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‘The Queen of Versailles’ Bombed on Broadway. What Went Wrong?

The show reunited Kristin Chenoweth and Stephen Schwartz for the first time since “Wicked.” It wasn’t enough to counter poor word of mouth and other challenges.

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“The Queen of Versailles,” which opened at the St. James Theater on Nov. 9, was adapted from Lauren Greenfield’s 2012 documentary about a couple seeking to build a palatial home in Florida.

The Confederacy Goes on Trial, Along With Schools Named Jackson and Lee

In an unusual trial, the N.A.A.C.P. has sought to show a school board’s “racist intent” by proving that the names of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson can’t be separated from white supremacy.

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Stonewall Jackson High School was renamed Mountain View High School in 2020. The change was reversed by the Shenandoah County School Board in 2024.

The Best Photos From the NYT Styles Desk in 2025

Fashion, characters, celebrities, scenes and more incredible moments that made you look in 2025.

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Lupita Nyong’o wore a powder blue suit by Chanel to the Met Gala in May. This year, the Costume Institute benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art celebrated “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” an exhibition focusing on the Black dandy and its influence on fashion.

The Complicated Legacy of Mayor Eric Adams

Mr. Adams will be remembered for the drumbeat of scandals that derailed his mayoralty in New York City, a growing affordability crisis and progress on public safety and housing.

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Mayor Eric Adams came into office in 2022 with bold promises, but he leaves with a mixed résumé tarnished by a federal indictment.
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