David Copperfield News

Afraid of the Dark is making its World Premiere in London this autumn, playing at The Charing Cross Theatre now through 26 October, with a press night on Wednesday 11 September. Afraid of the Dark is a new brand of theatrical terror that paralyzes the audience with fear. Everyone is afraid of something. What scares you when the lights go out? Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

The Warner Archive Collection announces its newest releases:

Pilot Theatre, Slung Low and York Theatre Royal are delighted to announce full casting for the eagerly awaited autumn promenade production of Mike Kenny's BLOOD + CHOCOLATE.

The 2013 NYC Cabaret Festival - to be held September 21 through October 6, 2013, on three stages (Broadway Cafe, The Red Room, and Broadway Comedy Club Main Stage) - will have a series of shows, workshops and performance opportunities just for Kids and Teens and Families. Tickets for the shows and workshops run $15 at the door and just $10 in advance online (Ovationtix 866-811-4111). Some shows require a beverage purchase. No additional purchase required for classes and workshop productions.

JUSTJONES& The Albany present the world premiere and national tour of an award-winning new adaptation of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted and directed from Henrik Ibsen by Rebecca Manson Jones and designed by Jens Demant Cole. The cast features Sarah Malin and Rupert Holliday Evans, with Elizabeth Elvin, Samuel Lawrence, Yana Penrose, Matt Ray Brown, and Lawrence Stubbings.

HISTORY announced today that the network has green-lighted production of a new four-hour scripted miniseries, HOUDINI, slated to start production this fall. Starring Academy Award winner Adrien Brody(The Pianist) as the ace magician and Kristen Connolly (House of Cards, The Cabin in the Woods) as his wife Bess, the miniseries will trace the arc of Houdini's life from desperate poverty to worldwide fame and will be co-produced for HISTORY by Lionsgate and A+E Studios.

On Monday rehearsals begin on for Perfect Match, the first of three world premieres commissioned for Watford Palace Theatre's innovative Ideal World Season. Each of the plays offers a response to the impact of the digital world on our lives, exploring themes such as love, identity, body image and morality in relation to the rapid technological changes to our culture.

Roscommon Arts Centre has announced its events, September through December 2013. Details below!

Master magician David Copperfield continues to wow audiences at MGM Grand's 740-seat Hollywood Theatre with his latest stage production, An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion. Copperfield currently holds 11 Guinness World Records including 'Largest Illusion Ever Staged' and 'Most Magic Shows Performed in a Year.' He also was the first living illusionist to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Donmar Warehouse presents Arnold Wesker's ROOTS, 03 October 2013 - 30 November 2013, Press Night: Tuesday 8 October 2013. Director: James Macdonald, Designer: Hildegard Bechtler, Lighting Designer: Guy Hoare, Sound Designer: Ian Dickinson for Autograph, Video Designer: Dick Straker

Shane Attwooll (Peter/Arne), Mark Bazeley (Johan), Melanie Jessops (Mrs. Palm/Mrs Jacobi) and Aislinn Sands (Katrina/Eva) will join the previously announced Olivia Williams (Marianne) in Trevor Nunn's production of Ingmar Bergman's Scenes from a Marriage,adapted by Joanna Murray-Smith. Scenes from a Marriage is produced by St. James Productions.

Following previous sell-out shows in Edinburgh and London, Piff the Magic Dragon and his sidekick Mr Piffles, the World's First Magic Performing Chihuahua, will once again dazzle audiences with their unique brand of deadpan humour and astonishing magic, playing at the Pleasance King Dome at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from today, 1 - 25 August and at the Soho Theatre 14 - 26 October (tickets on sale w/c 1 July).

Inspired by the music of Madness, the Olivier Award-winning musical OUR HOUSE will begin a National Tour in a brand new actor-musician production at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich on Thursday 12 September 2013 (press nightTuesday 24 September) it was announced today. Full listings below.

Here is a secret not many people may know but Justin Willman, the host of hit show Food Network show CUPCAKE WARS is a magician and a pretty good one at that, with recent television appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW and ELLEN. Now, Justin brings his one-man comedy & magic extravaganza TRICKED OUT to the Highland Ballroom for one night only - tonight, July 27th at 8:00 p.m. TRICKED OUT is 'an intimate evening of prestidigitation, make-believe and excessive sleight of mouth.'

Adrian Guerra presenta su nuevo show magico-teatral 'Metamorfosis Remixado', inspirado en el exitoso espectaculo que, en 2002, le valio grandes reconocimientos de parte del publico y de la prensa especializada.

A team of experienced pros with extensive Broadway, regional and TV experience, will perform the hilarious, madcap comedy RUMORS, by Neil Simon, at the Saint Michael's Playhouse today, July 17 to 27. The show will be staged, evenings at 8 p.m. July 17 to 20, and 23-27 and matinees at 2 p.m. July 20 and 27.

Here is a secret not many people may know but Justin Willman, the host of hit show Food Network show CUPCAKE WARS is a magician and a pretty good one at that, with recent television appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW and ELLEN. Now, Justin brings his one-man comedy & magic extravaganza TRICKED OUT to the Highland Ballroom for one night only - Saturday, July 27th at 8:00 p.m. TRICKED OUT is 'an intimate evening of prestidigitation, make-believe and excessive sleight of mouth.'

A team of experienced pros with extensive Broadway, regional and TV experience, will perform the hilarious, madcap comedy RUMORS, by Neil Simon, at the Saint Michael's Playhouse July 17 to 27. The show will be staged, evenings at 8 p.m. July 17 to 20, and 23-27 and matinees at 2 p.m. July 20 and 27.

The American Theatre Wing (William Ivey Long, Chairman, Board of Trustees; Heather Hitchens, Executive Director) is pleased to announce new appointments to its Board of Trustees and Advisory Committee.