This archive report was first published on 16 September 2019.
The fall season is upon us, and with it comes a plethora of exciting arts events. As The New York Times notes, the upcoming season promises to be a feast for the senses, with a range of film releases, Broadway debuts, and gallery exhibitions.
One of the most highly anticipated events is the Broadway debut of a jukebox musical based on the life of Tina Turner. However, Turner herself has no involvement in the project, having retired to a chateau in Switzerland where she can leave her past worries behind.
Turner has spoken candidly about her experiences with physical abuse at the hands of her ex-husband Ike, saying, 'I don't know if I could ever forgive all that Ike ever did to me,' but 'Ike's dead.' She has since moved on, focusing on her retirement and enjoying the peace and quiet of her Swiss home.
Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston is returning to TV in Apple's 'The Morning Show', where she will play a news anchor dealing with ageism, sexism, and her co-host's misconduct. Aniston has acknowledged the similarities between her character's experiences and her own life, saying, 'There's a similarity to my life... I relate in ways of feeling like, when you don't want to be seen, and you don't want to go out of the house, and you want to just scream, and you don't want to walk on a red carpet.'
Another highly anticipated event is the Broadway production of 'Slave Play', a play that tackles racially charged themes and features a Virginia plantation as its setting. The play's playwright, Jeremy O. Harris, has said that he hopes audiences will engage with the play's themes and leave the theater to discuss them.
Joel Edgerton, known for his roles in loner and killer films, has found himself in a studio blockbuster based on a comic book. However, he sees this as an opportunity to explore the character and tell a meaningful story, saying, 'It's up to the artist to find the way to tell stories that are meaningful.'
Brittany Howard, the lead singer of Alabama Shakes, has released a debut solo album called 'Jaime', which memorializes her older sister who passed away in childhood. Howard has said that her sister was a thinker and a creator, and that she taught her to always follow her instincts.
Linda Hamilton, known for her role in the Terminator franchise, has spoken about her decision to remain celibate for over 15 years. She has said that she has a romantic relationship with the world around her and the people in it, and that she doesn't feel the need for physical intimacy.
Finally, Betye Saar, a pioneering artist who was central to the Black Power and feminist movements of the last century, is finally receiving mainstream recognition. Her work will be featured in concurrent solo shows at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
