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Thursday, January 3, 2019

London’s Theaters Tackle the Big Issue: Ladies’ Bathrooms by Alex Marshall

Several West End theaters are about to start major refurbishments, partly to increase the number of toilets.

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Friday, December 21, 2018

Barack Obama Joins Lin-Manuel Miranda on a ‘Hamilton’ Remix by Alex Marshall

The former president delivers part of George Washington’s farewell address on “One Last Time (44 Remix).”

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

After Strife in Berlin, Chris Dercon Is to Run the Grand Palais in Paris by Alex Marshall

The former head of Tate Modern had to resign from his last job after protests. France’s culture ministry said he will take over one of the country’s largest exhibition spaces.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Is Milo Rau Really the Most Controversial Director in Theater? by Alex Marshall

He has a manifesto. He puts jihadism onstage. He’s surrounded by scandal. But this much-acclaimed director says deep down he’s a conservative.

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National Theater in London Offers Glasses With Live Subtitles by Alex Marshall

To help those with hearing problems, speech is shown in real time on the lenses. The technology will be available free during the 2019 season.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Royal Opera House Gets a $66 Million Revamp by Alex Marshall

The almost-three-year renovation includes the 406-seat Linbury Theater, and more public spaces in the foyer.

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Thursday, September 13, 2018

Ibsen Play Is Canceled in China After Audience Criticizes Government by Alex Marshall and Zoe Mou

A German theater company’s staging of the Henrik Ibsen play “An Enemy of the People” invited audience members to voice their complaints about society.

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

Prince Harry Joins ‘Hamilton’ Cast Onstage, and Breaks Into Song by Alex Marshall

Harry sang a line from the hit musical at the end of a charity performance in London on Wednesday.

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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Venice Film Festival to Feature the Coen Brothers, Damien Chazelle and Lady Gaga by Alex Marshall

The lineup of the festival’s 75th edition also includes premieres from Paul Greengrass, Orson Welles and Alfonso Cuarón.

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Thursday, June 7, 2018

Donmar Warehouse Names Michael Longhurst as Artistic Director by Alex Marshall

Mr. Longhurst will take up the post in March 2019. He replaces Josie Rourke, who was the first woman to run a major London theater.

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