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In a unique series of six films coming to PBS in Winter/Spring 2013, Shakespeare Uncovered (w.t.) will combine history, biography, iconic performances, new analysis, and the personal passion of its celebrated hosts

F. Murray Abraham to Star in Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS Photo F. Murray Abraham to Star in Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 27, 2024

Stage and screen star F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) will star in a benefit performance of Edward Albee's Fragments. See when and where you can catch the performance and learn how to purchase tickets....


Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For OTHELLO, Directed By Claire Van Kampen Photo Shakespeare's Globe Announces Full Casting For OTHELLO, Directed By Claire Van Kampen
by Stephi Wild - June 04, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS Photo F. Murray Abraham Will Appear in a Benefit Reading of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2024

​​​​​​​F. Murray Abraham will appear in a special benefit performance of Edward Albee's FRAGMENTS on Saturday, April 6th, 2024, 8:00PM at Debonair Music Hall....


Photo Flash: London Classic Theatre Presents PRIVATE LIVES By Noël Coward Photo Photo Flash: London Classic Theatre Presents PRIVATE LIVES By Noël Coward
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2018

London Classic Theatre returns to the Everyman with their production of Noel Coward's comedy masterpiece, Private Lives. Olivia Beardsley and Helen Keeley reprise their roles as Sibyl Chase and Amanda Prynne and they are joined by three new cast members: Gareth Bennett-Ryan (Elyot Chase), Paul Sandy...


This Season of SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED on PBS Features Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, B Photo This Season of SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED on PBS Features Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, Brian Cox and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 17, 2018

The fascinating history behind Shakespeare's greatest plays continues with a third series of Shakespeare Uncovered, premiering Fridays, October 12-26 from 9-11 p.m. on PBS (check local listings) and streaming the following day at pbs.org/shakespeareuncovered and on PBS apps. The ambitious series con...


Hampstead Theatre Announces THE PHLEBOTOMIST By Ella Road As Its Next Main Stage Show Photo Hampstead Theatre Announces THE PHLEBOTOMIST By Ella Road As Its Next Main Stage Show
by Stephi Wild - January 10, 2019

Ella Road's debut play, The Phlebotomist transfers to the Hampstead Theatre Main Stage, following a sold out run Downstairs in 2018, with Jade Anouka reprising her role as Bea....


Casting Announced For ARMS AND THE MAN at the Orange Tree Theatre Photo Casting Announced For ARMS AND THE MAN at the Orange Tree Theatre
by Stephi Wild - October 19, 2022

The Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Bernard Shaw's Arms and the Man, marking Paul Miller's final production as Artistic Director, following his lauded rediscoveries of Shaw's other early plays How He Lied to Her Husband, Misalliance and The Philanderer. Miller directs Kemi Awoder...


Shakespeare Uncovered Concludes with Six New Stories Behind Shakespeare's Greatest Pl Photo Shakespeare Uncovered Concludes with Six New Stories Behind Shakespeare's Greatest Plays, Continuing 10/20
by Tori Hartshorn - October 18, 2018

The fascinating history behind Shakespeare's greatest plays continues with a third series of Shakespeare Uncovered, premiering Fridays, October 12-26 on PBS (check local listings) and streaming the following day at pbs.org/shakespeareuncovered and on PBS apps. The ambitious series concludes with cel...


VIDEO: Watch the Season Three Trailer of SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED Featuring Helen Hunt, Photo VIDEO: Watch the Season Three Trailer of SHAKESPEARE UNCOVERED Featuring Helen Hunt, F. Murray Abraham, Brian Cox and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 17, 2018

The fascinating history behind Shakespeare's greatest plays continues with a third series of Shakespeare Uncovered, premiering Fridays, October 12-26 on PBS (check local listings) and streaming the following day at pbs.org/shakespeareuncovered and on PBS apps. The ambitious series concludes with cel...


Hampstead Theatre Announces casting for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT on the Main Stage and THE Photo Hampstead Theatre Announces casting for DESCRIBE THE NIGHT on the Main Stage and THE PHLEBOTOMIST Downstairs
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2018

In 1920, the Russian writer Isaac Babel reports on a Red Cavalry campaign in Poland. In 1936, Stalin's NKVD chief Nicolai Yezhov unleashes the Great Purge. In 1989, a mysterious KGB agent spying on a woman in Dresden falls in love. In 2010, an aircraft carrying most of the Polish government crashe...


Oxford, Yale Professors To Participate In TFANA Talks Following MACBETH (AN UNDOING) Photo Oxford, Yale Professors To Participate In TFANA Talks Following MACBETH (AN UNDOING)
by A.A. Cristi - April 25, 2024

Theatre for a New Audience has announced two post-show TFANA Talks surrounding performances of the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh's production of Macbeth (an undoing) written and directed by Zinnie Harris and presented by TFANA in association with Rose Theatre, London....


BWW Flashback: The History of KING LEAR Photo BWW Flashback: The History of KING LEAR
by Stephi Wild - April 04, 2019

King Lear is making its triumphant return to Broadway, starring Glenda Jackson in a gender-swapped version of the title role. As we gear up for this revival, let's take a look back on some notable Lears past......


London Classic Theatre Announce Extension Of Their UK Tour Of Noël Coward's PRIVATE L Photo London Classic Theatre Announce Extension Of Their UK Tour Of Noël Coward's PRIVATE LIVES
by Stephi Wild - November 29, 2017

London Classic Theatre today announce additional dates for their production of No l Coward's comedy masterpiece, Private Lives. Olivia Beardsley and Helen Keeley return to the production as Sibyl Chase and Amanda Prynne, and are joined by two new cast members, Gareth Bennett-Ryan (Elyot Chase) and P...


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe Photo Photo Flash: Andre Holland and Mark Rylance Star In OTHELLO at Shakespeare's Globe
by A.A. Cristi - July 31, 2018

Shakespeare's Globe has announced full casting for Othello, directed by Claire van Kampen, opening in The Globe on Friday 20 July....


Cast Announced for West End Transfer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY Photo Cast Announced for West End Transfer of GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2017

Casting is today announced for the West End transfer for Bob Dylan's and Conor McPherson's Girl From the North Country, following a sell-out, critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic....


Orange Tree Theatre Announces New Ot Associate Artists In First Cohort Under Artistic Photo Orange Tree Theatre Announces New Ot Associate Artists In First Cohort Under Artistic Director Tom Littler
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2024

Orange Tree Theatre has announced 10 new artistic associates, marking the first cohort under the leadership of Artistic Director Tom Littler....


Shakespeare Uncovered Concludes with Six New Stories Behind Shakespeare's Greatest Pl Photo Shakespeare Uncovered Concludes with Six New Stories Behind Shakespeare's Greatest Plays, Continuing Today
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2018

The fascinating history behind Shakespeare's greatest plays continues with a third series of Shakespeare Uncovered, premiering Fridays, October 12-26 on PBS (check local listings) and streaming the following day at pbs.org/shakespeareuncovered and on PBS apps. The ambitious series concludes with cel...


Full Cast Set For THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Salisbury Playhouse Photo Full Cast Set For THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Salisbury Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - September 21, 2023

Following the success of Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense opening their autumn season, Wiltshire Creative has announced the full cast for The Girl on the Train, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel from the bestselling novel by Paula Hawkins and DreamWorks’ film. Find out who is starring...







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