Francesca Hayward
Francesca Hayward is an actor whose BroadwayWorld credits include Cats.
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Video: Jessie Buckley Recalls CATS Movie Audition: 'I Gave the Worst Audition of my Life'
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-06 15:50:12
VIDEO: Trailer For SWAN LAKE At The Royal Opera House This Spring
by Alan Henry - 2022-02-28 15:05:03
VIDEO: Watch Francesca Hayward Perform Pas De Deux From Royal Opera's WITIHIN THE HODEL HOUR
by Alan Henry - 2021-06-04 11:43:06
VIDEO: The Royal Ballet Performs WITHIN THE GOLDEN HOUR Pas de Deux
by Stephi Wild - 2021-06-02 07:30:26
VIDEO: Jason Derulo Reacts to his CATS Acting on THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - 2020-09-16 09:08:34
VIDEO: Misty Copeland Leads SWANS FOR RELIEF Video to Raise Funds For Ballet Dancers
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-07 09:47:09
VIDEO: YouTuber Lindsay Ellis Attempts to Explain CATS in New Video Essay
by Stephi Wild - 2020-04-05 17:45:26
VIDEO: James Corden and Rebel Wilson Present at the Oscars While Dressed as Cats
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2020-02-09 22:46:14
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Explains the Plot of CATS to Colbert on THE LATE SHOW
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-20 08:42:07
VIDEO: Tom Hooper and James Corden Put Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, & More Through 'CATS School'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-20 08:18:48
VIDEO: See the Cast of CATS Remix 'Memory' on THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON
by Sarah Leiber - 2019-12-18 20:23:01
BWW Exclusive: Jennifer Hudson & Francesca Hayward Sound Off on Singing CATS's Old and New Tunes!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-12-20 13:44:11
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Memory' From CATS on THE VOICE
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-18 08:07:31
VIDEO: CATS Star Jason Derulo Shares What He Learned in Cat School
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-17 13:34:38
VIDEO: Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Rebel Wilson, & Francesca Hayward Share CATS Secrets on TODAY
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-17 09:05:38
AUDIO: Listen to Jennifer Hudson Belt Out 'Memory' in CATS Film!
by Nicole Rosky - 2019-12-16 15:24:04
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Says Working with Stars of CATS was 'Surreal'
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-16 08:58:17
VIDEO: CATS Star Francesca Hayward Used to Pretend to be Victoria as a Child
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-12-06 08:47:57
News
Review: MANON, Royal Ballet & Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 14, 2026
It's impressive to have the same work showing at two companies simultaneously, and such is the case for Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 full-evening work Manon. The ballet is currently in season at the Paris Opera and also opened last night at the Royal Ballet and Opera. Leading the cast are Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé as the doomed lovers Manon and Des Grieux.
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 14, 2026
It's impressive to have the same work showing at two companies simultaneously, and such is the case for Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 full-evening work Manon. The ballet is currently in season at the Paris Opera and also opened last night at the Royal Ballet and Opera. Leading the cast are Francesca Hayward and Marcelino Sambé as the doomed lovers Manon and Des Grieux.
Review: A CENTENARY CELEBRATION, Royal Ballet & Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 9, 2026
The Royal Ballet season opens on the main stage with a special programme: A Centenary Celebration. 100 years ago Ninette de Valois founded The Academy of Choreographic Art, and the rest is history. What followed was The Royal Ballet School and two companies. So sitting in the Royal Ballet and Opera in 2026 watching a performance that includes the RBS, Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet is indeed an experience to behold.
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 9, 2026
The Royal Ballet season opens on the main stage with a special programme: A Centenary Celebration. 100 years ago Ninette de Valois founded The Academy of Choreographic Art, and the rest is history. What followed was The Royal Ballet School and two companies. So sitting in the Royal Ballet and Opera in 2026 watching a performance that includes the RBS, Royal Ballet and Birmingham Royal Ballet is indeed an experience to behold.
VISIONARIES: ROBBINS AND MACMILLAN to Open at The Royal Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present a programme pairing Jerome Robbins' DANCES AT A GATHERING with Kenneth MacMillan's SONG OF THE EARTH, featuring debut performances by multiple principal dancers.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present a programme pairing Jerome Robbins' DANCES AT A GATHERING with Kenneth MacMillan's SONG OF THE EARTH, featuring debut performances by multiple principal dancers.
LAST SEEN Soundtrack Out Now From Isobel Waller-Bridge
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
Isobel Waller-Bridge's original score for Apple TV's LAST SEEN is out now via Platoon, timed to the series' global premiere from director Christian Schwochow.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 9, 2026
Isobel Waller-Bridge's original score for Apple TV's LAST SEEN is out now via Platoon, timed to the series' global premiere from director Christian Schwochow.
Royal Ballet Stars to Perform at THE FONTEYN 2026 Grand Final
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026
Royal Ballet dancers Marianna Tsembenhoi, Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov will perform as guest artists at the final of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition at the London Coliseum.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2026
Royal Ballet dancers Marianna Tsembenhoi, Fumi Kaneko and Vadim Muntagirov will perform as guest artists at the final of The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition at the London Coliseum.
THE FONTEYN International Ballet Competition to Return to London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
The Royal Academy of Dance's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition will return to London, with over 80 candidates from 20 countries competing, and the grand final set for the London Coliseum.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2026
The Royal Academy of Dance's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition will return to London, with over 80 candidates from 20 countries competing, and the grand final set for the London Coliseum.
Review: SO ARE WE: LEÓN AND LIGHTFOOT, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Jun 12, 2026
Having your work performed by the Royal Ballet is going to be a big deal at any point - so imagine waiting some 37 years…enter the room Paul Lightfoot and Sol León.
by Matthew Paluch - Jun 12, 2026
Having your work performed by the Royal Ballet is going to be a big deal at any point - so imagine waiting some 37 years…enter the room Paul Lightfoot and Sol León.
Sol León and Paul Lightfoot Will Make Royal Ballet Debut with SO ARE WE Double Bill
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present SO ARE WE, its first-ever program of works by choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, including a world premiere and a 20th-anniversary staging of Shoot the Moon.
by Stephi Wild - May 19, 2026
The Royal Ballet will present SO ARE WE, its first-ever program of works by choreographic duo Sol León and Paul Lightfoot, including a world premiere and a 20th-anniversary staging of Shoot the Moon.
The Royal Academy of Dance Reveals Judges and Faculty For The Fonteyn 2026 Ballet Competition
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Royal Academy of Dance announced the judges and faculty for THE FONTEYN 2026, with Dame Darcey Bussell, Francesca Hayward, and Kevin O'Hare among those evaluating competitors at London's Coliseum.
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026
The Royal Academy of Dance announced the judges and faculty for THE FONTEYN 2026, with Dame Darcey Bussell, Francesca Hayward, and Kevin O'Hare among those evaluating competitors at London's Coliseum.
Royal Ballet and Opera Unveil New Stage Curtains at Special Gala Performance
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Royal Ballet and Opera will unveil new stage curtains at a landmark Gala performance featuring dancers, operatic soloists, and a rediscovered Kenneth MacMillan pas de deux believed lost since 1984.
by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2026
The Royal Ballet and Opera will unveil new stage curtains at a landmark Gala performance featuring dancers, operatic soloists, and a rediscovered Kenneth MacMillan pas de deux believed lost since 1984.
Video: Jessie Buckley Recalls CATS Movie Audition: 'I Gave the Worst Audition of my Life'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026
Jessie Buckley revealed she gave 'the worst audition of my life' for the 2019 Cats movie. The Hamnet Oscar nominee shared the hilarious story on The Tonight Show.
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 6, 2026
Jessie Buckley revealed she gave 'the worst audition of my life' for the 2019 Cats movie. The Hamnet Oscar nominee shared the hilarious story on The Tonight Show.
Ballet Icons Gala Celebrates 20th Anniversary at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Celebrating its 20th anniversary year, the Ballet Icons Gala will return to London’s Coliseum in February 2026. The Gala is renowned for bringing together the world’s best dancers and choreographers from leading ballet companies.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2026
Celebrating its 20th anniversary year, the Ballet Icons Gala will return to London’s Coliseum in February 2026. The Gala is renowned for bringing together the world’s best dancers and choreographers from leading ballet companies.
Review: LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 2, 2025
Narrative ballet is hard, so anyone willing to go there deserves a medal regardless of the outcome. The Royal Ballet (mainstage) season opened last night with Christopher Wheeldon's 2022 Like Water for Chocolate. Based on the 1989 Laura Esquivel novel of the same name, the ballet is fundamentally a love story, and includes all the trials and tribulations that often come with it - with a heavy dose of mysticism and culinary explorations.
by Matthew Paluch - Oct 2, 2025
Narrative ballet is hard, so anyone willing to go there deserves a medal regardless of the outcome. The Royal Ballet (mainstage) season opened last night with Christopher Wheeldon's 2022 Like Water for Chocolate. Based on the 1989 Laura Esquivel novel of the same name, the ballet is fundamentally a love story, and includes all the trials and tribulations that often come with it - with a heavy dose of mysticism and culinary explorations.
Bob Geldof To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award At The Sky Arts Awards 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
Sky has announced that Bob Geldof will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Sky Arts Awards, recognizing his extraordinary impact as a musician, activist, and cultural figure. The ceremony, hosted by Bill Bailey, will air on Sky Arts, Freeview, and streaming service NOW on September 16.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025
Sky has announced that Bob Geldof will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Sky Arts Awards, recognizing his extraordinary impact as a musician, activist, and cultural figure. The ceremony, hosted by Bill Bailey, will air on Sky Arts, Freeview, and streaming service NOW on September 16.
Christopher Wheeldon's LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE Will Open the Royal Ballet's 25/26 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The Royal Ballet will open their 2025/26 Season with Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate. Passion, mystery and magic set the themes for this captivating family saga inspired by Laura Esquivel's modern Mexican classic.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2025
The Royal Ballet will open their 2025/26 Season with Christopher Wheeldon's Like Water for Chocolate. Passion, mystery and magic set the themes for this captivating family saga inspired by Laura Esquivel's modern Mexican classic.
International Dance, Music and Arts Festival, Gala de Danza Comes to London in June
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
Gala de Danza, the international dance, music, and art festival will have its London premiere with three performances this June at Central Hall Westminster.
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025
Gala de Danza, the international dance, music, and art festival will have its London premiere with three performances this June at Central Hall Westminster.
BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS Comes to the Royal Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works will celebrate the choreographic talent of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025
Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works will celebrate the choreographic talent of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon. Learn more about the show here!
Kenneth MacMillan's ROMEO AND JULIET Returns To The Royal Ballet
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a return to The Royal Ballet this spring. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
Kenneth MacMillan's Romeo and Juliet will celebrate its 60th anniversary with a return to The Royal Ballet this spring. Learn more about the upcoming production here!
The Royal Ballet's ONEGIN Returns in January
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024
The Royal Ballet will present Onegin, a heart-wrenching adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s bittersweet verse-novel of Eugene Onegin. Performances begin in January 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024
The Royal Ballet will present Onegin, a heart-wrenching adaptation of Alexander Pushkin’s bittersweet verse-novel of Eugene Onegin. Performances begin in January 2025.
Review: ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND, Royal Ballet And Opera
by Matthew Paluch - Sep 30, 2024
The Royal Ballet 24/25 season opened on September 28 with Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. When first created in 2011 the ballet was made up of two acts, by 2012 Wheeldon had reworked things into three and this is what we find in the 2024 revival. See what our critic thinks?
by Matthew Paluch - Sep 30, 2024
The Royal Ballet 24/25 season opened on September 28 with Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. When first created in 2011 the ballet was made up of two acts, by 2012 Wheeldon had reworked things into three and this is what we find in the 2024 revival. See what our critic thinks?
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