Adult-sized nostalgia is making a comeback, and brands are pivoting to cater to grown-up play. Chuck E. Cheese has launched Chuck’s Arcade, a standalone, adult-focused arcade featuring classic games, ...

Play More Charlotte is an adults-only social club that taps into childhood nostalgia through immersive, playful events. Why it matters: Charlotte has plenty of social groups, but few give adults the ...

Every young child loves to play dress-up, but as time passes, and peer pressure increases, that playful impulse often fades. "As we grow up, we're told, 'Stop skipping. Don't giggle. Don't jump and ...

Tennessee Williams' "A Streetcar Named Desire" is a grown-up play for actors willing and able to stretch themselves in the interest of great art. Performers of the classic must uncover and grapple ...

What does it really mean to play—not just in childhood, but as adults with busy lives, old hurts, and well-worn habits? It’s easy to dismiss play as frivolous, something for kids on a carpet with ...