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Mark Bego (r) with some of the subjects of his books, Randy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Debbie Gibson. (Photo: Mark Bego)

Mark Bego Talks in an NYI Q&A About Resurgent Village People, Madonna, Michael and Micky

Robert Creighton captures the heart and soul of James Cagney in the musical 'Cagney.' (Photo:0)

Robert Creighton Keeps James Cagney’s Legacy Dancing With Hope, Heart and Music

Donald Trump acts like an imperial president whose graft and corruption rival medieval kings. (Photo collage: NYI)

Trump Ego, Narcissism Run Amok; Nation Careens From Iran War, Inflation, While He Lines Pockets, Dodges Epstein

Melania Trump has plunged deeper into the Epstein scandal amid new allegations by a close ex-friend. (Pboto: White House)

Melania Sinks Deeper Into Epstein Scandal Amid Ex-Friend’s Startling Revelations

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A Shore Thing Gone Wrong: Broadway Musical Beaches Falls Short of Memorable 1988 Film

Iranian missile strike

Trump Stumbles Into Iran Stalemate; War Becomes Quagmire; Hegseth Humiliated

The Balusters delivers comedy, drama and human pathos in a contemporary take on mondern-day politics. (Photo: Jeremy Daniel)

Division by Design: The Balusters Builds a Riveting Portrait of Conflict on Broadway

Kash Patel has repeatedly sue media outlets for defamation, despite losing nearly every case. (Photo: )

Kash Patel Has Pursued Fruitless Media ‘Lawfare’ Suits for Years; Raising Ethics, Financial Questions

Andrian Brody and Tessa Thompson, Fear of 13.

‘Fear of 13’ Haunts, Despite Miscast Lead; Adrien Brody Never Quite Finds His Footing

Jon Bernthal as Sonny in the Broadway adaption of 'Dog Day Afternoon.' (Photo: )

Rupert Goold Sands Edges of ‘Dog Day Afternoon;’ What You Get Is a … Broadway Comedy?