Shakespeare Theatre Company to Present Kneehigh's BRIEF ENCOUNTER, March 29-April 13, 2014
by Tyler Peterson
- Oct 17, 2013
The Shakespeare Theatre Company will present the international hit Brief Encounter as an addition to its STC Presentation Series. Based on the iconic 1945 movie and Noel Coward's play Still Life, Brief Encounter switches seamlessly between live theatre and projected film footage, taking audiences to a bygone age of romance and the silver screen. This Kneehigh U.K production has enjoyed success in England and New York with two nominations for Tony Awards (Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play and Best Sound Design of a Play). Adapted and directed by Emma Rice and originally commissioned and produced by David Pugh and Dafydd Rogers and Cineworld, Brief Encounter will run from March 29-April 13, 2014, at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th Street NW).
Nominations Announced For 2013 TMA Theatre Awards
by BWW Special Coverage
- Sep 26, 2013
The Theatrical Management Association (TMA) has announced the nominations for the 2013 UK Theatre Awards published below and available online at www.tmauk.org.
Kneehigh Returns to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, Now thru 3/17
by BWW News Desk
- Feb 23, 2013
St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.
Kneehigh to Return to St. Ann's Warehouse with THE WILD BRIDE, 2/23-3/17
by BWW News Desk
- Jan 25, 2013
St. Ann's Warehouse welcomes back Kneehigh and director Emma Rice for the New York premiere of The Wild Bride. In this adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'The Girl Without Hands,' narrated by Satan himself, a father accidentally sells his daughter to the Devil. When our heroine cleverly escapes, a lyrical love story laced with devilish humor unfolds. The production features a bluegrass score by longtime Kneehigh composer Stu Barker, performed by live musicians and the cast.
THE FULL MONTY Announces Casting For 2013 UK Tour
by Carrie Dunn
- Oct 12, 2012
The full cast is announced for Sheffield Theatres' production of Simon Beaufoy's The Full Monty directed by the company's Artistic Director Daniel Evans. Leading the company are Kenny Doughty, Craig Gazey, Simon Rouse, Keiran O'Brien,Roger Morlidge and Sidney Cole.
The Calendar Girls Launch SEASONS OF LOVE at Royal Albert Hall, London, Tonight, Oct 7
by BWW News Desk
- Oct 7, 2012
The Calendar Girls will launch Seasons of Love, a unique celebration of words, music and film at the Royal Albert Hall, tonight, 7 October 2012, at 4pm and 8pm. The gala show will have contributions from the City of London Philharmonic, the West End Chorus, Stephen Disley and the Grand Organ of the Royal Albert Hall together with some of the VIPs and stars of the stage and screen The Calendar Girls have met along the way.
Tickets Now on Sale for Birmingham's FULL MONTY
by James T Harding
- May 24, 2012
Oscar winning writer SIMON BEAUFOY has adapted his smash hit film for the stage and this brand new production will have its world premiere at the Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield in February 2013 before arriving at Birmingham Hippodrome from Tuesday 26 February - Saturday 2 March 2013 prior to London. Tickets are on sale now.
The Calendar Girls to Launch SEASONS OF LOVE at Royal Albert Hall, London, October 7
by James T Harding
- Apr 2, 2012
The Calendar Girls will launch Seasons of Love, a unique celebration of words, music and film at the Royal Albert Hall, 7 October 2012, at 4pm and 8pm. The gala show will have contributions from the City of London Philharmonic, the West End Chorus, Stephen Disley and the Grand Organ of the Royal Albert Hall together with some of the VIPs and stars of the stage and screen The Calendar Girls have met along the way.
Kneehigh Theatre Company Presents THE ASYLUM July 23-August 28
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 17, 2011
The Asylum is back. Kneehigh Theatre Company's nomadic theatre space returns to Cornwall, as Artistic Director Emma Rice (The Red Shoes, Brief Encounter) directs two brand new Kneehigh shows - The Wild Bride and Midnight's Pumpkin.
GOD OF CARNAGE Breaks CTG's Box Office Records!
by Nicole Rosky
- Jun 1, 2011
GOD OF CARNAGE has broken every box office record ever set for a play at Center Theatre Group, it was announced today by CTG Artistic Director Michael Ritchie.
Center Theatre Group's GOD OF CARNAGE Closes 5/29
by BWW News Desk
- May 29, 2011
GOD OF CARNAGE at Center Theatre Group's Ahmanson Theatre will close on May 29, 2011. The production features the original Broadway cast of Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden.
Reza's HOW YOU TALK THE GAME to Debut at Comédie-Française
by Nicole Rosky
- May 24, 2011
According to the NY Times, Yasmina Reza's newest play, HOW YOU TALK THE GAME, might make its debut at Paris' Comédie-Française. The new play, which was inspired by Guy Peellaert's 'The Big Room,' is about a French novelist who decides to promote her lateest project by taking an interview with a reporter.
Review Round-Up: GOD OF CARNAGE in L.A.
by Jessica Lewis
- Apr 15, 2011
God of Carnage opened on April 13 at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre reuniting the original Tony Award-nominated Broadway cast of Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden in the scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning Best Play. The production will play through May 29 only. The reviews are in! See what the critics are saying below.
Photo Flash: GOD OF CARNAGE Opens at Center Theatre Group with Broadway Cast!
by Jessica Lewis
- Apr 14, 2011
'God of Carnage' open last night, April 13, at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre reuniting the original Tony Award-nominated Broadway cast of Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden in the scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning Best Play. The production is currently in previews and will play through May 29 only. Check out photos from opening night below!
Photo Flash: Gandolfini, Harden, et al. Reprise GOD OF CARNAGE Roles at CTG
by Nicole Rosky
- Apr 8, 2011
'God of Carnage' opens next Wednesday, April 13, at 8 p.m. at the Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre reuniting the original Tony Award-nominated Broadway cast of Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden in the scathingly funny, Tony Award-winning Best Play. The production is currently in previews and will play through May 29 only.
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