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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Royal Court Theatre apologises to Jewish community over character’s name by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Theatre accused of perpetuating offensive stereotype in naming character Hershel Fink The Royal Court Theatre has apologised “unreservedly” to the Jewish community for naming a fictional…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:33PM

The show can’t go on: Russian arts cancelled worldwide by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Concerts, dance recitals and exhibitions have been postponed indefinitely after Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine The Russian invasion of Ukraine has prompted responses from the cultura…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM
Monday, February 21, 2022

New play to tell story of Brexit’s ‘bloody difficult women’ by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Cast says drama about Theresa May and Gina Miller is ‘reflection of our times’ It feels like a lifetime since Theresa May and Gina Miller were called “bloody difficult women” during …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 08:18AM
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

‘Her thunder would not be stolen’: Damian Lewis speaks about loss of Helen McCrory by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Actor uses National Theatre tribute event to talk publicly for first time about wife, who died of cancer Damian Lewis has spoken publicly for the first time about the loss of his wife, Helen…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:12AM
Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Tamara Rojo to leave English National Ballet after 10 years as artistic director by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

The Spanish dancer will step down later this year, becoming artistic director at San Francisco Ballet, where her husband is a principal Tamara Rojo, the artistic director of English National…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:03PM
Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Covid outbreaks force string of West End cancellations by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

The Lion King, Life of Pi and the National’s Hex among shows affected during crucial festive season Coronavirus – latest updates West End shows including The Lion King have had to cancel…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 01:54PM
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Black talent takes centre stage at Lyric Hammersmith theatre by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Festival to celebrate black culture and creativity, with Lemn Sissay and Shingai as headline acts The Lyric Hammersmith theatre is launching its first festival celebrating black talent, cul…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 05:36AM
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Barbican commits to ‘radical transformation’ after race allegations by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Arts centre had over 120 claims, including racism, investigated in external review into its operations The Barbican centre has committed to “a radical transformation of culture and behavio…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:06AM
Saturday, October 9, 2021

Theatre in UK faces exodus of women after pandemic, study finds by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

More than 60% consider leaving jobs amid concerns that ‘safe’ work by men could be prioritised Leading women in British theatre have expressed concern that cash-strapped theatres could …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 02:36AM
Friday, October 8, 2021

Eight candidates for the next UK city of culture announced by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

Areas will receive £40,000 grants to support the next step of their applications to succeed Coventry Armagh City, Bradford, County Durham and Stirling are among the eight places in the UK l…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:48AM
Tuesday, September 28, 2021

‘You’re in a new world’: refugee actors share their journey on stage by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

A new play touring England uses beds to reflect on experiences of former unaccompanied minors For most people, bed is a place of comfort, somewhere to recline and switch off. For others, it …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:18AM
Thursday, September 23, 2021

Saoirse Ronan says Kim and Kanye inspired Almeida Macbeth roles by Nadia Khomami Arts and Culture Correspondent

‘Modern power couple’ Kardashian and West were helpful in interpreting Macbeths, says actor The four-time Oscar nominee Saoirse Ronan and the Mare of Easttown’s James McArdle have sa…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:06AM

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2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards