BWW Review: A Whirlwind Named ELIZABETH CREE by Puts and Campbell Blows into Opera Philadelphia
by Richard Sasanow - September 29, 2017 Winston Churchill called Russia 'a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.' Well, Mother Russia had nothing on ELIZABETH CREE, the new chamber opera by Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, based on Peter Ackroyd's novel--having all those traits plus a brilliant score and a smart libretto that raced f...
BBC America Premieres KILLING EVE, Starring Sandra Oh Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 08, 2018 BBC AMERICA's newest original series, KILLING EVE, starring Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy) and Jodie Comer (The White Princess) and penned by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag), will premiere Sunday, April 8, at 8pm ET/PT,...
VIDEO: Amazon Echo Gets an Upgrade, Patti LuPone-Style
by Paul Smith - November 27, 2018 Patti LuPone is a two time Tony Award winner, a star on Broadway and the West End, and now she can check Alexa voice off her list... well, sort of. Check out a hilarious new parody commercial, in which Amazon Echo's voice is replaced with iconic quotes from LuPone!...
SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET Comes to South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - January 10, 2019 Nearly 40 years ago, Stephen Sondheim's bent-on-revenge barber, Sweeney Todd, sliced his way into the canon of musical theatre. The multi-award-winning Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is next up on the Segerstrom Stage at South Coast Repertory, Jan. 19-Feb. 16. Kent Nicholson directs ...
Himesh Patel, Ewen Leslie Join the Cast of BBC Two's THE LUMINARIES
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 13, 2018 Himesh Patel (The Aeronauts, EastEnders) and Ewen Leslie (The Cry, Top Of The Lake: China Girl) join Eve Hewson (Robin Hood, The Knick, Bridge Of Spies) and Eva Green (Casino Royale, Penny Dreadful, Sin City, A Dame To Kill For) in The Luminaries....
BWW Review: THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP at Gulfshore Playhouse is Hilariously Haunting!
by Emily Yorgey - May 07, 2018 Gulfshore Playhouse's production of THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP by Charles Ludlam finishes off their 2017-18 theatre season with a clever, quick, and absolutely hilarious show. It was a mystery, a comedy, a tragedy, and so much more, all in one fantastic Penny Dreadful production....
Showtime Announces PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS
by Tori Hartshorn - November 01, 2018 SHOWTIME has announced the next chapter of the PENNY DREADFUL saga with PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS. John Logan, creator, writer and executive producer of the Emmy nominated series PENNY DREADFUL, will continue in thosesame roles. Joining him as an executive producer will be Michael Aguilar (KIDD...
VIDEO: First Look - Amazon Premieres Drama Series BRITANNIA , Today
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2018 On Today, January 26, Amazon Prime Video will premiere all nine episodes of original dramatic series BRITANNIA in the US....
Season 2 of Mr. Mercedes Premieres August 22 on AT&T AUDIENCE Network
by Macon Prickett - April 16, 2018 AT&T* AUDIENCE Network announced today that the second season of its breakout show “Mr. Mercedes” will premiere on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 10pm ET/PT. The series, produced by Sonar Entertainment, will be available exclusively on DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and AT&T U-verse....
Daniel Zovatto To Star in PENNY DREADFUL Sequel Series at Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 18, 2019 Daniel Zovatto is set to star in the lead role of Showtime's Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, according to Deadline. The series is a followup to Penny Dreadful from John Logan, the original series' creator, writer and executive producer....
Patti LuPone and Christopher Plummer to Star in CLIFFS OF FREEDOM
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 09, 2019 Patti LuPone will return to the film world in the historical epic, 'Cliffs of Freedom' with Christopher Plummer. The film depicts the start of the Greek War of Independence in 1821 and is directed by Van Ling, who co-wrote the screenplay with Marianne Metropoulos and Kevin Bernhardt. ...
VIDEO: Meet Marin Ireland and the Cast of IRONBOUND at the Geffen Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - February 06, 2018 At once humorous and heartrending, Ironbound spans 22 years to tell the story of Darja, a Polish immigrant getting by on a cleaning job, aggressive pragmatism and sheer will. In this wry drama, award-winning playwright Martyna Majok points out that sometimes survival is the only measure of success....
Photo Flashback: Patti LuPone Plays The Savoy in 1981
by Walter McBride - December 20, 2018 We're taking you into the BroadwayWorld archives with this flashback photo! This billboard depicted Patti LuPone, advertising her engagement at The Savoy in May 1981....
BWW Review: 'THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP–A Penny Dreadful' at Orlando Shakes
by McKenzie Lakey - October 19, 2018 Howls of laughter echoed down the halls of Orlando Shakes last weekend as the spooky satire, 'The Mystery of Irma Vep-A Penny Dreadful', opened just in time for the Halloween season. From the title alone, the expectations for a show filled to the brim with satire and comedy are fairly high. (If you'...
Reeve Carney Returns To The Green Room 42 on Today
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2018 THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present the return of Reeve Carney on Today, September 12 at 9:30 PM before he heads to London to star in the acclaimed Broadway-bound musical Hadestown at the National Theatre. Reeve is best known for his portrayal of Dorian Gray in Showtime's 'Penny Dreadful,' Riff Raff in F...
HADESTOWN's Reeve Carney to Sing Queen and More at The Green Room 42
by Julie Musbach - January 25, 2019 THE GREEN ROOM 42 - Broadway's newest intimate concert venue - will present the return of Reeve Carney for two shows on Sunday, February 24 and Sunday, March 3, both at 9:30 PM, before he stars in the highly-anticipated musical Broadway Hadestown this spring....
Kristin Chenoweth to Host BANFF's Rockie Awards Gala June 12
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018 The 39th annual Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is proud to announce Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth* (Wicked, Hairspray Live!) will host this year's Rockie Awards Gala Ceremony featuring a star-studded line-up of award recipients. The night of celebration will take place on Tuesday ...
Find Out What Happens On An All New MOM, Guest Starring Broadway Legend Patti LuPone
by Tori Hartshorn - April 05, 2018 As previously announced, Patti LuPone will guest star in upcoming episode of MOM on CBS. LuPone will play Rita, the new owner of the building that is managed by Bonnie (Allison Janney). Rita is a bit of a live wire: Freshly divorced, she's either barking orders or sharing way too much about her pers...
CBS Reboot Of MAGNUM PI Finds Its Juliet Higgins
by Tori Hartshorn - March 02, 2018 According to Deadline, actress Perdita Weeks is set to take on the role of Juliet Higgins in the upcoming CBS reboot of Magnum PI. She will star alongside the previously announced Jay Hernandez, in the role of Thomas Magnum. Peter Lenkov will be producing and writing the reboot, along with Eric Gugg...
Kristin Chenoweth to Host BANFF's Rockie Awards Gala June 12
by Macon Prickett - May 08, 2018 The 39th annual Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) is proud to announce Emmy and Tony Award winner Kristin Chenoweth* (Wicked, Hairspray Live!) will host this year's Rockie Awards Gala Ceremony featuring a star-studded line-up of award recipients. The night of celebration will take place on Tuesday ...
A Noise Within Presents Psychological Drama A PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
by Julie Musbach - August 23, 2018 A Noise Within (ANW), the acclaimed classical repertory theatre presents A Picture of Dorian Gray, based on the novella by Oscar Wilde and adapted and directed by Michael Michetti. A Picture of Dorian Gray performs September 23 - November 16, 2018 (Press Opening September 29)....
Paco Cabezas to Direct PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 31, 2019 SHOWTIME has announced that Paco Cabezas (PENNY DREADFUL, The Alienist) is set to direct multiple episodes of PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS, the next chapter of the PENNY DREADFUL saga. Oscar® nominee John Logan, creator, writer and executive producer of the Emmy nominated series PENNY DREADFUL, wi...
Review: Theo Ubique's Chillingly Exciting SWEENEY TODD
by Misha Davenport - March 19, 2018 Review: Theo Ubique's Chillingly Exciting SWEENEY TODD...
L.I.P. Service Presents SWEENEY TODD
by Stephi Wild - November 03, 2018 For the first time, L.I.P. Service is diving, headfirst, into the world of musical theatre. In our continuing efforts to grow and bring challenging theatre to audiences, we present to you the Penny Dreadful fantasia of Stephen Sondheim's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET (A MUSICAL THRI...
Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, and TV Carpio to Lead Canadian Premiere of HADESTOWN at Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 10, 2017 The pre-Broadway Canadian engagement of HADESTOWN will star three Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark alumni: Patrick Page, Reeve Carney, and T.V. Carpio. Rachel Chavkin, who directed the original Off-Broadway production, will helm the show in Canada.... |