British musical 'Battle of Cable Street' about 1936 anti-fascist uprising debuts in NYC

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Published May 16, 2026 at 7:43 AM EDT

Ninty years ago, a mostly Jewish, working class community in London came together to resist a fascist march through their neighborhood. Now, a new musical looks back at the "Battle of Cable Street."

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