Affairs of State

BWW REVIEW: MARIE ANTOINETTE Sheds Light on Royal Pain

A.R.T.'s world premiere of David Adjmi's dark comedy 'Marie Antoinette' explores the complex woman beneath the myth while drawing parallels between the infamously over-privileged French monarchy and America's 1% (more...)

Edward II, by Christopher Marlowe, directed and adapted by Sean Graney will premiere Upstairs at Chicago Shakespeare Theater October 1 - November 9, 2008. (more...)

Photo Flash: Parker Posey Guest Stars in Upcoming Episode of THE GOOD WIFE

In an upcoming episode of CBS' THE GOOD WIFE entitled 'Affairs of State', Eli (Alan Cumming) is approached by his ex-wife (guest star Parker Posey) to vet her for a possible political campaign, on THE GOOD WIFE, Sunday, Oct. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (more...)

Mark Rylance to Star as 'Thomas Cromwell' in BBC's WOLF HALL Mini-Series Adaptation

According to the Daily Mail, Mark Rylance will star as Thomas Cromwell, Henry VIII's chief minister, in a six-part BBC mini-series adaptation of Hilary Mantel's popular novels Wolf Hall and Bring Up The Bodies. (more...)

MISS SAIGON Star Ima Castro Lends Voice to SACRIFICE Musical Coming to West End

The SACRIFICE creative team has emerged from a London recording studio with a series of new demo mixes starring Ima Castro. These recordings are used to assist in the development of the musical. (more...)

Ima Castro Returns to the Recording Studio wutg Miguel Diaz for More SACRIFICE

Following the successful recording session in May 2010, Ima Castro joined with Miguel Diaz to record some new songs from the Sacrifice creative team. (more...)

Theater 150 Becomes Southern California's Newest Equity Theater, Presents HAMLET 7/18-8/8

Ojai, California, nestled in a valley seventy five miles north of Los Angeles, lures visitors from all over with its world-class spas, idyllic natural beauty, and friendly, small-town feel. In June, music lovers flock to Ojai for the famous Music Festival, art lovers come in October for the Studio Artist's Tour, and now theater lovers have their own reason to make the trek to the village locals refer to as 'Shangri-La.' (more...)

Photo Coverage: Remembering Celeste Holm

Just yesterday BroadwayWorld reported that Broadway star and Academy Award winner Celeste Holm has died. She was 95. We pay tribute to Holm with photos from her career below. (more...)

Broadway Star and Oscar Winner Celeste Holm Dies at 95

According to a report on NY1, Broadway star and Academy Award winner Celeste Holm has died. She was 95. (more...)

Theater 150 Becomes Southern California's Newest Equity Theater, Presents HAMLET 7/18-8/8

Ojai, California, nestled in a valley seventy five miles north of Los Angeles, lures visitors from all over with its world-class spas, idyllic natural beauty, and friendly, small-town feel. In June, music lovers flock to Ojai for the famous Music Festival, art lovers come in October for the Studio Artist's Tour, and now theater lovers have their own reason to make the trek to the village locals refer to as 'Shangri-La.' (more...)

BWW Reviews: GAMM Hosts U.S. Premiere of Spirited ANNE BOLEYN

Howard Brenton breathes new life into Boleyn's public persona as Queen and delves deeply into her private and fiercely-held personal faith; he also employs the characters to examine the realities and intersections of state, religious, and gender politics at work in Tudor England. (more...)

Preview of The Shaw Festival 2013

Yes, it's snowing outside, but soon Spring and Summer will be upon us. That means The Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, will beckon. The Shaw is one of the two major Canadian theatre festivals, the other being The Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario. Both are high quality venues. (more...)

Jack Foster Releases SAUL A MAN OBSESSED

, Saul self-identified as a Pharisee, and his endless curiosity was piqued when he learned of the execution of a man called Jesus by the governor, Pilate; when Saul happens upon the trial of Peter, one of Jesus' close associates who argues that the Pharisee leadership played a role in the execution, he's baffled. What did the Jewish leaders have to do with Affairs of State? (more...)

Irish Rep hosts Free Reading of A WAKE ON CHAPPAQUIDDICK 12/4

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) is hosting a NEW WORKS READING SERIES to support new plays and emerging playwrights. As part of its mission statement, The Irish Repertory Theatre 'encourages the development of new works focusing on the Irish and Irish American experience, as well as a range of other cultures.' (more...)

Irish Rep hosts Free Reading of A WAKE ON CHAPPAQUIDDICK 12/4

The Irish Repertory Theatre (132 West 22nd Street) is hosting a NEW WORKS READING SERIES to support new plays and emerging playwrights. As part of its mission statement, The Irish Repertory Theatre 'encourages the development of new works focusing on the Irish and Irish American experience, as well as a range of other cultures.' (more...)

For the first time at Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST), Shakespeare's contemporary rival playwright Christopher Marlowe, infiltrates Shakespeare's home as Sean Graney brings a contemporary perspective to The Troublesome Reign and Lamentable Death of Edward II, King of England, with the Tragical Fall of Proud Mortimer. (more...)