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Saturday, December 29, 2018

Alexander Bodin Saphir: on translating ideas from screen to stage by Interview By Nick Curtis

The writer talks about his play Rosenbaum’s Rescue, which takes a new look at the ‘miracle’ evacuation of Denmark’s Jews in 1943Film-maker Alexander Bodin Saphir, 40, was born to an …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:12AM
Saturday, November 10, 2018

Laura Wade: ‘Theatre has something important to offer in these dark times’ by Interview By Nick Curtis

The playwright on picking up where Jane Austen left off, being overtaken by events – and working with her partner, Samuel WestPlaywright Laura Wade, 41, grew up in Sheffield, had her first…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 10:18AM
Sunday, April 30, 2017

Sharon D Clarke: ‘I’d like to see more multiracial casts on stage and TV’ by Interview By Nick Curtis

The actor and singer on her new role in the civil rights musical Caroline, Or Change – and playing the baddie in pantoSharon D Clarke, 50, grew up in Tottenham, north London, the daughter …

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:02AM
Sunday, March 26, 2017

Tim Webb of Oily Cart theatre company: ‘It’s very smelly and touchy’ by Interview By Nick Curtis

The director on the challenges and rewards of making interactive theatre for the very young and for young people with complex disabilitiesDirector and writer Tim Webb, 70, co-founded Oily Ca…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 03:36AM
Sunday, March 19, 2017

Lindsey Ferrentino: ‘I’m interested in telling big political stories’ by Interview By Nick Curtis

The US writer on her award-winning play Ugly Lies the Bone, growing up in a space shuttle town, and adjusting to life with a British cast and directorLindsey Ferrentino, 28, was born in Flor…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:03AM
Sunday, May 15, 2016

Indhu Rubasingham: ‘A space for locals – that's what theatres can be about’ by Interview By Nick Curtis

The Tricycle’s artistic director on the theatre’s £5.5m makeover, working with asylum seekers – and not casting Adrian Lester as a womanBorn in Sheffield to Sri Lankan Tamil parents i…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:39AM
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Jamie Lloyd: ‘If you want a more diverse audience, that has to be reflected on the stage’ by Interview By Nick Curtis

The director on Jean Genet’s enduring relevance, working with TV stars – and why Kit Harington and Marlowe is a dream combinationJamie Lloyd, 35, is in the front rank of theatre director…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 09:19AM
Sunday, July 19, 2015

Imelda Staunton: ‘I think I’ll need to be quiet for a bit’ by Interview By Nick Curtis

The star of Gypsy on larynx massages, meeting Stephen Sondheim – and how she can possibly top her role as Mama RoseImelda Staunton, 59, is one of Britain’s most accomplished stage, scree…

SOURCE: The Guardian at 04:24AM

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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