Friday, July 31, 2026

Boy George Pulled From ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Days After Posting Pro-Israel Reggae Song by Alex Marshall

Boy George’s manager said he was pulling the singer from a role in “Jesus Christ Superstar” in “the best interests of my artist.”

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

Olivier Awards 2026: 'Paddington' Wins Big, Rachel Zegler and 'Evita' Also Triumph by Alex Marshall

The hit musical about the beloved bear won seven awards at Britain's equivalent of the Tonys. "Evita," starring Rachel Zegler, took home two prizes.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Theater Tickets Are Cheaper in London Than New York. What Gives? by Michael Paulson and Alex Marshall

For half the price of a great seat at a Broadway show, you can see "Paddington" in the West End (if you can find a ticket) and snack on a marmalade sandwich.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026

Olivier Awards: 'Paddington' and 'Into the Woods' Lead Nominations by Alex Marshall

The two musicals secured 11 nominations each for Britain's equivalent of the Tony Awards. Cate Blanchett, Bryan Cranston and Rachel Zegler are also among the nominees.

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Chadwick Boseman's Hip-Hop Play, in Shakespeare's House by Alex Marshall

The actor Chadwick Boseman was a playwright, too. At Shakespeare's Globe in London, his "Deep Azure" is drawing attention to a lost talent inspired by the Bard.

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Further Rape and Sexual Assault Charges by Alex Marshall and Isabella Kwai

The YouTuber, actor and comedian had already pleaded not guilty to five other charges of sexual assault in Britain.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Philippe Gaulier, Revered Clown and 'Tormentor' of Aspiring Comedians, Dies at 82 by Alex Marshall

Gaulier often insulted his pupils, but many became stars, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Emma Thompson and Rachel Weisz.

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Turning 4 Miles of Silk Into a Stunning Theater Spectacle by Alex Marshall and Ilvy Njiokiktjien

Miet Warlop's work is visually breathtaking, but there are deep questions to ponder beneath the showy surfaces.

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Friday, January 16, 2026

'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' 'Game of Thrones' Prequel, Explores Dunk and Egg by Alex Marshall

With no dragons and no warring dynasties, HBO's "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" is the first test of whether the "Thrones" formula works on a human scale.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Russell Brand Is Charged With Additional Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault by Alex Marshall

The actor, comedian and YouTuber now faces seven counts of rape and sexual assault in Britain.

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Friday, December 19, 2025

He Smeared Dog Feces on a Critic. Now, He's Back in the Spotlight. by Alex Marshall

Two years after the assault, Marco Goecke is staging a nontraditional "Nutcracker." Ballet Basel hopes the focus will stay on his choreography.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

'Paddington: The Musical': At Just 4 Feet, He's London's Biggest New Stage Star by Alex Marshall and Kalpesh Lathigra

Audiences are falling in love with the title character in "Paddington: The Musical." Bringing such a beloved bear to the stage was "a huge responsibility," the show's director said.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025

This Play Recruited Actors With Anorexia. Was That Ethical? by Alex Marshall

Some psychologists and parents argued that it risked glamorizing the condition, but one performer described the experience as empowering: "Onstage, I can be who I really am."

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025

'Les Misérables' at 40: The Unlikely Story of a Hit by Alex Marshall

Critics initially panned it, but public love for the musical with songs like "One Day More" and "On My Own" has kept it going strong for four decades " and counting.

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

10 Things We're Excited About This Fall by Dwight Garner, Jesse Green, Alexandra Jacobs, Gia Kourlas, Alex Marshall, Melena Ryzik, Maya Salam, Jennifer Szalai, Alissa Wilkinson and Jason Zinoman

Dolly Parton in Vegas, a shrine to David Bowie, a new standup special from Kumail Nanjiani and other picks from our critics and writers.

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Friday, August 15, 2025

Rosie O'Donnell and Eating the Rich: 7 Buzzy Shows at Edinburgh Fringe by Alex Marshall, Houman Barekat and Jillian Rayfield

The shows that have gotten tongues wagging this year include stand-up gigs, character skits and a routine that ends with its performer covered in goo.

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Monday, August 11, 2025

Blown Away by Bubble Art by Alex Marshall

Performers are delighting crowds with bubble blowing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, using a mixture of dish soap, water and lube " and occasional acrobatics.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

A Breaking Musical Is a Fringe Hit. Just Don't Mention Raygun. by Alex Marshall

The Australian breaker tried to shut down a musical about her. Now, it's attracting dancing crowds at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

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Friday, June 27, 2025

Rachel Zegler's Balcony Scene in 'Evita' Has London Talking by Alex Marshall

Crowds are converging outside the London Palladium to watch Rachel Zegler sing "Don't Cry for Me Argentina" from a balcony " while paying theatergoers inside see it on a screen.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Sarah Kane's "4:48 Psychosis" Returns After 25 Years by Alex Marshall

Sarah Kane's "4:48 Psychosis" premiered to rave reviews shortly after the playwright killed herself. A quarter-century later, the original cast is reviving the production.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Demis Volpi to Leave Hamburg Ballet After Just 10 Months by Alex Marshall

Weeks after dancers accused Demis Volpi of creating a "toxic working environment" at the company, he has agreed to depart.

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Friday, May 30, 2025

Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges by Alex Marshall

The comedian, actor and YouTuber is now scheduled to face a trial in June 2026.

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Sunday, April 6, 2025

Olivier Awards 2025: 'Giant,' 'Fiddler on the Roof' Win by Alex Marshall

The play, about Roald Dahl's antisemitism, took home three awards at Britain's equivalent of the Tonys. So did a "Fiddler on the Roof" revival and a folk rock "Benjamin Button."

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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

How 'Operation Mincemeat' Revealed a Family's World War II Secrets by Alex Marshall

Descendants of characters in "Operation Mincemeat," a hit British musical now in New York, have gotten more out of seeing it than a few catchy melodies.

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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Oliver Awards 2025 Nominations: 'Fiddler on the Roof' Earns 13 Nods by Alex Marshall

The acclaimed revival, which is about to transfer to London's Barbican, scored 13 nominations at Britain's equivalent of the Tonys.

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Thursday, February 27, 2025

Gene Hackman: 5 Memorable Performances to Stream by Alex Marshall

He played a complicated hero in "The French Connection" and an arch-villain in "Superman." Here are some of Hackman's career highlights.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

In 'The Years,' an Abortion Scene Is Causing Audience Members to Pass Out by Alex Marshall

"The Years," running in London, dramatizes a woman's life from teenage thrills to later-life sex. One intense scene is causing audience members to pass out.

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Monday, February 10, 2025

In 'Festen,' a Nightmare Birthday Becomes an Opera by Alex Marshall

The composer who put Anna Nicole Smith's life onstage has a new piece: an adaptation of a cult movie about child abuse.

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Tuesday, October 22, 2024

A Reluctant Satirist Takes On the Bomb by Alex Marshall

Armando Iannucci, the mastermind behind "Veep," has adapted "Dr. Strangelove" for the theater and insists that laughing at nuclear disaster couldn't be more timely.

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Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Rufus Norris, Creator of Broadway Hits, to Leave the National Theater by Alex Marshall

As Rufus Norris prepares to leave the London playhouse he has led since 2015, he reflects on his quest to make the theater represent the audience it serves.

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker Apologizes After Bullying Accusations by Alex Marshall

Dancers said De Keersmaeker, a "godmother of contemporary dance," ran her company in a tyrannical style that endangered staff members' health.

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Thursday, August 22, 2024

Theater Breaks Ties With Ivo van Hove After Report on Bullying by Alex Marshall

An investigation found that a "culture of fear" had developed at the International Theater Amsterdam during the years when the star director led the company.

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Monday, August 19, 2024

What's the Next 'Baby Reindeer'? Maybe Francesca Moody Has the Script. by Alex Marshall

Francesca Moody has put on some of the Edinburgh Fringe's biggest breakout hits. This year, she has three shows that she's hoping will go global.

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Wednesday, August 7, 2024

A Play About J.K. Rowling Stirred Outrage. Until It Opened. by Alex Marshall

The muted reaction to the Edinburgh Fringe show "TERF" suggests that when activists engage with potentially inflammatory art, offense can quickly vanish.

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

How to Teach a Horse to Dance by Alex Marshall and Bobby Beasley

A dressage rider explains how she and her horse, Jagerbomb, made it to the Olympics.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2024

How to Make Thrilling Theater About Climate Change Negotiations by Alex Marshall

A new play from the writers of "The Jungle" dramatizes the 1997 Kyoto Protocol, a landmark climate agreement preceded by years of arguments over its wording.

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Monday, April 15, 2024

2024 Olivier Awards: The Snubs and Surprises by Houman Barekat, Matt Wolf and Alex Marshall

Our theater critics and a reporter discuss the big winner " "Sunset Boulevard" " and the rest of the honorees at Britain's equivalent of the Tonys.

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Sunday, April 14, 2024

'Sunset Boulevard,' Heading to Broadway, Wins Big at Olivier Awards by Alex Marshall

The musical, which stars Nicole Scherzinger, won seven awards at Britain's version of the Tonys. And Sarah Snook won best actress for "The Picture of Dorian Gray."

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

A Broadway-Bound 'Sunset Boulevard' Leads Olivier Award Nominations by Alex Marshall

The musical, starring Nicole Scherzinger, secured 11 nominations at Britain's equivalent of the Tony Awards.

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Is Earlier Better for Theater Start Times? by Alex Marshall

In an effort to entice audiences back after the pandemic, Britain's National Theater is testing a 6:30 p.m. curtain.

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