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An Unexpected Leap into musical theatre When veteran actor Mark Addy read the script for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, he didn’t just see…

Hebrew into English? Not quite—Harry Potter and the Cursed Child goes one-part in the West End The West End’s enduring theatrical phenomenon, Harry Potter and…

Transformation to a Single Performance The West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is evolving, moving away from its long-standing two-part format…

Introduction: A cross‑disciplinary collaboration The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced a bold cross‑disciplinary project that pairs an iconic alt‑rock band with a seminal Brechtian work.…

The National Theatre has unveiled its 2026 season, a starry, female-led slate that its artistic director promises will “theatrically explode.” Led by three global icons—Cate…

Renée Fleming Won’t Perform at Kennedy Center Concerts The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has announced that Renée Fleming will not participate…

Overview: Fleming’s Absence Raises Questions About the Kennedy Center Lineup Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated sopranos of her generation, will not take part…

At the Chateau Marmont: A Window into Alexander Skarsgård In a room that smells faintly of rain-washed linen and old movie posters, Swedish actor Alexander…

Overview of Fresh Air Weekend Fresh Air Weekend curates a thoughtful blend of interviews and reviews from the world of arts and culture. This installment…

Fresh Air Weekend: A Thoughtful, Star-Studded Cast Fresh Air Weekend continues to carve out a special place for thoughtful conversation, blending long-form interviews with reviews…
