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We went to eight wineshops and asked clerks to recommend a red wine around $25 to bring to a steak dinner party.

Chevy Chase is trying to make a comeback. But he’s finding it’s hard out there for a (former) comedy bigwig.

Native American-written plays get special attention at the Public’s festival.

Musical-theater matriarch Barbara Cook celebrates her 80th birthday with two concerts at the Philharmonic.

Despite predictions (and prayers!) to the contrary, reality television has not faded. In fact, this season’s new shows are especially inane. Here’s a guide to seven new ones.

Promising highlights from the new season at P.S. 122, the long-standing source of experimental (but not impenetrable) performances. (Call 212-352-3101 for tickets and details.)

The most promising plays from BAM’s Next Wave Festival ($20�$60; call 718-636-4100 for tickets and details).

Everyone should be heartened by the presence of New York comedian Nick Kroll, who stars as a snarky sidekick in ABC's Cavemen. Emma Rosenblum spoke to him.

Our picks from La MaMa E.T.C.’s Experimenta! play festival, which showcases six new plays from both emerging and established playwrights (October 18 through November 4; $18; call 212-475-7710 for tickets and details).

Highlights from the final weeks of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, which brings new musicals to various venues throughout the city ($20; call 212-352-3101 for tickets and details).