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Billy Crudup Revives Western Classic 'High Noon' with a Modern Twist
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London Critics Praise 'Oh, Mary!' as a Hilarious and Bold West End Hit
The West End production of Cole Escola's 'Oh, Mary!' at Trafalgar Theatre has opened to a variety of reviews, with performances running through April 2026. The play, centered on Mary Todd Lincoln with a comedic and demented twist, has garnered attention following its successful Broadway run, where it broke box-office records and won Tony Awards. The London reviews are currently being compiled, highlighting the show's unique take and star performances.
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Amber Heard and Brandon Flynn to Star in Jeremy O. Harris's 'Spirit of the People'
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Variety
Amber Heard, Brandon Flynn, and Lío Mehiel have joined the cast of Jeremy O. Harris' world premiere play 'Spirit of the People' at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, which is exploring themes of land and destruction and features a diverse, innovative lineup of performances. The festival is undergoing a creative overhaul, aiming to revitalize its community feel and debut new works, including Harris' latest piece.
Nataki Garrett Resigns as Artistic Director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival Amid Emergency Fund Drive.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by American Theatre
Nataki Garrett, the artistic director of Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF), is resigning from her position effective May 31. Her departure comes amid a "Save Our Season" campaign to raise $2.5 million by June 1 to launch the current five-show season and $10 million to complete it, as well as plan for the future. Garrett faced criticism over her leadership and programming as the festival's first artistic director of color, and also faced death threats and hired security. OSF has relied for years on a handful of extremely high-money donors, and both the pandemic shutdown and the annual fire season in Rogue Valley put a severe strain on those relationships.
"Tony Awards 2023: Honors, Nominations, and Challenges"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Playbill
The recipients of the 2023 Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre have been announced as production stage manager Lisa Dawn Cave, Theatre Development Fund Executive Director Victoria Bailey, and theatrical accountant Robert Fried. The Tony Honors are awarded annually to individuals, institutions, and organizations that have shown extraordinary achievement in theatre but are not otherwise eligible within the 26 competitive Tony Awards categories. The winners will be named in a ceremony at Washington Heights' United Palace Theatre on June 11, 2023.