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Review Round Up: Caroline, Or Change, Studio 54

We round up the reviews for the Broadway revival of the musical from Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori. The NY Times: "An electrifying revival of the 2003 musical, featuring a titanic performance by Sharon D Clarke, follows the money to the source of American inequality." Time Out: **** "Clarke’s grounded, moving performance provides much-needed ballast… Continue reading Review Round Up: Caroline, Or Change, Studio 54

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NEWS: Caroline, Or Change to Transfer to Broadway

Roundabout Theatre Company have confirmed that Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori's musical will be heading to broadway next year. (c)Marc Brenner The musical, which had successful runs at the Hampstead Theatre as well as the West End, is set to play at Studio 54 on Broadway from the 13th March 2020 and officially opening on… Continue reading NEWS: Caroline, Or Change to Transfer to Broadway

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NEWS: Full Casting Confirmed for Caroline or Change

Full casting has been confirmed for the upcoming West End transfer of Michael Longhurst's production.  Following sold-out engagements at the Chichester Festival Theatre and Hampstead Theatre, Caroline or Change will play at the Playhouse Theatre from the 20th November. Now full casting for the West End transfer of Tony Kushner (Angels in America) and Jeanine Tesori's musical… Continue reading NEWS: Full Casting Confirmed for Caroline or Change

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PREVIEW: Caroline, or Change, Playhouse Theatre

A West End transfer has been announced  for Michael Longhurst's production, following runs at the Chichester Festival Theatre and Hampstead Theatre.  Playing at the Playhouse Theatre from the 20th November 2018 to 9th February 2019, Caroline, or Change is the celebrated musical by Tony Kushner, author of Angels in America, with a soaring score from Tony Award-winning Jeanine Tesori. Louisiana,… Continue reading PREVIEW: Caroline, or Change, Playhouse Theatre

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NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Caroline, Or Change and Acceptance at Hampstead Theatre

The Hampstead theatre has announced the full casting for its upcoming production of Tony Kushner’s and Jeanine Tesori’s celebrated musical.  Directed by Michael Longhurst and following a successful run at the Chichester Festival Theatre, full casting for the upcoming run Caroline Or Change has been confirmed. The production will see Sharon D.Clarke  reprising her role as Caroline… Continue reading NEWS: Full Casting Announced for Caroline, Or Change and Acceptance at Hampstead Theatre

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NEWS: Final Casting Announced for Mother Courage and Her Children

Playing at the Southwark Playhouse from the 2nd November, final casting has been confirmed for Hannah Chissick's production.  Joining the previously announced Josie Lawrence, this new production of Bertolt Brecht's play is set to star: Laura Checkley; Ivy Corbin; Celeste de Veazey; Rosalind Ford; Ben Fox; Jake  Phillips Head; Shiv Jalota; Julian Moore-Cook; Nuno Queimado; David Shelley and… Continue reading NEWS: Final Casting Announced for Mother Courage and Her Children

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NEWS: National Theatre Production of Angels in America to Transfer to Broadway

The National Theatre has today confirmed that its production of Angels in America will transfer to the Neil Simon Theatre from the 23rd February 2018.  Marianne Elliott's production of Tony Kushner's landmark play will have a Broadway run from February 2018 and will see Nathan Lane and Andrew Garfield reprising their roles in the production.… Continue reading NEWS: National Theatre Production of Angels in America to Transfer to Broadway

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Review Round Up: Angels in America, National Theatre

Tony Kushner's  two part play is now playing at the National Theatre with an all star cast directed by Marianne Elliott. But does it impress the critics?  The Independent: **** "Marianne Elliott’s mighty, cast-to-the-hilt production sweeps you through the well-nigh seven-and-a-half hour experience." Londonist: ***** "spectacular revival from Marianne Elliott." The Telegraph: ***** " The show’s… Continue reading Review Round Up: Angels in America, National Theatre

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First glimpse at…. Angels in America: Part One – Millennium Approaches, National Theatre

As Angels in America begins previews at the National Theatre, new production images have been released for Part One Millennium Approaches.... America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. Directed by Olivier and Tony… Continue reading First glimpse at…. Angels in America: Part One – Millennium Approaches, National Theatre

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NEWS: Rehearsal Images Released for Angels in America

Images of the cast of the highly anticipated and sold out National Theatre production of Angels in America have been released, as the production prepares to open for previews from the 11th April.  America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and… Continue reading NEWS: Rehearsal Images Released for Angels in America