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Review Roundup: Did THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Dazzle the West End Again?
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 10, 2024

The landmark National Theatre and Neal Street production of The Lehman Trilogy, directed by Academy Award, Tony Award, and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, has returned to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a strictly limited encore season this autumn. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is a sweeping story of a family spanning generations and a company that changed the world.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY, Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 10, 2024

One of my biggest bugbears in theatre is a production that remains on stage well past its welcome. Overlong and flabby shows do neither the audience nor the show itself any favours. It is therefore a huge endorsement for me to state that a production of nearly three and a half hours really is worth every second of your time.

Photos: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Returns to London at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy has returned to London. Check out all new photos here!

Shakespeare Theatre Company To Celebrate Publication of SHAKESPEARE IN THE THEATRE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2024

Shakespeare Theatre Company announced a book event featuring Michael Kahn and Simon Godwin, discussing their experiences and insights.

Cast Set For the West End Return of THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the five-time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy which returns to London's West End following highly acclaimed international performances. 

THE LEHMAN TRILOGY Will Return to the West End in September
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2024

The National Theatre's critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production of The Lehman Trilogy will return to London’s West End following highly acclaimed international performances. 

Video: Cast Members Talk THE LEHMAN TRILOGY on KPIX CBS News Bay Area
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 8, 2024

Aaron Krohn, Howard W. Overshown, and John Heffernan stopped by CBS to discuss The Lehman Trilogy, running at A.C.T. through June 23rd. Watch the interview here!

Interview: Theatre Life with Simon Godwin
by Elliot Lanes - Jun 5, 2024

Today’s subject Simon Godwin is currently living his theatre life as the Artistic Director of DC’s Tony Award winning Shakespeare Theatre Company (STC). He assumed the position in 2019 succeeding the company’s founder Michael Kahn after a stunning 33-year reign.

Review: THE LEHMAN TRILOGY at American Conservatory Theatre
by Steve Murray - May 30, 2024

A fresh off the boat Jewish immigrant from Bavaria stands in awe of the musical box that in New York City in 1884. All he can repeat is Baruch Hashem (Blessed be God) and is amused when an immigration officer changes his name so easily from Chaim to Henry. This man is Henry Lehman who, along with his two brothers will create a financial firm that figured prominently in American history prior to its spectacular collapse triggering the largest financial crisis in history.

Photos: First Look At THE LEHMAN TRILOGY At American Conservatory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

See brand-new production photos from the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award® winning production, The Lehman Trilogy, performing at A.C.T.’s Toni Rembe Theater now through Sunday, June 23, 2024.

American Conservatory Theater to Close Out 23/24 Season with THE LEHMAN TRILOGY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

American Conservatory Theater will close its 2023/24 season with the National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award winning production, The Lehman Trilogy. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: NACHTLAND, Young Vic
by Cindy Marcolina - Mar 7, 2024

Nachtland is a nervous, difficult play whose purpose is decisively blurry. It doesn’t revel as much as it should in the unknotting of its cerebral conundrum and doesn’t bask in the incredible satire it holds. The ideas it presents are topical, yet the piece is distracted. It tries to be quirky and different, but the result is tired and unfocused. It will make audiences think and talk about what they just saw, but not necessarily in a good way.

Video: Watch Ewan McGregor Lead Showtime's Trailer for A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2024

An adaptation of Amor Towles' best-selling novel, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW follows Count Alexander Rostov, played by Emmy Award-winning actor Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise, Halston, Trainspotting), who, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past has placed him on the wrong side of history. Watch the video!

A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW Sets Showtime Premiere Date
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2024

An adaptation of Amor Towles' internationally best-selling novel, A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW follows Count Alexander Rostov, played by Emmy Award-winning actor Ewan McGregor (Star Wars franchise, Halston, Trainspotting), who, in the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, finds that his gilded past has placed him on the wrong side of history.

Jane Horrocks, Romola Garai and More Will Lead NACHTLAND at the Young Vic
by Stephi Wild - Dec 7, 2023

Casting has been announced for the UK premiere of Nachtland, a new satire by Marius von Mayenburg, translated by Maja Zade, directed by Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber. Learn more about who is in the cast here!

Full Cast and Team Set for MACBETH, Starring Ralph Fiennes and Indira Varma
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 31, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the location, cast, and creative team for the highly-anticipated spring production of Macbeth. Directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, Macbeth stars Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma as the leading lord and lady. Learn more about the location, cast, and creative team here!

The National Theatre's Learning Activity is Now in Every Local Authority in the UK
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 18, 2023

The National Theatre’s Learning activity is now present in every local authority across the UK through its in-person and digital programmes. The NT’s active engagement with schools, teachers and young people is a key part of its mission to support the next generation of theatre makers and creators across the UK. The NT aims to inspire creativity, fire imaginations and boost skills for the future workforce of the sector and to build a more creative nation. 

Full Company Announced for THE INQUIRY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 9, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of THE INQUIRY by Harry Davies at Chichester’s Minerva Theatre, where an extra week of performances has been added. The production now runs from 13 October – 11 November (press night: 17 October).  

Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation Launches Shakespearean Writing Competition
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 20, 2023

The speeches Shakespeare “forgot” to write… a new creative competition for children and young people launches to celebrate 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio

Shakespeare Theatre Company Sets 23/24 Season Featuring EVITA Directed by Sammi Cannold & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2023

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the upcoming 23/24 Season: Greater Wonders. The 23/24 Season opens with the long-awaited production of EVITA.