All stories by Roisin O'Connor on BroadwayStars

Saturday, August 9, 2025

James Norton says reaction to 'gross' leaked photos from A Little Life was 'gratifying' by Roisin O'Connor

Actor said it was 'a bit gross' that the images were framed 'in a titillating way' given the subject matter of the play

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 07:18AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Dolly Parton musical suspended over homophobic abuse as star speaks out by Roisin O'Connor

Actor Stevie Webb said cast were forced to leave the stage after 'ruckus' caused by a woman who was 'disgusted there was a gay character'

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:24AM[SHARE]
Saturday, February 1, 2025

Jared Harris reveals why his father turned down another famous wizard role by Roisin O'Connor

Richard Harris played the role of Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:32AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Dolly Parton shares frank reason behind launch of her new musical by Roisin O'Connor

Country music star is launching a new show about her fascinating and storied career

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:12AM[SHARE]
Saturday, January 4, 2025

15 cultural highlights to beat the January blues by Culture Staff,roisin O'Connor,ellie Harrison,katie Rosseinsky,louis Chilton and Helen Coffey

From brand new TV series to art exhibitions, theatre performances and Oscar-worthy films, our culture team have you covered for entertainment this month

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:02AM[SHARE]
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Mbongeni Ngema, South African theatre legend behind the musical 'Sarafina!', killed in car crash by Roisin O'Connor

Writer, musician and director was praised for work that reflected 'the spirit of resistance'

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:36PM[SHARE]
Thursday, October 5, 2023

West End theatre issues statement after Just Stop Oil storm Les Miserables by Roisin O'Connor

Five people were arrested after protestors invaded the stage at the Sondheim Theatre

SOURCE: The Independent at 04:07AM[SHARE]
Thursday, June 15, 2023

Rufus Norris to step down as National Theatre director: 'The greatest privilege of my career' by Roisin O'Connor and Jessie Thompson

British director joked that he wanted to be remembered as 'someone whose dress sense got better as time went on'

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:43AM[SHARE]
Friday, December 31, 2021

New Year Honours 2022: Ashley Banjo receives MBE after racial equality campaigning by Roisin O'Connor

Leader of dance troupe Diversity says honour is 'the ultimate accolade'

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:18PM[SHARE]
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Andrew Lloyd Webber 'devastated' as he reveals Cinderella theatre production is cancelled until 2022 by Roisin O'Connor

Decision to cancel shows until next year 'incredibly difficult,' organisers say

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:48PM[SHARE]
Sunday, August 15, 2021

Rishi Sunak tells theatre workers close to quitting arts: 'I know it's hard' by Roisin O'Connor

Government has received heavy criticism for its response to the struggles the arts have faced during the pandemic

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:18AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Andrew Lloyd-Webber 'surprised' after Boris Johnson hints Cinderella may be exempt from lockdown delay by Roisin O'Connor

Theatre mogul claimed last week that he was prepared to risk arrest by going ahead with 19 June reopenings regardless of lockdown delay

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:42AM[SHARE]
Sunday, June 6, 2021
Saturday, April 17, 2021

Liam Scarlett death: Former Royal Ballet choreographer found dead aged 35 by Roisin O'Connor

Dance professional left the Royal Ballet after being faced with sexual misconduct allegations

SOURCE: The Independent at 09:48AM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Seyi Omooba, actor fired for anti-gay remark, ordered to pay £300,000 legal costs by Roisin O'Connor

Actor sued for religious discrimination after being dropped from a theatre production of The Color Purple, over an anti-gay remark she made when she was a teenager

SOURCE: The Independent at 06:06AM[SHARE]
Saturday, December 26, 2020

John Barrowman: 'It's not about who you have sex with. I can have sex with a mug and make it feel good' by Roisin O'Connor

As he returns as fan-favourite Captain Jack for the Doctor Who New Year's special, the loud-and-proud Hollywood star tells Roisin O'Connor about his thoughts on love, Covid, and how to make …

SOURCE: The Independent at 02:06AM[SHARE]
Saturday, December 5, 2020

Andrew Lloyd Webber says West End theatres will open next summer by Roisin O'Connor

Theatre veteran expects audiences to 'return in droves' after vaccine rollout

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:18PM[SHARE]
Friday, October 9, 2020

Veteran stage and TV actor Maureen Lipman made a dame in Queen's Birthday Honours by Roisin O'Connor

<p>Actor has enjoyed a wide-ranging career across theatre, TV and film</p>

SOURCE: The Independent at 05:54PM[SHARE]
Friday, August 7, 2020

Zach Braff gets stunning tattoo tribute for late friend Nick Cordero: 'In loving memory to the greatest' by Roisin O'Connor

Celebrity tattoo artist Doctor Woo shared the artwork on his Instagram page

SOURCE: The Independent at 07:03AM[SHARE]
Friday, July 31, 2020

Andrew Scott forced to miss Three Kings performances to undergo minor surgery by Roisin O'Connor

Old Vic theatre told fans the live-streamed performances would be rescheduled

SOURCE: The Independent at 08:32AM[SHARE]

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2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off