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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....


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...


STAGE TUBE: First Look - Helena Bonham Carter in GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012

Comingsoon.net has released a German-subtitled trailer for Mike Newell's adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, GREAT EXPECTATIONS. The film stars Helena Bonham Carter as 'Miss Havisham' and War Horse's Jeremy Irvine as 'Pip'. Also in the cast is Ralph Fiennes, Robbie Coltrane, Holliday Grainger...


GREAT EXPECTATIONS To Open in West End, Feb 6
by BWW - December 14, 2012

Following a highly successful national tour, a new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens's Great Expectations will open in London's West End at the Vaudeville Theatre on Wednesday 6 February 2013, following previews from 1 February. Although it is Dickens's most popular novel (Guardian Poll 2012) and ...


2012 Creative Arts Emmy Award Winners Announced - 2012 Tony Awards, SMASH, MEMPHIS & More!
by BWW Special Coverage - September 16, 2012

Amongst the highlights for theatre fans, the 65th Annual Tony Awards picked up three Emmys - for Outstanding Special Class Program, Art Direction and Outstanding Song (It's Not Just for Gays Anymore' - written by Adam Schlesinger & David Javerbaum and performed by Neil Patrick Harris). Smash cho...


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)....


GREAT EXPECTATIONS to Screen Live Across UK and Worldwide from Vaudeville Theatre on Dickens' Birthday, Feb 7
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2013

To celebrate the launch of The Dickens Legacy at the Gala Evening at London's Vaudeville Theatre, GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be screened live via satellite to more than 150 cinemas across the UK and Ireland, with a global cinema release including mainland Europe, Canada, USA, Asia and Australia....


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)....


Reese Witherspoon to Exec. Produce EXPECTATIONS, Modern-Take on Dickens' Novel
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2012

The CW has picked up a pilot of a historical proportions: EXPECTATIONS, a modern take on Charles Dickens' canonical novel, Great Expectations, is set to be executive produced by Hollywood starlet Reese Witherspoon. ...


Fashion Photo of the Day 10/22/12 - Holliday Grainger
by Rachel Stone - October 22, 2012

I am loving Holliday Grainger in this mix of prints by Peter Pilotto. Not everyone can pull prints and still look elegant, but the British starlet looks confident and young....


VIDEO: First Look - Trailer for GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by - September 17, 2012

GREAT EXPECTATIONS will be released in theaters this fall. Starring an award-winning cast, this British tour de force is directed by the BAFTA winning director of Four Weddings and A Funeral and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Mike Newell, and has been written for the big screen by David Nichol...


Grace Rowe to Play 'Estella' in West End Stage Adaptation of GREAT EXPECTATIONS from Feb 1
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2012

As reported by the Daily Mail, Grace Rowe has been cast as 'Estella' in the new stage adaptation of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations by Jo Clifford. The production has been touring the UK and will begin performances at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre on February 1st....


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...


Nearly 40 Films Make Deals at 2012 Toronto International Film Festival
by Robert Diamond - September 15, 2012

To date, nearly 40 films have been sold to territories in North America, Europe, The Middle East, Asia, South America, and Australia....


Photo Flash: First Look at Rebecca Ann Johnson, John Caird and More in LITTLE MISS SCROOGE
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2012

Tony and Olivier Award-winner JOHN CAIRD (Les Misérables and Nicholas Nickleby), West End rising star SAM CAIRD, and Tony nominee PAUL GORDON (Jane Eyre), arrived in Ventura today to begin rehearsals tomorrow for a new holiday musical entitled LITTLE MISS SCROOGE, which will be presented as a limite...


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)....


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...


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...


Helena Bonham Carter to Play 'Fairy Godmother' in Kenneth Branagh's CINDERELLA
by Tyler Peterson - June 20, 2013

Just off of playing Madame Thenardier in Tom Hooper's big screen adaptation of LES MISERABLES, the actress has officially signed on to play the fairy godmother in Kenneth Branagh's upcoming live-action CINDERELLA, it was announced today....


The CW to Develop Mary Queen of Scots Teen Drama REIGN
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2012

Deadline reports that The CW is developing a new teen drama based on the life of Mary Queen of Scots. The historical British monarch will be featured in the new pilot, REIGN, which the network is pitching as 'Game of Thrones meets Marie Antoinette'....


Photo Flash: Assembly Theater Project' Opens HOME/SICK Tonight, 11/1
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2012

Following two sold-out runs, the innovative young company The Assembly Theater Project presents a return engagement of the critically acclaimed production home/sick from tonight, November 1-18, 2012 at The Living Theatre, 21 Clinton Street, NYC. Get a first look at the show in the photos below!...


STAGE TUBE: First Look - Helena Bonham Carter in GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Caryn Robbins - August 14, 2012

Comingsoon.net has released a German-subtitled trailer for Mike Newell's adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, GREAT EXPECTATIONS. The film stars Helena Bonham Carter as 'Miss Havisham' and War Horse's Jeremy Irvine as 'Pip'. Also in the cast is Ralph Fiennes, Robbie Coltrane, Holliday Grainger...


Suzanne Carrico & Joi Danielle Price Perform GREAT EXPECTATIONS at the Metropolitan Room Tonight, 7/29
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2012

When award-winning cabaret singer Suzanne Carrico & Broadway actress Joi Danielle Price both found themselves "in the family way," they did the only thing they could. They decided to spend their summer with GREAT EXPECTATIONS, for three every Sunday, beginning tonight, July 29 and continuing August ...


BandBazi Productions Opens MIND WALKING Today
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2013

Award winning, multicultural aerial theatre company BandBazi takes to the road this spring with a poignant study of a man as his mind falters and he is gradually lost to the alternative reality of dementia. Tanika Gupta's Mind Walking is a warm, humorous and poignant celebration of the life of one e...






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