Ian McKellen News
Date Of Birth:
May 25, 1939 (73)
Birth Place:
ENGLAND
Gender:
Male
Latest News on Ian McKellen
TWELFTH NIGHT, RICHARD III and More Play American Players Theatre's 2012 Season
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2012
American Players Theatre (APT) announces its 2012 Season, which will run June 9 to October 21, 2012. The season will be especially exciting to Shakespeare lovers, with the return of three Shakespeare productions in APTs 1148-seat outdoor amphitheater Up the Hill, as well as Vern Thiessens Shakespeares Will, about William Shakespeares enigmatic wife Anne Hathaway, in APTs 200-seat indoor Touchstone Theatre. Additionally, APT will present a new Shakespearience festival, featuring preeminent Shakespeare scholars and special events from August 24-26, 2012. ( more...)
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STAGE TUBE: On This Day 5/7- MACBETH
by Stage Tube - May 07, 2012
Today in 1982, Macbeth opened at the Circle in the Square Theatre, where it ran for 21 performances. Written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth is about a regicide and its aftermath. It is Shakespeare's shortest tragedy and is believed to have been written sometime between 1603 and 1607. The earliest account of a performance of what was probably Shakespeare's play is April 1611, when Simon Forman recorded seeing such a play at the Globe Theatre. ( more...)
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Richard Greenberg's THE AMERICAN PLAN Set for June 8-16
by BWW News Desk - May 02, 2012
Happy Medium Theatre, Inc. (HMT) will present The American Plan, written by Richard Greenberg and directed by Melanie Garber from June 8th 16th, 2012 at the Factory Theatre, 791 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02118. ( more...)
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BWW TV: Simon Callow in BEING SHAKESPEARE at Chicago Shakespeare Theatre
by BroadwayWorld TV - Apr 20, 2012
Simon Callow has brought his highly acclaimed show BEING SHAKESPEARE to the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse for a limited engagement through April 29, 2012. Performances began April, 18 2012. The Chicago engagement follows productions at BAM in New York and Trafalgar Studios 1 in London. Click below to watch Callow in action! ( more...)
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Stockard Channing and John Larroquette with Host the Drama League Awards, May 18
by BWW News Desk - Apr 20, 2012
The Drama League has gathered together a team of Broadways best to serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for the 78th Annual Drama League Awards set for Friday, May 18, 2012 at 12:00 p.m., at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway). The team of Broadway luminaries includes Nina Arianda, Christian Borle, Norbert Leo Butz, Kathleen Chalfant, Raúl Esparza, Rosemary Harris, Jeremy Jordan, Christine Lahti, Linda Lavin, Norm Lewis, Judith Light, Audra McDonald, Cynthia Nixon, Denis OHare and Blair Underwood. The Honorary Co-Chairs serve as ambassadors for The Drama League Awards and the excellence of the New York theatre season, and welcome the attendees of the Awards Luncheon at a cocktail reception before the event. ( more...)
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Megan Hilty & Justin Long to Name Drama League Nominees, Apr. 24!
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2012
The Drama League has announced Drama League nominee Megan Hilty (9 To 5, Smash) and Justin Long (Seminar) will co-host the announcement of the The 2012 Drama League Nominees for Distinguished Production of a Play, Distinguished Production of a Musical, Distinguished Revival of a Play, Distinguished Revival of a Musical, and the much coveted Distinguished Performance Award on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Sardis. As in years past, the nominations ceremony will be broadcast worldwide via live stream right here on BroadwayWorld! ( more...)
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Chaz Bono to Receive GLAAD's Stephen F. Kolzak Award
by BWW News Desk - Apr 12, 2012
GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced it will honor LGBT equality advocate, author and speaker Chaz Bono at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo. Bono will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the Los Angeles Ceremony on April 21, 2012 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. ( more...)
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DWTS's Chaz Bono to Be Honored at 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 10, 2012
GLAAD, the nation's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced it will honor LGBT equality advocate, author and speaker Chaz Bono at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards presented nationally by Ketel One and Wells Fargo. Bono will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the Los Angeles Ceremony on April 21, 2012 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, presented locally by Delta Air Lines. ( more...)
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Stockard Channing & John Larroquette Host 2012 Drama League Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 03, 2012
The Drama League has announced that this years 78th Annual Drama League Awards will be hosted by Tony Award winners Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and John Larroquette (Gore Vidals The Best Man). The awards ceremony is set for Friday afternoon, May 18th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) at Noon. This years Drama League Award Nominees will be announced Tuesday morning, April 24th at Sardis. ( more...)
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Photo Flash: Simon Callow Returns to BEING SHAKESPEARE
by BWW News Desk - Mar 12, 2012
Simon Callow has returned to Londons Trafalgar Studios 1 to reprise his highly acclaimed show BEING SHAKESPEARE for a strictly limited season from 7 to 31 March, before heading across the seas to appear at the Brooklyn Academy Of Music in New York and then at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse. ( more...)
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Simon Callow Returns To BEING SHAKESPEARE, Mar 7-31, Before US Run
by BWW
News Desk - Mar 06, 2012
Simon Callow will be returning to Londons Trafalgar Studios 1 this March to reprise his highly acclaimed show BEING SHAKESPEARE for a strictly limited season from 7 to 31 March, before heading across the seas to appear at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York and then at the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre at the Broadway Playhouse. In BEING SHAKESPEARE, Simon brings to life Shakespeares unforgettable characters as well as the real man behind the legend. The play had a record-breaking run in the West End last summer, following a hugely successful tour and staging at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010. ( more...)
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Cat Simmons Joins OLIVER! Cast, Replacing Samantha Barks, Apr 3
by BWW News Desk - Mar 05, 2012
It was announced today (Monday 5 March) that Cat Simmons will take over the role of Nancy from Samantha Barks in Cameron Mackintoshs new production of Lionel Barts smash hit musical OLIVER! at Birmingham Hippodrome on Tuesday 3 April, the same day that Brian Conley takes over the role of Fagin from Neil Morrissey. ( more...)
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Spotlight On RICHARD III: Haydn Gwynne
by Pat Cerasaro - Mar 03, 2012
Today we are completing our triptych look at the leading ladies of the new BAM production of RICHARD III, directed by Sam Mendes and starring Kevin Spacey, with a solo spotlight on a stage and screen star known for her wide range of roles in dramas, comedies, musicals, television and film - the one and only Haydn Gwynne. In addition to all about her intense preparation for her role in the searing and prescient Shakespearean historical tragedy, Gwynne also recounts her experiences working with Mendes, Spacey and the previous ladies who have participated in this RICHARD III spotlight with whom she shares the stage every night now through March 4, Gemma Jones and Maureen Anderman. Besides all about RICHARD III and its international tour begun at the Old Vic in London's West End and ending up in New York at BAM, Gwynne and I also discuss her recent stage work in Elton John and Lee Halls Tony-winning international hit BILLY ELLIOT and working with theatre and film director Stephen Daldry on it, as well as some remembrances of her other notable stage and screen roles, old and new - prior musicals (such as CITY OF ANGELS), as well as her recent guest-starring stint on the hit BBC series SHERLOCK included, as well as a look ahead to her new feature film, HUNKY DORY, starring Minnie Driver. All of that and much, much more! ( more...)
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ROGER REES Performs His One Man Show WHAT YOU WILL At Orlando Shakes
by Beau Higgins - Feb 29, 2012
On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, Tony Award winner Roger Rees will perform his one-man show, What You Will in a special appearance at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership with UCF. Rees replaces Brian Bedford, who, due to scheduling conflicts, will be unable to perform his one-man show, The Lunatic, The Lover and the Poet, as previously announced.
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Roger Rees Joins Orlando Shakespeare Company Lineup
by BWW
News Desk - Feb 29, 2012
Tony Award-winning actor Roger Rees has joined the lineup for the Orlando Shakespeare Company's upcoming season, replacing the previously announced Brian Bedford. He'll be performing his one-man show, WHAT YOU WILL, on February 29. ( more...)
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