Anthony Ward News

Columbia Pictures has purchased screen rights to ENRON, Lucy Prebble's new play investigating the infamous energy company's 2001 scandal that is currently running at London's Royal Court Theatre. The production will premiere on the West End on January 16, 2010.

ENRON, written by Lucy Prebble, recently began a six-week run at London's Royal Court Theatre on September 17 and will move to the West End's Noel Coward Theatre on January 16. It will replace the soon-to-close CALENDAR GIRLS. A Broadway transfer is anticipated in 2010.

Sean Mathias is to direct Anna Friel as Holly Golightly and Joseph Cross as William 'Fred' Parsons in Samuel Adamson's new stage adaptation of Truman Capote's classic novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, currently in its 50th anniversary year.

Sean Mathias is to direct Anna Friel as Holly Golightly and Joseph Cross as William ?Fred' Parsons in Samuel Adamson's new stage adaptation of Truman Capote's classic novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, currently in its 50th anniversary year.

The Donmar Warehouse production of Friedrich Schiller's MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, in a new version by Peter Oswald and directed by Phyllida Lloyd is now in the final week of its limited run on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The critically acclaimed production plays through Sunday, August 16 only.

The Donmar Warehouse production of Friedrich Schiller's MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, in a new version by Peter Oswald and directed by Phyllida Lloyd is now in the final four weeks of its limited run on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The critically acclaimed production plays through Sunday, August 16 only.

The Donmar Warehouse production of Friedrich Schiller's MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, in a new version by Peter Oswald and directed by Phyllida Lloyd is now in the final week of its limited run on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The critically acclaimed production plays through Sunday, August 16 only.

CUNY TV is set to broadcast an extended version of their interview with actresses Harriet Walter and Janet McTeer discussing Mary Stuart, the historical drama (closing on Broadway August 16th) about the struggle between Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, two of the most formidable women of British history.

The national tour of CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG inspires child-like wonder for the young and young-at-heart with its familiar Sherman Brothers score and its gravity-defying title character

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, will fly into Denver's Buell Theatre July 23-26! Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator Ian Fleming, the production features the music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins.

The Donmar Warehouse production of Friedrich Schiller's MARY STUART, starring Janet McTeer as Mary, Queen of Scots and Harriet Walter as Elizabeth I, in a new version by Peter Oswald and directed by Phyllida Lloyd is now in the final four weeks of its limited run on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre (235 West 44th Street). The critically acclaimed production plays through Sunday, August 16 only.

Omid Djalili will replace Rowan Atkinson as Fagin in Cameron Mackintosh's OLIVER! The Iranian comedian will take over starting July 20, 2009, joining the rest of the original cast. He is scheduled to continue in the part until December 12, 2009. Cameron Mackintosh presents his triumphant new staging of Lionel Bart's masterpiece 'OLIVER!' at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which was last seen at the Palladium in 1994. Oliver! is one of the most beloved British musicals, vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.

Mary Stuart stars Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter appeared on PBS?s ?The Charlie Rose Show? on Wednesday, July 1. The interview can be viewed on www.charlierose.com or by clicking on the following link: http://www.charlierose.com/view/interview/10437.

MARY STUART stars Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter are guests on tonight's broadcast of 'Charlie Rose'. 'Charlie Rose' airs locally on PBS Channel 13 at 11:00 PM.

BroadwayWorld Congratulates Anthony Ward, 2009 Tony Award Winner, 'Best Costume Design of a Play'

BroadwayWorld brings you the 2009 Tony Award winners as part of our complete Tony Award coverage!

Nominations in 27 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing's 63rd Annual Antoinette Perry 'Tony' Awards were announced by Tony Award Winners Cynthia Nixon and Lin-Manuel Miranda from the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, the most fantasmagorical Broadway musical in the history of everything, will fly into Denver's Buell Theatre July 23-26! Based on the timeless novel by famed James Bond author and creator Ian Fleming, the production features the music and lyrics by the legendary Sherman brothers, composers of Mary Poppins.

Sean Mathias is to direct Anna Friel as Holly Golightly and Joseph Cross as William ?Fred' Parsons in Samuel Adamson's new stage adaptation of Truman Capote's classic novella Breakfast at Tiffany's, currently in its 50th anniversary year.

MARY STUART, the critically acclaimed Donmar Warehouse production, which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Play, Best Actress in a Play (Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter) and Best Director of a Play (Phyllida Lloyd), will be featured in the next few days on 'The Leonard Lopate Show,' 'Theater Talk' and 'NY1 On Stage.'