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Friday, December 5, 2014

Arts

Sam Smith, honored in the record, song, album and best new artist categories.
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Sam Smith, honored in the record, song, album and best new artist categories.

They each earned six nominations, including album of the year.

Allison Williams, left, as Peter Pan and Taylor Louderman as Wendy Darling in the musical “Peter Pan Live!” on NBC on Thursday.
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Allison Williams, left, as Peter Pan and Taylor Louderman as Wendy Darling in the musical “Peter Pan Live!” on NBC on Thursday.

The biggest challenge for the NBC musical “Peter Pan Live!” was contending with the outsize expectations set up by the network’s barrage of publicity.

‘Peter Pan’ Is No ‘Sound of Music’ but Still Draws a Crowd to NBC

The live musical, starring Allison Williams, drew about nine million viewers, about half the audience for the live version of “Sound of Music” with Carrie Underwood.

Art Is a Splash, Grand and Tiny, in Miami

The people, places and approaches to creativity that are Art Basel Miami and its offshoots make it a destination for both global collectors and seekers of the avant-garde.

Opera Review

We’re Nothing but Busts, Mozart. Busts!

“The Classical Style,” an opera buffa performed Thursday at Zankel Hall, casts chords as characters along with Beethoven, Haydn and Mozart in a playful riff on harmony.

Bid for New York City Opera’s Assets Wins Board’s Support

In selecting a group led by Michael Capasso, the board of the bankrupt opera passed over proposals including those by the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Purchase College.

Tailoring a Play for the Acutely Attuned

With expert help, the cast and crew of the Broadway play “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” have softened its sensory edges for an audience within the autism spectrum.

Critic’s Notebook

Altman’s Noir Suddenly Gets Plenty of Light

Three of New York’s leading repertory film houses will showcase Robert Altman’s “The Long Goodbye” in a stretch of 18 days.

Music Review

With Stylish Moves, a Youthful Maestro Makes a New York Debut

Filling in for Christoph von Dohnanyi, Krzysztof Urbanski, the music director of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra made a sturdy debut conducting the Philharmonic.

Television Review

A Biblical Girls’ Club

“The Red Tent,” a two-part adaptation of Anita Diamant’s novel about a biblical story, is being broadcast on Sunday and Monday on Lifetime.

Television Review

Paper Cuts Don’t Faze Them

In “The Librarians,” a new TNT series, an underground trove of powerful artifacts is protected by a special team.

Music Review

Shimmies and Shouts for a Genre’s Revival

Sharon Jones and her band, the Dap-Kings, joined other acts on the Daptone Records roster on Thursday for the opener in a three-night stand at the Apollo Theater.

Movie Review | 'The Pyramid'

Don’t Say That Word (It Might Come True)

An archaeological team and a documentary crew get stuck in an ancient Egyptian tomb in “The Pyramid,” starring Denis O’Hare and Ashley Hinshaw.

Defending Champions Retain Baze Senior Knockout

At the Fall North American Championships in Providence, R.I., the Baze Senior Knockout Teams was won by the defending champions.

A New Art Capital, Finding Its Own Voice

As plans for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi go forth, those involved are hoping to speak to the art history of many nations.

Rolling the Dice on a Movie Remake

Mark Wahlberg stars in a remake of “The Gambler,” a 1974 film with James Caan. The two actors met to discuss both films recently.

Viscerally Facing Up to Ferguson

In a reminder of hip-hop’s politically potent past, two performers strike a chord by sharing their emotions on a shooting in Ferguson, Mo.

Sunday Book Review
The 10 Best Books of 2014

The year’s best books, selected by the editors of The New York Times Book Review.

2014 Holiday Gift Ideas and Guide — Movies, Music, Books, Clothes & More

The best present ideas, selected by Times experts, to make shopping easy this season.

Press Play
Noteworthy New Music

Exclusive: ‘December Day’ By Willie Nelson And Sister Bobbie

This is the world premiere of “December Day” a collection of favorite songs from Willie Nelson and his sister Bobbie Nelson, due out Dec. 2 from Legacy Recordings.

Special Section
Holiday Movies

Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, “Big Hero 6,” breakthrough performances, movie listings and more.

Fall Arts Preview
Fall Arts Preview - Times 100

How to wade through the crush of culture coming your way this season? Here’s a guide to 100 events that have us especially excited, in order of appearance.

Special Section
Fine Arts & Exhibits

A special section highlights upcoming events and exhibitions, and surveys new developments in prominent museums.

What's on Television

Find your comprehensive television listings with this easy-to-use program guide.

What’s On TV Sunday

Television highlights.

Arts & Entertainment Guide

Noteworthy cultural events in New York City and beyond.