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Videos You Missed This Week: THE GREAT GATSBY, THE OUTSIDERS, and More
by Sidney Paterra - Dec 13, 2024

It's been a busy week on (and off) Broadway! As the year comes to a close, so does the fist half of the 2024-25 Broadway season. Catch up on all the latest from the week ending December 13, 2024 with videos from Annie, The Great Gatsby, The Outsiders, and more!

Video: Exclusive Clip of 'Alone' from Apocalyptic Musical Film THE END
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 10, 2024

BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive clip of Alone from The End, the new apocalyptic musical fantasy film starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon. In the clip, George MacKay (playing the role of Son) sings and dances while considering his future in the underground bunker in which he lives. Watch it now!

Video: Tilda Swinton, Michael Shannon, & More Star in Trailer for Apocalyptic Musical Film THE END
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 4, 2024

NEON has debuted the trailer for The End, the upcoming apocalyptic musical fantasy film directed by Joshua Oppenheimer and starring Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon. Watch the trailer now!

THE END Musical Film Starring Tilda Swinton Will Be Available in the UK, Germany, and Austria
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

The End, the musical film starring Tilda Swinton, will soon be available in the UK, Germany, and Austria. The film has been acquired by MUBI, the global distributor, streaming service and production company.

Paul Wright and George MacKay Reunite For New Film MISSION
by Josh Sharpe - May 9, 2024

Filming has begun on Scotland based production MISSION, reuniting BAFTA winning collaborators Paul Wright (For Those In Peril) and George MacKay (Femme). Mission is a punk exploration of the psyche which follows alienated Dylan (MacKay) as he throws off the shackles of his solitary life in an attempt to experience the highs and lows of existence at its most extreme, embarking on a thrilling journey of self-discovery that proves both inspiring and terrifying.

Grand Jury and Audience Award Films Announced at 27th Sonoma International Film Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 24, 2024

Luminaries such as Golden Globe®-winner Beau Bridges, actor/director John Cameron Mitchell, actor Scoot McNairy, chef Susan Feniger, musician Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation, and more than 150 filmmakers, distinguished press, and industry guests converged on the award-winning wine country film festival March 20-24.

VAULT Festival Fails to Secure Funding For New Home and Will Close
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2024

VAULT Creative Arts, the charity behind VAULT Festival, have announced the closure of VAULT Festival and the cancellation of plans for their new London home, after failing to secure the funding required to continue. 

Photos: GUYS AND DOLLS, DEAR ENGLAND, and More Take Home The Casting Directors' Guild Casting Awards; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024

The Casting Directors’ Guild has announced the winners for the 2024 CDG Casting Awards. Check out the full list of winners here, as well as photos from the night!

EDINBURGH 2023: Review: GROW, Scottish Storytelling Centre, George Mackay Brown Library
by Kat Mokrynski - Aug 18, 2023

The concept of Grow is simple, yet lovely - The audience is helping The Gardener look after their friend’s allotment, ensuring that the plants will grow. Niall Moorjani takes on the role of The Gardener, an enthusiastic person who does not know how to help their friend grow a plant but is willing to do whatever it takes to get it done!

EDINBURGH 2023: BroadwayWorld's Edfringe Reviews
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 4, 2023

A compilation of all of BroadwayWorld's coverage of the world's biggest arts festival.

THORA Written By David McNeish To Have World Premiere At Orkney Theatre This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 17, 2023

THORA written by David McNeish will have its world première at Orkney Theatre, Kirkwall Grammar School, The Meadows, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1QN, running 16 June 2023, 2.30pm & 7.30pm and 17 June 2023, 4pm.

Cast Announced For Shakespeare's Globe's SHAKESPEARE IN THE ABBEY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 29, 2023

As celebrations continue for the 400th Anniversary of the First Folio across 2023, Shakespeare’s Globe will return to Westminster Abbey for the hugely popular Shakespeare in the Abbey for six special performances beginning this evening and running until Friday 31 March.

47th ST MAGNUS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Set For This June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2023

Under the directorship of Scottish composer Alasdair Nicolson, this year's multi-artform programme spans the world premiere of David McNeish's new play, Thora, directed by Gerda Stevenson, brings superb dance in the form of Scottish Ballet's debut, sees its first major outdoor installation from Architects of Air, and of course a strong music line-up courses through it.

VAULT Festival Celebrates Record-Breaking Year as it Closes its Doors For The Last Time in its Original Home
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2023

VAULT Festival marked the end of its decade-long run at its original venue, The Vaults on Sunday 19th March, bringing to a close a record-breaking year which welcomed more than 81,000 audience members throughout its eight week run.

A West End Gala Night of 'Theatrical Consequences' Comes to the Savoy Theatre in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2023

The game of Consequences - drawing an image, turning over the page to hide it and passing it on - often ends in astonishing and eye-wateringly funny results. Now inspired by this “what will happen next?” children's game, there will be a one night only fundraising gala evening at the Savoy theatre on Monday 15 May, 2023.

Riverside Studios Announces Funding Campaign - Rally For Riverside
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

2023 marks the 45th Anniversary of Riverside Studios being established as an arts centre, and its 40th Anniversary as a charity. Creative Director Rachel Tackley, Executive Director Tony Lankester and the whole team at the West London venue have announced details of further shows now on sale for the spring, as well as a brand-new fundraising campaign – Rally for Riverside. 

VIDEO: Netflix Shares I CAME BY Film Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 1, 2022

A pair of graffiti writers, Toby (George Mackay) and Jay (Percelle Ascott) regularly target the homes of the U.K.’s wealthy elite and ruling class. When Toby breaks into the home of former High Court Judge Sir Hector Blake (Hugh Bonneville) he discovers a shocking secret that leads him on a dangerous journey. Watch the new video trailer now!

Ariana DeBose to Receive Virtuosos Award From Santa Barbara International Film Festival
by Michael Major - Jan 6, 2022

Belfast stars Caitríona Balfe and Jamie Dornan, CODA's Emilia Jones and Troy Kotsur, Red Rocket star Simon Rex, Licorice Pizza’s Alana Haim and King Richard standout Saniyya Sidney will also receive the honor at this year's film festival. The group of recipients will also participate in a discussion hosted by Dave Karger.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares MUNICH - THE EDGE OF WAR Trailer
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2021

In Autumn 1938, a British civil servant and a German diplomat cross paths in Munich and conspire to prevent war in Europe. Based on Robert Harris' book. The film features George MacKay, Jannis Niewöhner and Academy Award® winner Jeremy Irons.

Tilda Swinton, George Mackay & Stephen Graham Will Star in THE END Musical Movie
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2021

Joshua Oppenheimer is set to direct the film, which is set to begin production in 2022. Most details about the film have been kept under wraps. The film will follow that last human family. Details on the creative team have not yet been announced.