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Great Expectations is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life until a twist of fate introduces him to the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham and Estella, showing him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be.

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Arden Theatre Company Presents GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Now thru 12/14
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2014

Arden Theatre Company continues its 27th season of great stories with Great Expectations, based on the book by Charles Dickens and adapted by Gale Childs Daly. Great Expectations runs in the Arcadia from today, October 23 through December 14, 2014. Associate Artistic Director Matthew Decker directs....


The BroadwayWorld Chicago Award Nominations for 2014 Are Announced: CST's ROAD SHOW, Hypocrites' ALL OUR TRAGIC, Big Noise's RAGTIME, Goodman and More Lead the Way!
by Paul W. Thompson - November 10, 2014

BroadwayWorld.com is proud once again to announce the nominations for the BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards, Chicago's only comprehensive, fan-voted theater awards, now in our 5th fantastic year....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek at BBC America's THE MUSKETEERS
by Caryn Robbins - June 20, 2014

The Hollywood Reporter has an exclusive first look at BBC America's new drama THE MUSKETEERS, which debuts this Saturday, June 22nd at 9:00pm ET. The show is set on the streets of seventeenth century Paris, where law and order is more of an idea than a reality. In addition to being King Louis XIII's...


Step Up Productions to Present DEAD ACCOUNTS, 10/3-11/2
by Tyler Peterson - July 28, 2014

Step Up Productions will launch its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy DEAD ACCOUNTS, directed by Jason Gerace (2014 Jeff Award, Best Director, Great Expectations), playing October 3 - November 2, 2014 at The Den Theatre - Mainstage, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Ch...


STAGE TUBE: Find Out Who Blanche DuBois Was Before A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE- Gillian Anderson Leads Prequel!
by Nicole Rosky - February 06, 2015

Gillian Anderson recently took on the iconic role of Blanche DuBois in a sold-out production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at London's Young Vic. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the actress is now revisiting the character in a new short film she directed. Written by Andrew O'Hagan, 'The Departur...


Channing Tatum, Tilda Swinton & Ralph Fiennes in Talks to Join Coen Brothers' HAIL, CAESAR!
by Tyler Peterson - June 24, 2014

The Coen Brothers are close to enlisting three more A-listers for their upcoming film HAIL, CAESAR!...


Strawdog's GREAT EXPECTATIONS Returns on Halloween
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2014

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the second mainstage production in its 2014 - 2015 season, the remount of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W. Gerace, tonight, October 31 - December 13, at S...


Arden Theatre Company Extends GREAT EXPECTATIONS Through 12/21
by Tyler Peterson - November 13, 2014

Due to popular demand, the Arden Theatre Company announces a one week extension of Great Expectations, based on the book by Charles Dickens and adapted by Gale Childs Daly. Great Expectations, originally scheduled to close on December 14, 2014, now runs through December 21, 2014 at the Arden Theatre...


Gillian Anderson to Star in Short Film Prequel to A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by Caryn Robbins - October 02, 2014

The actress will revisit the character in a new short film she directed....


Toto Announce Details of New Studio Album 'Toto XIV'
by Sally Henry Fuller - January 08, 2015

Celebrated rock band “TOTO” will release “TOTO XIV” – there first studio album in ten years! The album will be released by Frontiers Music Srl in Europe on March 20, followed by the UK on March 23 and the US on March 24, and will be followed by a World Tour that kicks off in Glasgow on May 21st, 20...


Strawdog Extends GREAT EXPECTATIONS Through 12/20
by Tyler Peterson - December 02, 2014

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland have announced the extension of the remount of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W. Gerace, through Saturday, Dec. 20 at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway St. The performance sche...


PICT Classic Theatre to Present Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS, 12/4-20
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2014

On the heels of the most-attended production in PICT's 18-year history, PICT Classic Theatre presents Charles Dickens' Great Expectations from December 4 - 20 at the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland. The final production before PICT's 2015 Downtown Series, Great Expectations concludes the year wit...


Step Up Stages DEAD ACCOUNTS at Den Theatre, Now thru 11/2
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2014

Step Up Productions is pleased to launch its 2014-15 season with the Chicago premiere of Theresa Rebeck's new comedy DEAD ACCOUNTS, directed by Jason Gerace (2014 Jeff Award, Best Director, Great Expectations), playing today, October 3 - November 2, 2014 at The Den Theatre - Mainstage, 1333 N. Milwa...


STAGE TUBE: Find Out Who Blanche DuBois Was Before A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE- Gillian Anderson Leads Prequel!
by Nicole Rosky - February 06, 2015

Gillian Anderson recently took on the iconic role of Blanche DuBois in a sold-out production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at London's Young Vic. As BroadwayWorld previously reported, the actress is now revisiting the character in a new short film she directed. Written by Andrew O'Hagan, 'The Departur...


Carriageworks Theatre Presents GREAT EXPECTATIONS Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2014

Journey with Pip through a modern Dickensian England meeting some of the most elaborate characters in literature....


BBC American to Premiere Season 2 of THE MUSKETEERS, 1/17
by Caryn Robbins - December 05, 2014

BBC AMERICA's drama series, The Musketeers, returns for season two in January. The series, which has thrilled audiences across the globe, having sold to 140 territories, is set on the streets of seventeenth century Paris, where Law And Order is more of an idea than a reality....


BWW Blog: Ed Dixon of Pittsburgh Public Theater's L'HOTEL - Final Rehearsals
by Guest Blogger: Ed Dixon - November 19, 2014

Tuesday, November 11 My lifelong friend, Jane Parham arrived in town for the invited dress rehearsaltomorrow and I had lunch with her at Sonoma Grill. Have I mentioned that Sonoma Grill is awesome? So is Jane. We had a marvelous time and then I took her to the theater to see the set. While we...


Coen Brothers' HAIL, CAESAR! to Hit Theaters in 2016
by Tyler Peterson - October 29, 2014

According to Deadline, the Coen brothers' all-star drama HAIL, CAESAR! has received a release date February 5, 2016....


Ridgefield Playhouse Screens Young Vic's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE Live in HD Today
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2014

The Young Vic theatre's hotly-anticipated new production of A Streetcar Named Desire, with Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois, will be broadcast live from the Young Vic's London home to The Ridgefield Playhouse (and to cinemas worldwide) tonight, September 16, at 7 p.m. This is the fastest-selling s...


BAFTA to Host A LIFE IN PICTURES With Ray Winstone
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2014

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced that Ray Winstone, the BAFTA-nominated and Emmy-winning actor, will discuss his craft and career at a special 'BAFTA A Life in Pictures' event at BAFTA's headquarters, 195 Piccadilly in London, on Sunday 5 October....


A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE With Gillian Anderson Headed to Broadway in 2016?
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2014

The Daily Mail reports that the Young Vic's recent production of A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, starring Gillian Anderson as 'Blanche DuBois', is hunting for a New York theatre. Benedict Andrews' production of the Tennessee Williams play is allegedly aiming for a Broadway bow in 2016....


Strawdog's GREAT EXPECTATIONS to Return on Halloween
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2014

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the second mainstage production in its 2014 - 2015 season, the remount of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W. Gerace, October 31 - December 13, at Strawdog T...


Ridgefield Playhouse to Screen Young Vic's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, 9/16
by Tyler Peterson - August 05, 2014

The National Theatre has just announced that the Young Vic theatre's hotly-anticipated new production of A Streetcar Named Desire, with Gillian Anderson as Blanche DuBois, will be broadcast live from the Young Vic's London home to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Tuesday, September 16, a...


Miriam Margolyes Bringing Solo Show to State Theatre Company
by Tyler Peterson - February 04, 2015

State Theatre Company will welcome the irrepressible Miriam Margolyes back in 2015. After the hugely successful season of Neighbourhood Watch in 2014, Miriam - simply one of the greatest actresses in the world - joins us as part of the world premiere Australian tour of her one-woman show, The Impo...


BBC American Premieres Season 2 of THE MUSKETEERS Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 17, 2015

BBC AMERICA's drama series, The Musketeers, returns for season two in January. The series, which has thrilled audiences across the globe, having sold to 140 territories, is set on the streets of seventeenth century Paris, where Law And Order is more of an idea than a reality....






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