Best of the Arts 2022

The 50 best albums of the year

In 2022, these were the 50 favorite albums of Globe music writers, spanning pop, R&B, jazz, folk, hip-hop, country, rock — and some stuff you can’t quite categorize.

In 2022, stage actors who flew solo often soared to lofty heights
Plenty of ambitious actors chose to go it alone on Boston-area stages this year, and the result was some of the year’s most bracing and memorable performances.

The Globe film critic’s 10 best movies of 2022
As a wise man once said, the best way to criticize a list is to make your own list. It’s a lot more fun than complaining.

Art museums didn’t go back to ‘normal’ in 2022 — and that’s a good thing
If 2020 and 2021 saw hurried attempts to get with rapidly changing times, 2022 was more about stitching the urgent lessons of those years into the permanent fabric of our museums.

On TV, breakthrough performances brightened the small screen
Bridget Everett of "Somebody Somewhere," Ayo Edebiri of "The Bear," the "Abbott Elementary" ensemble, among others — perhaps you've seen these actors on TV before, but not in roles that made such a big impression.

As this year’s performances proved, dance offers more than just beautiful moves
Like movies, plays, books, and music, the art form of dance tells powerful stories, too.

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As this year’s performances proved, dance offers more than just beautiful moves

Like movies, plays, books, and music, the art form of dance tells powerful stories, too. 6:00 a.m.

Don Aucoin’s top 10 theater productions of 2022

The Globe's theater critic lists his favorite shows of the year. 6:00 a.m.

From Berg’s thunder to a singing Malcolm X, a bracing year of classical music

Across 2022, many resonant performances pointed beyond the stage. 6:00 a.m.

Murray Whyte’s top 10 art exhibitions in 2022

A rundown of shows at the MFA, the ICA, Peabody Essex Museum, and elsewhere. 6:00 a.m.

The 10 best TV shows of 2022

You know television’s had a good year when so many new shows rise to the top. 6:00 a.m.

Maura Johnston’s top 10 pop concerts of 2022

This year's list of concert favorites includes Dua Lipa, Rosalia, Bad Bunny, and Olivia Rodrigo. 6:00 a.m.

Boston Globe critics’ top 10 dance performances of 2022

The top dance performances of 2022. 6:00 a.m.

Jeremy Eichler’s 10 memorable classical performances

Concert favorites include performances by the BSO, BMOP and Odyssey Opera, and others 6:00 a.m.

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The 50 best albums of the year

In 2022, stage actors who flew solo often soared to lofty heights
Plenty of ambitious actors chose to go it alone on Boston-area stages this year, and the result was some of the year’s most bracing and memorable performances.

The Globe film critic’s 10 best movies of 2022
As a wise man once said, the best way to criticize a list is to make your own list. It’s a lot more fun than complaining.

Art museums didn’t go back to ‘normal’ in 2022 — and that’s a good thing
If 2020 and 2021 saw hurried attempts to get with rapidly changing times, 2022 was more about stitching the urgent lessons of those years into the permanent fabric of our museums.

On TV, breakthrough performances brightened the small screen
Bridget Everett of "Somebody Somewhere," Ayo Edebiri of "The Bear," the "Abbott Elementary" ensemble, among others — perhaps you've seen these actors on TV before, but not in roles that made such a big impression.

As this year’s performances proved, dance offers more than just beautiful moves
Like movies, plays, books, and music, the art form of dance tells powerful stories, too.

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Best of the arts 2022

As this year’s performances proved, dance offers more than just beautiful moves

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Don Aucoin’s top 10 theater productions of 2022

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From Berg’s thunder to a singing Malcolm X, a bracing year of classical music

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Murray Whyte’s top 10 art exhibitions in 2022

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Maura Johnston’s top 10 pop concerts of 2022

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Boston Globe critics’ top 10 dance performances of 2022

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Jeremy Eichler’s 10 memorable classical performances

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The 50 best albums of the year

In 2022, stage actors who flew solo often soared to lofty heightsPlenty of ambitious actors chose to go it alone on Boston-area stages this year, and the result was some of the year’s most bracing and memorable performances.

The Globe film critic’s 10 best movies of 2022As a wise man once said, the best way to criticize a list is to make your own list. It’s a lot more fun than complaining.

Art museums didn’t go back to ‘normal’ in 2022 — and that’s a good thingIf 2020 and 2021 saw hurried attempts to get with rapidly changing times, 2022 was more about stitching the urgent lessons of those years into the permanent fabric of our museums.

On TV, breakthrough performances brightened the small screenBridget Everett of "Somebody Somewhere," Ayo Edebiri of "The Bear," the "Abbott Elementary" ensemble, among others — perhaps you've seen these actors on TV before, but not in roles that made such a big impression.

As this year’s performances proved, dance offers more than just beautiful movesLike movies, plays, books, and music, the art form of dance tells powerful stories, too.

More Best of the Arts Headlines

As this year’s performances proved, dance offers more than just beautiful moves

Don Aucoin’s top 10 theater productions of 2022

From Berg’s thunder to a singing Malcolm X, a bracing year of classical music

Murray Whyte’s top 10 art exhibitions in 2022

The 10 best TV shows of 2022

Maura Johnston’s top 10 pop concerts of 2022

Boston Globe critics’ top 10 dance performances of 2022

Jeremy Eichler’s 10 memorable classical performances

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In 2022, stage actors who flew solo often soared to lofty heights
Plenty of ambitious actors chose to go it alone on Boston-area stages this year, and the result was some of the year’s most bracing and memorable performances.

The Globe film critic’s 10 best movies of 2022
As a wise man once said, the best way to criticize a list is to make your own list. It’s a lot more fun than complaining.

Art museums didn’t go back to ‘normal’ in 2022 — and that’s a good thing
If 2020 and 2021 saw hurried attempts to get with rapidly changing times, 2022 was more about stitching the urgent lessons of those years into the permanent fabric of our museums.

On TV, breakthrough performances brightened the small screen
Bridget Everett of "Somebody Somewhere," Ayo Edebiri of "The Bear," the "Abbott Elementary" ensemble, among others — perhaps you've seen these actors on TV before, but not in roles that made such a big impression.

As this year’s performances proved, dance offers more than just beautiful moves
Like movies, plays, books, and music, the art form of dance tells powerful stories, too.