BWW Review: SHADOWLANDS, Birmingham Rep, May 31 2016
by Emma Cann - Jun 1, 2016
The Birmingham Repertory Theatre is transported back to Oxford in the 1950s for Birdsong Productions' new adaptation of Shadowlands. Written by William Nicholson, Shadowlands is based on the unlikely romance between C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham, and follows their first meeting, developing relationship and the untimely end of their marriage.
SHINING CITY, Starring Matthew Broderick, Starts Tonight at Irish Rep
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2016
A friendly reminder! Previews begin tonight for Irish Repertory Theatre's production of Conor McPherson's acclaimed play SHINING CITY, starring two-time Tony Award-winner Matthew Broderick. Directed by Ciaran O'Reilly, SHINING CITY also features Billy Carter (The Weir, Port Authority), Lisa Dwan (the acclaimed Beckett Trilogy), and James Russell (Port Authority, Juno and the Paycock).
INVINCIBLE Coming to Exeter Northcott
by Tyler Peterson - May 17, 2016
?From one of the most exciting playwrights to emerge since Alan Ayckbourn, Torben Betts, and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre Company (Birdsong, Three Men In A Boat), comes a brand new production of the smash hit, sell-out comedy, Invincible.
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces Full Schedule for Summer Season
by Matt Smith - Apr 28, 2016
(Boston, MA)--Inspired by the people, artists, and heritage of a great city, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra (LO) under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, and Executive Director Jo Frances Meyer announces its 2016 season of free concerts at the DCR's Hatch Shell at the Esplanade.
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Announces 2016 Summer Season
by BWW News Desk - Apr 27, 2016
Inspired by the people, artists, and heritage of a great city, the Boston Landmarks Orchestra (LO) under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, and Executive Director Jo Frances Meyer announces its 2016 season of free concerts at the DCR's Hatch Shell at the Esplanade.
2016 UK Tour of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS Adds New Dates
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2016
New dates have been added to the critically acclaimed 2016 national tour of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS, directed by Alastair Whatley and produced by Birdsong Productions. Reading, Cambridge, Plymouth, Colchester, Bury St Edmunds and Aylesbury have all been added to the tour schedule.
Torben Betts's INVINCIBLE Kicks Off UK Tour Today
by BWW News Desk - Mar 30, 2016
The Original Theatre Company and Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds will present the first national tour of Torben Betts's INVINCIBLE, directed by Christopher Harper. The tour will begin at the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds today, 30 March.
SLEEPING BEAUTY Announced as 2016 Christmas Pantomime
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 8, 2016
Hackney Empire has announced Sleeping Beauty as its 2016 Christmas pantomime. Following the success of last year's ground breaking production of Jack and the Beanstalk, which was seen by 54,812 people not just from all over London but all over the world (including Japan, Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand), tickets for Sleeping Beauty go on sale today, with casting still to be announced.
Photo Flash: First Look at Neil McDermott, Emilie Fleming and More in THE BRAVE
by Christina Mancuso - Mar 7, 2016
Emilie Fleming will join the previously announced David Thaxton, Caroline Sheen and Neil McDermott to head the cast of the new British musical, ONLY THE BRAVE, premiering at the Wales Millennium Centre from 28 March to 2 April. Based on the real lives of men and women caught up in the D-Day landings, this new production will be directed by Steve Marmion, Artistic Director of London's Soho Theatre. It will be Wales Millennium Centre's first production of a full-scale, original musical. BroadwayWorld gives you a first look below!
WHERE IS PETER RABBIT? Announced as Part of The World Of Beatrix Potter Attraction Anniversary Celebrations
by Marissa Sblendorio - Mar 7, 2016
When renowned theatre set designer Roger Glossop and his theatre producer wife Charlotte Scott, owners of The World Of Beatrix Potter Attraction, approached Warne publishers and asked if Jemima Puddle-Duck could have a conversation with Beatrix Potter?! - Where Is Peter Rabbit? came to life. Based on Potter's little books and five of her best loved animal characters: Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher, Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Jemima Puddle-Duck and the darker villainous Mr Todd,Where Is Peter Rabbit? musical adventure will capture Potter's poetry, freshness and humour, whilst staying faithful to her unforgettable illustrations.
Photo Flash: VILLAIN: DEBLANKS Makes West Coast Debut with SPACE HOLE!
by BWW News Desk - Mar 4, 2016
On Monday, February 29, Villain: DeBlanks SPACE HOLE! made its West Coast premiere at Rockwell Table & Stage in LA, benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. The hilarious, one-night performance starred Nicole Parker, Barrett Foa, Mary Birdsong, Tom Lenk, Gabrielle Ruiz & Greg Ainsworth, and the special media guest was Tom Perumean of KABC-LA. Scroll down for photos from the event!
SHADOWLANDS Tour Launches Today in Guildford
by BWW News Desk - Feb 26, 2016
The 2016 national tour of William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS, directed by Alastair Whatley, celebrates its national press night tonight 26 February at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre.
West End's WELCOME HOME, CAPTAIN FOX! Will Launch at Donmar Warehouse, Feb. 18
by Matt Smith - Feb 24, 2016
Welcome Home, Captain Fox!, Anthony Weigh's new version of Jean Anouilh's hit 1937 comedy Le Voyageur Sans Bagage, will begin previews at The Donmar Warehouse from Thursday 18 February . The production is directed by Blanche McIntyre, and a cast that includes Michelle Asante, Barnaby Kay, Rory Keenan, Katherine Kingsley, Trevor Laird, Sian Thomas, Danny Webb, Fenella Woolgar and Daniel York.