Placebo make theatre debut with score for Brecht production by Royal Shakespeare Company
Placebo will score the RSC production of Brecht's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, opening 11 April at the Swan Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon with Mark Gatiss.
Gregory Maguire says he never expected "Wicked" to reflect America's slide toward authoritarianism - LGBTQ Nation
Wicked reframes the Wizard as a charismatic authoritarian whose political themes resonate with contemporary politics while adaptations generated vast cultural and commercial impact.
Stephen King's 2025 adaptations recast older horror stories as timely political and cultural critiques that pair anger and darkness with an underlying sense of hope.
Wicked: For Good is a soaring second act that brings it all full circle
Wicked: For Good benefits from splitting into two films, allowing a darker, politically charged, character-driven exploration of Elphaba's revolutionary fight and perception.