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Jessie Buckley is riding high this week after celebrating her first Oscar nomination.The Irish star, 32, is set to fight it out in the Best Supporting Actress category after being recognised for her starring role in The Lost Daughter, alongside fellow nominee Olivia Colman. Jessie's nod from the Academy is sure to make her a well-known star – but avid TV fans may remember when she got her big break over 10 years ago, on a show which was worlds away from the glamour of Hollywood.

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Transgender March on Broadway Protests Cameron Mackintosh Casting Comments, Calls For Greater Representation

Michael Appler Transgender actors and advocates for greater trans inclusion on Broadway gathered in the heart of Manhattan’s theater district on Monday. Called the Trans March on Broadway, the event was organized in response to producer Cameron Mackintosh’s recent statements that transgender casting in classic musicals is a “gimmick.” Participants seized upon the opportunity for transgender members of the industry to reclaim an ongoing debate about casting, inclusion and access.

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Trans Actor Alexandra Billings Blasts Producer Cameron Mackintosh: “I Am An Actor, Not A Gimmick”

Alexandra Billings, a trans actor who made Broadway history when cast as Wicked‘s Madam Morrible in 2020, has issued a strong rebuke to Cameron Mackintosh over comments the British theater producer made opposing the casting of trans performers in classic roles.

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‘Hamilton’ musical is coming back to London’s West End

Hamilton is set to make its return in London’s West End this summer.Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical will resume at the Victoria Palace Theatre from August 19, nearly 18 months after theatres shut their doors last March because of COVID-19.Hamilton, which first opened in London in December 2017, is now booking until February 2022, with the cast yet to be announced.Theatregoers who had tickets for shows that were cancelled due to the pandemic will have them moved to an alternative date, which will be a comparable day of the week and seat location.If the date is unsuitable, customers can exchange it for a different performance or request a refund.Producer Sir Cameron Mackintosh told BBC News he was “delighted” to give the news of its return after

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‘It’s A Sin’ Star Callum Scott Howells Signs With Anonymous Content

EXCLUSIVE: It’s A Sin actor Callum Scott Howells has signed with Duncan Millership at Anonymous Content.

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Herbert Kretzmer, Lyricist of 'Les Miserables,' Dies at 95

Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist knew for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

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Herbert Kretzmer Dies: ‘Les Miserables’ Lyricist Was 95

Tom Grater International Film ReporterHerbert Kretzmer, whose English lyrics for the then little-known French musical Les Miserables helped turn the show into a blockbuster production, has died at the age of 95.High-profile theatre figures including Tim Rice first shared the news and his agent has since confirmed it to the New York Times. Kretzmer passed away on Wednesday at his home in London, days after his 95th birthday.Alongside his work on Les Mis, the South African-born Kretzmer was a highly-regarded UK theater and TV critic for publications including the Daily Mail.

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Herbert Kretzmer dead at 95 – Les Misérables lyricist dies as Sir Tim Rice leads tributes to ‘giant of his trade’

HERBERT Kretzmer, the Les Miserables lyricist, has died aged 95. The lyricist and journalist was best known for his adaptation of the famous musical.

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Herbert Kretzmer, ‘Les Miserables’ Lyricist and ‘She’ Songwriter, Dies at 95

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentHerbert Kretzmer, best known as the lyricist on the English version of the musical “Les Miserables,” and writer of songs such as “Goodness Gracious Me” and Charles Aznavour’s hit “She,” has died at 95.Tributes came in Wednesday from some of the leading lights of the British stage world. “Les Miserables” producer Cameron Mackintosh said: “It is terribly sad to hear that the great Herbert Kretzmer passed away last night after a period of illness.

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Britain's Got Talent has fans in tears with musical theatre tribute after closures

Britain's Got Talent viewers and theatre lovers were left feeling extremely emotional as some of the West End's finest showed the world what we are missing during last night's final.

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Les Miserables returning to West End for Christmas run

Les Miserables will return to the stage for a special Christmas run, after closing nearly seven months ago amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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‘Les Miserables,’ ‘Phantom of the Opera’ Ensembles to Perform in ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ Finale

Naman Ramachandran The finale of “Britain’s Got Talent” will feature performances from the combined companies of “Les Misérables – The Staged Concert,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “Mary Poppins,” presented by renowned theater producer Cameron Mackintosh.Ant and Dec will host while Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, David Walliams and Ashley Banjo will be on judge duty.The popular ITV show, created by Simon Cowell, took place this year largely without his physical participation as he broke his back following a bike accident early into its season.The Oct 10.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trial

tweeted today. “I’ll do anything to prove that theatres can re-open safely.”The “Cats” composer apparently was referring to the vaccine being developed by Oxford University and the drug company AstraZeneca.