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John Simm to Star in BBC America's INTRUDERS
by TV News Desk - January 11, 2014

Acclaimed British actor John Simm will lead the cast of BBC AMERICA's new original series Intruders produced by BBC Worldwide Productions. From writer and executive producer Glen Morgan (The X-Files) and based on Michael Marshall Smith's novel 'The Intruders', the series is a contemporary, chilling,...


Val Kilmer Wants You to 'Give Ben a Chance' as Batman
by Jessica Showers - August 24, 2013

Noted thespian and screen actor Val Kilmer (currently starring onstage in his show Citizen Twain at the Pasadena Playhouse) Tweeted today: 'Give Ben a chance!'...


BAFTA to Reveal Newest Breakthrough Stars of Film & TV This October
by Caryn Robbins - September 29, 2014

A cross-industry jury of leading figures from film, television and games industries met at the headquarters of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), 195 Piccadilly in London, to decide which talented newcomers will be named this year's BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, in partnership with...


BREAKING NEWS: Kate Baldwin, Jason Danieley to Star in Broadway-Bound CAN-CAN Revival at Paper Mill; Full Cast Announced
by Caryn Robbins - August 13, 2014

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to open its 2014-2015 season with a Broadway-bound, world-class revival of Can-Can starring Kate Baldwin as Pistache and Jason Danieley as Aristide....


Caps Lock Theatre to Stage Site-Specific 'MRS. MAYFIELD'S FIFTH-GRADE CLASS' in the East Village, 1/15-2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015

Mariah MacCarthy (Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award, NYtheatre.com's 2012 'Person of the Year') reunites with director Leta Tremblay (The Foreplay Play) on their site-specific hit Mrs. Mayfield's Fifth-Grade Class of '93 20-Year Reunion, this time set in an East Village apartment....


JustJones& to Kick Off AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE National Tour, Sept 25
by BWW News Desk - August 21, 2013

JUSTJONES& The Albany present the world premiere and national tour of an award-winning new adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted and directed from Henrik Ibsen by Rebecca Manson Jones and designed by Jens Demant Cole. The cast features Sarah Malin and Rupert Holliday Evans, with Elizabeth El...


Broadway-Bound CAN-CAN Begins Tonight at Paper Mill
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2014

Paper Mill Playhouse will open its 2014-2015 season with a Broadway-bound, world-class revival of Can-Can starring Kate Baldwin as Pistache and Jason Danieley as Aristide. Can-Can will play the Millburn, New Jersey, theater from tonight, October 1 through October 26, 2014. The official press opening...


Workshop Theater to Premiere Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, 9/19-10/12
by BWW News Desk - September 06, 2013

WORKSHOP THEATER COMPANY has announced the world premiere production of Lou-Lou Igbokwe's IYOM, directed by Jessica Creane. IYOM will play a four-week limited engagement at WorkShop Theater Company's Main Stage (312 West 36th Street, 4th Floor). Performances begin Thursday, September 19 and continue...


Simon Stephens to Open TURNING THE PAGE: CREATIVE NEW WRITING Conference, Sep 13
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013

Simon Stephens will deliver the keynote platform at conference 'Turning the Page: Creating New Writing (1945-2013)' at the University of Reading on September 13th 2013....


CHIMERICA Transfers to the Harold Pinter Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2013

The Headlong and Almeida Theatre's five star sold-out co-production of Lucy Kirkwood's new play Chimerica will transfer to the Harold Pinter Theatre tonight, 6 August for a strictly limited 11 week run with booking to 19 October 2013. Directed by Lyndsey Turner, Chimerica received its world premiere...


Caps Lock Theatre to Stage Site-Specific 'MRS. MAYFIELD'S FIFTH-GRADE CLASS' in the East Village, 1/15-2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2015

Mariah MacCarthy (Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award, NYtheatre.com's 2012 'Person of the Year') reunites with director Leta Tremblay (The Foreplay Play) on their site-specific hit Mrs. Mayfield's Fifth-Grade Class of '93 20-Year Reunion, this time set in an East Village apartment....


Ben Affleck to Play 'Batman' in MAN OF STEEL Sequel
by Movies News Desk - August 22, 2013

Ending weeks of speculation, Ben Affleck has been set to star as Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne....


Ben Foster and Robin Wright Are Engaged!
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2013

Life & Style Weekly reports that Broadway alum Ben Foster, 33, is engaged to screen actress Robin Wright, 47. This will be Foster's first marriage and Wright's third....


Ben Affleck's Batman 'Tired' But 'Seasoned' for MAN OF STEEL Sequel
by Movies News Desk - September 12, 2013

Variety reports that Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara revealed during an investor gathering today that Ben Affleck's portrayal of Batman for the upcoming MAN OF STEEL sequel directed by Zack Snyder will be “tired and weary and seasoned and been doing it for awhile.'...


Richard Topol Stars as Yogi Berra in Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - September 20, 2013

Primary Stages has announced that Richard Topol (Broadway's The Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) will assume the role of Yogi Berra in their World Premiere production of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Due to artistic differences, J...


Simon Stephens to Open TURNING THE PAGE: CREATIVE NEW WRITING Conference, Sep 13
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2013

Simon Stephens will deliver the keynote platform at conference 'Turning the Page: Creating New Writing (1945-2013)' at the University of Reading on September 13th 2013....


Production Begins on BBC America's INTRUDERS Starring Mira Sorvino
by Caryn Robbins - February 24, 2014

Production is underway in Vancouver British Columbia for BBC AMERICA's new original series Intruders, starring celebrated British actor John Simm and Oscar(R) winner Mira Sorvino....


Caps Lock Theatre Stages Site-Specific 'MRS. MAYFIELD'S FIFTH-GRADE CLASS' in the East Village, Now thru 2/1
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2015

Mariah MacCarthy (Doric Wilson Independent Playwright Award, NYtheatre.com's 2012 'Person of the Year') reunites with director Leta Tremblay (The Foreplay Play) on their site-specific hit Mrs. Mayfield's Fifth-Grade Class of '93 20-Year Reunion, this time set in an East Village apartment....


HBO to Premiere Series STATE OF PLAY: FIRST LADIES, Today
by Casey Judge - December 08, 2014

HBO Sports and executive producers Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey team up again for the innovative topical series STATE OF PLAY, continuing with FIRST LADIES on TUESDAY, DEC. 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO....


Ben Foster and Robin Wright Are Engaged!
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2013

Life & Style Weekly reports that Broadway alum Ben Foster, 33, is engaged to screen actress Robin Wright, 47. This will be Foster's first marriage and Wright's third....


HBO Sports Debuts New Documentary Series STATE OF PLAY Tonight
by TV News Desk - December 04, 2013

HBO Sports and executive producers Peter Berg and Sarah Aubrey will team up again for an innovative new documentary film series, it was announced today by HBO....


Simon Stephens Opens TURNING THE PAGE: CREATIVE NEW WRITING Conference Today
by BWW News Desk - September 13, 2013

Simon Stephens will deliver the keynote platform at conference 'Turning the Page: Creating New Writing (1945-2013)' at the University of Reading today, September 13th 2013....


THE AUDIENCE, Starring Helen Mirren, to Bring the Crown to Broadway Next Spring
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2014

The Daily Mail writes that THE AUDIENCE, starring Helen Mirren, is on its way to Broadway. The production, helmed by Stephen Daldry and written by Peter Morgan, will begin previews in February 2015 for a March opening. Based on Stephen Frears acclaimed film, THE AUDIENCE played a sold-out run at the...


DI AND VIV AND ROSE Opens at the Vaudeville Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2015

Hampstead Theatre's critically acclaimed production Di and Viv and Rose opens at the Vaudeville Theatre tonight 29 January 2015. Anna Mackmin returns to direct Amelia Bullmore's funny and insightful comedy about female friendship. Tamzin Outhwaite* reprises her role as Di and will be joined by Saman...


Ben Affleck to Direct, Star in Geopolitical Thriller for Warner Bros.
by Tyler Peterson - October 25, 2013

The big-budget film follows a group of mercenaries who are contracted to assassinate an African warlord. Per the report, 'the film is both an action movie and an examination of the moral ambiguities of how philanthropy and foreign assistance veers into modern day neocolonialism. It also tracks how i...






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