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The City and the Town 2023

Opened: February 21, 2023
Closing: February 25, 2023

The City and the Town - 2023 West End History , Info & More

Wilton's Music Hall
1 Graces Alley, Whitechapel, London E1 8JB, UK, London
When Ben returns home to his father’s funeral after 13 years away, he is confronted with uncomfortable truths about the past, present and future of the community and the family he grew up in and left behind.

"Tricky thing memories – not always the way you remember them."

Anders Lustgarten’s new play is a funny, eclectic, and uniquely political piece of theatre that brings a fresh perspective to some of the political divides and problems facing our country today.

Anders’ previous work includes Lampedusa (Hightide/Soho Theatre), The Seven Acts of Mercy (RSC) and The Secret Theatre (Globe). Directed by Dritero Kasapi (Artistic Director of Sweden’s National Touring Theatre, Riksteatern) whose previous UK work includes the acclaimed Nina – a story about me and Nina Simone (Traverse, Young Vic and UK tour).

Produced by Riksteatern and Matthew Linley Creative Projects

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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026


The Tony Award-winning musical SIX will perform at Prairie Home Alliance Theater in Peoria as part of the Ameren Illinois Broadway in Peoria Series.

Flushing Town Hall to Celebrate 12th Annual Diwali Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2026


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Special: Jason Robert Brown with Broadway Guests at Narrows Center for the Arts in Fall River
by Team BWW - Oct 13, 2026


Friday, November 6, 2026 $75 Advance | $80 Day of Show [all-in pricing, no additional fees] Doors 7pm | Show 8pm JASON ROBERT BROWN is the ultimate multi-hyphenate – an equally skilled composer, lyricist, conductor…

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by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026


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Jack Wolfe Joins MANHATTAN FOR THE HOLIDAYS Benefit Concert
by Rachel Stone - Oct 13, 2026


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by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026


BroadwayWorld has just learned that Richard  Greenberg’s acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist THREE DAYS OF RAIN will begin performances on Saturday, January 30, 2027, and officially open Monday, March 1, 2027 at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre.

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by Rachel Stone - Oct 9, 2026


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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026


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Interview: Robert Hastie of OPERATION MINCEMEAT at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Oct 15, 2026


BroadwayWorld spoke with Hastie ahead of Operation Mincemeat’s Canadian premiere to discuss the record-breaking musical and its journey from a 77-seat fringe venue to selling out large theatres around the world.

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by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2026


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by Rachel Stone - Sep 29, 2026


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