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CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF and More Set For The Almeida Theatre

The Almeida Theatre has announced five new productions including Almeida Associate Director Rebecca Frecknall's new production of Tennessee Williams' Pulitzer Prize-winning play Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, featuring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Lennie James.
BWW Review: ROMEO & JULIET, Globe Theatre YouTube

In many ways, the choice of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet is a smart one from Shakespeare's Globe; it is a familiar-enough story to draw in a new audience, while satisfying those who have watched it numerous times. It does, therefore, seem a pity that the Globe has chosen this 2009 version of the world's most famous love story, as it fails to ignite very much passion in either the cast or the audience.
Young Vic Extends JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN

The Young Vic today announces an extension, due to popular demand, of Stephen Adly Guirgis' Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train. The critically-acclaimed production, directed by Kate Hewitt, now runs until Saturday 6 April, and will include a Relaxed Performance on Wednesday 3 April.
BWW Review: JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN, Young Vic

Stephen Adly Guirgis's play is as relevant today as ever, its coruscating examination of the nature of American justice and religious redemption losing none of its power a generation on from its first outing.
Photo Flash: First Look at Young Vic's JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN

With the Young Vic's recent run of critical-success including The Convert currently running at Young Vic, The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre and The Jungle now playing at St Ann's Warehouse in New York, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, Kwame Kwei-Armah, today announces the full cast for Stephen Adly Guirgis' Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, directed by Kate Hewitt in the Main House, and April de Angelis' Wild East, directed by recipient of Genesis Future Directors Award, Lekan Lawal, in The Clare.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For Young Vic's JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN

For Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, Kate Hewitt directs Oberon K. A. Adjepong (Lucius Jenkins), Matthew Douglas (D'Amico), Dervla Kirwan (Mary Jane Hanrahan), Ukweli Roach (Angel Cruz) and Joplin Sibtain (Valdez). The production previews from 14 February, with a Press Night on 20 February, and runs until 30 March.
Casting Update For Young Vic's Productions Of JESUS HOPPED THE 'A' TRAIN and WILD EAST

With the Young Vic's recent run of critical-success including The Convert currently running at Young Vic, The Inheritance at the Noel Coward Theatre and The Jungle now playing at St Ann's Warehouse in New York, Artistic Director of the Young Vic, Kwame Kwei-Armah, today announces the full cast for Stephen Adly Guirgis' Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train, directed by Kate Hewitt in the Main House, and April de Angelis' Wild East, directed by recipient of Genesis Future Directors Award, Lekan Lawal, in The Clare.
BWW Review: NIGHTFALL, Bridge Theatre

Part of the inaugural season at the Bridge Theatre, Laurie Sansom directs Nightfall. An exquisite exploration into grief, anxiety and change, Barney Norris' new play is an introspective character study and one which plays as such.
Photo Flash: First Look at NIGHTFALL at the Bridge Theatre

Barney Norris' Nightfall, directed by Laurie Sansom and starring Ophelia Lovibond (Lou), Ukweli Roach (Pete), Claire Skinner (Jenny) and Sion Daniel Young(Ryan) continues at the Bridge Theatre booking to 26 May 2018. For this world premiere Nightfall has designs by Rae Smith, lighting by Chris Davey and sound byChristopher Shutt with music composed by Gareth Williams.
RED Leads May's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether splashy West End shows, epic dramas or bold fringe offerings. From meaty revivals to the open-air theatres opening their doors, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld reviews, interviews and features!
BWW Interview: Barney Norris Talks NIGHTFALL

Bestselling novelist and award winning playwright Barney Norris brings his new play Nightfall to the Bridge Theatre. Speaking to us during rehearsals, Barney takes us through the process of mounting a new play in a new space, as part of the theatre's inaugural season.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsals for London Theatre Company's NIGHTFALL

The world premiere of Barney Norris' Nightfall, directed by Laurie Sansom, starring Ophelia Lovibond (Lou), Ukweli Roach (Pete), Claire Skinner (Jenny) and Sion Daniel Young (Ryan) will run at the Bridge Theatre from 28 April - 26 May 2018, with press night on 8 May 2018. Designed by Rae Smith, Nightfall will have lighting by Chris Davey, sound by Christopher Shutt with music composed by Gareth Williams.
Casting Announced For NIGHTFALL At The Bridge Theatre

Laurie Sansom will direct Ophelia Lovibond (Lou), Ukweli Roach (Pete) and Sion Daniel Young (Ryan) in the world premiere of Barney Norris's Nightfall running at the Bridge Theatre from 28 April 3 June 2018, with press night on 8 May 2018. Final casting will be announced shortly.
VIDEO: NBC Unveils Globe-Trotting BLINDSPOT Trailer Ahead of Season Premiere

In advance of its premiere, BLINDSPOT unveiled a globe-trotting new trailer which showcases the international nature of the storytelling for the upcoming third season. BLINDSPOT premieres Friday, October 27, at 8/7c on NBC.
Casting Announced for Tarell Alvin McCraney's WIG OUT! at the National Theatre

The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales by staging its first Queer Theatre event series from 6 - 10 July 2017. 
NBC Greenlights Third Season of Hit Drama Series BLINDSPOT

BLINDSPOT executive producer Martin Gero turned to Twitter to announce the news that the hit NBC drama series has been renewed for a third season.
16th Annual THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on Broadway Offers Mobile Rush

The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway announced today, in collaboration with the theater ticket app TodayTix, the launch of a mobile Rush for its 16th annual flagship event at American Airlines Theater this upcoming Monday, November 14, 2016. The TodayTix mobile Rush will offer $40 tickets to the event.
Daveed Diggs, Jenna Ushkowitz and More Sign on for THE 24 HOUR PLAYS on Broadway; Cast Complete!

The 24 Hour Plays on Broadway announced today additional cast members, playwrights, and directors for its anticipated annual production at American Airlines Theater on November 14, 2016.
VIDEO: Jaimie Alexander & Sullivan Stapleton Talk New Season of 'Blindspot' on TODAY

Crime drama “Blindspot” kicks off its second season tonight, and stars Jaimie Alexander and Sullivan Stapleton stopped by TODAY to talk about what's ahead.
'Good Wife' Alum Archie Panjabi Joins Cast of NBC's BLINDSPOT

Archie Panjabi, best known for her role on CBS's 'The Good Wife' has joined the cast for the second season of NBC's BLINDSPOT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ukweli Roach been in?

Ukweli Roach has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ukweli Roach been in?

Ukweli Roach has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Ukweli Roach's first West End show?

Ukweli Roach's first West End show was Wig Out! which opened in 2017

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