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Swinging for the 'Fences': Director Kenny Leon finds new depths in the timeless work of August Wilson

When the Huntington Theatre Company opened its 28th season last Friday, it began a 2009-2010 campaign dedicated solely to the telling of stories by American writers, a first for the institution. More »

DIRECTOR'S CUT: More with "Fences" director Kenny Leon

More from Akiba Abaka's wide-ranging interview with Kenny Leon, director of the Huntington Theatre Company's production of "Fences," running through Oct. 11. More »

Kanye West apologizes for Swift outburst at VMAs

NEW YORK - Kanye West apologized for yet another outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), this time directed at country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift. The disruption upstaged not just Swift's awards speech, but the entire evening, including an emotional tribute to Michael Jackson. More »