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Broadway Director and Choreographer Chet Walker Passes Away

Multi-Award Winning Director/Choreographer Chet Walker passed away peacefully on  ​​​​​​​Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home in Cornelius, North Carolina, from a glioblastoma tumor.  His devoted husband Jack, their beloved daughter Charlie, and close family were at his side.

BWW Interview: Adam Epstein of A CONVERSATION WITH>> at The Jewish Museum Of Florida

The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU premiers this season with their acclaimed series "A Conversation With . . . " featuring the Tony Award-winning Broadway producer and political activist Adam Epstein, in conversation with acclaimed journalist Steve Rothaus of The Miami Herald. On Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. Broadway World had the chance to interview Mr. Epstein-producer of Hairspray, Cry-Baby and the revival of Amadeus just to name a few.

BWW Interview: Larry Blank On Being Music Director of the Olivier Awards

Larry Blank is a prolific composer, conductor and orchestrator. He's worked on shows on Broadway and across the States, including Sugar Babies, Phantom of the Opera, A Chorus Line and A Little Night Music, as well as contributing to orchestrations on films like The Producers and Chicago.

World Premiere of Liz Thaler's HAPPY Set for The Brick, Now thru 6/28

In Extremis Theater Company is pleased to announce its world-premiere production of Happy by Liz Thaler (The Fresh Fruit Festival's The Peddler's Tale, FringeNYC's Courtney and Kathleen: A Riot Act) as part of F*ckFest, a sex-positive theater festival at The Brick. This production, directed by Lauren Miller (FringeNYC's How Do You Say Mother in Esperanto?, Producer of newTACTics at TACT/The Actors Company Theatre) and produced by Peryn Schmitt, will be presented at The Brick in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (579 Metropolitan Avenue) for 4 performances: Today, June 20th at 2PM, Sunday June 21st at 5PM, Saturday June 27th at 6PM, and Sunday June 28th at 5PM. The performance runs 95 minutes with no intermission.

World Premiere of Liz Thaler's HAPPY Set for The Brick, 6/20-28

In Extremis Theater Company is pleased to announce its world-premiere production of Happy by Liz Thaler (The Fresh Fruit Festival's The Peddler's Tale, FringeNYC's Courtney and Kathleen: A Riot Act) as part of F*ckFest, a sex-positive theater festival at The Brick. This production, directed by Lauren Miller (FringeNYC's How Do You Say Mother in Esperanto?, Producer of newTACTics at TACT/The Actors Company Theatre) and produced by Peryn Schmitt, will be presented at The Brick in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (579 Metropolitan Avenue) for 4 performances: Saturday June 20th at 2PM, Sunday June 21st at 5PM, Saturday June 27th at 6PM, and Sunday June 28th at 5PM. The performance runs 95 minutes with no intermission.

David Suchet-Led IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Heads on UK Tour Before London Run

The Importance of Being Earnest launches a UK tour at Theatre Royal Nottingham today, May 13, followed by stops in Cambridge, Malvern, Southampton, Newcastle and Bath before the show hits london.

David Suchet-Led IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Set for UK Tour Before London Run

As previously announced, David Suchet will star as 'Lady Bracknell' in Oscar Wilde's much loved and exhilarating masterpiece THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Directed by Adrian Noble, the new production will open in the West End on July 1, 2015, with previews from June 24. Suchet recently told the Daily Mail that Goeffrey Rush and Brian Bedford's portrayals of the iconic character led him to take the role, but that he wants to play the lady 'straight.'

David Suchet Talks Finding His Feminine Side in West End's IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST; Further Casting Announced!

As previously announced, David Suchet will star as 'Lady Bracknell' in Oscar Wilde's much loved and exhilarating masterpiece THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. Directed by Adrian Noble, the new production will open in the West End on July 1, 2015, with previews from June 24. Suchet recently told the Daily Mail that Goeffrey Rush and Brian Bedford's portrayals of the iconic character led him to take the role, but that he wants to play the lady 'straight.'

Tim Minchin to Appear in the Lyric's ENCOUNTERS: PERFORMERS ON PERFORMANCE Series, July 7

TIM MINCHIN (Monday, 7 July 2014) is the next guest performers to appear in ENCOUNTERS: Performers on Performance, following the tremendously well received evenings with DAVID SUCHET and RUBY WAX.

Gemma Sutton, Tim Rogers Star in CAROUSEL at Arcola Theatre - Full Cast Announced!

Morphic Graffiti are delighted to announce the cast for their bold new interpretation of Rodgers and Hammerstein'sCarousel, which will play at Arcola Theatre from Wednesday 18 June (press night Monday 23 June at 7.30pm) toSaturday 19 July 2014. On sale now.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL to Run 18 June - 19 July at Arcola Theatre

Morphic Graffiti have announced a bold new interpretation of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel, which will play at Arcola Theatre from Wednesday 18 June (press night Monday 23 June at 7.30pm) to Saturday 19 July 2014. On sale now.

Morphic Graffiti Announce CAROUSEL At Arcola Theatre, June 2014

Voted the best musical of the 20th Century by Time Magazine, Carousel is the classic American musical, with a timeless score that includes the songs If I Loved You, June Is Bustin' Out All Over and the iconic You'll Never Walk Alone.

OFFICIAL: Lenny Henry and David Suchet Set for ENCOUNTERS: PERFORMERS ON PERFORMANCE at the Lyric, Jan 20 & Feb 24

ENCOUNTERS: Performers on Performance is a unique series of one to one conversations with high profile performers talking personally, candidly and entertainingly about their life and art. ENCOUNTERS will open at the Lyric Theatre on 20th January 2014 over monthly Monday evenings. Fiona Lindsay will conduct the interviews with Lenny Henry (Monday, 20th January, 2014) and David Suchet (Monday, 24th February, 2014) appearing as the first two guests.

Lenny Henry and David Suchet to Kick Off ENCOUNTERS: PERFORMERS ON PERFORMANCE at the Lyric in 2014

The Daily Mail reports that Fiona Lindsay will host a series of conversations called ENCOUNTERS: PERFORMERS ON PERFORMANCE at the Lyric Theatre, beginning in January 2014. The first two guests will be Lenny Henry (Jan 20) and David Suchet (Feb 24).

Photo Coverage: OLIVIERS 2013 - From The Ceremony, Hosted by Smith And Bonneville!

The Olivier Awards 2013 took place tonight, hosted by Sheridan Smith and Hugh Bonneville, at the Royal Opera House.

Photo Coverage: Olivier Nominees Celebrate!

Nominees for the Olivier Awards 2013 pose on stage at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket for a celebratory group photo.

Ken Stott, Anna Friel & Samuel West to Star in UNCLE VANYA this Winter, Directed by Lindsay Posner

This autumn Ken Stott, Anna Friel and Samuel West are united together on stage for the first time in one of Anton Chekhov's undisputed masterpieces, Uncle Vanya. Adapted by Christopher Hampton, Uncle Vanya uniquely blends sparkling wit and earthy humour to brilliant comic effect. Directed by Lindsay Posner with designs by Christopher Oram, this new production opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on 2 November 2012 with previews from 24 October.

Ken Stott, Anna Friel & Samuel West Star in UNCLE VANYA at Vaudeville Theatre from Oct 24

This autumn Ken Stott, Anna Friel and Samuel West are united together on stage for the first time in one of Anton Chekhov's undisputed masterpieces, Uncle Vanya. Adapted by Christopher Hampton, Uncle Vanya uniquely blends sparkling wit and earthy humour to brilliant comic effect. Directed by Lindsay Posner with designs by Christopher Oram, this new production opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on 2 November 2012 with previews from tonight, 24 October.

DOWNTON ABBEY's Laura Carmichael Joins Anna Friel and Ken Stott in UNCLE VANYA

Laura Carmichael joins Ken Stott, Anna Friel and Samuel West in Anton Chekhov's masterpiece, Uncle Vanya. Adapted by Christopher Hampton, Uncle Vanya uniquely blends sparkling wit and earthy humour to brilliant comic effect. Directed by Lindsay Posner with designs by Christopher Oram, this new production opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on 2 November 2012 with previews from 25 October.

Ken Stott, Anna Friel & Samuel West to Star in UNCLE VANYA this Winter, Directed by Lindsay Posner

This autumn Ken Stott, Anna Friel and Samuel West are united together on stage for the first time in one of Anton Chekhov's undisputed masterpieces, Uncle Vanya. Adapted by Christopher Hampton, Uncle Vanya uniquely blends sparkling wit and earthy humour to brilliant comic effect. Directed by Lindsay Posner with designs by Christopher Oram, this new production opens at the Vaudeville Theatre on 2 November 2012 with previews from 24 October.