If you had been to inform the common particular person on the road that your favourite stage model of “The Nutcracker” featured neither ballet nor the enduring Tchaikovsky rating, they’d assume you had been an unbearable hipster at finest — and maybe completely deranged at worst. But such an individual would clearly have missed the heartfelt marvel that's The House Theatre of Chicago’s 10th anniversary manufacturing of “The Nutcracker,” based mostly on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s darkish and magical story. So inform them: Go see it. You’ll thank me later. The House Theatre of Chicago’s ‘The Nutcracker’: 3.5 out of 4
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Epstein suicide sparks contemporary spherical of conspiracy theories
AP — Jeffrey Epstein’s obvious suicide Saturday morning in a federal jail launched new conspiracies on-line in a saga that has supplied fodder for them for years, fueled by Epstein’s ties to princes, politicians and different well-known and highly effective individuals. Online theorists Saturday shortly provided unsubstantiated hypothesis — together with some retweeted by President Donald Trump — that Epstein’s loss of life wasn’t a suicide, or it was faked. That chatter picked up on the conjecture and conspiracies that resurged after Epstein’s July 6 arrest on allegations that he orchestrated a sex-trafficking ring designed to carry him teenage ladies. Some of his accusers have described being sexually abused by the rich financier’s associates and acquaintances.
Deven Marrero Given Fresh Start After Red Sox Trade Infielder To Diamondbacks
Deven Marrero’s time as a member of the Boston Red Sox has ended. The utility man was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a player to be named later or cash considerations Saturday. Marrero struggled early in his career, especially at the plate batting .208 in 236 at-bats. Now a Diamondback, Marrero should see more opportunity with Arizona than he would have in Boston where he was battling for the final bench spot. For Jerry Remy and Dave O’Brien’s breakdown of the trade, check out the “NESN Sports Today” video above, presented by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Fresh injury fears over Liverpool’s Gerrard
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could be set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after he was pictured leaving hospital with his right leg in a protective cast on Sunday.GettyImagesSteven Gerrard made a brief return, before his ankle was infected.Gerrard, 31, missed Liverpool's 2-0 win at West Brom on Saturday after contracting an infection in his right ankle during training. The skipper had only just returned from a groin injury (which was also complicated by an infection) that kept him out of action for six months.Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish confirmed the cause of the problem after the game on Saturday, but refused to be drawn on his recovery time.''Steven has got an infection in his ankle,'' Dalglish said. 'He was