BWW Reviews: Roger Crane's THE LAST CONFESSION Stops at Ahmanson on International Tour
by Don Grigware - June 13, 2014 In the history of the Roman Catholic Church, one papal election curiously stood apart. After Pope Paul's death in 1978, a compromise pope was elected, Albino Luciani, who named himself Pope John Paul I. His reign lasted a mere 33 days when, in apparent good health, he died suddenly, creating the sus...
Lorraine Stanley Stars in Hampstead Theatre's WILDEFIRE, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2014 The cast for Roy Williams' new play, Wildefire, which plays on the Main Stage at Hampstead Theatre today 6 - 29 November will be led by Lorraine Stanley as Gail Wildefire, with Cian Barry, Ricky Champ, Fraser James, Simon Manyonda and Sharlene Whyte (Biographies below) and Eric Kofi Abrefa, Danny Da...
Samantha Bond and John Marquez Join DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - December 13, 2013 Samantha Bond (Passion Play, Amy's View, Downton Abbey, Outnumbered) plays Muriel Eubanks, a glamorous divorcee looking for love in Beaumont-sur-Mer on the French Riviera and John Marquez (Privates On Parade, The Taming of the Shrew, Doc Martin) plays Andre Thibault, Beaumont-sur-Mer's Chief of Poli...
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Extends Booking Period To March 2015
by Carrie Dunn - May 16, 2014 The critically acclaimed UK premiere of Jerry Mitchell's Dirty Rotten Scoundrels will extend its run at The Savoy Theatre and is now booking until 7 March 2015. Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound and Katherine Kingsley will continue with their celebrated performances as Lawrence Jameson, Freddy Benson and ...
Dominic Rowan, Nick Fletcher and More Join West End's A DOLL'S HOUSE
by Christina Mancuso - July 11, 2013 Carrie Cracknell's critically acclaimed Young Vic production of A Doll's House will transfer to the West End for a strictly limited 12 week run beginning 8 August 2013. Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens' new version of Henrik Ibsen's A Doll's House is booking at the Duke of York's Th...
DOWNTON ABBEY's Samantha Bond Joins DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Savoy
by BWW News Desk - December 12, 2013 The Daily Mail reports that Downton Abbey's Samantha Bond will join Robert Lindsay, Rufus Hound and Katherine Kingsley in DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS, directed by Tony winner Jerry Mitchell at the Savoy Theatre....
SST To Re-Release Eric Red's Graphic Novel CONTAINMENT
by Christina Mancuso - December 10, 2014 Los Angeles, CA...
XYZ Films Picks Up Rights on Maori Action Epic THE DEAD LANDS
by Caryn Robbins - December 10, 2013 XYZ Films has announced today that they have picked up worldwide sales rights, excluding Australia and New Zealand, to the New Zealand-set action-thriller THE DEAD LANDS....
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Extends Through March 7, 2015 at the Savoy
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2014 The Daily Mail writes that DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS has been extended through March 7, 2015 at the Savoy Theatre in London....
Rufus Hound Exits West End's DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS; Alex Gaumond to Join Cast Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2014 The Daily Mail writes that Rufus Hound is leaving the West End's current production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS. Alex Gaumond will take over the role of 'Freddy Benson' on November 11 at the Savoy Theatre; in the meantime, an understudy will play the part....
STAGE TUBE: Webb And Heap As Jeeves And Wooster In PERFECT NONSENSE
by Carrie Dunn - May 09, 2014 Take a look at comedy stars Mark Heap and Robert Webb as Jeeves and Wooster in the five-star hit Perfect Nonsense!...
Center Stage Opera Announces 10th Anniversary Season - LA TRAVIATA, CARMEN & More!
by Christina Mancuso - July 02, 2014 From an opening performance in 2005, where the cast outnumbered the audience, to sold-out performances at the Madrid Theatre - the past decade has been an amazing ride for Center Stage Opera, and we're celebrating with a 10th Anniversary Season filled with special events, highlighted by three all-ti...
Military Channel to Be Renamed 'American Heroes Channel' Beg. 3/3
by Caryn Robbins - January 09, 2014 Discovery Communications, Inc. announced today it will change the name of the Military Channel to American Heroes Channel (AHC)....
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Hosts the 2014 Young Latino Leaders Summit Series Today
by BWW News Desk - April 08, 2014 The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's premier Latino youth leadership development and educational services organization, and its 2013-14 class of CHCI Graduate Fellows will host the 2014 Young Latino Leaders Summit Series today and tomorrow, April 8 and 9 on Capitol Hill....
Official: Nigel Havers and Martin Jarvis to Star in THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST at the Harold Pinter Theatre, Summer 2014
by BWW News Desk - March 21, 2014 The Bunbury Company of Players comprising Rosalind Ayres (Outnumbered, New Tricks, God and Monsters), Niall Buggy (Translations, Dead Funny, Uncle Vanya), Nigel Havers (Downton Abbey, The Life Of Rock with Brian Pern, Coronation Street), Martin Jarvis (Endeavour, Law & Order: UK, Titanic), Christine...
Photo Flash: First Look at Caroline Martin, Hattie Morahan and More in A DOLL'S HOUSE at Duke of York's Theatre
by Christina Mancuso - August 13, 2013 Carrie Cracknell's critically acclaimed Young Vic production of A Doll's House is booking at the Duke of York's Theatre to 26 October 2013. Hattie Morahan reprises her award-winning role of Nora Helmer opposite Dominic Rowan's Torvald in Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens' new version o...
VIDEO: First Look - Keanu Reeves Stars in Fantasy Adventure 47 RONIN
by Caryn Robbins - July 24, 2013 Universal Pictures has debuted the trailer for Carl Rinsch's 3D film 47 RONIN, hitting theaters on December 25. The fantasy adventure stars Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano, and Rinko Kikuchi. Get a first look below!...
VIDEO: First Look - Keanu Reeves in New Trailer for 47 RONIN
by Caryn Robbins - October 28, 2013 Universal Pictures has revealed a new domestic trailer for 47 RONIN, starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano and Rinko Kikuchi....
VIDEO: First Clip from 47 RONIN with Keanu Reeves
by Tyler Peterson - November 15, 2013 Universal Pictures has revealed the first clip from 47 RONIN, starring Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ko Shibasaki, Tadanobu Asano and Rinko Kikuchi. The fantasy adventure is set to hit theaters on Christmas Day, December 25th. Check it out, via ComingSoon, below!...
Brad Pitt's FURY to Close 58th BFI London Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2014 The 58th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express® is delighted to announce that this year's Festival will close with the European Premiere of Sony Pictures Entertainment's Fury on Sunday October 19 at the Odeon Leicester Square....
Michael O'Hagan, Colm Gormley & Maureen O'Connell to Join Keith Duffy in A HANDFUL OF STARS at Theatre503
by Tyler Peterson - April 01, 2014 The award-winning fringe venue Theatre503 has announced full casting for their SECOND LOOK production of Billy Roche's play A HAND FULL OF STARS. As previously announced Coronation Street actor and Boyzone star Keith Duffy (BIG MAGGIE, Druid Theatre Company) is to make his London stage debut as Stap...
WWII Action Drama FURY to Charge Into Select Overseas IMAX' Theatres Beg. 10/16
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2014 Fury, the World War II action drama from director David Ayer (End of Watch)that stars Brad Pitt, will be digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX format and released into IMAX theatres in select international territories starting Oct. 16....
Louise Plowright, Helena Blackman & More to Star in 'BUT FIRST THIS' at Watermill Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - September 15, 2014 The Watermill Theatre has announced details of the premiere of But First This, a musical homage to Radio 4, written by BBC newsreader Kathy Clugston, playing from Thursday 23 October to Saturday 8 November 2014 (press night Monday 27 October, 7.30pm). On sale now....
Michael Ajao, Paul Bigley, Arthur Byrne and More Set for OUR TOWN at the Almeida Theatre - Full Cast Announced!
by Christina Mancuso - August 21, 2014 Casting is announced for Our Town at the Almeida Theatre. Award-winning US actor-director David Cromer will direct and perform in this intimate version of Thornton Wilder's iconic American play. The cast will also include Michael Ajao, Paul Bigley, Arthur Byrne, Sidney Cole, Kate Dickie, Laura Els...
Actress Lauren Stanford Wins 2013 MetroStar Talent Challenge
by Tyler Peterson - August 20, 2013 The actress Lauren Stanford pulled off a dramatic win last night, as she became the 2013 MetroStar at the Metropolitan Room in New York. A Kansas City native with musical theatre credits, Stanford edged out her four co-finalists in tight scoring that belied how strong and evenly matched this year's... |