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Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. PENNY DREADFUL is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

Tony Winner Douglas Hodge & More Join Cast of TV Adaptation of THE NIGHT MANAGER
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2015

BBC One, AMC and The Ink Factory today announced further names for the highly-anticipated television adaptation of John le Carre's novel, The Night Manager, including Russell Tovey (Banished), Alistair Petrie (Utopia) and Douglas Hodge (The Town)....


Broadway's Patti LuPone to Guest Star on Season 2 of Showtime's PENNY DREADFUL!
by Caryn Robbins - September 08, 2014

Two-time Tony® Award winner and Emmy® nominee Patti LuPone (American Horror Story, Life Goes On, Evita, Gypsy) is signing on as a guest star on the second season of the hit SHOWTIME drama series PENNY DREADFUL....


Tony Winner John Logan to Adapt Limited Series Based on Patti Smith Memoir for Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2015

Showtime announced at today's Television Critics Association's summer press tour that they have greenlit a pilot for a drama from Jim Carrey set in the 1970s comedy scene, as well as a limited series based on Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids....


Director Natalie Bible' Brings Together Iconic Cast for Horror Film WILLIAM FROSTE
by Caryn Robbins - May 28, 2015

In 2007, Tyler Mane & Daeg Faerch came together in Rob Zombie's “Halloween” to play the iconic 'Michael Myers.' Eight years later, they join forces again for multi-talented Director Natalie Bible's riveting horror film, 'William Froste,' alongside an exemplary ensemble cast of past villains and vict...


Final Season of Showtime's NURSE JACKIE Premieres Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 12, 2015

This spring, SHOWTIME will bid farewell to one of its signature series with the premiere of NURSE JACKIE's final season tonight, April 12th at 9 P.M. ET/PT, followed by the highly-anticipated second season of the hit drama series PENNY DREADFUL on Sunday, April 26th at 10 P.M. ET/PT....


Hayes Theatre Co to Present BEYOND DESIRE, 21 Nov - 13 Dec
by Tyler Peterson - October 08, 2014

Loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet and E.M Foster's novel Maurice, the World Premiere of Beyond Desire is playing at Hayes Theatre Co from Friday, 21 November to Saturday 13 December 2014....


Showtime Honored with Most Lead Actor/Actress Emmy Nominations
by Caryn Robbins - July 16, 2015

This morning, SHOWTIME was recognized with the most lead performer series nominations of any network or streaming service, and as the only network or streaming service to have lead actor and actress nominations in both comedy and drama...


TV to Expand Coverage for 2014-2015 TV Season
by Matt Tamanini - September 14, 2014

With the premiere of the 2014 fall TV season nearly upon us, BroadwayWorld TV is upping the ante on our television coverage. While we have brought you occasional recaps, interviews, and features in the past, for this season, BWW TV has expanded our staff to over 35 writers who will be recapping over...


Tony Winner Douglas Hodge & More Join Cast of TV Adaptation of THE NIGHT MANAGER
by Caryn Robbins - June 19, 2015

BBC One, AMC and The Ink Factory today announced further names for the highly-anticipated television adaptation of John le Carre's novel, The Night Manager, including Russell Tovey (Banished), Alistair Petrie (Utopia) and Douglas Hodge (The Town)....


Tony Winner John Logan to Adapt Limited Series Based on Patti Smith Memoir for Showtime
by Caryn Robbins - August 11, 2015

Showtime announced at today's Television Critics Association's summer press tour that they have greenlit a pilot for a drama from Jim Carrey set in the 1970s comedy scene, as well as a limited series based on Patti Smith's memoir Just Kids....


Showtime Anytime Now Available on XBOX One
by Caryn Robbins - December 09, 2014

Today, Showtime Networks announced the launch of SHOWTIME ANYTIME on the Xbox One game console from Microsoft....


VIDEO: New Trailer for J.K. Rowling's THE CASUAL VACANCY on HBO
by TV News Desk - March 26, 2015

HBO has released a new trailer for the TV miniseries adaptation of THE CASUAL VACANCY, based on 'Harry Potter' author J.K. Rowling's global bestseller, which will consist of three one-hour parts, airing in the U.S. on April 29 and 30. Watch below!...


Simon Russell Beale and Mark Strong to Lead Radio 4's VICTORY, Based on Harold Pinter Screenplay
by Movies News Desk - December 18, 2014

The Daily Mail reports that Simon Russell Beale and Mark Strong will lead the cast for Radio 4's new drama VICTORY, helmed by Richard Eyre and based on Harold Pinter's screenplay adaptation of Joseph Conrad's 1915 novel....


Strawdog Theatre Company Closes Season with QUIZ SHOW, Now thru 6/13
by BWW News Desk - May 01, 2015

Strawdog Theatre Company and Artistic Director Hank Boland are proud to announce the final main stage production in its 2014 - 2015 season, Rob Drummond's Quiz Show, tonight, May 1 - June 13,directed by Max Truax, at Strawdog Theatre Company, 3829 N. Broadway St. Preview performance tickets are $15 ...


PENNY DREADFUL's Reeve Carney Set for Showtime's Comic Con Panel
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2015

Recently picked up for a third season, SHOWTIME will bring the world of PENNY DREADFUL to San Diego Comic-Con, starting with an autograph signing with star Reeve Carney, on Saturday, July 11...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - The Creature Unleashes His Rage on Next PENNY DREADFUL
by Caryn Robbins - June 15, 2015

On the next episode of Showtime's PENNY DREADFUL titled The Creature unleashes his rage and Sir Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn....


BWW Reviews: Sam Bass Presents Unnerving, Spectacularly Performed NEVER THE SINNER
by Jeff Davis - May 26, 2015

The production has several aces up its sleeve, the first being John Logan's script. Logan-the scribe behind the plays Red and I'll Eat You Last, films Gladiator, The Aviator, Sweeney Todd, Hugo, and Skyfall, and the T.V. show Penny Dreadful-is easily one of the greatest contemporary writers in any ...


VIDEO: Watch Eerie Teaser for Season Two of Showtime's PENNY DREADFUL, Returning in 2015
by Caryn Robbins - October 06, 2014

Below, check out an eerie teaser for Season Two of Showtime's hit drama PENNY DREADFUL. The show's freshman season will be available on Blu-ray on October 14th....


Richard Eyre's MR. FOOTE'S OTHER LEG to Receive West End Transfer
by Matt Smith - October 05, 2015

Richard Eyre's sold out Hampstead Theatre production of Mr Foote's Other Leg will transfer to Theatre Royal Haymarket from 28th October, for a limited season in London's West End. Press night Wednesday 4th November. The new comedy, set in Georgian London, written by Ian Kelly, directed by Richard...


PENNY DREADFUL's Reeve Carney Set for Showtime's Comic Con Panel
by Caryn Robbins - June 23, 2015

Recently picked up for a third season, SHOWTIME will bring the world of PENNY DREADFUL to San Diego Comic-Con, starting with an autograph signing with star Reeve Carney, on Saturday, July 11...


Patti LuPone's Washington Center Gig Cancelled Due to PENNY DREADFUL Filming
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2015

Due to a scheduling conflict, Patti LuPone's 'COULDA SHOULDA WOULDA' concert, scheduled for September 27, 2015 at Olympia's Washington Center, has been cancelled....


Rory Kinnear to Lead New Version of Kafka's THE TRIAL at the Young Vic This Summer
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2015

According to the Daily Mail, Rory Kinnear will star as 'Josef K' in Franz Kafka's THE TRIAL at the Young Vic this summer. A new version of the play from Nick Gill will run June 19 through August 8, 2015, directed by Robert Jones....


Patti LuPone on Social Media: "Some People Think I'm a Dinosaur"
by Nicole Rosky - February 20, 2015

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is currently back on stage in LA Opera's The Ghosts of Versailles, by composer John Corigliano and librettist William C. Hoffman. The opera gets its long awaited west coast premiere in a new production directed by 2014 Tony Award winner Darko Tresnjak, running through Ma...


BEYOND DESIRE to Run 21 Nov - 14 Dec at Hayes Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - August 13, 2014

Loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet and E.M Foster's novel Maurice, the World Premiere of Beyond Desire is playing at Hayes Theatre Co from Friday, 21 November - Sunday 14 December 2014....


VIDEO: Josh Hartnett Talks 'Penny Dreadful' & More on LATE NIGHT
by - May 08, 2015

On last night's LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS, guest Josh Hartnett talked about his starring role on Penny Dreadful and recalled the time he almost got arrested as a teen filmmaker. ...






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