James Laurenson

42ND STREET Complete Recording Will Be Released on April 8

Jay commenced the first complete recording of the original version of the musical with the original orchestrations by Philip J. Lang at Abbey Road Studios, London on October 5 1996 and completed it at Clinton Recording Studios, New York on October 19 1996. This will be the first time it is released to the public.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the Donmar's ARISTOCRATS

Ballybeg Hall once played host to grand balls, musical evenings, tennis parties: its rooms busy, bursting with painters, poets and politicians. And presiding over all of it, the imposing figure of Judge O'Donnell. Now, on the eve of a wedding, the O'Donnell children return to their ancestral home to find that the rot has set in.

Linda Emond and More Join Ralph Fiennes in Old Vic's THE MASTER BUILDER; Headed to Broadway Next Fall!

David Hare's new adaptation of Ibsen's THE MASTER BUILDER has rounded out its company, led by Ralph Fiennes, for its winter run at The Old Vic, and Broadway actress Linda Emond is among the new additions to the cast. Not only that, but the Daily Mail is reporting that producer Scott Rudin will bring the production to Broadway next fall.

AIMEE AND JAGUAR, DADA GERT and More Set for Northwestern University Theatre and Dance, Jan 2014

A play set in war-torn Berlin and a National Theatre Live (NT Live) reprise broadcast of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' will help distract Chicago area theatre fans from January's frigid temperatures.

National Theatre Live zeigt zum Jahresbeginn Encore-Veranstaltungen

Das National Theatre London feiert derzeit seinen 50. Geburtstag und zeigt zum Beginn des neuen Jahres einige Produktionen von National Theatre Live als Encore noch einmal

AIMEE AND JAGUAR, DADA GERT and More Set for Northwestern University Theatre and Dance, Jan 2014

A play set in war-torn Berlin and a National Theatre Live (NT Live) reprise broadcast of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" will help distract Chicago area theatre fans from January's frigid temperatures.

Final Installment of PBS's THE HOLLOW CROWN to Air this Week, Today

'Henry V,' the final installment of Shakespeare's four history chronicle plays comprising 'The Hollow Crown' airs October 11 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's'Great Performances' on PBS stations (check local listings).

Final Installment of PBS's THE HOLLOW CROWN to Air this Week, 10/11

'Henry V,' the final installment of Shakespeare's four history chronicle plays comprising 'The Hollow Crown' airs October 11 at 9 p.m. on THIRTEEN's'Great Performances' on PBS stations (check local listings).

Music Box Theatre to Screen MACBETH Starring Kenneth Branagh, 10/26

Chicagoans can have the full Shakespeare experience this fall with three unique opportunities to attend viewings of Othello, Macbeth and Hamlet at the Music Box Theatre. The Music Box continues its partnership with the UK's National Theatre Live to exhibit captured live stage performances beamed to Chicago from the prestigious National Theatre in London. Macbeth brings Kenneth Branagh (My Week with Marilyn, Hamlet) back to the Shakespearean stage after a decade to perform the role of the Scottish king. Othello shows on Sunday, Oct 13, 11:30am, Macbeth is Saturday, Oct 26, 1:00 pm and Hamlet is Wednesday, Nov 20, 3:00pmat Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Avenue. Tickets to National Theatre Live events are $15 in advance at the Music Box Theatre box office and online at http://www.musicboxtheatre.com/collections/nt-live-2013; $18 at the door.

Northwestern Adds WAR HORSE and More to NT Live Screening Schedule

The epic production of National Theatre's "War Horse," based on the novel by English author, poet, playwright and librettist and 2003-05 Children's Laureate Michael Morpurgo, is the latest addition to a series of hit London plays that will be broadcast this season at Northwestern University. Single tickets to "War Horse" go on sale today (Sept. 27).

Jude Law Is 'At the Peak of His Powers' as HENRY V

Jude Law will begin rehearsals for Michael Grandage's HENRY V next month, and the director is beaming about the casting decision.

BBC America to Present Six-Part Series STATE OF PLAY, Beg. 12/7

Experience a rollercoaster thriller of deception and collusion in the corridors of power. Following the critically acclaimed series Luther, The Hour and Whitechapel, BBC AMERICA's Dramaville (hosted by Luther star Idris Elba) presents another opportunity to see the award-winning conspiracy drama, State of Play.

La Mirada Presents NT Live's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Broadcast 7/22

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the seventh and final production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from the National's Olivier Theatre in London, Zoë Wanamaker starring in Anton Chekhov's THE CHERRY ORCHARD, directed by Howard Davies.

OLIVIERS 2011: LEGALLY BLONDE And AFTER THE DANCE Big Winners!

Check here to see if your favourites have picked up the prizes!

OLIVIERS 2011: Our Writer's Predictions For Tonight's Award-Winners!

Our writer's tip for the trophy-winners tonight!

OLIVIERS 2011: Awards Tonight! LOVE NEVER DIES and AFTER THE DANCE Lead Nominations

The Laurence Olivier Awards - the most prestigious awards in London's Theatreland - will be held this year in a revamped ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 13 March. Follow full coverage of the event on www.olivierawards.com.

2011 Olivier Award Nominations Announced; LOVE NEVER DIES and AFTER THE DANCE Lead

The Laurence Olivier Awards - the most prestigious awards in London's Theatreland - will be held this year in a revamped ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Sunday 13 March. Follow full coverage of the event on www.olivierawards.com.

OLIVIER AWARDS Nominations Announced - LIVE!

The nominations for this year's awards are being announced this morning - follow all the news with us!

National Theatre Live Presents FELA!, Broadcast At La Mirada 1/21

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the fourth production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, the musical sensation and Tony nominee for Best Musical, FELA!

La Mirada Hosts 3rd Broadcast Of NTL's HAMLET 1/2/2011

La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the third production of National Theatre Live's second season - broadcast live from London's National Olivier Theatre, Shakespeare's HAMLET, directed by Nicholas Hytner.