Winston Churchill
Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA
Latest News on Winston Churchill:
Exclusive: How John Lithgow's SPELLBOUND Role Expanded With a Showstopping Musical Number (Nov 25, 2024)
Full Cast Set For Howard Brenton's CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW at Orange Tree Theatre (Nov 11, 2024)
GHOST STORIES Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in 2025 (Oct 29, 2024)
Exclusive: How John Lithgow's SPELLBOUND Role Expanded With a Showstopping Musical Number (Nov 25, 2024)
Full Cast Set For Howard Brenton's CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW at Orange Tree Theatre (Nov 11, 2024)
GHOST STORIES Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in 2025 (Oct 29, 2024)
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VIDEO: THE CROWN's Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin Discuss How They Met, Other Roles They'd Like to Play, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2020
TV Exclusive: The Great Facts of THE GREAT SOCIETY- Brian Cox on Lyndon B. Johnson
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 15, 2019
Exclusive Video: First Look at the Cast of THE KING'S SPEECH at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Alan Henry - Sep 19, 2019
VIDEO: By the Order of the PEAKY BLINDERS, Watch the Season 5 Trailer!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 19, 2019
Video: First Look at the Cast of THE KING'S SPEECH at Chicago Shakespeare Theater
by Paul Smith - Sep 10, 2019
VIDEO: Watch Gary Oldman Win the 2018 Oscar For Best Actor in a Leading Role
by Macon Prickett - Mar 4, 2018
VIDEO: First Look - Gary Oldman Stars as Winston Churchill in DARKEST HOUR
by Caryn Robbins - Jul 13, 2017
STAGE TUBE: On This Day, March 8- Helen MIrren Receives a Royal Opening for THE AUDIENCE on Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2017
VIDEO: Octavia Spencer, John Lithgow & Luke Bryan Play 'Catchphrase' on TONIGHT
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 3, 2017
VIDEO: Netflix's THE CROWN 'Personal Relationships' Trailer Reveals Impact of Being Queen
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 20, 2016
VIDEO: First Look at Baz Luhrmann's Music-Driven Netflix Drama THE GET DOWN
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 6, 2016
News
Exclusive: How John Lithgow's SPELLBOUND Role Expanded With a Showstopping Musical Number
BroadwayWorld sat down with John Lithgow to discuss voicing the character of Minister Bolinar in Spellbound, how his role in the film grew over time, and why children are the best audience members.
BroadwayWorld sat down with John Lithgow to discuss voicing the character of Minister Bolinar in Spellbound, how his role in the film grew over time, and why children are the best audience members.
Full Cast Set For Howard Brenton's CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW at Orange Tree Theatre
Orange Tree Theatre has announced full casting for the world première of Churchill in Moscow by Howard Brenton directed by OT Artistic Director Tom Littler.
Orange Tree Theatre has announced full casting for the world première of Churchill in Moscow by Howard Brenton directed by OT Artistic Director Tom Littler.
GHOST STORIES Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton in 2025
After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.
After exhilarating audiences across the globe with record-breaking, sell-out productions and a smash hit film, Simon Friend Entertainment is delighted to announce the return of Andy Nyman and Jeremy Dyson’s supernatural sensation Ghost Stories in a full UK Tour.
Gary Oldman Will Lead KRAPP'S LAST TAPE at York Theatre Royal
York Theatre Royal has announced that Gary Oldman will return to the theatre where he began his career in Samuel Beckett’s seminal work, Krapp’s Last Tape. The production begins previews on 14 April, and runs until 17 May 2025.
York Theatre Royal has announced that Gary Oldman will return to the theatre where he began his career in Samuel Beckett’s seminal work, Krapp’s Last Tape. The production begins previews on 14 April, and runs until 17 May 2025.
Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, & More Join SOUND OF PHILADELPHIA Lineup at Royal Albert Hall
Singers Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, Omar Lye-Fook, and Tony Momrelle will join Sir Lenny Henry at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 19 October for The Sound of Philadelphia – marking 50 years of Black-owned soul music label, Philadelphia International Records, and legendary songwriting partnership Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell.
Singers Beverley Knight, Andrew Roachford, Omar Lye-Fook, and Tony Momrelle will join Sir Lenny Henry at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 19 October for The Sound of Philadelphia – marking 50 years of Black-owned soul music label, Philadelphia International Records, and legendary songwriting partnership Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell.
Full Cast Set For THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced the full cast for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers. Learn more about the cast here!
David Payne Brings CHURCHILL to the Overture Center This Month
Spend an evening with Sir Winston Churchill as British actor David Payne brings the iconic leader to life in a captivating one-man show. Overture Center, with Emery Entertainment, Inc., presents CHURCHILL on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in The Playhouse theater.
Spend an evening with Sir Winston Churchill as British actor David Payne brings the iconic leader to life in a captivating one-man show. Overture Center, with Emery Entertainment, Inc., presents CHURCHILL on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. in The Playhouse theater.
Review: THE KING'S SPEECH, Watermill Theatre
The King's Speech achieves something other screen to stage adaptations struggle with: staying true to the spirit while feeling like its own entity. Anchored by a still compelling script and captivating lead duo, the Watermill's production is a beautiful tribute to David Seidler's magnum opus.
The King's Speech achieves something other screen to stage adaptations struggle with: staying true to the spirit while feeling like its own entity. Anchored by a still compelling script and captivating lead duo, the Watermill's production is a beautiful tribute to David Seidler's magnum opus.
Andy Nyman, Marc Antolin, and More Will Lead THE PRODUCERS at Menier Chocolate Factory
As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
As public booking opens for Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan’s The Producers, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting. Find out who's joining the cast here!
Everything We Know About Netflix's SPELLBOUND Musical
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Spellbound, an animated fantasy musical, will be arriving on November 22. Ahead of its release, BroadwayWorld has collected all the information available about the upcoming film including who's lending their voices to the characters, who wrote the new songs, and where to see it in November.
Cast Announced for THE KING'S SPEECH; Set for The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for The King’s Speech, a new production of David Seidler’s play at The Watermill Theatre between Friday 20 September and Saturday 2 November.
The Watermill Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for The King’s Speech, a new production of David Seidler’s play at The Watermill Theatre between Friday 20 September and Saturday 2 November.
Janet Ulrich Brooks Leads Cast of Drury Lane Theatre's THE AUDIENCE
Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.
Drury Lane Theatre has announced casting for its production of The Audience. Written by Peter Morgan, writer of the Emmy Award-winning “The Crown,” Drury Lane’s production is directed by Jessica Fisch and runs August 28 – October 20, 2024.
Review: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre
It is not often an audience gets the chance to participate in the developmental process of making significant art that also qualifies as fun. BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE YALTA by Neal Salvage may be that rare opportunity when parody, satire, and history can come together.
It is not often an audience gets the chance to participate in the developmental process of making significant art that also qualifies as fun. BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE YALTA by Neal Salvage may be that rare opportunity when parody, satire, and history can come together.
Feature: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Just Off Broadway Theatre
BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA is a comedic take by Neil Salvage on a not very well remembered, but extremely important meeting of world leaders during the waning days of the World War II in Europe. Almost all of what you see in our play is fiction, but a little understanding of what really transpired may help you understand and appreciate the comedy playing out in front of you.
BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA is a comedic take by Neil Salvage on a not very well remembered, but extremely important meeting of world leaders during the waning days of the World War II in Europe. Almost all of what you see in our play is fiction, but a little understanding of what really transpired may help you understand and appreciate the comedy playing out in front of you.
Previews: BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA at Central Standard Theatre
Recently, I watched and chuckled at an early rehearsal of a show called BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA. Bob Paisley's Central Standard Theatre presents the World Premiere of YALTA scheduled for July 3 through July 7 at the Just Off-Broadway Theatre at 3051 Central in Kansas City.
Recently, I watched and chuckled at an early rehearsal of a show called BIG TROUBLE AT LITTLE YALTA. Bob Paisley's Central Standard Theatre presents the World Premiere of YALTA scheduled for July 3 through July 7 at the Just Off-Broadway Theatre at 3051 Central in Kansas City.
Andy Nyman to Play Governor Thropp in WICKED Movie
Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.
Actor Andy Nyman took to social media on Monday to reveal that he will be playing the role of Governor Thropp in the upcoming Wicked movie. In the musical, Thropp is the 'father' of Elphaba and Nessarose and the governor of Munchkinland. He appears in the opening number 'No One Mourns the Wicked,' which serves as a flashback of Elphaba's birth.
FUNNY GIRL, & JULIET, and More Set For Overture Center's 20th Anniversary Season Lineup
Overture Center has revealed its 20th Anniversary 2024/25 season. Broadway at Overture welcomes back audience-favorite “Wicked,” also celebrating its 20th anniversary year, and includes the Wisconsin premieres of “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.”
Overture Center has revealed its 20th Anniversary 2024/25 season. Broadway at Overture welcomes back audience-favorite “Wicked,” also celebrating its 20th anniversary year, and includes the Wisconsin premieres of “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “The Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise.”
Full Cast Set For Imelda Staunton-Led HELLO DOLLY! at the London Palladium
The complete cast has been revealed for this summer's new production of Hello, Dolly!, as one of the most iconic musicals of all time comes to The London Palladium.
The complete cast has been revealed for this summer's new production of Hello, Dolly!, as one of the most iconic musicals of all time comes to The London Palladium.
Mikron Theatre Will Premiere New Play About the Radical MP Jennie Lee
Mikron have announced that this April they will be premiering Jennie Lee, a new play by Lindsay Rodden, with original songs and integrated audio description, charting the extraordinary life of the radical Scottish politician, Westminster's youngest MP, so young that, as a woman in 1929, she couldn't even vote herself.
Mikron have announced that this April they will be premiering Jennie Lee, a new play by Lindsay Rodden, with original songs and integrated audio description, charting the extraordinary life of the radical Scottish politician, Westminster's youngest MP, so young that, as a woman in 1929, she couldn't even vote herself.
Review: NYE, National Theatre
The emotions driving the birth of the NHS, as experienced by its founding father, explored in epic production
The emotions driving the birth of the NHS, as experienced by its founding father, explored in epic production
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Winston Churchill written?
Winston Churchill has written 3 shows including The Crisis (Playwright), The Crossing (Playwright), The Title Mart (Playwright).
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