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Full Cast Announced for THE NORMAL HEART Tour!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2012

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production,...


David Harbour, Richard Schiff & Jeremy Shamos Join Al Pacino-Led GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS on Broadway!
by Robert Diamond - July 19, 2012

It's just been announced that this fall, two-time Tony Award winner AL PACINO will be joined on stage by Tony nominee DAVID HARBOUR, Emmy Award winner RICHARD SCHIFF and Tony nominee JEREMY SHAMOS in the Broadway revival of DAVID MAMET'S acclaimed Pulitzer Prize-winning drama GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS. As...


Confirmed: Michael Weston Replaces Justin Long in CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES at Mark Taper Forum
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012

Michael Weston replaces Justin Long in Center Theatre Group's production of the Tony-nominated "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz. Weston joins the previously announced Jeannie Berlin, Robert Foxworth, Robin Weigert and JoBeth Williams. Long has bowed out due to a film commitment....


James McAvoy to Play Title Role in Traf Transformed's MACBETH at Trafalgar Studio, Feb 9-April 27
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2012

According to the Daily Mail, James McAvoy will play Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth will play Feb 9 through April 27, 2013....


Photo Flash: Harry Melling, Indira Varma and More at THE HOTHOUSE's West End Opening
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2013

Harold Pinter's macabre tragicomedy returns to London's West End in this new production directed by Jamie Lloyd (Donmar's Passion, Broadway's Cyrano de Bergerac, National Theatre's She Stoops to Conquer, Royal Court's The Pride). It follows the critically acclaimed and sold out Macbeth, starring Jam...


Olney Theatre Center Presents OVER THE TAVERN, Now thru 10/21
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2012

Olney Theatre Center, the award-winning, year-round arts and entertainment destination, announces the opening of the area premiere of Over the Tavern by Tom Dudzick. Over the Tavern will grace Olney Theatre Center's Mainstage from tonight, September 26 to October 21, 2012....


EMPEROR's Original Soundtrack Set for Digital Release Next Week, 3/5
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the Emperor – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score....


Confirmed: Michael Weston Replaces Justin Long in CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES at Mark Taper Forum
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2012

Michael Weston replaces Justin Long in Center Theatre Group's production of the Tony-nominated "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz. Weston joins the previously announced Jeannie Berlin, Robert Foxworth, Robin Weigert and JoBeth Williams. Long has bowed out due to a film commitment....


Cast of ARGO to be Honored at Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony
by Claire Hannum - October 03, 2012

The 16th Annual Hollywood Film Awards, presented by the Los Angeles Times, is pleased to announce that the feature ARGO, directed by Ben Affleck, will receive the 'Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award.'...


THE NORMAL HEART Opens in D.C. Tonight, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production,...


Two-Part Starz Encore Event THORNE Premieres Tonight, 6/12
by TV News Desk - June 12, 2012

'Thorne' is a two part ENCORE original event. 'Thorne: Sleepyhead' is a startling contemporary take on the thrilling, chilling, crime drama, adapted from Mark Billingham's bestselling novel 'Sleepyhead' (2001). Directed by Stephen Hopkins ('House of Lies,' '24') the series stars acclaimed actor Davi...


Starz Greenlights Second Season of Original Series DA VINCI'S DEMONS
by Caryn Robbins - April 17, 2013

Starz Chief Executive Officer, Chris Albrecht, announced a second season order for the STARZ Original series, DA VINCI'S DEMONS, following its recent record-setting first season weekend debut on STARZ on Friday, April 12....


Kneehigh to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, 2/23-3/17
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2013

St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly esc...


James McAvoy Plays Title Role in Traf Transformed's MACBETH at Trafalgar Studio, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2013

James McAvoy will play Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth will play tonight, Feb 9 through April 27, 2013....


Billy Ray to Pen Martin Scorsese's SINATRA Film
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2012

According to Deadline.com, writer Billy Ray will pen the script for Universal Pictures' Sinatra, a film about the life of performer Frank Sinatra. The movie will be directed by Martin Scorsese and produced by Scott Rudin, Peter Guber and Cathy Schulman, Sikelia and Tina Sinatra....


James McAvoy Plays Title Role in Traf Transformed's MACBETH at Trafalgar Studio, Beginning Tonight
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2013

James McAvoy will play Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth will play tonight, Feb 9 through April 27, 2013....


GET TO WORK Among Sundance Channel's 2012-13 Programming Overview
by Caryn Robbins - July 02, 2012

Sundance Channel announces its programming overview for the remainder of 2012 and the beginning of 2013. Upcoming premieres include GET TO WORK on August 13 plus the return of 'The Mortified Sessions' on October 8....


Review Roundup: West End's MACBETH Starring James McAvoy
by Review Roundups - February 25, 2013

James McAvoy plays Macbeth in a production by new West End theatre company Traf Transformed, headed by Jamie Lloyd. Macbeth opened Feb 9 and will run through April 27, 2013....


CTG's OTHER DESERT CITIES Begins Performances at Mark Taper Forum Tonight
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2012

Michael Weston joins Center Theatre Group's production of the Tony-nominated "Other Desert Cities" by Jon Robin Baitz. Weston joins the previously announced Jeannie Berlin, Robert Foxworth, Robin Weigert and JoBeth Williams. Robert Egan directs the West Coast premiere, which starts previews tonight ...


Hugh Bonneville's TWENTY TWELVE to Premiere on BBC America 6/28
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2012

The BAFTA nominated docu-comedy series TWENTY TWELVE, starring BAFTA nominee Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey), joins BBC AMERICA's Ministry of Laughs comedy block just in time for the Summer Games....


Lakeshore Records to Release EMPEROR Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, 3/5
by Caryn Robbins - February 27, 2013

Lakeshore Records will release the EMPEROR – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack digitally on March 5, 2013. Alex Heffes (The Last King of Scotland, State of Play) composed the original score....


2Cents Theatre Group to Stage RENT and PRIVATE EYES in Rep, Beg. 5/24
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2013

2Cents Theatre Group has announced its production of Rent, Jonathan Larson's legendary Broadway smash hit, which is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. Directed by Kristen Boule, with musical direction by Morgan Fitch, Rent is set to open on Friday, May 24. Private Eyes by Steven Dietz, directed b...


THE NORMAL HEART Opens in D.C. Tonight, 6/8
by BWW News Desk - June 08, 2012

Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater produces the 2011 Tony Award-winning production of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart, directed by George C. Wolfe. Wolfe, who directed the show's sold-out Broadway engagement last season, mounts the professional D.C.-area premiere of this production,...


Photo Coverage: THE HOTHOUSE Starring Simon Russell Beale!
by Carrie Dunn - May 07, 2013

John Heffernan (Lush), Harry Melling (Lamb), Clive Rowe (Tubb), Christopher Timothy (Lobb) and Indira Varma (Miss Cutts) will join the previously announced Simon Russell Beale (Roote) and John Simm (Gibbs) to complete the cast for The Hothouse, Jamie Lloyd Productions' second show for Trafalgar Stud...


OSCARS: ARGO Wins 'Best Picture'
by Tyler Peterson - February 24, 2013

ARGO was the recipient of this year's Academy Award for 'Best Picture.' Accepting the award was director Ben Affleck and producer Grant Heslov....






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