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Latest News on The National Theatre:
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA and Broadway League Reach New Agreement, Supreme Court Denies Petition over Drag Ban (Mar 3, 2025)
Hadley Fraser and Selina Cadell Join the Cast of THE DEEP BLUE SEA (Mar 3, 2025)
Amy Vaughan Appointed As ETT's Chair Of The Board Of Trustees (Mar 3, 2025)
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA and Broadway League Reach New Agreement, Supreme Court Denies Petition over Drag Ban (Mar 3, 2025)
Hadley Fraser and Selina Cadell Join the Cast of THE DEEP BLUE SEA (Mar 3, 2025)
Amy Vaughan Appointed As ETT's Chair Of The Board Of Trustees (Mar 3, 2025)
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THE CORN IS GREEN by Williams, , Writer - Emily Williams, Director -
Dominic Cooke, Set and Costume Designer - ULTZ, Lighting Designer - Charles Balfour, Music Arrangements and Direction - Will Stuart, Sound Designer - Christopher Shutt, Choreographer - Bill Deamer, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson/
Date:
03/28/2022
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsals for THE CORN IS GREEN at the National Theatre
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SMALL ISLAND by Levy, , Novel by Andrea Levy adapted by Helen Edmunson, Director Rufus Norris,
Set and Costume Designer - Katrina Lindsay, Projection Designer - Jon Driscoll, Lighting Designer - Paul Anderson, Composer - Benjamin Kwasi Burrell, Sound Designer - Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Movement Director - Coral Messam, Fight Director - Kate Waters, The National Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson
Date:
02/15/2022
From: Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SMALL ISLAND at the Olivier Theatre
Videos
Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Sing 'We Raise Our Cups' in HADESTOWN
by Michael Major - 2025-02-25 14:18:41
Video: Watch a New Preview of BALLET SHOES at the National Theatre
by Michael Major - 2025-02-18 13:33:42
Photos/Video: Jonathan Bailey and More in Rehearsal For RICHARD II
by Stephi Wild - 2025-01-07 05:41:23
Video: Sharon D Clarke Discusses THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST on London Theatre Review Podcast
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-12-15 14:56:14
Video: 'Way Down Hadestown' From HADESTOWN: LIVE IN LONDON Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - 2024-12-06 09:45:52
Video: Allison Russell Performs 'Living It Up' as Persephone in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-11-26 16:20:27
Video: Imelda Staunton Gives Curtain Call Speech at HELLO, DOLLY! Closing Night in London
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-09-15 10:11:18
Video: Jordan Fisher, Maia Reficco & Phillip Boykin Extend Runs in HADESTOWN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-08-19 11:49:28
Video: First Rehearsal for HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD North American Tour
by Joshua Wright - 2024-08-14 16:12:23
Video: DEATH OF ENGLAND at @sohoplace Releases New Trailer
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-04 11:43:55
Video: Watch Cherry Jones and Harry Treadaway in THE GRAPES OF WRATH Trailer
by Nicole Rosky - 2024-05-28 17:57:38
Video: Go Inside the First Day of Rehearsal of CORAM BOY at Chichester Festival Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-04-21 15:13:41
Video: The Cast of OPERATION MINCEMEAT Performs 'Born to Lead' at the Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 09:27:59
Video: NEXT TO NORMAL Cast Performs a Medley at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 09:25:25
Video: Hannah Waddingham Opens the 2024 Olivier Awards With 'Anything Goes'
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 07:14:27
Video: Tom Francis Performs 'Sunset Boulevard' at the 2024 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - 2024-04-15 07:11:52
Video: Watch An All New Trailer For STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE in the West End
by Stephi Wild - 2024-03-14 05:42:48
Video: Watch an All New Trailer For MACBETH at Leeds Playhouse, Starring Ash Hunter
by Stephi Wild - 2024-02-22 10:32:49
News
Industry Pro Newsletter: AEA and Broadway League Reach New Agreement, Supreme Court Denies Petition over Drag Ban
by Alex Freeman - Mar 3, 2025
This week's newsletter is packed with everything from big legal battles to the nitty-gritty of box office numbers. We're diving into new legal rulings around drag and AI, and figuring out what's next for marketing now that social media's changing. Plus, we've got the scoop on Broadway's winter wins, a new developmental agreement, and a look at how the arts factor into London’s ten-year plans.
by Alex Freeman - Mar 3, 2025
This week's newsletter is packed with everything from big legal battles to the nitty-gritty of box office numbers. We're diving into new legal rulings around drag and AI, and figuring out what's next for marketing now that social media's changing. Plus, we've got the scoop on Broadway's winter wins, a new developmental agreement, and a look at how the arts factor into London’s ten-year plans.
Hadley Fraser and Selina Cadell Join the Cast of THE DEEP BLUE SEA
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Hadley Fraser and Selina Cadell join original cast members Tamsin Greig, Nicholas Farrell and Finbar Lynch in the West End transfer of the Theatre Royal Bath productions THE DEEP BLUE SEA.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Hadley Fraser and Selina Cadell join original cast members Tamsin Greig, Nicholas Farrell and Finbar Lynch in the West End transfer of the Theatre Royal Bath productions THE DEEP BLUE SEA.
Amy Vaughan Appointed As ETT's Chair Of The Board Of Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
ETT has announced the appointment of Amy Vaughan as Chair of the Board of Trustees, she takes up the position from outgoing Chair Robert Delamere. She will be joined by Alison Holder and Harriet Mackie who are new trustees of the board.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
ETT has announced the appointment of Amy Vaughan as Chair of the Board of Trustees, she takes up the position from outgoing Chair Robert Delamere. She will be joined by Alison Holder and Harriet Mackie who are new trustees of the board.
OPERATION MINCEMEAT Extends London Run
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Ahead of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway opening night at the John Golden Theatre on 20th March, the 2024 Best New Musical Olivier Award-winning show has announced its biggest West End extension to date.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2025
Ahead of Operation Mincemeat's Broadway opening night at the John Golden Theatre on 20th March, the 2024 Best New Musical Olivier Award-winning show has announced its biggest West End extension to date.
Photos: Katie Yeomans Joins MEAN GIRLS North American Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
New production photos have been released from the North American tour of MEAN GIRLS, featuring the tour's new Cady Heron, Katie Yeomans. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
New production photos have been released from the North American tour of MEAN GIRLS, featuring the tour's new Cady Heron, Katie Yeomans. Check out the photos here!
Review: ALTERATIONS, National Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2025
Michael Abbensetts was the first Black writer to have a series commissioned by the BBC: the groundbreaking Empire Road, which had an almost entirely Black cast and crew. The Guyanese writer's work has been largely forgotten, so it seems appropriate that the National Theatre, with its important Black Plays Archive, has chosen to stage his play Alterations, not seen since 1978.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Feb 28, 2025
Michael Abbensetts was the first Black writer to have a series commissioned by the BBC: the groundbreaking Empire Road, which had an almost entirely Black cast and crew. The Guyanese writer's work has been largely forgotten, so it seems appropriate that the National Theatre, with its important Black Plays Archive, has chosen to stage his play Alterations, not seen since 1978.
Rebekah Jones Named Executive Director and Co-CEO at the Unicorn Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
Unicorn Theatre has announced the permanent appointment of Rebekah Jones as Executive Director and Co-CEO, following her time as interim in the role. Learn more about her here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025
Unicorn Theatre has announced the permanent appointment of Rebekah Jones as Executive Director and Co-CEO, following her time as interim in the role. Learn more about her here!
Photos: HADESTOWN London New Cast in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
Brand new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the critically acclaimed West End production of Hadestown, who will begin performances at the Lyric Theatre, London from 11 March 2025.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025
Brand new rehearsal photos have been released of the new cast of the critically acclaimed West End production of Hadestown, who will begin performances at the Lyric Theatre, London from 11 March 2025.
Review: SHUCKED at The National Theatre
by Tavish Young - Feb 27, 2025
A real treat, and going soon, Shucked is a conventional but still fresh musical riding into town from Broadway on a tractor.
by Tavish Young - Feb 27, 2025
A real treat, and going soon, Shucked is a conventional but still fresh musical riding into town from Broadway on a tractor.
Photos: National Theatre's Return of DEAR ENGLAND in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The National Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos for its return of James Graham’s smash-hit production of Dear England. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
The National Theatre has released all new rehearsal photos for its return of James Graham’s smash-hit production of Dear England. Check out the photos here!
Cast & Creatives Set For GHOSTS at Lyric Hammersmith
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Ghosts which runs at the venue in April and May. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2025
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre has announced cast and creatives for their upcoming production of Ghosts which runs at the venue in April and May. Learn more here!
Video: Watch Merle Dandridge Sing 'We Raise Our Cups' in HADESTOWN
by Michael Major - Feb 25, 2025
Watch a first look at Merle Dandridge singing 'We Raise Our Cups' in Hadestown on Broadway. She joined the cast as Persephone last week, alongside Daniel Breaker as Hades. See the video now!
by Michael Major - Feb 25, 2025
Watch a first look at Merle Dandridge singing 'We Raise Our Cups' in Hadestown on Broadway. She joined the cast as Persephone last week, alongside Daniel Breaker as Hades. See the video now!
Nancy Netherwood's RADIANT BOY Will Debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
The world premiere of Nancy Netherwood’s Radiant Boy will debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough – following its inclusion in the RSC’s 37 Plays competition in 2023. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
The world premiere of Nancy Netherwood’s Radiant Boy will debut at Southwark Playhouse Borough – following its inclusion in the RSC’s 37 Plays competition in 2023. Learn more here!
THE 39 STEPS, THE DA VINCI CODE, PRIVATE LIVES, and More Set For Colchester's Mercury Theatre 2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced plans for their 2025 season including Essex playwright Emma Jo Pallett's debut full-length play Flumps, a revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025
The Mercury Theatre in Colchester has announced plans for their 2025 season including Essex playwright Emma Jo Pallett's debut full-length play Flumps, a revival of Noël Coward's Private Lives.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, & More Confirmed as MID-CENTURY MODERN Guest Stars
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
Ahead of its streaming debut next month, Hulu has confirmed several guest stars who are set to appear in the sitcom Mid-Century Modern including Broadway alums Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Kind, and Judd Hirsch.
Industry Pro Newsletter: NEA Clarifies Grant Changes, Promising Signs from a New Audience Behavior Study
by Alex Freeman - Feb 24, 2025
We'll unpack the NEA's latest grant guidelines (including the loss of Challenge America), celebrate the work of Broadway Cares', and share some genuinely good news about audiences returning to theaters. Plus, we've got updates on new leadership, labor victories, and international investments that are shaping the future of the performing arts.
by Alex Freeman - Feb 24, 2025
We'll unpack the NEA's latest grant guidelines (including the loss of Challenge America), celebrate the work of Broadway Cares', and share some genuinely good news about audiences returning to theaters. Plus, we've got updates on new leadership, labor victories, and international investments that are shaping the future of the performing arts.
L'HISTOIRE DE MANON is Now Playing at the National Theatre in Prague
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
L'Histoire de Manon is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. The show made its Czech premiere on 20 February 2025 at the State Opera. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
L'Histoire de Manon is now playing at the National Theatre in Prague. The show made its Czech premiere on 20 February 2025 at the State Opera. Learn more here!
All the Broadway Actors in ELSBETH
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 24, 2025
With more than twenty episodes having aired so far across its two seasons, BroadwayWorld has put together an exhaustive list of all the Broadway stars we could find who have appeared in CBS' Elsbeth.
Meet the Cast of OTHELLO, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2025
Discover the star-studded cast of Broadway's OTHELLO as previews launch tonight, February 24, 2025, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Premiere set for March 23.
Cast and Creatives Set For SPEED at the Bush Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
The full cast and creative team have been announced for Speed a break-neck journey through the daily annoyances and deep-buried secrets that leave us spinning which opens at the Bush Theatre in April.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025
The full cast and creative team have been announced for Speed a break-neck journey through the daily annoyances and deep-buried secrets that leave us spinning which opens at the Bush Theatre in April.
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