: The new site CheapBroadwaySeats guides you to the best deals on Broadway. I'm thrilled to be able to break and share this news. This site is a terrific resource that could revolutionize the rush-ticket game. www.timeout.com/newyork/news...

Just had an anchovy pizza for the first time. I liked it well enough, but it really feels like people who swear by it are doing a bit.

Patti LuPone and Laura Benanti should reunite for a musical adaptation of Strait-Jacket. youtu.be/trJ2uT3zdhA?...

I don’t use drugs but tbh these four films would probably make a great film festival for people stoned out of their gourds.

I am excited for Monday’s Muppets Tonight event at MOMI. I think MT is an under-appreciated gem in the Muppets’ œuvre, and I’m looking forward to enjoying it in a theatre with fellow fans. movingimage.org/event/muppet...

It's a good thing I don't bet on prediction markets.

Vulture's Stage Whisperer newsletter had a preview of Rebecca Alter's interview with Brian Stokes Mitchell and tl;dr we not only getting the Shuffle Along broadcast on Great Performances – there will also be a cast album.

CT Public’s “Generation” podcast has returned with a season about The Baby-Sitters Club, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in literature and media for kids. www.npr.org/podcasts/126...

Is Kalshi taking bets on whether and when Sluggo will say "m'lady" from beneath his terrible hat?

This week, the podcast "Hey, That's Me" is devoting seven episodes, one each day, to Star Trek: Lower Decks, and it is a joy and a delight and a gift to the listeners. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...