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debuts at the Boston Conservatory's newly renovated theater on Thursday. The Conservatory Theater Ensemble's production of Stephen Sondheim’s rendition of Hugh Wheeler is the first musical theater production in the new theater. Neil Donohoe will direct. Performances run from Thursday to Saturday, at 8 p.m. Matinees are set for Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25, $15 for senior citizens and $10 for all students with valid ID. Call 617-912-9222 or visit http://bostonconservatory.ticketforce.com/ for information. more ›

ducksoup.jpgWho knew three little chipmunks could show so much strength? Alvin and company stayed near the top of the box office list this week with a #3 showing, losing only to the mighty Nic Cage (we never thought we'd call Nic "mighty," but there you go) and Will Smith (we've been calling him "mighty" for years). Cage's National Treasure: Book of Secrets had the third biggest Christmas opening weekend ever, after Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring and Meet the Fockers. That's, um, good company? Other notable new-ish releases include The Great Debaters, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, and The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. more ›

As Bostonist did with books, we've tackled best of/worst of lists for movies. Not only are we including the latest best of/worst of lists, but we dug through each list to find which movies impressed every single critic and which ones were absolutely appalling. Here are links for recent "Best Of" lists: more ›

The 2008 Golden Globe nominees were announced yesterday, and to nobody's surprise, they skewed heavily toward the period drama Atonement. Charlie Wilson's War, No Country for Old Men, American Gangster, and Sweeney Todd all emerged with at least 4 noms each. more ›

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