Hamilton criticism: Leslie Odom Jr defends Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit broadway musical by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Musical was placed under the spotlight after its addition to Disney+

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:03am on July 16, 2020[SHARE]

Hamilton: Lin-Manuel Miranda reveals the line that 'breaks' him the most by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Hamilton fans are loving the fact that the hit musical is now available to watch on Disney+.

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:32am on July 4, 2020[SHARE]

Judi Dench fears theatres will not reopen in her lifetime: 'It's a desperate feeling' by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Actor called on government to provide more financial support to the sector

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:54pm on June 24, 2020[SHARE]

Edinburgh Fringe and Festival cancelled over coronavirus by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Fringe chief executive vowed to 'support' those who were set to perform at event 'over coming months'

SOURCE: The Independent at 7:36am on April 1, 2020[SHARE]

Laurel Griggs death: Broadway star dies from asthma attack aged 13 by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

She was described as 'a child that everybody would dream to have'

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:24am on November 11, 2019[SHARE]

To Kill a Mockingbird: Broadway performance ends in panic after noises outside mistaken for gunfire by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Audience members 'ducked for cover' as cast members ran off the stage

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:18am on August 7, 2019[SHARE]

Hamilton audience flees mid-performance after emergency causes 'fear of active shooter' by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

A medical incident caused mass panic in the San Francisco theatre

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:18am on February 16, 2019[SHARE]

Louise Redknapp pulls out of Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5 after 'nasty' fall by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

The singer star fell on her way to rehearsals for the brand new West End musical

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:36am on January 11, 2019[SHARE]

Hugh Jackman to perform Greatest Showman tracks in worldwide arena tour by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

The Australian star will also sing songs from musical Les Miserables

SOURCE: The Independent at 12:18pm on November 29, 2018[SHARE]

Ian McKellen cancels King Lear performance after injury, treats audience to spontaneous Q&A instead by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

'The theatre was full of love and compassion'

SOURCE: The Independent at 5:06am on August 6, 2018[SHARE]

Billy Elliot musical cuts dates in Budapest after newspaper suggests it's turning kids gay by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

The publication had launched a homophobic media campaign against the production

SOURCE: The Independent at 9:24am on June 22, 2018[SHARE]

Royal Shakespeare Company accuses theatre critic Quentin Letts of being 'blatantly racist' in play review by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

The journalist suggested that an actor in a new production was only cast because he is black

SOURCE: The Independent at 7:04am on April 8, 2018[SHARE]

Hustle star Robert Glenister 'breaks down' on stage midway through West End performance by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Spectators watched on in concern as British star 'lost it emotionally' on stage

SOURCE: The Independent at 4:54am on November 11, 2017[SHARE]

Old Vic theatre in London evacuated by police due to 'security alert' by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

London's Old Vic theatre has been evacuated during a performance of the play Woyzeck after police received word of an unspecified security threat.

SOURCE: The Independent at 10:42am on May 27, 2017[SHARE]

David Bowie musical Lazarus coming to London by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

The production, which debuted in New York, stars Dexter actor Michael C Hall

SOURCE: The Independent at 11:04am on July 25, 2016[SHARE]

Monopoly The Musical is passing Go direct to Broadway by Jacob Stolworthy, Jacob Stolworthy

Hasbro is bringing the board game to a whole array of platforms including the theatre stage

SOURCE: The Independent at 6:25am on June 21, 2016[SHARE]