This is James Taylor with Theatre Talk. He was never considered a comedian. He was a dramatic actor, one who was celebrated for his work in serious drama-classic and contemporary-and yet for one ...

At their sold-out show at Portland’s State Theatre on Oct. 20, Big Thief, a Brooklyn-based indie-folk band, had a message for Bates: “Thanks for all the love,” said Buck Meek, guitarist and vocalist. ...