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Sunday, March 20, 2016

‘War of the Worlds’ Shape-Shifts Onto the London Stage by Christopher D. Shea

This stage production, whose team includes the album’s writer, cranks up the excess of “Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of the War of the Worlds.”

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

ArtsBeat: Andrew Garfield to Star in ‘Angels in America’ at National Theater in London by Christopher D. Shea

The National Theater’s productions for coming seasons include “Angels in America” starring Andrew Garfield.

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

ArtsBeat: Emma Rice Bringing a New Take on ‘Cymbeline’ to Shakespeare’s Globe by Christopher D. Shea

Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” will be reworked as “Imogen” at the Globe.

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

Arthur Miller’s ‘Lost’ Play: His First by Christopher D. Shea

The American playwright found more success in England than at home.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Martin McDonagh’s ‘Hangmen,’ a Mordant Stage Homecoming in London by Christopher D. Shea

The playwright talks about his new play, which is being staged at the Royal Court 15 years after the theater turned down his “Lieutenant of Inishmore.”

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Emails Give Insight Into National Youth Theater Leader Decision to Cancel Play by Christopher D. Shea

An email sent by the National Youth Theater's artistic director that has been made public details concerns over a coming production about young Islamic State recruits.

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Thursday, August 20, 2015

ArtsBeat: Hytner and Starr’s London Theater Company Chooses Site on the Thames for Its Home by Christopher D. Shea

The London Theater Company, a new venture, say it will open in the spring of 2017 in theater on the south bank of the Thames.

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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

ArtsBeat: Cancellation of Play About Islamic State Recruits Prompts Concern in London by Christopher D. Shea

The National Youth Theater of Britain has canceled a production of “Homegrown,” about young recruits of the Islamic State.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2015

Workers Stage Strike at National Gallery in London by Christopher D. Shea

A dispute over privatization of some services leads to a strike at the National Gallery in London, which says it will remain open.

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ArtsBeat: ‘King Lear With Sheep.’ Yes, Sheep. by Christopher D. Shea

An adaption of “King Lear” in London stars one man and nine sheep.

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Friday, July 10, 2015

John Berry to Step Down as Artistic Director of English National Opera by Christopher D. Shea

Mr. Berry will leave after 20 years at the organization, which is one of London’s two major opera companies but has faced large-scale internal struggles recently.

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Friday, June 26, 2015

J. K. Rowling Says Harry Potter Play Will Open Next Summer by Christopher D. Shea

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” a new stage play centered on the blockbuster series, will be staged at the Palace Theater in the West End of London.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

ArtsBeat: Tate Modern Director, Chris Dercon, to Step Down by Christopher D. Shea

The director of Tate Modern, Chris Dercon, will step down, following the departure of the leader of Tate Britain.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Maxim Gorki Theater Leads an Immigrant Vanguard in Berlin by Christopher D. Shea

Shermin Langhoff, a native of Turkey and the artistic director of the Maxim Gorki Theater, is putting immigrant actors and playwrights in the spotlight.

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Royal Opera House Plans a Dozen New Productions by Christopher D. Shea

The 2015-16 season at the Royal Opera House in London will include 12 premieres.

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Sunday, April 12, 2015

After Winning Olivier Award in London, ‘King Charles III’ Will Aim to Conquer Broadway by Christopher D. Shea

Details of a Broadway run of "King Charles III," which won the Olivier Award in London for best new play, are to be announced Monday.

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Friday, March 20, 2015

ArtsBeat: Judi Dench Joins Cast of Live Election-Night Play in Britain by Christopher D. Shea

Judi Dench joins the cast of “The Vote,” which will be broadcast live during the final hours of the British election on May 7.

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Friday, February 13, 2015

What’s on This Week Around the World by Christopher D. Shea

Pop meets opera in South Africa, video art in Melbourne and the simple pleasures of still life in Paris.

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Friday, January 23, 2015

What’s On This Week Around the World by Christopher D. Shea

A dance festival in The Hague, a focus on the artist Simon Starling in Mexico City and a production of “Die Fledermaus” in Tokyo are in this week’s lineup of international art events.

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Bradley Cooper to Take ‘The Elephant Man’ to London Stage by Christopher D. Shea

The production, which has had huge success at the box office on Broadway, will open at the Theater Royal Haymarket in the city’s West End in May.

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Thursday, November 27, 2014

ArtsBeat: British Library Acquires Letters of Harold Pinter by Christopher D. Shea

The British Library has acquired more than 100 letters from Harold Pinter to add to its collection.

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Friday, October 31, 2014

ArtsBeat: International Arts Events Happening in the Week Ahead by Christopher D. Shea

A slideshow of arts events taking place across the world this coming week.

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All that Chat

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