Alun Armstrong News

Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath Autumn has announced casting for there 2014 season, including the three black comedies, including 'Play Strindberg,' 'The Father,' and 'Exit The King.'

The second of Shakespeare's four history chronicle plays comprising 'The Hollow Crown' airs tonight, September 27 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's 'Great Performances' on PBS stations (check local listings). Watch a preview below!

The second of Shakespeare's four history chronicle plays comprising 'The Hollow Crown' airs September 27 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's 'Great Performances' on PBS stations (check local listings). Watch a preview below!

This ambitious four-part miniseries assembles four of Shakespeare's history plays - Richard II, Henry IV Parts I & II, and Henry V - into a single chronological and related narrative.

Click below to watch a medley featuring 'I Dreamed a Dream', 'Bring Him Home' and 'One Day More' from LES MISERABLES, performed at the Laurence Olivier Awards in December 1985!

Today we are talking to the king of the modern musical and the most successful theatrical producer in history - the man behind the original productions of countless iconic musicals, among them: LES MISERABLES, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, CATS, MISS SAIGON, STARLIGHT EXPRESS and MARY POPPINS - the one and only Cameron Mackintosh. Looking back at many of his most remarkable musicals to date and also some of his lesser-known success d'estime projects - such as THE FIX - Mackintosh reveals his dedication and passion for the performing arts and discusses many aspects of his legendary shows and displays the characteristic charm and insight that has gotten him to his enviable position over his forty years producing for Broadway, the West End and around the world. Most importantly, Mackintosh and I analyze the mega-successful feature film adaptation of LES MISERABLES, directed by Tom Hooper, and Mackintosh relates many fascinating insights as to the musical's original genesis and the journey of the film from page to stage to screen - such as working with original composer/lyricist team Claude-Michel Schoenberg, Alain Boublil and Herbert Kretzmer on creating new musical material explicitly for the movie, as well as the audition and casting process for the central characters. Looking ahead, Mackintosh shares thoughts on potential MISS SAIGON and OLIVER feature film adaptations in the future and gamely speculates on casting for each, while also giving us the scoop on a new stage production of BARNUM he is producing, set to star Christopher Fitzgerald, and the exciting enhancements being made to the well-regarded musical for this new revised and reconceived production. All of that, Mackintosh's thoughts on the enduring legacy of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and the recent Royal Albert Hall 25th Anniversary Celebration and Broadway anniversary, as well as comments on the new touring productions of LES MISERABLES and PHANTOM coming later this year and next year, as well as the major 2014 LES MISERABLES and MISS SAIGON revivals set for the main-stage of the West End and Broadway - and much, much more!

The highly-anticipated film version of LES MISERABLES is now in theaters! To celebrate the release, BroadwayWorld brings you an in-depth look at the characters and the actors who portray them. Today, it's all about The Thenardiers (Sacha Baron Cohen and Helena Bonham-Carter)!

Rediscover the definitive concert performance of the world's longest-running musical, when BBC Home Entertainment brings you the newly remastered Les Miserables: 10th Anniversary Concert Special Edition. The top stars from the original London and Broadway productions, along with a 150-voice chorus and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, join together for the most magical gala performance of Les Miserables ever produced. Extra bonus features include never before seen interview footage with the creators of Les Miserables, producer Cameron Mackintosh, composer Claude-Michel Schonberg and lyricist Alain Boublil.

Twenty Twelve: The Launch marks the debut of TwentySomething Productions showcasing the work of Jonathan Reid Gealt, Kerrigan-Lowdermilk, Kooman & Dimond, Pasek & Paul, Ryan Scott Oliver and Joe Sterling. It will take place tonight, 9th September 2012 at Cafe Koha Bar, Leicester Square (11 St. Martin's Court, London, WC2 4AJ). Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm show, lasting two hours, £10. Visit http://www.wegottickets.com/event/180725 for tickets.

Twenty Twelve: The Launch marks the debut of TwentySomething Productions showcasing the work of Jonathan Reid Gealt, Kerrigan-Lowdermilk, Kooman & Dimond, Pasek & Paul, Ryan Scott Oliver and Joe Sterling. It will take place on 9th September 2012 at Cafe Koha Bar, Leicester Square (11 St. Martin's Court, London, WC2 4AJ). Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm show, lasting two hours, £10. Visit http://www.wegottickets.com/event/180725 for tickets.

Leading British specialist Acorn Media announces upcoming DVDs/Blu-rays including several must-see, brand new series as well as the first complete collection of Masterpiece Theatre favorite and addictive costume drama THE FORSYTE SAGA starring Damian Lewis (Homeland).

Joining the already announced Anthony Andrews as Professor Higgins, and Annalene Beechey as Eliza, acclaimed British actors Alun Armstrong, James Fleet and Siân Phillips are to join glittering stars of the stage Jenny Galloway and Julian Ovenden at the BBC Proms performance of Lerner and Loewe's My Fair Lady on 14 July 2012.

Fascinating BBC period drama Garrow's Law, Series 1 debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on February 1, 2011.

Fascinating BBC period drama Garrow's Law, Series 1 debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on February 1, 2011.

Check out the first interactive character card, for Sweeney Todd himself!