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As the sun sets on the Edwardian empire, principled aristocrat Christopher Tietjens enters into a tumultuous marriage with Sylvia, a cruel socialite, despite the questionable paternity of her unborn child. Ignoring her overt flirtation with other men, Christopher resolves to remain faithful, even after meeting Valentine Wannop, a fearless young suffragette, with whom he becomes quite smitten. Meanwhile, Christopher

THE RULING CLASS Revival, Starring James McAvoy, Begins Previews in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015

Ron Cook (Mr Selfridge, Henry V, King Lear, Hot Fuzz) as Sir Charles Gurney, Kathryn Drysdale (Suspects, Love's Labour's Lost, Tripping Over, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) as Grace Shelley, Joshua McGuire (Privacy, Posh, About Time, Mr Turner) as Dinsdale Gurney and Anthony O'Donnell (T...


Elaine Cassidy Replaces Michelle Dockery in Donmar's LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
by Christina Mancuso - October 29, 2015

Elaine Cassidy will be taking on the role of Madame de Tourvel in the Donmar's production of Les Liaisons Dangereuses, replacing Michelle Dockery who regrettably has had to withdraw from the production prior to the start of rehearsals....


WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN Officially Opens Tonight in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2015

Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, opening tonight, January 12 at London's Playhouse Theatre after beginning previews last month, stars Tamsin Greig, Haydn Gwynne, Jerome Pradon, Anna Skellern,Ricardo Afonso, Haydn Oakley, Willemijn Verkaik and Seline Hizli....


VIDEO: Watch Benedict Cumberbatch Impersonate Fellow STAR WARS Character
by Sally Henry Fuller - October 25, 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch recently visited The Graham Norton Show alongside fellow guest, comedian Miranda Hart. Not only did he break into his menacing Smaug voice that he uses for THE HOBBIT, but he also impersonated the unpopular STAR WARS character, Jar Jar Binks. Check out the video below!...


Just In: Benedict Cumberbatch Cast as Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE!
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2014

Benedict Cumberbatch has been cast in Marvel's upcoming superhero film DOCTOR STRANGE....


The Wilma Theater Continues 2015-16 season with New Stoppard Play THE HARD PROBLEM
by Tyler Peterson - December 09, 2015

Tom Stoppard's first new play since Rock 'n' Roll introduces us to Hilary, a 22-year-old psychology student applying for a coveted position with the Krohl Institute for Brain Science. As Hilary prays for strength to move beyond personal regrets, she passionately explores the blurred lines between sc...


VIDEO: Can You Resist a Life-Sized Chocolate Statue of Benedict Cumberbatch?
by Caryn Robbins - April 02, 2015

UKTV has commissioned a life-size chocolate statue of 'Sherlock' star, Benedict Cumberbatch, as part of their promotion for the new on demand channel....


GUYS AND DOLLS To Transfer To Savoy From Dec 2015, Starring Jamie Parker and Sophie Thompson!
by Carrie Dunn - June 12, 2015

The highly acclaimed and sell-out production of Guys and Dolls will transfer to London's Savoy Theatre in December for a strictly limited 13 week run. Chichester Festival Theatre continue their triumphant musical successes with this exuberant revival which follows transfers of Singin' in the Rain, T...


ASSASSINS, Featuring Aaron Tveit, Opens Tonight at the Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2014

With Fully Committed running at the Menier, and Forbidden Broadway at the Vaudeville Theatre, Artistic Director David Babani welcomes Jamie Lloyd's major revival of Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's Assassins as part of Menier Chocolate Factory's 10-year anniversary season. The production opens to...


Welcome to Broadway- The 10 Biggest Debuts of 2014
by BWW Special Coverage - January 02, 2015

It was a big year for Broadway newbies! From young newcomers to seasoned Hollywood stars, Broadway welcomed many new faces to the family in 2014. Many earned critical acclaim, a brand-new fanbase, and some even walked away with Tony nominations (and awards)! Below, BroadwayWorld celebrates just a...


Tom Stoppard's HAPGOOD Opens Tonight at Hampstead Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2015

Written by acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard and directed by Howard Davies, Hampstead Theatre is delighted to present HAPGOOD, opening tonight 9 December at 7pm. The show will run through 16 January 2016....


THE RULING CLASS Revival, Starring James McAvoy, Begins Previews in the West End
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2015

Ron Cook (Mr Selfridge, Henry V, King Lear, Hot Fuzz) as Sir Charles Gurney, Kathryn Drysdale (Suspects, Love's Labour's Lost, Tripping Over, Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps) as Grace Shelley, Joshua McGuire (Privacy, Posh, About Time, Mr Turner) as Dinsdale Gurney and Anthony O'Donnell (T...


BWW Profile: Benedict Cumberbatch Emmy-Nominated Star of Stage and Screen
by Matt Tamanini - August 20, 2014

Though only 38 years old, British actor Benedict Cumberbatch has already amassed an impressive list of credits on stage, on television, and on the big screen. Though he has yet to grace a Broadway stage, I have a feeling that that is just an eventuality as his popularity continues to skyrocket on th...


Morgan Freeman, Bill Nighy, and Ken Watanabe in Talks for DOCTOR STRANGE?
by Sally Henry Fuller - December 13, 2014

Marvel fans are in for an exciting casting announcement in the near future....


Wilton, Allam, Walter And Stevenson All To Feature In Globe's Christmas Season
by Carrie Dunn - October 08, 2014

For the first time in its history, Shakespeare's Globe is offering theatre, music and spoken word productions throughout the winter - including a riotous Christmas show, Adele Thomas's much-loved production of The Knight of the Burning Pestle and the 'Winter's Tales' featuring Penelope Wilton, Julie...


Official: Clark, Stubbs & Andoh Join West, McTeer & Dockery In LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES
by Carrie Dunn - September 04, 2015

In addition to the previously announced Michelle Dockery, Janet McTeer and Dominic West, the production will feature Adjoa Andoh, Theo Barklem-Biggs, Morfydd Clark, Edward Holcroft, Jennifer Saayeng and Una Stubbs....


Benedict Cumberbatch to Read Original Poem at Reinterment Service of King Richard III
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2015

Oscar nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who is believed to be a distant relative of the royal, will read a specially-written poem for the event....


Tom Stoppard's HAPGOOD to Play Hampstead Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - December 04, 2015

Written by acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard and directed by Howard Davies, Hampstead Theatre is delighted to present HAPGOOD, with previews commencing from Today 4 December 2015 for an opening Wednesday 9 December at 7pm. The show will run through 16 January 2016. Full casting to be announced....


Full Cast Announced for The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company's RED VELVET, Jan. 23
by Christina Mancuso - December 04, 2015

The Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company has announced the full cast for Red Velvet, the third production in the inauguralPlays at the Garrick season. The production, which originally premiered at the Tricycle Theatre in 2012 before transferring to St Ann's Warehouse in New York in 2014, will play at the...


Benedict Cumberbatch to Read Original Poem at Reinterment Service of King Richard III
by Caryn Robbins - March 26, 2015

Oscar nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch, who is believed to be a distant relative of the royal, will read a specially-written poem for the event....


Lifetime & BBC One Team on Agatha Cristie's AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
by Caryn Robbins - July 14, 2015

BBC One and Lifetime have partnered on a miniseries based on Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None, one of the best-selling crime novels of all time, with 100 million copies sold worldwide....


Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks Star in CLARION World Premiere, Beginning Tonight at the Arcola
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2015

Two of the most highly acclaimed British actors of their generation, Clare Higgins and Greg Hicks, are to star in the World Premiere of Clarion, set in the office of Britain's worst newspaper, the Daily Clarion....


VIDEO: Will Benedict Cumberbatch Be Filmdom's Next James Bond?
by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2015

PEOPLE shared video of Benedict Cumberbatch responding the rumors that he may be cast as the next James Bond....


Tom Stoppard's HAPGOOD to Play Hampstead Theatre This Winter
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2015

Written by acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard and directed by Howard Davies, Hampstead Theatre is delighted to present HAPGOOD, with previews commencing from Friday 4 December 2015 for an opening Wednesday 9 December at 7pm. The show will run through 16 January 2016. Full casting to be announced....


Benedict Cumberbatch & Fiance Sophie Hunter Expecting First Child
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2015

The New York Post has exclusively confirmed the news that Benedict Cumberbatch and his fiance Sophie Hunter are expecting their first child....






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