The Breakout Stars of 2021

In a year that offered glimmers of hope across the world of arts, these performers and creators rose to the occasion.

Photo: Clockwise from left: Mat Hayward/Getty Images; Jeremy Dennis for The New York Times; Sara Krulwich/The New York Times

The cultural world began to sputter back to life this year, and in turn, so did many of us — slipping out of our sweat and into movie theaters, clubs, and Broadway shows. Even for those who were less confident rubbing (or bumping) elbows in public, artists brought us plenty of joy in the safety of our home. It may not have been the before times, but in 2021, these artists and creators from across the arts gave us a fresh outlook.

The cultural world began to sputter back to life this year, and in turn, so did many of us — slipping out of our sweat and into movie theaters, clubs, and Broadway shows.

Even for those who were less confident rubbing (or bumping) elbows in public, artists brought us plenty of joy in the safety of our home. It may not have been the before times, but in 2021, these artists and creators from across the arts gave us a fresh outlook.

Publish : 2021-12-16 21:07:00

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