In a revival of “A Streetcar Named Desire” at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, director Rebecca Frecknall presents a gritty and brutal interpretation of the classic play, setting the scene in a boxing ring-like environment. The production stars Paul Mescal as the aggressive Stanley Kowalski and Patsy Ferran as the fragile Blanche DuBois, highlighting their intense and destructive dynamic. Despite strong performances and compelling storytelling, the director’s heavy-handed interventions and contemporary staging clichés overshadow the production’s more delicate moments.
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Senators Are Set to Question Weldon, Trump’s Pick to Head the C.D.C.
Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Republican representative and President Trump’s pick to lead the CDC, will face Senate confirmation, aligned closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., questioning vaccine safety and criticizing the CDC. His legislative achievements include the Weldon Amendment and advocating for abstinence to curb sexually transmitted infections. Dr. Weldon’s hearing will likely address his views on vaccines, his past criticisms of the CDC, and his push to move the vaccine safety office away...
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