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Thursday, September 26, 2024
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Mbongeni Ngema, South African theatre legend behind the musical ‘Sarafina!’, killed in car crash by Roisin O'Connor

Writer, musician and director was praised for work that reflected ‘the spirit of resistance’

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:36PM
Thursday, October 5, 2023

West End theatre issues statement after Just Stop Oil storm Les Miserables by Roisin O'Connor

Five people were arrested after protestors invaded the stage at the Sondheim Theatre

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:07AM
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Rufus Norris to step down as National Theatre director: ‘The greatest privilege of my career’ by Roisin O'Connor and Jessie Thompson

British director joked that he wanted to be remembered as ‘someone whose dress sense got better as time went on’

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:43AM
Friday, December 31, 2021

New Year Honours 2022: Ashley Banjo receives MBE after racial equality campaigning by Roisin O'Connor

Leader of dance troupe Diversity says honour is ‘the ultimate accolade’

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:18PM
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber ‘devastated’ as he reveals Cinderella theatre production is cancelled until 2022 by Roisin O'Connor

Decision to cancel shows until next year ‘incredibly difficult,’ organisers say

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:48PM
Sunday, August 15, 2021

Rishi Sunak tells theatre workers close to quitting arts: ‘I know it’s hard’ by Roisin O'Connor

Government has received heavy criticism for its response to the struggles the arts have faced during the pandemic

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:18AM
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Andrew Lloyd-Webber ‘surprised’ after Boris Johnson hints Cinderella may be exempt from lockdown delay by Roisin O'Connor

Theatre mogul claimed last week that he was prepared to risk arrest by going ahead with 19 June reopenings regardless of lockdown delay

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:42AM
Sunday, June 6, 2021

Bafta TV Awards: Diversity win Must-See Moment award for Black Lives Matter routine on Britain’s Got Talent by Roisin O'Connor

Dance group’s leader Ashley Banjo was praised by viewers for his speech

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:42PM
Saturday, April 17, 2021

Liam Scarlett death: Former Royal Ballet choreographer found dead aged 35 by Roisin O'Connor

Dance professional left the Royal Ballet after being faced with sexual misconduct allegations

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:48AM
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Seyi Omooba, actor fired for anti-gay remark, ordered to pay £300,000 legal costs by Roisin O'Connor

Actor sued for religious discrimination after being dropped from a theatre production of The Color Purple, over an anti-gay remark she made when she was a teenager

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:06AM
Saturday, December 26, 2020

John Barrowman: ‘It’s not about who you have sex with. I can have sex with a mug and make it feel good’ by Roisin O'Connor

As he returns as fan-favourite Captain Jack for the Doctor Who New Year’s special, the loud-and-proud Hollywood star tells Roisin O'Connor about his thoughts on love, Covid, and how to mak…

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:06AM
Saturday, December 5, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber says West End theatres will open next summer by Roisin O'Connor

Theatre veteran expects audiences to ‘return in droves’ after vaccine rollout

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:18PM
Friday, October 9, 2020

Veteran stage and TV actor Maureen Lipman made a dame in Queen's Birthday Honours by Roisin O'Connor

<p>Actor has enjoyed a wide-ranging career across theatre, TV and film</p>

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:54PM
Friday, August 7, 2020

Zach Braff gets stunning tattoo tribute for late friend Nick Cordero: 'In loving memory to the greatest' by Roisin O'Connor

Celebrity tattoo artist Doctor Woo shared the artwork on his Instagram page

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:03AM
Friday, July 31, 2020

Andrew Scott forced to miss Three Kings performances to undergo minor surgery by Roisin O'Connor

Old Vic theatre told fans the live-streamed performances would be rescheduled

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:32AM

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2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
TBA: Titanic