Alastair Sim
Date of Death: August 19, 1976 (75)
Birth Place: Edinburgh, SCOTLAND
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Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Review: North Shore Music Theatre Makes Magic Once Again With A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY (Dec 11, 2023)
Narrows Community Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Performances (Dec 3, 2023)
Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Dec 6, 2024)
Review: North Shore Music Theatre Makes Magic Once Again With A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY (Dec 11, 2023)
Narrows Community Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Performances (Dec 3, 2023)
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Interview: Will Lyman Talks Playing Scrooge in Commonwealth Shakespeare Company's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Boston has a long history with “A Christmas Carol.” Victorian-era author Charles Dickens gave his first American reading of the holiday classic at Tremont Temple in December 1867 while he was living just a block away at the Parker House.
Review: North Shore Music Theatre Makes Magic Once Again With A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY at North Shore Music Theatre?
What did our critic think of A CHRISTMAS CAROL: A MUSICAL GHOST STORY at North Shore Music Theatre?
Narrows Community Theater's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Begins Performances
Narrows Community Theater, one of Brooklyn's longest running community theaters, will bring its audiences a true holiday treat: Alan Menken's musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Learn more about the production here!
Narrows Community Theater, one of Brooklyn's longest running community theaters, will bring its audiences a true holiday treat: Alan Menken's musical version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Learn more about the production here!
Interview: Liam Brennan Talks About Returning to the Role of Inspector Goole in AN INSPECTOR CALLS
Liam Brennan has played the role of Inspector Goole in the West End and on Broadway - he returns to the role this year as part of the touring 30 year anniversary of the National Theatre's production. He speaks to BroadwayWorld about returning to the role.
Liam Brennan has played the role of Inspector Goole in the West End and on Broadway - he returns to the role this year as part of the touring 30 year anniversary of the National Theatre's production. He speaks to BroadwayWorld about returning to the role.
Film Movement Classics to Release ALASTAIR SIM'S SCHOOL FOR LAUGHTER, A 4-Disc Collector's Set
Perhaps best remembered as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Scottish character actor Alastair Sim became a leading star of British cinema after spending five years as a lecturer of elocution at the University of Edinburgh. One of the best-loved and most prolific actors in classic British comedy, Sim, who often appeared in multiple roles, starred in more than fifty films beginning in 1935 and was both critically acclaimed and unfailingly popular, regularly topping the cinema-goers popularity polls. This April, courtesy of Film Movement Classics, classes are now back in session with ALASTAIR SIM'S SCHOOL FOR LAUGHTER, a seminal 4-disc Blu-ray collection spotlighting his most laughter-inducing film roles -- now digitally restored in HD for optimal viewing.
Perhaps best remembered as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Scottish character actor Alastair Sim became a leading star of British cinema after spending five years as a lecturer of elocution at the University of Edinburgh. One of the best-loved and most prolific actors in classic British comedy, Sim, who often appeared in multiple roles, starred in more than fifty films beginning in 1935 and was both critically acclaimed and unfailingly popular, regularly topping the cinema-goers popularity polls. This April, courtesy of Film Movement Classics, classes are now back in session with ALASTAIR SIM'S SCHOOL FOR LAUGHTER, a seminal 4-disc Blu-ray collection spotlighting his most laughter-inducing film roles -- now digitally restored in HD for optimal viewing.
Film Movement Acquires a Treasure Trove of Digitally Restored British Classics for Release on Loaded Blu-Ray
Since its launch in 2015, the Film Movement Classics label has been dedicated to seeking out distinctive films of the past from around the globe, and offering these digitally restored classics to cineastes everywhere. Following the recent theatrical releases of FRITZ LANG'S INDIAN EPIC and Bill Forsyth's coming-of-age classic GREGORY'S GIRL and the home entertainment releases of French farce THE MAD ADVENTURES OF RABBI JACOB and King Hu's pioneering wuxia film, THE FATE OF LEE KHAN, Film Movement has acquired a baker's dozen of British classics from the '40s-'60s for Blu-ray and digital release on the Film Movement Classics label beginning this December.
Since its launch in 2015, the Film Movement Classics label has been dedicated to seeking out distinctive films of the past from around the globe, and offering these digitally restored classics to cineastes everywhere. Following the recent theatrical releases of FRITZ LANG'S INDIAN EPIC and Bill Forsyth's coming-of-age classic GREGORY'S GIRL and the home entertainment releases of French farce THE MAD ADVENTURES OF RABBI JACOB and King Hu's pioneering wuxia film, THE FATE OF LEE KHAN, Film Movement has acquired a baker's dozen of British classics from the '40s-'60s for Blu-ray and digital release on the Film Movement Classics label beginning this December.
Finborough Theatre Presents of DR. ANGELUS
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, and rediscovering one of the West End's most popular dramatists of the 1930s and 1940s, Dr Angelus by James Bridie starring David Rintoul and Malcolm Rennie plays at the acclaimed Finborough Theatre on Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 27 November 2016 (Press Night: Monday, 28 November 2016 at 7.30pm).
In a production commissioned by the Finborough Theatre, and rediscovering one of the West End's most popular dramatists of the 1930s and 1940s, Dr Angelus by James Bridie starring David Rintoul and Malcolm Rennie plays at the acclaimed Finborough Theatre on Sunday and Monday evenings and Tuesday matinees from Sunday, 27 November 2016 (Press Night: Monday, 28 November 2016 at 7.30pm).
BWW Reviews: Theatre Memphis Spikes the Eggnog with A CHRISTMAS CAROL
As my hand was turning to mincemeat while writing personal notes in Christmas card after Christmas card, I persevered, knowing that at the end of my travails there would be a reward: A much anticipated performance of Theatre Memphis' annual 'gift' to Memphis, Charles Dickens' venerable A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I must admit: I have not attended every performance of that classic since its inception. I have, however, infrequently stopped to hang my wreath at its door; and I've seen some fine 'Ebeneezers' over the years (I recall a former teaching colleague, Tom Ford, offering a tight, clipped interpretation and, of course, one of the best and most frequent of the actors donning those tattered gloves, Memphis acting favorite Barry Fuller). As I wrote card after card, I began to think about all the other interpretations of A CHRISTMAS CAROL that I have encountered through the years - Seymour Hicks; Reginald Owen (in the role MGM intended for an ailing Lionel Barrymore, who had become famous for his radio performance and who would have, no doubt, been superior; a not-all-that-bad consolation prize was his equally tight-fisted 'Mr. Potter' in Frank Capra's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE); Orson Welles (in a Mercury Theatre radio performance); Sir Ralph Richardson (a beautiful audio recording); Alastair Sim (in the early 1950's British film and offering my favorite interpretation of the role; Danny Peary, in his fascinating ALTERNATE OSCARS, selects him as Best Actor for that performance); and, certainly, George C. Scott, in what was considered to be the version to end all versions. (And does anyone recall Jim Backus' 'Mr. Magoo' in a delightful animated musical television special back in the 1960's?)
As my hand was turning to mincemeat while writing personal notes in Christmas card after Christmas card, I persevered, knowing that at the end of my travails there would be a reward: A much anticipated performance of Theatre Memphis' annual 'gift' to Memphis, Charles Dickens' venerable A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I must admit: I have not attended every performance of that classic since its inception. I have, however, infrequently stopped to hang my wreath at its door; and I've seen some fine 'Ebeneezers' over the years (I recall a former teaching colleague, Tom Ford, offering a tight, clipped interpretation and, of course, one of the best and most frequent of the actors donning those tattered gloves, Memphis acting favorite Barry Fuller). As I wrote card after card, I began to think about all the other interpretations of A CHRISTMAS CAROL that I have encountered through the years - Seymour Hicks; Reginald Owen (in the role MGM intended for an ailing Lionel Barrymore, who had become famous for his radio performance and who would have, no doubt, been superior; a not-all-that-bad consolation prize was his equally tight-fisted 'Mr. Potter' in Frank Capra's IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE); Orson Welles (in a Mercury Theatre radio performance); Sir Ralph Richardson (a beautiful audio recording); Alastair Sim (in the early 1950's British film and offering my favorite interpretation of the role; Danny Peary, in his fascinating ALTERNATE OSCARS, selects him as Best Actor for that performance); and, certainly, George C. Scott, in what was considered to be the version to end all versions. (And does anyone recall Jim Backus' 'Mr. Magoo' in a delightful animated musical television special back in the 1960's?)
Garden Theatre Hosts Holiday Movie Series Based on A CHRISTMAS CAROL, Now thru 12/18
The Garden Theatre presents a Holiday Movie Series as a part of What The Dickens Orlando, a celebration of the life and times of Charles Dickens, Tuesdays and Thursdays, today, December 9 - 18, 2014 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).
The Garden Theatre presents a Holiday Movie Series as a part of What The Dickens Orlando, a celebration of the life and times of Charles Dickens, Tuesdays and Thursdays, today, December 9 - 18, 2014 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).
Garden Theatre to Host Holiday Movie Series Based on A CHRISTMAS CAROL, 12/9-18
The Garden Theatre presents a Holiday Movie Series as a part of What The Dickens Orlando, a celebration of the life and times of Charles Dickens, Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 9 – 18, 2014 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).
The Garden Theatre presents a Holiday Movie Series as a part of What The Dickens Orlando, a celebration of the life and times of Charles Dickens, Tuesdays and Thursdays, December 9 – 18, 2014 at the Garden Theatre (160 West Plant Street).
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Premieres MOST WONDERFUL MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS Today
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries unveils its blockbuster annual holiday-themed programming event, MOST WONDERFUL MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS, today, October 31 with 1300 hours of the most sought-after, traditional and cherished Christmas programming, including an exclusive lineup of the highest-rated Holiday Original Movies of all time from Crown Media Family Network's robust library, airing exclusively on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries unveils its blockbuster annual holiday-themed programming event, MOST WONDERFUL MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS, today, October 31 with 1300 hours of the most sought-after, traditional and cherished Christmas programming, including an exclusive lineup of the highest-rated Holiday Original Movies of all time from Crown Media Family Network's robust library, airing exclusively on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries to Premiere MOST WONDERFUL MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS, 10/31
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries unveils its blockbuster annual holiday-themed programming event, MOST WONDERFUL MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS, on October 31 with 1300 hours of the most sought-after, traditional and cherished Christmas programming
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries unveils its blockbuster annual holiday-themed programming event, MOST WONDERFUL MOVIES OF CHRISTMAS, on October 31 with 1300 hours of the most sought-after, traditional and cherished Christmas programming
Cheryl Knight to Bring TURN BACK THE CLOCK to Charing Cross Theatre, 1 June
Cheryl Knight's acclaimed show, Turn Back the Clock, A selection of songs & monologues by Joyce Grenfell plays the Charing Cross Theatre for one performance only
Cheryl Knight's acclaimed show, Turn Back the Clock, A selection of songs & monologues by Joyce Grenfell plays the Charing Cross Theatre for one performance only
BWW Reviews: Actors Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Still Fresh In Its 38th Year
In a golden anniversary season celebrating the theatre's past, present and future, there is little dust on this perennial favorite
In a golden anniversary season celebrating the theatre's past, present and future, there is little dust on this perennial favorite
BWW Blog: Mark Price of Off-Broadway's A CHRISTMAS CAROL - 'Christmas is a Time of Love, Sir, of Giving and Forgiving'
Frederick: 'Christmas is a time of love, sir, of giving and forgiving.'
Frederick: 'Christmas is a time of love, sir, of giving and forgiving.'
ESP to Present DANDY DICK Reading, 9/9
ESP comes around the curve and into summer's final stretch with Pinero's 1887 horse-racing farce, Dandy Dick! With two impetuous daughters both on the brink of matrimony,the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd is in need of a bit of dowry enhancement... So, even though he's a staunch disapprover of the racing game, when his sometime-do-well sisterGeorgiana Tidd, the 'daisy of the turf,' shows up with a supposedly sure thing -the horse of the play's title - the Very Reverend gets very interested, and he and his whole household go delightfully and British-ly bonkers!
ESP comes around the curve and into summer's final stretch with Pinero's 1887 horse-racing farce, Dandy Dick! With two impetuous daughters both on the brink of matrimony,the Very Reverend Augustin Jedd is in need of a bit of dowry enhancement... So, even though he's a staunch disapprover of the racing game, when his sometime-do-well sisterGeorgiana Tidd, the 'daisy of the turf,' shows up with a supposedly sure thing -the horse of the play's title - the Very Reverend gets very interested, and he and his whole household go delightfully and British-ly bonkers!
European Arts Company Brings FOUR FARCES to Wilton's Music Hall, Now thru June 27
Four Farces: A hilarious evening of Victorian one-act farces, written by John Madison Morton, William E Suter and Joseph Stirling Coyne, will be directed by Jonathan Kemp at Wilton's Music Hall, now through 27th June.
Four Farces: A hilarious evening of Victorian one-act farces, written by John Madison Morton, William E Suter and Joseph Stirling Coyne, will be directed by Jonathan Kemp at Wilton's Music Hall, now through 27th June.
European Arts Company to Bring FOUR FARCES to Wilton's Music Hall, June 18-27
Four Farces: A hilarious evening of Victorian one-act farces, written by John Madison Morton, William E Suter and Joseph Stirling Coyne, will be directed by Jonathan Kemp at Wilton's Music Hall, 18th - 27th June.
Four Farces: A hilarious evening of Victorian one-act farces, written by John Madison Morton, William E Suter and Joseph Stirling Coyne, will be directed by Jonathan Kemp at Wilton's Music Hall, 18th - 27th June.
Stephen Fry to Take on 'Lady Bracknell' at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Fall 2014?
According to The Daily Mail, Stephen Fry will play Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, beginning fall of 2014.
According to The Daily Mail, Stephen Fry will play Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, beginning fall of 2014.
BWW Interviews: Chatting With the Holiday Guys, Marc Kudisch & Jeffry Denman!
The Broadway stars have created a unique entertainment for 'Hanu-Mas,' playing in NY thru the end of the year.
The Broadway stars have created a unique entertainment for 'Hanu-Mas,' playing in NY thru the end of the year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Alastair Sim been in?
Alastair Sim has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.
How many West End shows has Alastair Sim been in?
Alastair Sim has not appeared in the West End
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