THIS WEEK IN PICTURES: February 20-25
By: Nicole Rosky Feb. 25, 2011
Whether you've been living under a rock for the past week, or you're just in the mood for a recap of everything theatre, BroadwayWorld's ‘This Week in Pictures' is here to satisfy your end of the week fix.
Eva-Maria Westbroek, Photo Credit: Zumapress
Opera got a whole lot racier with the opening of ANNA NICOLE at the Royal Opera House in London this past week. Rumors are circulating that the production might spark a lawsuit from the late tabloid queen’s boyfriend Larry Birkhead, but the show hasn’t suffered, as all performances are sold out. For full photo coverage, click here.
Anthony Warlow, Lucy Maunder. Photo Credit: Kurt Sneddon
Considered one of the greatest love stories ever told, the film classic DOCTOR ZHIVAGO has been reworked into a lavish new musical in Australia. The show, which revolves around the Bolshevik Revolution, will launch an Australian tour after its eight week, world premiere engagement at Sydney’s Lyric Theatre. Click here for more photos!
Heather Morris, the cast of GLEE. Photo Credit: Adam Rose
GLEE explored the issues of teen partying and alcohol abuse in this week’s ‘Blame It on the Alcohol’ episode. Check out more images from the show here, or watch next week’s ‘Sexy’ sneek peak to stay ahead of the game.
Matt Cavenaugh and William Atherton. Photo Credit: Ed Krieger
The classic Lerner and Loewe musical GIGI has been brought back to the stage at Los Angeles’ Reprise Theatre Company, featuring Broadway’s Matt Cavanaugh, West End’s Lisa O’Hare and more. The show, which features direction by David Lee, will run through February 27. For additional images, click here.
Harry Hadden Paton, Sienna Miller. Photo Credit: Jim Creighton
In the UK, Sienna Miller, James Purefoy, and Sheridan Smith lead Terence Rattigan’s FLARE PATH at Theatre Royal Haymarket this spring. Still in rehearsals, the production begins previews March 4 and opens March 10. For more rehearsal images, click here.
Daniel Radcliffe and the cast of HOW TO SUCCEED. Photo Credit: Ari Mintz
Fans of theatre and the Harry Potter franchise alike still can’t wait to see Daniel Radcliffe strut his stuff on the Broadway stage in HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. In a special behind-the scenes look, fans get to see Radcliffe in action during rehearsals for the production. To see the rest of the photos, click here.
The Cast of ARCADIA. Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg
Tom Stoppard's ARCADIA is coming to Broadway for a limited engagement this spring, and previews are just around the corner. Directed by five-time Tony Award nominee David Leveaux, ARCADIA's all-star cast lines up to promote the show. Click here to see more!
Jennifer Laura Thompson, Malcolm Gets, Georgi James, Hunter Foster, Taylor Trensch Photo Credit: Craig Schwartz/La Jolla Playhouse
San Diego’s La Jolla Playhouse has revamped a box office favorite, LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE for the stage. Featuring a star-studded cast and a score by Tony Award winners William Finn and James Lapine, the production runs through March 27. Click here for a first look!
Tom Hewitt and Noah E Galvin, Photo Credit: Ken Howard
TREASURE ISLAND will set sail at Brooklyn’s Ironsdale Center Next week, featuring big names like Tom Hewitt, John Ahlin, Steve Blanchard. The classic tale is currently in previews and features direction by Tony Award winner B.H.Barry. Click here to see more.
Jordan Dorsey, Robbie Rosen. Photo Credit: Ray Mickshaw/FOX
In this week's episode of everyone's favorite reality competition, American Idol contestants sang the songs of the Fab Four in Las Vegas, and were weeded down to the top 24. Find out which singers made the cut, here.
Jonathan Groff. Photo Credit: Claudette Barius
Photos were just released of Broadway and GLEE favorite Jonathan Groff alongside Kevin Kline, James McAvoy, Robin Wright, Alexis Bledel and Evan Rachel Wood in Robert Redford's upcoming thriller, The Conspirator. The film is set for national release on April 15, 2011. Click here for more production stills!
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