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Photos: THE LONELY LONDONERS in Rehearsal at the Kiln Theatre

All new  rehearsal photos have been released for Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners adapted by Roy Williams. Performances begin next month. Check out the photos here!
Review: A RAISIN IN THE SUN, Lyric Hammersmith

Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun was the first play by a Black woman to appear on Broadway. Since its first performance in 1959, it remains as hard-hitting as ever. Exploring a domestic drama in its depiction of an everyday working class Black family, with ordinary desires, conflicts and aspirations; radical at the time of writing.  See what our critic had to say.
Photos: Doreene Blackstock & More in A RAISIN IN THE SUN Rehearsals

Check out rehearsal photos for Headlong's A Raisin in the Sun. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast and Creatives Set For Headlong's A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Headlong has announced full casting and creatives for their fresh new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig. Learn more about the cast here!
Cast and Creatives Set for Headlong's New Production of A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Headlong has revealed initial casting and full creatives for their fresh new staging of A Raisin in the Sun by director Tinuke Craig. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at ANNA KARENINA at Sheffield Theatres

The cast includes Isis Davis playing Dolly, Nick Fletcher playing Karenin, Solomon Israel playing Stiva, Chris Jenks playing Count Vronsky, Adelle Leonce playing Anna, Douggie McMeekin playing Levin, Sarah Seggari playing Princess Betsy and Tara Tijani playing Kitty. All cast members make their Crucible debut.
Sheffield Theatres Announce Casting For ANNA KARENINA

Sheffield Theatres today announces the cast for its production of Anna Karenina at the Crucible Theatre from Saturday 5 – Saturday 26 February 2022.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For RAVENS: SPASSKY VS. FISCHER at Hampstead Theatre

The world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) will open at Hampstead Theatre on Thursday 5 December. From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time – the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.
CYRANO DE BERGERAC Leads December's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a starry revival to musical comedies and an incendiary Pulitzer winner, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Hampstead Theatre Announces Full Casting For RAVENS: SPASSKY VS. FISCHER

Hampstead Theatre today announces casting for the world premiere of the gripping psychological thriller Ravens: Spassky vs. Fischer, written by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer). From one of Ireland's leading theatre directors Annabelle Comyn, this new play depicts one of the pivotal moments of the Cold War era, and one of the greatest sporting matches in history on stage for the first time a?' the 1972 'Match of the Century' between the two towering chess grandmasters from the USSR and USA, Boris Spassky and Bobby Fischer.
BWW Review: BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES: Conversations and Coiffures

BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES takes you on a cultural exchange trip across the continent of Africa, with a side journey to the UK, to meet and listen in on communities of men who go to the barber shop for much more than a shave and a haircut. Focusing on the relationships of men with fathers, children, friends, and lovers, playwright Inua Ellams provides an intimate view of a time-honored tradition. An ensemble of twelve populates the stage with 30 characters who give a lively, colorful performance.
Full Cast Announced For A.R.T.'s BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES

American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) at Harvard University, under the leadership of Terrie and Bradley Bloom Artistic Director Diane Paulus and Executive Producer Diane Borger, announces the cast and creative team for Barber Shop Chronicles. The Fuel, National Theatre, and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production begins preview performances on Wednesday, December 5, 2018; opens Friday, December 7; and closes Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Loeb Drama Center in Cambridge, MA.
Lab PerForum Collaboration Kicks Off with BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Georgetown University's Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics (The Lab) present Lab PerForum, a series of public discussions and workshops with artists from the Kennedy Center's WORLD STAGES series. The Lab PerForumcollaboration begins with discussions provoked by the Fuel, Royal National Theater, and West Yorkshire Playhouse co-production of Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams.
CAP UCLA presents BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES

UCLA's Center for the Art of Performance (CAP UCLA) presents the West Coast premiere of Nigerian-born, UK-based poet, playwright and performer Inua Ellams' celebrated play Barber Shop Chronicles, a co-production of Fuel, National Theatre and West Yorkshire Playhouse, from Thursday, Oct. 18 to Saturday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. at the Freud Playhouse, UCLA.
Casting and Dates Announced For The US Tour Of Inua Ellam's BARBER SHOP CHRONICLES

Casting and venue information was announced today for the US tour of Inua Ellams' celebrated play Barber Shop Chronicles.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE PULVERISED at the Arcola Theatre

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE PULVERISED at the Arcola Theatre

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
Cast Announced for THE PULVERISED at Arcola Theatre

Following an explosive premiere at the National Theatre of Strasbourg, where it won the prestigious Grand Prix de la Litterature, Alexandra Badea's The Pulverised arrives in the UK with a new English translation.

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