When performers didn't acknowledge the applause, I kept thinking the clappers might get the hint. But they never did in the Beethoven, and interstitial applause finally petered out only halfway ...

A column on applause etiquette at classical music concerts - "Audiences, please hold your applause" (Jan. 14 Arts & Life section) - drew a fair bit of reader response. All agreed with the column's ...

Musical Theatre Guild presents APPLAUSE, celebrating the life and career of composer Charles Strouse – with an expanded live orchestra! Musical Theatre Guild’s 2025-2026 season – celebrating the ...

Lady Gaga's first music video in two years dropped today, and there's sure to be a headline screaming "Lady Gaga Steals From Bowie" in due time. For whatever reason, the majority of the Internet is ...

Lady Gaga has teased new details about her upcoming music video. The singer will release her new single 'Applause' and its accompanying music video on August 19, as the first cut to be lifted from her ...

It's such a natural reaction, but how did this custom begin?