Sir Lenny Henry was inspired by his mother and Bob Marley for his six-part drama “Three Little Birds.” The title and the idea that there will be brighter days comes directly from Marley’s tune. His ...

Henry VI, Part 1: Historical drama. By William Shakespeare, adapted by Scott Kaiser. Directed by Libby Appel and Kaiser. (Through Oct. 31. New Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, Oregon.

“The magi, as you know, were wise men — wonderfully wise men — who brought gifts to the Babe in the manger. They invented the art of giving Christmas presents.” So writes O. Henry in his classic short ...