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'Of course that's how it begins: a harmless fairy tale to pass the hours' When Alice Liddell Hargreaves met Peter Llewelyn Davies at the opening of a Lewis Carroll exhibition in 1932, the original Alice in Wonderland came face to face with the original Peter Pan. In John Logan's remarkable new play, enchantment and reality collide as this brief encounter lays bare the lives of these two extraordinary characters.This is the new play from Academy Award winning screenwriter and playwright John Logan. His previous play RED played in London to great acclaim before transferring to Broadway where it won 6 Tony Awards including Best New Play.

Leftöver Crack is a band known for their drug abuse, dumpster diving, cop-hating, queer positivity, and pro-choice stance, blending ska-punk, pop, hip-hop, and death metal. They've faced bans from venues and record labels, garnering both idolization and death threats from fans. While they’ve played benefits for various causes, their chaotic presence has left a trail of destruction. Beneath their crusty exterior lies a contemplative band that has significantly impacted the punk rock community. Their catchy ska-punk, infused with references to political theorist Michael Parenti, drug use, and suicide, created a provocative sound that resonated with many. Following the release of their debut LP, an entire culture of "Crack City Rockers" emerged, reflecting both the positive and negative sides of extreme punk rock. The band has been involved in numerous controversies, including riots in Phoenix and NYC, conflicts with fans, and arriving in Florida armed after receiving death threats. This oral history captures the band's journey through interviews with members, fellow musicians, fans, and those who harbor grudges against them, revealing the complexities of their legacy.

Chicago, May 21, 1924. Nathan Leopold Jr., age eighteen, and Robert Loeb, age nineteen, killed fourteen-year-old Bobby Franks. They were quickly apprehended when Leopold's glasses were found near the corpse. Clarence Darrow defended them, pleading eloquently against capital punishment. Why would wealthy young men murder an innocent boy? What demons lurked behind Loeb's flashing good looks? Behind Leopold's saturnine intellect? This exquisite Off-Broadway hit explores the complex r