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Singin' in the Rain is 70: how the musical's legacy endures

To celebrate the anniversary of the classic Gene Kelly musical, we speak to the actor taking on Kathy in the current stage adaption.

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K-pop's high octane energy aims to thrill London's West End audiences

In a case of art imitating life, the fictional Icon boy band will be performing a farewell concert as one of their members has to go off to do his compulsory national service in the South Korean military.

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West Side Story banned in parts of Middle East over trans character

Six countries in the Middle East requested that the film receive a recut to eliminate the presence of a trans character. Disney and director Steven Spielberg refused.

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Stephen Sondheim, musical theatre legend and writer of 'Sweeney Todd', dies aged 91

Sondheim influenced several generations of theatre songwriters, particularly with such landmark musicals as “Company,” “Follies” and “Sweeney Todd."

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Musical celebrating life and works of Bob Marley set for London stage

A musical about the reggae legend and pioneer, Bob Marley, opens in London's West End after a six-year wait.

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Tony Awards: 'Slave Play' faces snub as 'Moulin Rouge!' takes home ten

Records were broken as theatre's biggest evening returned to New York for the first time in two years.

France

French electro star Rone brings his musical to Lyon arts festival

French electronic music star Rone has been talking to Euronews about a musical he's created that tackles difficult themes like climate change and sexual violence.

Belarus

Belarusian drummer given six-year sentence for playing during rallies

According to Viasna, the musician had blocked traffic by waving a red and white flag and encouraged demonstrators to clap their hands.

World

Khalil Gibran musical The Broken Wings makes regional debut at Lebanon's Beiteddine Art Festival

Lebanon’s iconic 19th century palace of Beiteddine, was the setting for the regional debut of The Broken Wings musical at the annual Beiteddine Art Festival.

USA

Hal Prince, famous Broadway director and producer, has died

Hal Prince, the famous Broadway musical producer, who was behind "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cabaret" has died.

United Kingdom

Feline baffled: 'Cats' cinematic adaptation provokes strong views

The trailer for Tom Hooper's cinematic adaptation of "Cats" has provoked strong reactions online.

China

Watch: Hong Kong protesters 'Do you hear the people sing?'

Written in 1980 for the Les Miserables musical, "Do you hear the people sing?" has become a protest anthem.

Living

Tony Awards 2019 sees repurposed curtains on the red carpet

The 73rd Tony Awards saw a host of extraordinary outfits, but did any steal the show for their sustainable credentials?

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Getting to know singer-songwriter Laetitia Shériff

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Getting to know singer-songwriter Laetitia Shériff

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Watch: Prince Harry warms up vocal chords at Hamilton musical show

Royal couple Harry and Megan attended the charity performance on August 29.

Russia

Red Square music and dance spectacular

Military bands from all over the world performed in Moscow's Red Square on Friday night as part of the annual Spasskaya Tower festival

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Jesus Christ Superstar coming to TV

The smash hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar is getting a makeover for the Easter weekend with John Legend taking the lead role

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"Hair" revived in London for show's 50th anniversary

1968 musical "Hair" is being revived in London for its 50th anniversary.

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Kardashian musical sweeps UK stage

Opera meets soap opera in ‘The Marriage of Kim‘ a satirical adaptation of Mozart's ‘The Marriage of Figaro’, based on American reality TV star Kim Kardashian's infamous 72-day marriage to NBA basketball star Kris Humphries.

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'Bat out of Hell' the musical rolls into town

Rock your socks off to 'Bat Out of Hell' the musical