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CRAFT BY WORLD MARKET Launches Collection of Merchandise Inspired by “THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL” from Fox Searchlight Pictures
by Robert Diamond - Mar 3, 2015


Cost Plus World Market (www.worldmarket.com) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Fox Searchlight Pictures for its theatrical release of THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL, in theaters on March 6, 2015. As part of the collaboration, CRAFT BY WORLD MARKET features a collection of unique, handcrafted items inspired by the movie.

Photo Flash: First Look at Promotional Art for West End's HAMLET, Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch
by Matt Smith - Feb 21, 2015


Benedict Cumberbatch will play the title role in Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and presented by theBarbican. Today, 20 February 2015, it is announced that Hamlet will be broadcast to cinemas around the world on Thursday 15 October 2015 as part of National Theatre Live. Check out a first look at the promotional art for the show below!

Official: National Theatre Live to Bring HAMLET with Benedict Cumberbatch to Cinemas This Fall
by Tyler Peterson - Feb 20, 2015


Sonia Friedman Productions and National Theatre Live have announced an international broadcast of Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (The Imitation Game) in the title role in Lyndsey Turner's production of William Shakespeare's Hamlet, produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and presented by the Barbican, to cinemas internationally on Thursday, October 15, 2015.

TREASURE ISLAND, SKYLIGHT, OF MICE AND MEN and More Coming in HD to Ridgefield Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - Feb 6, 2015


The best seats for New York and London's stage productions may just be at The Ridgefield Playhouse when stunning shows are broadcast in HD. From London's National Theatre on Sunday, February 15, at 3:30 p.m. comes family entertainment -- Treasure Island, which is suitable for 10+ years. From the Met on Sunday, February 22, at 12 p.m., Tchaikovsky's Iolanta and Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle will enchant. Skylight starring Carey Mulligan and Stephen Daldry, will be screened on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m. Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco and Tony Award nominee Chris O'Dowd star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, Sunday, March 8, at 12 noon, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live.

NT Live to Broadcast EVERYMAN, Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, This July
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2015


Celebrating its 6th year bringing live theatre to cinema audiences around the world, NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE is pleased to announce an international broadcast of Academy Award nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave) in the title role of Everyman, adapted by Carol Ann Duffy and directed by Rufus Norris, live from The National Theatre of Great Britain's Olivier Theatre on Thursday, July 16, 2015. Dates will vary at venues internationally and encore screenings will follow.

WAKE UP with BWW 1/16/2015 - GIGI in D.C., McAvoy in THE RULING CLASS and More!
by Jessica Showers - Jan 16, 2015


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? This weekend's big news: GIGI kicks off in D.C., BEAUTIFUL is on the hunt for its next Carole King, James McAvoy leads THE RULING CLASS revival in the West End and more!

SKYLIGHT, Starring Carey Mulligan & Bill Nighy, Moves Up First Broadway Performance
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 15, 2015


The upcoming Broadway production of the sold-out West End production of David Hare's SKYLIGHT, directed by Stephen Daldry, winner of the 2014 London Evening Standard Award for Revival of the Year, will now begin performances Friday, March 13 at the John Golden Theatre. The production, which will star Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy, and feature Matthew Beard, all recreating their acclaimed London performances, opens Thursday, April 2 for a strictly limited 13-week engagement.

Something's Coming: What's Ahead for Broadway in Spring 2015!
by BWW Special Coverage - Dec 28, 2014


2015 is almost here, and that means that a slew of new shows are on their way to the Great White Way. Before the 2015 Awards season gets started, no less than nineteen new productions will take tike their first Broadway bows. Catch up on what's in store for the season ahead below!

Sundance Institute Announces Jury Members for 2015 Sundance Film Festival
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 18, 2014


Sundance Institute announced today the members of the six juries awarding prizes at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival, January 22 to February 1 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Ogden and Sundance, Utah.

VIDEO: First Look - Maggie Smith in All-New Trailer for SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 16, 2014


Fox Searchlight Pictures has revealed an all-new trailer for The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, hitting theaters on March 6, 2015. Get a first look below!

Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones to Receive SBIFF's Cinema Vanguard Award
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 15, 2014


The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, presented by UGG® Australia, will jointly honor Eddie Redmayne and Felicity Jones with the Cinema Vanguard Award on Thursday, January 29, 2015.

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


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

Stage Adaptation of Matthew Warchus's PRIDE Coming in 2016 or 2017?
by BWW News Desk - Dec 11, 2014


According to the Daily Mail, Matthew Warchus's musical adaptation of his comedy film PRIDE is 'a long way off and may not happen at all, but if it does, it'll surface late in 2016 or 2017.'

Ridgefield Playhouse to Screen National Theatre Live's February Broadcasts Live in HD
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 8, 2014


The best seats for the Met operas and London's National Theatre may just be at The Ridgefield Playhouse when stunning shows are broadcast in HD. There is also the bonus of behind-the-scenes tours and commentary by some of the genres' most revered stars. From London's National Theatre on Sunday, February 15, at 3:30 p.m. comes superlative family entertainment -- Treasure Island (suitable for 10+ years). From the Met on Sunday, February 22, at 12 p.m., Tchaikovsky's Iolanta and Bartok's Bluebeard's Castle will enchant and thrill. Broadcast live from the West End by National Theatre, Skylight starring Carey Mulligan and Stephen Daldry, will be screened on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m.

WAKE UP with BWW 12/3/14 - MONSOON WEDDING, Starry Christmas in Rockefeller and More!
by Jessica Showers - Dec 3, 2014


Good morning, BroadwayWorld! Because we know all our readers eat, sleep and breathe Broadway, what could be better than waking up to it? Today's big news: MONSOON WEDDING brings Bollywood to NYC, a heap of Broadway stars join together for 'CHRISTMAS IN ROCKEFELLER' and more!

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN Trilogy Airs on WGN Today
by TV News Desk - Nov 23, 2014


WGN america will present the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' trilogy as a marathon TODAY, November 23, starting at 4:00 pm. ET / 3:00 p.m. CT.

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN Trilogy to Air on WGN, 11/23
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 19, 2014


WGN America will present the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' trilogy in installments throughout the week, starting tonight with 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl,' TUESDAY, November 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT

BWW:UK Awards Latest! MISS SAIGON, THE CRUCIBLE, LES MIS Out In Front!
by Carrie Dunn - Oct 30, 2014


There's 36 hours to go until voting closes in this year's BWW:UK Awards - but can Miss Saigon hang on to the lead in all its categories?

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