Deborah Kerr News

Michael Riedel reports in today's New York Post that Lincoln Center Theater "wants the Beaumont for its next big production — a revival of THE KING AND I starring Kelli O’Hara." BroadwayWorld.com first reported back in 2011 that the theatre was considering a Bartlett Sher helmed revival of the classic show. O'Hara is currently starring opposite Matthew Broderick in NICE WORK IF YOU CAN GET IT. (more...)

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director and Charles Dillingham, Interim Executive Director) announced their 2012-2013 season today. The season will include the rescheduled world premiere of Sleepless in Seattle – The Musical originally scheduled for this summer, the world premiere of the Broadway-bound comedy Under My Skin, Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage’s Intimate Apparel, Noël Coward’s comedy Fallen Angels and a surprise production to be announced. In a partnership with Lythgoe Family Productions, a special presentation of A Snow White Christmas will be offered for the holiday season. The 2012-2013 Season begins September 2012. (more...)

First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83, begs the question, “Are you afraid of ghosts?” with its production of Henry James’ psychological thriller THE TURN OF THE SCREW. In this stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, two actors, led by Director Alison C. Vesely, bring all of James’ eccentric characters and spine-tingling moments to life; further heightened by the theaters intimate setting within a remote West Suburban Estate. Now in its 15th season of bringing high quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland suburbs, First Folio Theatre will preview THE TURN OF THE SCREW on March 28th, open on March 31 and run through April 29th. (more...)

Today in 1951, The King and I opened at the St. James Theatre, where it ran for 1246 performances. The King and I is the fifth musical by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in the early 1860s. The story deals with the experiences of the British schoolteacher, who is hired as part of the King's drive to modernize his country. The relationship between the King and Anna is marked by conflict through much of the play, as well as by a love that neither is able to express. (more...)

First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83, begs the question, “Are you afraid of ghosts?” with its production of Henry James’ psychological thriller THE TURN OF THE SCREW. In this stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, two actors, led by Director Alison C. Vesely, bring all of James’ eccentric characters and spine-tingling moments to life; further heightened by the theaters intimate setting within a remote West Suburban Estate. Now in its 15th season of bringing high quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland suburbs, First Folio Theatre will preview THE TURN OF THE SCREW on March 28th, open on March 31 and run through April 29th. (more...)

First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83, begs the question, “Are you afraid of ghosts?” with its production of Henry James’ psychological thriller THE TURN OF THE SCREW. In this chilling stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, two actors, led by Director Alison C. Vesely, bring all of James’ eccentric characters and spine-tingling moments to life; further heightened by the theaters intimate setting within a remote West Suburban Estate. Now in its 15th season of bringing high quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland suburbs, First Folio Theatre will preview THE TURN OF THE SCREW on March 28th, open on March 31 and run through April 29th. (more...)

First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83, begs the question, “Are you afraid of ghosts?” with its production of Henry James’ psychological thriller THE TURN OF THE SCREW. In this stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, two actors, led by Director Alison C. Vesely, bring all of James’ eccentric characters and spine-tingling moments to life; further heightened by the theaters intimate setting within a remote West Suburban Estate. Now in its 15th season of bringing high quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland suburbs, First Folio Theatre will preview THE TURN OF THE SCREW on March 28th, open on March 31 and run through April 29th. (more...)

First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, begs the question, “Are you afraid of ghosts?” with its production of Henry James’ psychological thriller THE TURN OF THE SCREW. This stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher is led by two actors and Director Alison C. Vesely. Now in its 15th season of bringing performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland suburbs, First Folio Theatre will preview THE TURN OF THE SCREW on March 28th, open on March 31 and run through April 29th. (more...)

First Folio Theatre, at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 31st St. & Rt. 83, begs the question, “Are you afraid of ghosts?” with its production of Henry James’ psychological thriller THE TURN OF THE SCREW. In this chilling stage adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, two actors, led by Director Alison C. Vesely, bring all of James’ eccentric characters and spine-tingling moments to life; further heightened by the theaters intimate setting within a remote West Suburban Estate. Now in its 15th season of bringing high quality performances of Shakespeare and other classics to the Chicagoland suburbs, First Folio Theatre will preview THE TURN OF THE SCREW on March 28th, open on March 31 and run through April 29th. (more...)

The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre continues in March with Deborah Kerr Weekend with THE END OF THE AFFAIR on March 2 and FROM HERE TO ETERNITY on March 3. William Holden Weekend includes STAALAG 17 on March 9 and BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI on March 10. (more...)

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director), in association with David Shor announced today that the world premiere of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE – THE MUSICAL will be rescheduled from the closing production of the current 2011 – 2012 season to a slot in the 2012 – 2013 season. The production which replaces SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE – THE MUSICAL this June will be announced at a later date. (more...)

The Pasadena Playhouse (Sheldon Epps, Artistic Director), in association with David Shor announced today that the world premiere of SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE – THE MUSICAL will be rescheduled from the closing production of the current 2011 – 2012 season to a slot in the 2012 – 2013 season. The production which replaces SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE – THE MUSICAL this June will be announced at a later date. (more...)

The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre continues in February with Ronald Coleman Weekend. See THE PRISONER OF ZENDA on February 10 and LOST HORIZON on February 11. Next up is Charlie Chaplin starring in THE GREAT DICTATOR on February 17. The last weekend of February celebrates Black History Month with the screening of the THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISS JANE PITTMAN on February 24 and THE COLOR PURPLE on February 25. (more...)

The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre continues in February with Ronald Coleman Weekend. (more...)

The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre continues in February with Ronald Coleman Weekend. See THE PRISONER OF ZENDA on February 10 and LOST HORIZON on February 11. Next up is Charlie Chaplin starring in THE GREAT DICTATOR on February 17. The last weekend of February celebrates Black History Month with the screening of the THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MISS JANE PITTMAN on February 24 and THE COLOR PURPLE on February 25. (more...)

The Picture Show at Bay Street Theatre continues in February with Ronald Coleman Weekend. (more...)

Today in 1985, the second Broadway revival of THe King and I opened at the Broadway THeatre, where it ran for 191 performances. The King and I is the fifth musical by the team of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. The work is based on the 1944 novel Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon and derives from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, who became governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in the early 1860s. The story deals with the experiences of the British schoolteacher, who is hired as part of the King's drive to modernize his country. The relationship between the King and Anna is marked by conflict through much of the play, as well as by a love that neither is able to express. The musical premiered on March 29, 1951 at Broadway's St. James Theatre. (more...)

This classic musical has captured the hearts of theater lovers and the Walnut Theater presents a royally wonderful production. From the tinest child to its adult leading roles, a flawless cast is directed under the creative hand of director/chorographer Marc Robin. (more...)

The Metropolitan Opera Guild pays tribute to the legendary American mezzo-soprano, Marilyn Horne, on Monday, October 31 (more...)

On Monday, October 31, the Metropolitan Opera Guild pays tribute to the legendary American mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne, one of the greatest singers of our time, at the Guild's 77th annual luncheon, a perennial highlight of the opera season. (more...)