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INSIDE THE COURT OF HENRY VIII


Henry VIII is the most iconic king of English history. Part medieval tyrant, part renaissance prince, he ruled over his people as no king of England had ever done before. He took a country salvaged by his father from the wreck of civil war and set over it a single, sovereign ruler. By the end of his reign the power of the Tudor dynasty was absolute

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for SEAGULL at Steppenwolf Photo Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for SEAGULL at Steppenwolf
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 13, 2022

Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the nation’s premier ensemble theater company, is opening its stunning new in-the-round Ensemble Theater in Honor of Helen Zell with ensemble member Yasen Peyankov’s extraordinarily funny and lyrical adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s Seagull, April 28–June 12, 2022....
Photo Flash: First Look at FROST/NIXON at Sheffield Theaters Photo Photo Flash: First Look at FROST/NIXON at Sheffield Theaters
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2018

'To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. I have never been a quitter.'...
Nick Offerman Moves in with CuriosityStream for New Documentary Series Photo Nick Offerman Moves in with CuriosityStream for New Documentary Series
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 04, 2020

Whatever the structure or shelter, the history of humankind is deeply entwined with the fascinating story of where, how, and why we make our homes. CuriosityStream's original three-part series The History of Home is a visually stunning journey around the globe and through time to discover the surpri...
Additional Casting Announced For The West Coast Premiere Of THE JUNGLE Photo Additional Casting Announced For The West Coast Premiere Of THE JUNGLE
by A.A. Cristi - February 26, 2019

Today, Carole Shorenstein Hays and Sonia Friedman Productions with Tom Kirdahy announced the additional casting for the West Coast Premiere of the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson at San Francisco's Curran. Set in Europe's l...
Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals of Shakespeare Theatre Company's RICHARD THE THIRD Photo Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals of Shakespeare Theatre Company's RICHARD THE THIRD
by Alan Henry - February 05, 2019

After his hit production of King Charles III, David Muse returns to Shakespeare Theatre Company to direct Shakespeare's Richard the Third, a mesmerizing chronicle of the megalomaniac's rampage to the throne. The production will play at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from February 5-March 10, 2...
Mark Rylance-Led FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Tonight on Broadway Photo Mark Rylance-Led FARINELLI AND THE KING Begins Tonight on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2017

The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance, begins tonight, December 5, 2017 in advance of an opening night on Sunday, Decem...
Folger Reopens On November 17, 2023, After a Transformative Three-Year Building Renov Photo Folger Reopens On November 17, 2023, After a Transformative Three-Year Building Renovation
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2023

The Folger Shakespeare Library is reopening its historic home on Capitol Hill to the public on Friday, November 17, 2023, after a major three-year building renovation that will allow the Folger to share more of its collection and resources than ever before....
Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company Photo Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2022

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of King Lear. STC favorite Patrick Page will star as the titular king. See who else is in the cast, how to purchase tickets, and more!...
Casting Announced for CHICKEN SOUP and FROST/NIXON at Sheffield Theatres Photo Casting Announced for CHICKEN SOUP and FROST/NIXON at Sheffield Theatres
by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2018

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces full casting for the world premiere of Chicken Soup. by Ray Castleton and Kieran Knowles the latter of whom returns to Sheffield Theatres after the success of Operation Crucible; and the regional premi re of Peter Morgan's smash...
Meet the Royal Company of FARINELLI AND THE KING, Opening Tonight on Broadway Photo Meet the Royal Company of FARINELLI AND THE KING, Opening Tonight on Broadway
by Meet the Cast - December 17, 2017

The critically acclaimed Shakespeare's Globe production of Farinelli and the King, starring three-time Tony Award-winner (Twelfth Night, Jerusalem, Boeing-Boeing) and Academy Award-winner (Bridge of Spies) Mark Rylance, opens tonight, December 17, 2017 at Broadway's Belasco Theatre (111 West 44th St...
Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company Photo Patrick Page to Star in KING LEAR at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2022

Shakespeare Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the upcoming production of King Lear. STC favorite Patrick Page will star as the titular king. See who else is in the cast, how to purchase tickets, and more!...
Museyon Releases New Book On Britain's Royal Portraits - LUST, LIES AND MONARCHY Photo Museyon Releases New Book On Britain's Royal Portraits - LUST, LIES AND MONARCHY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 21, 2020

New York based publisher, Museyon has announced the upcoming release of their new book, Lust, Lies and Monarchy: The Secrets Behind Britain's Royal Portraits. The book is scheduled for release on June 1, 2020....
Casting Announced For The West Coast Premiere Of THE JUNGLE At The Curran Photo Casting Announced For The West Coast Premiere Of THE JUNGLE At The Curran
by A.A. Cristi - January 24, 2019

Carole Shorenstein Hays and Sonia Friedman Productions with Tom Kirdahy announced today the casting for the West Coast Premiere of the Good Chance Theatre, National Theatre and Young Vic production of THE JUNGLE by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson at San Francisco's Curran....
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE JUNGLE; Full Cast Announced Photo Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with THE JUNGLE; Full Cast Announced
by Julie Musbach - June 11, 2018

Following critical acclaim, and a sold-out run at the Young Vic, producers Sonia Friedman Productions, Tom Kirdahy and Hunter Arnold are delighted to announce the full cast for the West End transfer of Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson's The Jungle, a National Theatre and Young Vic co-production with Goo...
Cast And Creatives Of The Old Globe Production of AS YOU LIKE IT Announced! Photo Cast And Creatives Of The Old Globe Production of AS YOU LIKE IT Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019

As the 2019 Summer Shakespeare Festival kicks off, The Old Globe today announced the cast and creative team with As You Like It, the Bard's fabulously charming romantic comedy, whose heroine is one of his most remarkable creations. Director Jessica Stone's recent body of work-including Barefoot in t...
Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI Photo Shakespeare's Globe Reveals Cast For THE DUCHESS OF MALFI
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2024

Shakespeare’s Globe has announced the cast of The Duchess of Malfi, directed by Rachel Bagshaw. Find out who is starring in the production here!...
Everything You Need to Know About the 2019-2020 Broadway Season! Photo Everything You Need to Know About the 2019-2020 Broadway Season!
by Linnae Medeiros - July 17, 2019

The 2019-2020 Broadway season is in full gear! Thirty-eight productions have been announced so far to hit the Great White Way this season, so there is plenty for theatergoers to look forward to! With all such a variety of musicals and plays, new works and revivals, we're getting you prepared by givi...
History At Play, LLC Presents A Livestream Event HER GRACE, ANNE BOLEYN Photo History At Play, LLC Presents A Livestream Event HER GRACE, ANNE BOLEYN
by A.A. Cristi - March 23, 2021

History At PlayTM, LLC has garnered international applause for their Immersive Living History Experiences, chronicling the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. On Friday April 23rd, 2021, ...
Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals of Shakespeare Theatre Company's RICHARD THE THIRD Photo Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals of Shakespeare Theatre Company's RICHARD THE THIRD
by Alan Henry - February 04, 2019

After his hit production of King Charles III, David Muse returns to Shakespeare Theatre Company to direct Shakespeare's Richard the Third, a mesmerizing chronicle of the megalomaniac's rampage to the throne. The production will play at Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) from February 5-March 10, 2...





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