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.
Talawa Theatre Company & Young Vic Theatre to Host Event in Honor of Mona Hammond OBE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 14, 2022
Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company, is holding an evening of celebration in honour of its late co-founder Mona Hammond OBE (1931–2022). As one of the founders of Talawa Theatre Company in 1986, Hammond was instrumental in championing Black British theatre and her passion and vision was fundamental to the company’s work.
DETROIT PERFORMS to Stream Live via DPTV, Today
by BWW
News Desk - Sep 18, 2015
One stage-One unbelievable night that will truly show the world how 'Detroit Performs.' On September 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. some of Detroit's best artists and performers will come together for Detroit Performs LIVE-a unique live broadcast and online streamed event brought to you by Detroit Public Television (DPTV) in partnership with IXITI and Culture Source and funded by the Masco Foundation.
DETROIT PERFORMS to Stream Live via DPTV, 9/18
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2015
One stage-One unbelievable night that will truly show the world how 'Detroit Performs.' On September 18, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. some of Detroit's best artists and performers will come together for Detroit Performs LIVE-a unique live broadcast and online streamed event brought to you by Detroit Public Television (DPTV) in partnership with IXITI and Culture Source and funded by the Masco Foundation.
Cameron Mackintosh to Bring OLIVER! Back to Broadway
by Robert Diamond - Jun 19, 2013
Today, Michael Riedel reports that in addition to upcoming productions of MISS SAIGON, BARNUM and a Broadway return of LES MIS that 'As if three shows weren't enough, Mackintosh is also planning a Broadway revival of 'Oliver!' Lionel Bart's chirpy old musical hasn't been seen in New York since a short-lived 1983 production starring Patti LuPone. It's said to be Mackintosh's favorite musical, and it's how he got his start in the theater. 'Oliver!' played the New Theatre in London in 1960, and a teenage Mackintosh got a job polishing the brass railing in the theater lobby.'
Cameron Mackintosh to Adapt OLIVER! for the Big Screen, Eyeing Broadway Revival with Samantha Barks?
by BWW News Desk - Mar 1, 2013
According to the Daily Mail, Cameron Mackintosh wants to adapt Lionel Bart's OLIVER! for the big screen, following the success of Tom Hooper's LES MISERABLES film adaptation, which has officially surpassed the $400 million mark in worldwide sales, making it the second highest-grossing movie musical of all time. Rumors are that Mackintosh is eyeing Stephen Daldry as director for OLIVER! No solid timeline for production or casting has been revealed.
Teen Idol David Cassidy to Guest on CBS's CSI, 2/27
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 15, 2013
Teen Idol and David Cassidy ('The Partridge Family') will guest star as veteran poker player Peter Coe on the February 27th episode of CBS's CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION.