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Bebe Neuwirth Directs a Reading of Charles Evered's 'Class'
by Kristin Allard - Sep 22, 2008


On Wednesday, September 24 at there will be an informal reading of a new play written by Robeson Center 'Artist in Residence' Charles Evered. Evered's play 'Class' is a two character play about a jaded acting teacher and his mysterious new student.

Photo Coverage: 'Bottle Shock' Screening
by Walter McBride - Aug 9, 2008


On August 4th, 2008 the upcoming feature film Bottle Shock held its New York Premiere at the Third Avenue Cinema 3 in New York City.

'Sweeny Todd' to be Released on Blu-Ray This October
by BWW News Desk - Jun 30, 2008


Tim Burton's 'Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street' will be released on Blu-Ray in October by Dreamworks Home Entertainment.

Sweeney Todd To Be Released On DVD 4/1
by BWW News Desk - Mar 25, 2008


Director Tim Burton's tour de force re-imagining of Stephen Sondheim's Tony® Award-winning Broadway hit Sweeney Todd debuts on DVD April 1, 2008 from Paramount Home Entertainment. The film won the Golden Globe® for Best Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy and an Academy Award® for Best Art Direction. Johnny Depp earned a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture-Musical or Comedy as well as an Oscar® nomination for Leading Actor. The film also stars Alan Rickman (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix), Timothy Spall (Enchanted) and Sacha Baron Cohen (Borat). The Sweeney Todd two-disc DVD is gushing with special features, including in-depth looks at the musical and its history, making the film, Sweeney's London and designs for a demon barber, Moviefone Unscripted with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, a press conference, photo gallery and more. The film also will be available on a single-disc DVD.

All They Are Saying Is Give Peace a Chance
by Nancy Grossman - Mar 12, 2008


Their Voices Will Be Heard: 'My Name Is Rachel Corrie' and 'Pieces' - two compelling stories share the Downstage at New Rep space and shed light on the Israeli/Palestinian situation

'Sweeney Todd' Wins Oscar for Best Art Direction
by BWW News Desk - Feb 24, 2008


'Sweeney Todd,' the movie-musical adaptation directed by Tim Burton, has won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction by Dante Ferretti and Francesca Lo Schiavo.

'Sweeney Todd' Debuts in Box Office Top 5
by BWW News Desk - Dec 26, 2007


Variety reports Sweeney Todd fit into the Number 5 top spot for its film-premiere this weekend…

Broadway Beat Special: SWEENEY TODD Stage to Screen Ep. 3
by Broadway Beat - Dec 21, 2007


Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd.' In this final installment, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this!

Broadway Beat Special: SWEENEY TODD Stage to Screen Ep. 2
by Broadway Beat - Dec 14, 2007


Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd.' In this second part of a three episode series, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this part chock-filled with interviews including Michael Cerveris and movie scenes - all hosted by Richie Ridge.

TV Exclusive: Opening Credits of Burton's Sweeney Todd
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 12, 2007


In just over a week, the eagerly anticipated film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's masterpiece Sweeney Todd will hit theaters. A fresh take on this haunting thriller begins like any other film - the credit sequence. Fans of Tim Burton know that his sequences always are intriguing to the eye and Sweeney Todd's opening sequence follows suit. BroadwayWorld.com is pleased to bring you this exclusive sneak peek at the opening credit sequence! Click now to watch!

Photo Coverage: Christine Ebersole's 'Winter Wonderland'
by Mark Rupp - Dec 9, 2007


Christine Ebersole and applauded pianist Billy Stritch concluded their four-day, sold-out, celebrity-packed 'Winter Wonderland' concert at Broadway at Birdland on Saturday, December 8.

Photo Coverage: 'Sweeney Todd' Hollywood Movie Premiere
by BWW - Dec 6, 2007


The highly-anticipated movie-musical adaptation of Sweeney Todd held an exclusive Hollywood premiere on Wednesday, December 5 at the Paramount Theater. For limited national release December 21, 2007 and wide January 11, 2008.

Burton Awarded Best Director by NBR, 'Sweeney Todd' in Top 10
by BWW News Desk - Dec 5, 2007


The awards are already coming in for Sweeney Todd, which garnered the Best Director Award for Tim Burton and the Top 10 Movies of the Year acknowledgement by the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures.

Broadway Beat Special: SWEENEY TODD from Stage to Screen Ep.1
by Broadway Beat - Dec 7, 2007


Join BroadwayWorld.com and Broadway Beat for the countdown to Opening Night of the highly anticipated movie musical adaptation of 'Sweeney Todd.' In this first part of a three episode series, we trace the path that Sweeney Todd has taken from Broadway to the big screen. You won't want to miss this part chock-filled with interviews and scenes hosted by Richie Ridge.

Attend the Tale: 'Sweeney Todd' Exclusive with Alan Rickman
by Nick Hutson - Dec 11, 2007


n a very special BroadwayWorld exclusive, London reporter Nick Hutson provides a very special Q/A series with the cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated new movie-musical Sweeney Todd! Including Johnny Depp, renown composer Stephen Sondheim; plus Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and director Tim Burton and Ed Sanders, Jayne Weisner and Jamie Campbell Bower.

Attend the Tale: 'Sweeney Todd' Exclusive with Weisner, Campbell-Bower & Sanders
by Nick Hutson - Dec 13, 2007


n a very special BroadwayWorld exclusive, London reporter Nick Hutson provides a very special Q/A series with the cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated new movie-musical Sweeney Todd! Including Johnny Depp, renown composer Stephen Sondheim; plus Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and director Tim Burton and Ed Sanders, Jayne Weisner and Jamie Campbell Bower.

Attend the Tale: 'Sweeney Todd' Exclusive with Helena Bonham Carter
by Nick Hutson - Dec 7, 2007


In a very special BroadwayWorld exclusive, London reporter Nick Hutson provides a very special Q/A series with the cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated new movie-musical Sweeney Todd! Including Johnny Depp, renown composer Stephen Sondheim; plus Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and director Tim Burton and Ed Sanders, Jayne Weisner and Jamie Campbell Bower.

Attend the Tale: 'Sweeney Todd' Exclusive with Producers & Screenwriter
by Nick Hutson - Dec 16, 2007


n a very special BroadwayWorld exclusive, London reporter Nick Hutson provides a very special Q/A series with the cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated new movie-musical Sweeney Todd! Including Johnny Depp, renown composer Stephen Sondheim; plus Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and director Tim Burton and Ed Sanders, Jayne Weisner and Jamie Campbell Bower.

Attend the Tale: 'Sweeney Todd' Exclusive with Stephen Sondheim
by Nick Hutson - Dec 20, 2007


n a very special BroadwayWorld exclusive, London reporter Nick Hutson provides a very special Q/A series with the cast and creative team of the highly-anticipated new movie-musical Sweeney Todd! Including Johnny Depp, renown composer Stephen Sondheim; plus Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, and director Tim Burton and Ed Sanders, Jayne Weisner and Jamie Campbell Bower.

BroadwayWorld's End of Year CD Roundup - Your Last Chance for Stocking Stuffers!
by Naomi Plume - Dec 20, 2007


Happy Holidays Everyone! Well ... here it is ... our BIGGEST CD coverage EVER and just in time for some last minute 'stocking-stuffer' inspiration ... even though a few of these are better used as coal, if you know what I mean.

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