VIDEO: Kenneth Branagh, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen Star in ALL IS TRUE
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 08, 2019 Sony Pictures Classics has released the trailer for the upcoming film ALL IS TRUE. Directed by and starring Oscar nominee Kenneth Branagh, this enlightening film follows William Shakespeare into his final years, as he retires from writing and settles back home with his family. Also starring Oscar wi...
BWW Exclusive: Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench are the Shakespeares in the Film ALL IS TRUE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 02, 2019 Sony Pictures Classics has shared an exclusive look at their upcoming film ALL IS TRUE starring Kenneth Branagh (who also directed), Judi Dench and Ian McKellen....
Chain Theatre Will Present the 6th Annual Chain Playwriting Lab
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2020 Chain Theatre (Kirk Gostkowski, Artistic Director) presents its sixth annual Chain Playwriting Lab, with staged readings running Feb 10-15, 2020 at 7:30pm each night at the Chain Theatre, 312 West 36th Street, 4th floor, NYC, 10018. Admission is free for the staged readings, but reservations are req...
Juliette Lewis and Christina Ricci Join YELLOWJACKETS on Showtime
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 19, 2019 SHOWTIME has announced that Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® nominee Juliette Lewis (Camping) and Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Christina Ricci (Z: The Beginning of Everything) have joined the hour-long drama pilot YELLOWJACKETS as series regulars, along with Ella Purnell (Sweetbitter), Sammi Hanratt...
Review Roundup: What Did Critics THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY at Hartford Stage?
by Alan Henry - February 01, 2019 THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY had it's world premiere on January 10th and is running through February 3rd, 2019 at Hartford Stage in Connecticut!...
Mike Poulton's New Version Of Ibsen's GHOSTS Announced As Part Of Royal & Derngate's Made In Northampton 2019 Season
by Stephi Wild - December 07, 2018 Artistic Director of Northampton's Royal & Derngate, James Dacre today announced that the venue will stage the world premiere of a brand new version by Mike Poulton of Henrik Ibsen's masterpiece Ghosts in April 2019, directed by Lucy Bailey, starring Penny Downie and Pierro Niel-Mee....
THE INS AND OUTS OF FINGERS, SPOONS, AND OPEN MARRIAGE Comes To The United Solo Festival
by Stephi Wild - August 27, 2019 Battle scarred and still willing, artist and mother Pascale Roger-McKeever still refuses to compromise. She returns to her stage roots with her New York Premiere of The Ins and Outs of Fingers, Spoons and Open Marriage - Winner of the 2018 Marsh Madness Competition - at Theatre Row, 410 West 42nd St...
TWISTED SISTERS Series Premiere Debuts to Strong Ratings
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 11, 2018 The series premiere of leading true-crime network Investigation Discovery (ID)'s all-new series, TWISTED SISTERS averaged nearly 1.5 million viewers P2+ in delivery for the premiere episode on Labor Day, and reached a combined 3.5M unique P2+ viewers when including the encore airing in late night....
Jennings And Romero Headline International Cast Of THE PAPARAZZI
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2019 Algonquin Theater Productions has announced that veteran theater stars Ken Jennings from the United States and Joaquin Romero from Mexico will be portraying Walter Winchell in the international presentation of the new Al Tapper musical The Paparazzi. The performance will feature casts from both Gua...
Review Roundup: THE YOUNG MAN FROM ATLANTA at Signature Theatre - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - November 25, 2019 The Young Man from Atlanta is the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by two-time Academy Award winner and former Signature Residency One Playwright Horton Foote, directed by Michael Wilson. Tickets are on sale now for the production, which officially opened on Sunday, November 24th in The Irene Diamond Sta...
BWW REVIEW: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Sees Self-Loathing, Secrets, Scheming And Sexuality Collide As Family Members Struggle To “Survive”
by Jade Kops - May 05, 2019 With a cast led by Hugo Weaving, Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize winner A CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF is given a 21st century makeover by Director Kip Williams. ...
SWEAT Extends At The Donmar Warehouse
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2019 The Donmar Warehouse today announces the extension, due to exceptional demand, for Lynette Linton's acclaimed production of Sweat by Lynn Nottage. The production will now be booking for performances until Saturday 2 February 2019....
Full Cast Announced For World Stage Premiere Of HIGH RIDIN'
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2018 Em-Lou Productions today announces full casting of world premiere of James Hogan's High Ridin' at the King's Head Theatre. Peter Darney directs Linda Beckett (Ivy), Tom Michael Blyth (Stan) and Chicho Tche (Ronnie). The production opens at the King's Head Theatre today 6 September with previews from...
BWW Feature: The Best of Mike Leigh
by Jonathan Marshall - April 03, 2020 The theatre landscape has changed dramatically since the 1977 premier of Abigail's Party but Leigh remains as real, raw and relevant as ever before. At 77 the writer / director shows no signs of slowing down. After venturing into period pieces with Topsy-Turvey and Mr Turner, Leigh's most recent pic...
Broad Views On Broadway Presents SUMMER FRESH FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - August 05, 2019 Broad Views On Broadway is proud to present their annual Summer Fresh Festival! As we continue to face attacks on everyday human rights its important now more than ever to know we are not alone. Art is a pinnacle part of society in telling the stories of those affected most; Now is the time to come ...
Julie Burchill and Jane Robins' Debut Play PEOPLE LIKE US Premieres at the Union Theatre this October
by Stephi Wild - August 23, 2018 This autumn, Emmy-winning writer Julie Burchill (Sugar Rush; Ambition) and acclaimed journalist and writer Jane Robins (Rebel Queen; White Bodies) bring the world premiere of their debut play People Like Us to the Union Theatre. Looking at how politics and Brexit have invaded conversations, Burchil...
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At THE ENGAGEMENT at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - January 09, 2019 Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts will present Samuel Baum's The Engagement Party, directed by Tresnjak. Zach Appelman, Richard Bekins, Mia Dillon and Beth Riesgraf lead the cast. The world premiere play will perform Thursday, January 10, through Su...
ORDINARY JOE Adds Charlie Barnett, Natalie Martinez
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 03, 2020 Variety reports that 'Ordinary Joe' on NBC has added Charlie Barnett and Natalie Martinez to the cast....
The Seymour Centre Unveils 2020 Program
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2019 The Seymour Centre has revealed its 2020 line-up, featuring a diverse range of shows addressing issues facing the world today and promoting courage, diversity, inclusion and engagement....
BWW Exclusive: Kenneth Branagh and Judi Dench are the Shakespeares in the Film ALL IS TRUE
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 02, 2019 Sony Pictures Classics has shared an exclusive look at their upcoming film ALL IS TRUE starring Kenneth Branagh (who also directed), Judi Dench and Ian McKellen....
Podcast: LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine and Special Guest Timothy Busfield!
by Little Known Facts w/ Ilana Levine - April 20, 2020 On this episode Emmy Award winning actor and A Few Good Men star Timothy Busfield shares stories about his days on Thirtysomething, acting with Kevin Costner, marriage to Melissa Gilbert and driving in LA with Michael J. Fox....
Photo Flash: Get A First Look At THE ENGAGEMENT at Hartford Stage
by Alan Henry - January 11, 2019 Hartford Stage Artistic Director Darko Tresnjak and Managing Director Michael Stotts will present Samuel Baum's The Engagement Party, directed by Tresnjak. Zach Appelman, Richard Bekins, Mia Dillon and Beth Riesgraf lead the cast. The world premiere play will perform Thursday, January 10, through Su...
Cast Announced For Brexit Play PEOPLE LIKE US
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2018 Looking at how politics and Brexit have invaded conversations, Emmy-winning writer Julie Burchill (Sugar Rush; Ambition) and acclaimed journalist and writer Jane Robins (Rebel Queen; White Bodies) bring the world premiere of their debut play People Like Us to the Union Theatre. Starring Kamaal Hussa...
Full Cast Announced For World Stage Premiere Of HIGH RIDIN'
by Julie Musbach - August 17, 2018 Em-Lou Productions today announces full casting of world premiere of James Hogan's High Ridin' at the King's Head Theatre. Peter Darney directs Linda Beckett (Ivy), Tom Michael Blyth (Stan) and Chicho Tche (Ronnie). The production opens at the King's Head Theatre on Thursday 6 September with preview...
Laguna Playhouse Stages HARVEY Starring French Stewart
by Julie Musbach - May 13, 2019 LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is delighted to present French Stewart and Vanessa Claire Stewart starring in the wonderfully comic HARVEY, written by Mary Chase and directed by Andrew Barnicle. Comments Artistic Director Ann E. Wareham and Executive Director Ellen Richard, "We could not think of a better play to ... |