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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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The Guthrie Celebrates Stephen Kanee, 4/14
by Kelsey Denette - April 10, 2013

The Guthrie Theater today announced that a public celebration of the life and work of former Guthrie artist Stephen Kanee, who passed away on January 18, will take place Sunday, April 14 at 11 a.m. on the Guthrie's Wurtele Thrust Stage....


BBC America Greenlights Season 2 of Drama Series THE MUSKATEERS
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2014

Announced today, BBC AMERICA will premiere new co-production, The Musketeers, on Sunday, June 22 and has picked up the second season of the drama series for 2015....


DICKENS ABRIDGED to Play London's Arts Theatre; Opens December 2
by Nicole Rosky - July 09, 2013

London's Arts Theatre will soon present DICKENS ABRIDGED beginning November 27. 2013. The production will open December 2 and run through January 5, 2014. Tickets are £39.50, £37.50, £20....


Ware Center to Screen Filmed Premiere of West End's GREAT EXPECTATIONS, 3/21
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2013

On Thursday, March 21, 7:30 PM the Ware Center Film Series presents a live, time delayed presentation of the theatrical premiere of 'Great Expectations' from the Vaudeville Theatre in West End London. For the very first time, the Dickens classic is being staged in London's West End, and audiences ar...


West End's GREAT EXPECTATIONS Set for 7 Feb DVD Release
by Tyler Peterson - January 29, 2014

On Friday 7th February, Beckman Unicorn's critically acclaimed West End production of Great Expectations The Play will be released on DVD exactly one year after it was filmed and screened in cinemas across the UK...


Lenny Henry and David Suchet to Kick Off ENCOUNTERS: PERFORMERS ON PERFORMANCE at the Lyric in 2014
by BWW News Desk - November 21, 2013

The Daily Mail reports that Fiona Lindsay will host a series of conversations called ENCOUNTERS: PERFORMERS ON PERFORMANCE at the Lyric Theatre, beginning in January 2014. The first two guests will be Lenny Henry (Jan 20) and David Suchet (Feb 24)....


Sebastian Stan, John Hurt, Jessica Brown-Findlay & Tom Felton to Star in The CW's Miniseries LABYRINTH
by Tyler Peterson - January 15, 2014

The CW Network has acquired LABYRINTH, the four-hour event miniseries with a multi-national and award-winning cast, including John Hurt, Sebastian Stan, Jessica Brown-Findlay & Tom Felton, it was announced today by Mark Pedowitz, President, The CW. Premiere night and time will be announced at a lat...


Hank Azaria Joins Second Season of Showtime's RAY DONOVAN
by Tyler Peterson - February 05, 2014

Azaria will 'play James Cochran, head of the L.A. division of the FBI. The character, on track to become the national director, becomes entangled with Ray (Schreiber) in a conspiracy about the death of Sully Sullivan (James Woods). James is described as a worthy adversary for Ray, with each trying t...


THE BORGIAS' Holliday Grainger in Talks to Join POSH Film Adaptation?
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2013

According to the Daily Mail, Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth and Robert Pattinson are in negotiations to appear in the film version of Laura Wade's play Posh for Blueprint Pictures. The film is directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education)....


Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth and Robert Pattinson in Talks for POSH Film Adaptation?
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013

According to the Daily Mail, Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth and Robert Pattinson are in negotiations to appear in the film version of Laura Wade's play Posh for Blueprint Pictures. The film is directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education)....


Photo Flash: First Look at Georgia Ensemble Theatre's DEATHTRAP
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), North Fulton's only professional theatre company, will continue its record-setting 21st season with the classic thriller Deathtrap by Ira Levin. Fresh from the success of Almost Heaven, John Denver's America, which garnered the highest attendance ever for a season ope...


Ana Calin Features THE BLACKSMITH at 2013 Frankfurt Book Fair, 10/5-13
by Christina Mancuso - October 07, 2013

Ana Calin was interested in exploring the darkest depths of the human psyche when writing 'The Blacksmith' (published by AuthorHouse), a love story that is dark and dangerous, yet absolutely delicious....


Rufus Collins and Amanda Drinkall Set to Lead Goodman Theatre's VENUS IN FUR
by Nicole Rosky - January 02, 2014

Goodman Theatre heats up 2014 with Venus in Fur-a "smart, sexy, sinister comedy" (Vogue) and "suspense-packed study of the erotics (and the semiotics) of power" (New York Times)-penned by theatrical mastermind David Ives. In her Goodman mainstage debut, Joanie Schultz directs the Chicago premiere pr...


SpectiCast to Release AS THE PALACES BURN Documentary
by Caryn Robbins - December 19, 2013

SpectiCast, in association with Sony Music Entertainment and 9.14 Pictures, presents As The Palaces Burn – a film about metal icons Lamb of God, the zealous passion of their fan base, and the gut-wrenching manslaughter trial of lead singer Randy Blythe....


Best of 2013: Chicago's Ten Best!
by Paul W. Thompson - December 30, 2013

Elee Schrock and Paul W. Thompson pick the ten best theater productions in Chicago for 2013....


Clive Merrison & Taylor Jay-Davies to Lead LAND OF OUR FATHERS at Theatre503; Full Cast Annuonced
by Tyler Peterson - August 09, 2013

Chris Urch - a new writer supported by Theatre503 and championed by playwright Howard Brenton - will premiere his debut full-length play LAND OF OUR FATHERS in September. Set during Thatcher's Britain and directed by Theatre503's Artistic Director Paul Robinson, the production will run at Theatre50...


Helena Bonham Carter to Reprise Role as 'Red Queen' in Disney's THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
by Movies News Desk - March 12, 2014

Variety writes that Helena Bonham Carter will be heading THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, reprising her role as the Red Queen in Disney's upcoming 'Alice in Wonderland' sequel, directed by James Bobin....


GREAT EXPECTATIONS Plays Center for Puppetry Arts, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - February 25, 2014

Great Expectations by Simpich Marionettes of Colorado Springs, Colo., will run at Center for Puppetry Arts, tonight, February 25-March 2, 2014....


WINTER TALES, FAIRIES, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and More Set for Abingdon Theatre's 2013 Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2013

Abingdon Theatre Company, now in its 21st Season, celebrates the holidays with festive new shows, scheduled throughout December, in the June Havoc Theatre (312 West 36th Street)....


Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth and Robert Pattinson in Talks for POSH Film Adaptation?
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013

According to the Daily Mail, Max Irons, Sam Claflin, Douglas Booth and Robert Pattinson are in negotiations to appear in the film version of Laura Wade's play Posh for Blueprint Pictures. The film is directed by Lone Scherfig (An Education)....


Photo Flash: First Look at Strawdog Theatre's GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2013

Strawdog Theatre Company and Interim Artistic Director Hank Boland present the second production in their 2013 - 2014 season, a new adaption of Charles Dickens' classic Great Expectations, adapted by Gale Childs Daly and directed by Jason W. Gerace, November 11 - December 14, at Strawdog Theatre, 38...


Strawdog Announces 2013-14 Season: CONVERSATIONS ON A HOMECOMING, GREAT EXPECTATIONS & More!
by Tyler Peterson - June 11, 2013

Strawdog Theatre Company and Interim Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce their 2013 - 2014 season. The 26th Strawdog season includes Conversations on a Homecoming by Tom Murphy, August 23 - September 28, directed by Jonathan Berry; Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and adapted fo...


Phamaly Presents Tennessee Williams' THE GLASS MENAGERIE, 2/21-23, 3/7-9
by Courtnie Mele - February 20, 2014

Tennessee Williams' deeply moving and haunting classic about false hope and great expectations, presented by the award-winning Phamaly Theatre Company. Set in the Depression, an aging Southern Belle longs for her youth and dreams of a better life for her children. Her restless son Tom-a would-be poe...


VIDEO: First Look - New BBC One Drama Series THE MUSKETEERS
by - December 26, 2013

The new BBC One drama series The Musketeers premieres in January 2014. Below, check out an all-new trailer for the exciting series. ...


NEXT TO NORMAL Begins 5/31 in LA With Bets Malone, Robert Townsend and More
by Kelsey Denette - May 02, 2013

LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & MC COY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT will present the Southern California regional theatre premiere of the Tony Award-winning musical, NEXT TO NORMAL, music by Tom Kitt, book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, musical direction by Darryl Archibald and directed by Nick DeGr...






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