92NY's Seventh Annual EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN AWARDS Presented In Person And Online November 14
On Monday, November 14, the 92nd Street Y, New York will honor women leading the way and making a difference with its seventh annual Extraordinary Women Awards. The event will be conducted in-person and livestreamed at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, 1395 Lexington Avenue & 92nd Street, and online, 6-7 pm ET. In person attendees are invited to a celebratory cocktail reception afterwards. Tickets are available here.
BWW Interview: Olivia Williams Talks TARTUFFE
Sharing what brings her back to this theatre time and time again, Olivia also reveals one of her first questions for director Blanche McIntyre, as well as her excitement for getting to take on a comedy.
COME FROM AWAY Leads February'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 hit Canadian musical to showbiz satire and a classic sitcom reborn, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews, interviews and features!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with Denis O'Hare and the Cast of TARTUFFE
A ferocious new version of Moliere's comic masterpiece, Tartuffe, by John Donnelly, directed by Blanche McIntyre will open in February in the Lyttelton Theatre. Denis O'Hare makes his NT debut as Tartuffe, and is joined by Kevin Doyle as Orgon and Olivia Williams as Elmire.
Take Five! Spend Your Tea Break with Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes plays the villainous title role in Rupert Goold's new production of Shakespeare's RICHARD III at the Almeida, opening tonight. Vanessa Redgrave is Queen Margaret, and the cast also features David Annen, Joseph Arkley, Osman Baig, Benedict Barker, Tom Canton, Daniel Cerqueira, Simon Coates, Josh Collins, Susan Engel, James Garnon, Mark Hadfield, Scott Handy, Lev Levermore, Finbar Lynch, Aislin McGuckin, Joseph Mydell, Lukas Parish, Joshua Riley, Lukas Rolfe , Joanna Vanderham, Baxter Westby and Oliver Whitehouse.
Review Roundup: FATHERS AND SONS at Donmar Warehouse
Donmar Warehouse opened Lyndsey Turner's FATHERS AND SONS by Brian Friel, on 10 June. It stars Anthony Calf, Elaine Cassidy, Caoilfhionn Dunne, Susan Engel, David Fielder, Joshua James, Karl Johnson,Tim McMullan, Jack McMullen, Siobhan McSweeney, Seth Numrich, Phoebe Sparrow, and Lindy Whiteford.
Calf, Cassidy and More Announced For Turner's FATHERS AND SONS At Donmar, June 2014
Today the Donmar Warehouse announced the full cast of Fathers and Sons, by Brian Friel, after the novel by Ivan Turgenev. Directed by Olivier Award-winner Lyndsey Turner - who returns to the Donmar having previously directed Friel's Philadelphia, Here I Come! in 2012 - Turgenev's masterpiece reveals a new world in conflict with the old, the uneasiness of clashing generations and the difficulty of staying radical as you move through life.
Roth Hosted 'Broadway Talks' Headed Back to 92Y with Armstrong, Mayer, Pierce & Stritch
92nd Street Y announced today that Jordan Roth, President of Jujamcyn Theaters, will return with his multi-evening 'Broadway Talks' conversation series at 92nd Street Y in fall 2010, following a popular and successful first season. Each evening will feature an illuminating discussion between Mr. Roth and a current Broadway star. Fall guests include Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer (Creators of Broadway's American Idiot), David Hyde Pierce (La Bête) and the legendary Elaine Stritch (A Little Night Music).
'Broadway Talks' at 92Y Welcomes Liev Schreiber, 3/1
92nd Street Y and Jujamcyn Theaters will present a series of conversations entitled 'Broadway Talks,' featuring some of today's biggest Broadway stars, throughout the spring. The talks will be held as one-on-one conversations with Jujamcyn President, Jordan Roth, and will take place on four separate occasions from March to May. Currently scheduled for talks are Liev Schrieber, Nathan Lane, Laura Linney, and Sean Hayes.
'Broadway Talks' at 92Y Hosts Schreiber, Lane, Linney & Hayes this Spring
92nd Street Y and Jujamcyn Theaters will present a series of conversations entitled 'Broadway Talks,' featuring some of today's biggest Broadway stars, throughout the spring. The talks will be held as one-on-one conversations with Jujamcyn President, Jordan Roth, and will take place on four separate occasions from March to May. Currently scheduled for talks are Liev Schrieber, Nathan Lane, Laura Linney, and Sean Hayes.
Casting Complete for Kushner's The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide at the Guthrie
Guthrie Director Joe Dowling today announced the complete cast and creative team for the theater's world premiere commission of The Intelligent Homosexual's Guide to Capitalism and Socialism with a Key to the Scriptures by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner, under the direction of Tony- and Drama Desk-nominated Michael Greif (Broadway: Next to Normal, Rent, Grey Gardens). Performances begin May 15, with an official press opening on May 22, and continue through June 28 on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.