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Introducing THE PITMEN PAINTERS: Ian Kelly

The Pitmen Painters recently concluded an acclaimed run at London's Royal National Theatre. Inspired by a book by William Feaver, and hailed by London critics as 'a glorious instant classic' (Evening Standard), 'a wonderful piece of theatre' (Financial Times) 'a beautiful work of art that everybody should see' (The Times of London), and 'a superb piece of work; warm, funny, sad, and thought-provoking' (The Daily Telegraph), the play tells the story of the Ashington Group - miners from Northumberland who became celebrated painters. (more...)

THE PRISONER OF SECOND AVENUE Extends Run At The Vaudeville Theater Thru 9/25

Due to popular demand, Neil Simon's award-winning comedy The Prisoner of Second Avenue has extended its run at the Vaudeville Theatre until 25 September 2010. Directed by Terry Johnson and starring Jeff Gold blum and Mercedes Ruehl, The Prisoner Of Second Avenue is the first West End production to be staged by The Old Vic Theatre Company. (more...)

Fraser, O'Hare & Coolidge Open Elling at the Barrymore Nov. 21; Previews Nov. 2

As BroadwayWorld previously speculated, Brendan Fraser, who's film career includes The Mummy, G.I. Joe, Encino Man, Journey to the Center of the Earth and other films will make his Broadway debut in the Simon Bent play - Elling, Variety reports. The play, which will begin previews at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on November 2, will open officially on November 21. The production will also star Denis O'Hare, Jennifer Coolidge, and Richard Easton and will be directed by Dough Hughes and produced by Howard Panter. (more...)

TreasureTrove Productions and Finborough Theatre Present SATURN RETURNS Nov 2

TreasureTrove Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents The European Premiere of SATURN RETURNS by Noah Haidle. (more...)

Fowler, Hammarlund Leads The Rose Theatre's THE THREE MUSKETEERS Nov 27

The Rose Theatre's first ever musical, co-produced by Broadway producer, Bud Martin, has now been fully cast for its Christmas run at the Rose from 27 November 2010 - 2 January 2011. (more...)

TreasureTrove Productions and Finborough Theatre Present SATURN RETURNS Nov 2

TreasureTrove Productions in association with Neil McPherson for the Finborough Theatre presents The European Premiere of SATURN RETURNS by Noah Haidle. (more...)

Diana Rigg to Star in West End's PYGMALION

Diana Rigg will return to the West End to star in the upcoming revival of PYGMALION. She will join previously reported Rupert Everett and Kara Tointon in the transfer of Chichester Festival's production, and star as Mrs. Higgins. (more...)

POSSIBLE WORLDS, THE SNEEZE, FLOYD COLLINS and More on Tap for TIFT's 12th Season

A transfer of this season's production of Possible Worlds to Munich, Germany, a co-production of the haunting musical Floyd Collins and a new conceptual adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in a retirement home are among the highlights. Today Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced details of the upcoming season for Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT), which sees the company producing a wide range of new and re-imagined material in Barrie, Ontario and beyond. (more...)

Danielle Tarento Presents The Pitchfork Disney

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, currently on television screens as Curtis Donovan in Channel 4's Misfits, will play Cosmo Disney in the 21st anniversary revival of Philip Ridley's electrifying debut play The Pitchfork Disney. (more...)

Stephen Bogardus, Jeffry Denman, and More Join Classic Stage Company's PASSION- Full Cast Announced!

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner, today announced complete casting for the company's upcoming new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, to be directed by John Doyle (director of the acclaimed Broadway revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). Joining previously announced Melissa Errico (Clara), Judy Kuhn (Fosca) and Ryan Silverman (Giorgio) in the production are Stephen Bogardus (Colonel Ricci), Jeffry Denman (Lieutenant Barri), Jason Michael Evans (Private Augenti), Amy Justman (understudy), Ken Krugman (Lieutenant Torasso), Orville Mendoza (Sergeant Lombardi), Tom Nelis (Doctor Tambourri) and Will Reynolds (Major Rizzoli/Ludovic). PASSION is slated to begin performances on February 8, 2013 at CSC (136 East 13th Street), with an official press opening scheduled for Thursday, February 28, playing a limited engagement through Sunday, April 7. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at Noon on Thursday, January 3. (more...)

Danielle Tarento Presents The Pitchfork Disney

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, currently on television screens as Curtis Donovan in Channel 4's Misfits, will play Cosmo Disney in the 21st anniversary revival of Philip Ridley's electrifying debut play The Pitchfork Disney. (more...)

John Doyle to Helm PASSION at Classic Stage Company in 2013

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick, will next season present new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, to be directed by John Doyle (the Tony Award-winning revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). PASSION is slated to begin performances in February, 2013. (more...)

RESTITUTION Plays King's Head Theatre, March 11 Through April 1

Inspired by a documentary film about holocaust reparations by the writer and comedian David Baddiel, 'Baddiel and the Missing Nazi Billions', Restitution by Emily Juniper, will play a strictly limited season at the King's Head Theatre, Islington, from Sunday March 11 - Sunday April 1, performing on Sundays and?Mondays. (more...)

Loni Ackerman, Brian J. Carter Lead Marvell Rep Off Broadway

Marvell Repertory Theatre (Lenny Leibowitz, artistic director; Amy Estes, managing director) is NYC's only professional theatre - one of a handful in US - devoted exclusively to producing new and enduring works in rotating repertory. (more...)

Danielle Tarento Presents The Pitchfork Disney

Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, currently on television screens as Curtis Donovan in Channel 4's Misfits, will play Cosmo Disney in the 21st anniversary revival of Philip Ridley's electrifying debut play The Pitchfork Disney. (more...)

Stockard Channing & John Larroquette Host 2012 Drama League Awards

The Drama League has announced that this year's 78th Annual Drama League Awards will be hosted by Tony Award winners Stockard Channing (Other Desert Cities) and John Larroquette (Gore Vidal's The Best Man). The awards ceremony is set for Friday afternoon, May 18th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (1535 Broadway) at Noon. This year's Drama League Award Nominees will be announced Tuesday morning, April 24th at Sardi's. (more...)

Russell Bentley, Matthew Marsh, et al. Cast in HIS GREATNESS, Opening April 27 at Finborough Theatre

A European premiere from one of Canada's pre-eminent playwrights, Daniel MacIvor, His Greatness opens at the Finborough Theatre on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 (Press Night: Friday, 27 April 2012 at 7.30pm) for a four week limited season. Directed by Che Walker, the cast includes Russell Bentley, Matthew Marsh and Toby Wharton. (more...)

Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico Set to Lead PASSION at Classic Stage Company in 2013

Classic Stage Company, under the leadership of Artistic Director Brian Kulick and Executive Director Greg Reiner announced today that acclaimed/awarding winning actresses Judy Kuhn and Melissa Errico will star as Fosca and Clara in the company's new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical PASSION, to be directed by John Doyle (the Tony Award-winning revivals of Sondheim's Sweeney Todd and Company). PASSION is slated to begin performances in February, 2013. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks and months, as well as full creative team. PASSION opened on Broadway in May of 1994 and received the Tony Award that year for Best Musical. (more...)

Russell Bentley, Matthew Marsh, et al. Cast in HIS GREATNESS, Opening April 27 at Finborough Theatre

A European premiere from one of Canada's pre-eminent playwrights, Daniel MacIvor, His Greatness opens at the Finborough Theatre on Tuesday, 24 April 2012 (Press Night: Friday, 27 April 2012 at 7.30pm) for a four week limited season. Directed by Che Walker, the cast includes Russell Bentley, Matthew Marsh and Toby Wharton. (more...)

DOCTOR WHO's Alex Kingston to Join Kenneth Branagh in MACBETH at Manchester

According to the Daily Mail, Alex Kingston (Doctor Who) will play the role of 'Lady Macbeth' opposite Kenneth Branagh in the 2013 Manchester International Festival production of Shakespeare's Macbeth, beginning July 5. Rehearsals start next month. Directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, this interpretation of Shakespeare's tragedy will unfold within the walls of an intimate deconsecrated Manchester Church. (more...)

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