Alan Howard News

On May 26, 1993, when the Princess of Wales Theatre officially opened, it solidified Toronto’s growing status as a major urban centre. Take a look back at the theatre's 30 year history!

In the spirit of eternal optimism, here is a handful of London show titles promised for the year ahead that have us giddy with anticipation to be in a playhouse once again.

Just in time for the holiday season, THE WOMAN IN BLACK is inviting guests to try something new this year with a holiday ticket package. For those looking to bond over a spine-tingling live theater performance, THE WOMAN IN BLACK will include a drink from the bar with the purchase of a ticket using the code HOLIDAY through January 6, 2019. An experience surely not to miss, the production has been called "Spectacular" by the Chicago Sun-Times, and "Brilliant" by Chicago Theater Review, receiving rave reviews from critics across the board. 

Theatre veteran Tony Tanner's latest directorial project GIVE ME THE SUN, his adaptation of Ibsen's GHOSTS, world premieres September 15, 2018 at the Lounge Theatre. The actor/writer/director, having worked with a Who's Who of theatrical talents, allowed me to pick his brain on his extensive theatrical history.

The following acts are performing at City Winery Chicago (1200 W. Randolph St) throughout the month.

Over eight million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most successful - and terrifying - theatre events ever staged, and it's coming to shock audiences in Chicago this fall. The Woman in Black - London's long-running West End play -  will open at Chicago's Royal George Theatre in November with all the stage thrills that have led audiences in London to shriek in fear for 30 years.

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces one show only with music legend Don McLean December 27, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at www.bluenotehawaii.com.

Blue Note Hawaii, the state's premier venue for the world's most celebrated artists, announces one show only with music legend Don McLean December 27, 2018. Tickets are on sale now at www.bluenotehawaii.com. 

Utopia Theatre Project is concluding their inaugural season with the world premiere of Seeds. This original work by a new Bay Area playwright explores the contemporary themes of sexual identity, masculinity, and sexual assault, all through the lens of World War II. Seeds was previously performed in 2016 as a Staged Reading at PianoFight and in the New Playwrights' Festival at Santa Clara University.

The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has announced 10 Finalists for its prestigious playwriting award, the oldest and largest prize awarded to women playwrights writing in the English language. Chosen from over 150 nominated plays, the Finalists are:

Theatre Rhinoceros presents THE NORMAL HEART by Larry Kramer, directed by John Fisher, at The Gateway Theatre, running November 3 - 25, 2017.

Theatre Rhinoceros presents THE NORMAL HEART by Larry Kramer, directed by John Fisher, at The Gateway Theatre, running November 3 - 25, 2017.

David Mirvish was saddened to learn about the death of theatre giant Sir Peter Hall, who died in London at the age of 86 on September 11, 2017. In honour of his life, the lights of the Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed at 8 PM tonight, September 19.

GATE is a story of love and loss that asks what really happens to us after we die, what we leave behind and what we will become. Check out a first look at the show below!

David Mirvish is saddened to learn about the death of theatre giant Sir Peter Hall, who died in London at the age of 86 on September 11, 2017. In honour of his life, the lights of the Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed at 8 PM on Tuesday, September 19.

Evolutionists tell us that we're just trying to spread our genes.

Emma Dennis-Edwards (Eve), Wil Coban (Mark), Eleanor Henderson (Rebecca), Joe McArdle (Luke) and Katie Sherrard (Esther) will star in the premiere of Artemis Fitzalan Howard's play GATE at the Cockpit Theatre in London. 

Don McLean-Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 8PM. Tickets available on www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.

Following on from the acclaimed success of Pre-drinks/Afterparty at last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Deadpan Theatre is now presenting new play GATE, a poignant and witty story of love and loss that asks what really happens to us after we die, what we leave behind and what we will become.

New shows are on sale at bergenPAC this week Don McLean-Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 8PM. Steve Wright-Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 8PM. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 24, 2017 at 11AM at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling bergenPAC's Box Office at (201) 227-1030.