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Jennifer Hudson Releases First Holiday Album 'The Gift of Love'
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024

Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on her new holiday album, The Gift of Love. Find out the songs on the album, how to order and get a first listen.

Jennifer Hudson to Tour 'The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 18, 2024

History’s youngest female EGOT-winner Jennifer Hudson will ring in the upcoming release of her first-ever holiday album with a truly rare present for her fans — The Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience, which begins November 24 in Brooklyn and wraps in Las Vegas on December 22.

Daisy Ridley Will Narrate New World Symphony's Performance of FROM THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

The New World Symphony (NWS), America’s Orchestral Academy, announced that actress Daisy Ridley will narrate the season-opening performance of From the Diary of Anne Frank, composed by NWS Co-Founder and Artistic Director Laureate Michael Tilson Thomas, and led by Artistic Director Stéphane Denève at New World Center.

Jennifer Hudson Releasing First-Ever Holiday Album
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 6, 2024

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist, Academy Award-winning actress, and Tony and Emmy Award-winning producer Jennifer Hudson captures the magic of the holiday season on The Gift of Love, which will be released on October 18. 

Colman Domingo, Quinta Brunson & More to Present at The 2024 ESPYS
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 8, 2024

Stars and athletes scheduled to present this year include Quinta Brunson (Emmy® Award-winning actress, “Abbott Elementary”), Colman Domingo (actor, “Euphoria”), GloRilla (award-winning rapper), Daisy Ridley (award-winning actress, “Star Wars” series), Nikki Glaser (stand-up comedian and actress), Rob Lowe (actor and host, “The Floor,” “BRATS”), and more.

Video: See Daisy Ridley Swim in First Trailer for YOUNG WOMAN AND THE SEA
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 12, 2024

It looks like a nice day for a swim! The first trailer for the Daisy Ridley-led film was released during a panel on Thursday at CinemaCon. Disney’s Young Woman and the Sea tells the extraordinary true story of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, is coming to theaters nationwide in a special engagement May 31, 2024. See the trailer here!

Martin Freeman, Dermot O'Leary, Matt Lucas and More Set For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 3
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Park Theatre has announced the remaining celebrity guests taking part in the popular murder mystery fundraising spoof Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 3. Learn more about the lineup here!

Tickets Sell Out Within Hours For Tom Holland-Led ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2024

Tickets have completely sold out for the entire run of Romeo & Juliet, led by Tom Holland, coming to London's West End this May. Tickets went on sale this morning, Tuesday 13 February, at 8am GMT.

Tom Holland Will Star in ROMEO & JULIET in London's West End
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

Tom Holland will lead the Jamie Lloyd Company's new West End production of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Tom Holland will take on the role of Romeo, in the production directed by Jamie Lloyd. Find out how to get tickets and more.

THE MARSH KING'S DAUGHTER Sets Blu-ray & DVD Release
by Michael Major - Dec 19, 2023

In the tense thriller The Marsh King’s Daughter, a woman with a secret past will venture into the wilderness she left behind to confront the most dangerous man she’s ever met: her father. In the film, Helena’s (Daisy Ridley) seemingly ordinary life hides a dark and dangerous truth: her estranged father is the infamous Marsh King (Ben Mendelsohn).

WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED], THE FORSYTE SAGA, and More Come to the Park Theatre in 2024
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2023

Park Theatre has announced a plethora of new shows for 2024, including the third installment of their hugely popular Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] series and a two-part adaptation of The Forsyte Saga. 

Victoria Blunt Will Perform Additional VANYA Performance in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2023

Victoria Blunt will perform a public understudy performance of Chekhov’s VANYA adapted by Simon Stephens at the Duke of York’s Theatre on 6 October at 3pm. Learn more about the show and find out how to get tickets here!

Under 30s Lottery Launched For VANYA at the Duke of York's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

The under 30s ticket lottery has been announced for Vanya at Duke of York’s Theatre. Patrons can enter to be in with a chance to purchase £10 tickets for the first West End performance of Vanya on 15 September 2023.

DISNEY100: THE EXHIBITION �" MAKING THE MAGIC Special to Air on ABC
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2023

The Walt Disney Archives has opened its vaults to mark 100 historic years of making magic! In honor of this global celebration of a century of Disney storytelling, the ABC Owned Television Stations will present a 30-minute special, “Disney100: The Exhibition — Making the Magic,” hosted by Alicia Vitarelli and TaRhonda Thomas.

Casting Announced Joining Simon Russell Beale in JOHN GABRIEL BORKMAN at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2022

​​​​​​​Joining Simon Russell Beale in the title role, Clare Higgins as Gunhild Borkman and Lia Williams as Ella Rentheim, are Sebastian De Souza as Erhart Borkman, Daisy Ou as Frida Foldal, Laila Rouass as Fanny Wilton and Michael Simkins as Wilhelm Foldal who complete the cast for Henrik Ibsen's John Gabriel Borkman, in a new version by Lucinda Coxon at the Bridge Theatre.

Alan Paul Named Artistic Director Of Barrington Stage Company
by Stephi Wild - Aug 3, 2022

The Board of Trustees of Barrington Stage Company have announced that Alan Paul as the company's new Artistic Director. Paul, who is currently the Associate Artistic Director of the Tony Award-winning Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, DC, will succeed Julianne Boyd, BSC co-founder and Artistic Director, who is retiring at the end of the 2022 season after leading the company for 27 years.

Park Theatre Announces Vicky Hawkins as Executive Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 14, 2022

Vicky Hawkins has been announced as the new Executive Director of Park Theatre, taking the reins from Rachael Williams who was in the role for five years. A Haringey resident, Vicky joins Park Theatre from the National Theatre where she was Head of Producing. 

New Date and Final Casting Announced For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 2 At Park Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2022

By popular demand an extra date has been added to the run of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 2 at Park Theatre. A 3pm matinee on Tuesday 8th March was put on sale this morning and is the only date now available in the otherwise sold out run (except for £10 day seats released at 10am on show days).

BWW Review: LETTERS LIVE, Royal Albert Hall
by Debbie Gilpin - Nov 1, 2021

After months of refurbishments and closure due to coronavirus, the Royal Albert Hall is back open and ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Part of its full re-opening programme was the return of Letters Live, an event which has taken place at various venues across the world (from the Union Chapel in Islington to the Calais refugee camp to Los Angeles), and made its debut at the Royal Albert Hall back in 2019.

Daisy Ridley Joins New Futuristic Thriller MIND FALL
by Michael Major - Oct 29, 2021

Daisy Ridley has been announced to join Mind Fall, a new futuristic thriller written by Graham Moore. Mathieu Kassovitz is attached to direct the new film. Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 is set to produce the new film.