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Tarantino Sets His Sights on the West End Stage
arts3 hours ago

Tarantino Sets His Sights on the West End Stage

Quentin Tarantino will write and direct a new swashbuckling play, The Popinjay Cavalier, set in 1830s Europe. The production is from Sonia Friedman Productions and is slated to premiere in London's West End in early 2027, described as a rambunctious comedy of deception and disguise inspired by classic stage and screen epics. Tarantino has said he moved to theater to create an experience without interruptions like cell phones, offering a face-to-face, immersive audience experience.

Tony-winning 'Leopoldstadt' and 'Parade' bring antisemitism to the forefront at the Tony Awards.
entertainment2 years ago

Tony-winning 'Leopoldstadt' and 'Parade' bring antisemitism to the forefront at the Tony Awards.

Producer Sonia Friedman, who backed Tony-winning plays like Leopoldstadt, The Ferryman, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, expressed concerns about the future of large-scale plays on Broadway due to their high cost and the tough financial environment. She believes that until the economics of Broadway can make them more accessible for audiences and cheaper to produce, plays of this scale and breadth may be under threat. Despite the challenges, Friedman remained committed to keeping Leopoldstadt running for as long as possible.